While many fans on platforms like SoundCloud call it a favorite, some critics at The Telegraph felt the album overall lacked emotional depth despite its smash-hit potential. Nevertheless, it reached number six on the UK charts and remains a staple for its "festival-ready energy".
Watch the animated lyric video to experience the full narrative of sacrifice and devotion:
: The animation tells a story of devotion, where a gorilla risks everything for love, mirroring the song's lyrical theme of making deep sacrifices. Critical Reception
"What I Did for Love" by David Guetta featuring Emeli Sandé is a powerful EDM-pop anthem that serves as the third single from Guetta's 2014 album, Listen . The track is celebrated for its emotional depth and Sandé’s soaring vocals, which bring a soulful gravity to Guetta’s signature club production. Musical Composition and Vocal Performance
: Emeli Sandé’s "killer vocals" are often cited as the track's strongest element. Reviewers from Renowned For Sound note that featuring high-caliber vocalists like Sandé "ups the ante" for Guetta’s production.