“I Want to Know What Love Is” is a power ballad by the British-American rock band Foreigner. It was released in November 1984 as the lead single from their fifth album, Agent Provocateur. The song hit number one in both the United Kingdom and the United States and is the group’s biggest hit to date.

The song was inspired by Foreigner’s guitarist Mick Jones’ reflections on failed relationships and his yearning for a more enduring love. The lyrics of the song describe the singer’s desire to understand the true meaning of love and his search for it. In its over decades of popularity, the song has resonated with listeners across generations, capturing the essence of the human experience and our innate need for love and connection.