The duo removed the heavy "four-on-the-floor" beats, replacing them with sparse synths and soft, emotive vocals that highlight the song’s themes of unrequited love and fear of rejection.
The cover of by the Dutch duo Tears & Marble is a melancholic, "stripped down" reimagining of Haddaway's 1993 Eurodance classic . Originally released in late 2013 and early 2014, the track gained significant online attention for transforming a high-energy club anthem into a haunting, synth-pop ballad. Composition and Style Tears & Marble - What Is Love (Haddaway cover)
The duo originally consisted of vocalist Bella Hay and producer Cris Kuhlen . Tears & Marble - What Is Love (Haddaway cover)
Around 2017, the lineup expanded to include Maurizio Pinna and two keyboardists after Kuhlen left for a full-time job. Tears & Marble - What Is Love (Haddaway cover)