The song was written by Lifehouse lead singer Jason Wade and American record producer Jude Cole.
It was first released with the band's fourth studio album Who We Are on June 18, 2007 and was then solicited to mainstream radio on November 13, 2007.
Music on November 15, 2007 and solely features Lifehouse lead singer Jason Wade and has the use of pyrotechnics throughout the video.
[1][2] In an interview with The San Bernardino Sun, Wade talked about making songs on the album and said, "This time around it was not about having any preconceived notions.
"[4] "Whatever It Takes" was originally released with the band's fourth studio album, Who We Are, on June 18, 2007[5] and was officially solicited as a single to mainstream radio on November 13, 2007.
[8] It was described as a "power ballad" by John DiBiase of Jesus Freak Hideout, who also noted that there was "growth in songwriting and artistry to keep Lifehouse a band well worth following".
[10] Russ Breimeier of Christianity Today felt that the song was "commendable for showing the need to remain committed and open to sustain a relationship".
He proceeds to walk around the house, while various things in the room he's in begin to explode around him, such as the bed and pictures in the bedroom, and various food and drink items in the kitchen.
[22] In January 2008, the band performed the song as part of a set list on the PBS show Soundstage.