"How Will I Know" is a famous song by Whitney Houston from her 1985 debut album. It was released as a single in November 1985 and became a major hit, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 in February 1986. The song is about the uncertainty of love and trying to figure out if someone truly loves you. Lyrically, it expresses the feelings of hesitation and hope when wondering if a romantic interest reciprocates those feelings
. The song was originally written for Janet Jackson but was passed on before Whitney Houston recorded it with some changes in lyrics and production. It features an upbeat synth-funk and dance-pop style typical of the 1980s
. If you are asking about the phrase "how will I know" in a general sense—such as how to know if someone loves you—the song captures that feeling of uncertainty and searching for signs of love, like thinking about the person, feeling shy to call, and hoping the feelings are real
. In summary, "How Will I Know" is both a hit pop song and a lyrical expression of the question many people have about recognizing true love
