What Is Love
Jennifer Lopez · Love? [2011]
"Girl you sound so angry.
You could use some variation."
But I'm lonely, negative relations.
I've been hurt so many times,
I don't have the patience.
But I've wished for so long
For someone to come and show me,
Lead by example,
(Cause I've been waiting.)
I've tried every age
I'm so tired of the game.
I wanna be somebody's girl.
Would you show me the way?
What if, I never find and I'm left behind?
(Should I keep hoping for love?)
What if, I'm still the same? Status doesn't change?
(Gotta keep hoping for love)
What is love? What is love? What is love?
Somebody show me
(What is love? What is love? What is love?)
Cause if you told me
(What is love? What is love? What is love?)
I wouldn't be lonely
(What is love?)
Please show me.
I've had blind dates,
Hooked up with some real flakes.
I've gone out with church boys,
Musicians are the worst.
I've tried so hard,
Cause I'm just so die-hard,
Tried my best to play the part,
Wish you could see inside.
But I've wished for so long
For someone to come and show me,
Lead by example,
Cause I've been waiting.
I've tried every age
I'm so tired of the game.
I wanna be somebody's girl.
Would you show me the way?
What if, I never find and I'm left behind?
(Should I keep hoping for love?)
What if, I'm still the same? Status doesn't change?
(Gotta keep hoping for love)
What is love? What is love? What is love?
Somebody show me
(What is love? What is love? What is love?)
Cause if you told me
(What is love? What is love? What is love?)
I wouldn't be lonely
(What is love?)
Please show me.
What is love?
Na na na na, na na na na na na (x4)
I've been alone for the past three years on Valentine's Day.
Christmas is no exception; Birthdays no naughty presents.
Back and forth, same action.
I just want this to happen.
I've been singing love's praises.
If you would show me
What if, I never find and I'm left behind?
(Should I keep hoping for love?)
What if, I'm still the same? Status doesn't change?
(Gotta keep hoping for love)
What is love? What is love? What is love?
Somebody show me
(What is love? What is love? What is love?)
Cause if you told me
(What is love? What is love? What is love?)
I wouldn't be lonely
(What is love?)
Please show me.
What is love? What is love? What is love? What is love?
(Na na na na, na na na na na na (x4))
(Until the end)
About What Is Love
Jennifer Lopez's "What Is Love" serves as a pivotal moment on her 2011 album *Love?*, marking a strategic pivot toward a more mature, R&B-inflected sound following her earlier pop and hip-hop focused catalog. Recorded during a period of significant personal reflection, the track blends lush production with Lopez's signature vocal delivery, exploring themes of emotional vulnerability and the complexities of romantic connection. The song stands out within her discography for its atmospheric texture and its departure from the high-energy dance tracks that defined her previous work, offering a deeper, more introspective listening experience. Released alongside other singles from the era, it helped solidify her transition into a versatile artist capable of navigating diverse sonic landscapes while maintaining her distinct vocal identity.