If You Had My Love
by Jennifer Lopez
What is “If You Had My Love” really about?
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If You Had My Love' by Jennifer Lopez explores the vulnerability and cautiousness of a person who is ready to give their all in love, but needs assurance of true and faithful commitment in return.
So… what’s this song really about?
In 'If You Had My Love,' Jennifer Lopez delves into the fears and considerations of someone about to embark on a potentially life-changing romantic relationship. The song is a mix of questioning and caution, reflecting a deep desire for a genuine connection that's not marred by deception or infidelity. Lopez sings about the importance of trust and truth in a relationship, questioning whether her partner would remain committed and truthful even in challenging situations. The lyrics express a strong stance against settling for a relationship where emotional safety is not guaranteed, highlighting the importance of integrity in love.
The track resonantly taps into common human fears about vulnerability, trust, and self-protection in relationships. Lopez's questions in the song are a form of self-preservation, seeking to ensure she doesn't find herself in a situation where she gives her love to someone who doesn't value it as she does. It's a declaration of self-respect and demands for reciprocal emotional investment and honesty. The lyrics define boundaries and set expectations clearly, serving as a reminder of the emotional stakes involved in intimate connections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What year was 'If You Had My Love' by Jennifer Lopez released?
The song 'If You Had My Love' was released in 1999.
Q: Who wrote 'If You Had My Love'?
The song was written by Jennifer Lopez and other contributors, including Rodney Jerkins, who also produced it.
Lyrics to “If You Had My Love”
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[Verse 2]
You said you want my love and you've got to have it all
But first, there are some things you need to know
If you wanna live with all I have to give
I need to feel true love or it's got to end, yeah
[Pre-Chorus]
I don't want you trying to get with me (Don't want you)
(Don't want you trying to get with me, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
And I end up unhappy
I don't need the hurt and I don't need the pain
So before I do give myself to you
(So before I do give myself to you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I have to know the truth
If I spend my life with you
[Chorus]
If you had my love, and I gave you all my trust (Had my love, gave you trust)
Would you comfort me? What would you do, babe? Tell me right now
And if somehow you knew that your love would be untrue (I need to know, be untrue)
Would you lie to me and call me "baby"? (Don't lie, don't you lie to me)
If you had my love, and I gave you all my trust (If I gave it to you)
What would you do? Would you comfort me? (Comfort me, ooh, tell me, baby)
And if somehow you knew that your love would be untrue (How you knew, be untrue)
Would you lie to me and call me "baby"? (Would you lie to me? Don't you lie to me, baby)
[Bridge]
Mmm, yeah
Ooh, na, na, na
Ooh
(If you had my)
[Chorus]
If you had my love, and I gave you all my trust
Would you comfort me? (Would you comfort me? Tell me, baby, oh)
And if somehow you knew that your love would be untrue (Oh)
Would you lie to me and call me "baby"? (Don't lie to me, call me "baby")
If you had my love, and I gave you all my trust (Had my love, gave my trust)
Would you comfort me? (What would you do if I gave it to you?)
And if somehow you knew that your love would be untrue (Tell me)
Would you lie to me and call me "baby"? (Don't you lie to me, call me, call me "baby")
[Outro]
If you had my love, and I gave you all my trust
Would you comfort me?
And if somehow you knew that your love would be untrue
Would you lie to me and call me "baby"?