Instead, even though J-Lo is not a credited writer, all details considered it reads like something that she personally went through. In ConclusionĪnd on that note, let’s conclude by saying that there’s a lot going on in this song, even though the narrative itself is pretty straightforward. That would likely be why many people have concluded that it is about a specific person, as expounded on in the trivia section. In other words, the featured story doesn’t come off as being indicative of a general sentiment per se. So overall the way he is treating her, as someone who is interested in him because of his wealth, is becoming offensive as far as she is concerned. Or stated differently yet again, she feels as if he is hiding his true personality behind his wealth. put up a wealthy appearance, her resources are such that she can adequately do so on her own.Īdditionally, the addressee is such that he is trying to use his money as a “substitute” to actually spending time with her. And in general, the singer feels as if he is “trying to buy” her love, even though he’s already in possession of it. Lopez has performed "Love Don't Cost a Thing" live on numerous occasions, including the 2000 MTV Europe Music Awards and the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City, held days before 9/11.But more specifically said significant other, that being the addressee, is in fact well paid. Moreover he’s the type who likes to flaunt his riches in the name of impressing the vocalist. And this also includes him spending a healthy amount of dough on her directly.īut as noted earlier, she’s not even on it like that. In fact in the grand scheme of the relationship, such actions are turning her off. For instance, if she “wants to floss”, i.e. The music video subsequently became notorious after Lopez married Cris Judd, one of the back-up dancers who appeared in it. It became one of the year's most-viewed clips, and was highly requested on the music video broadcasting series, Total Request Live.
The music video for "Love Don't Cost a Thing" directed by Paul Hunter and choreographed by Darrin Dewitt Henson was met with acclaim, garnering MTV Video Music Award and ALMA Award nominations. "Love Don't Cost a Thing" was also a radio hit, becoming her first single to top the American Hot 100 airplay chart. It peaked within the top ten in the United States and foreign markets including Australia, France, Germany and Ireland, as well as peaking at number one in Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, among other countries. "Love Don't Cost a Thing" was met with worldwide commercial success and is considered "classic Lopez".
Described as "frothy" and "catchy" by critics, it was noted for its message about love and commercial appeal to women. Ultimately, the pair's courtship ended shortly after its release. Lyrically, "Love Don't Cost a Thing" is described as an "exploration of love" in which Lopez is unhappy about her materialistic lover provoking much media analysis as to whether or not it was an innuendo towards Combs. At the time of the song's release, Lopez was transitioning into a sex symbol and in a relationship with American rapper Sean Combs.
Harris, and produced by Ric Wake, Richie Jones and Cory Rooney. The song was written by Damon Sharpe, Greg Lawson, Georgette Franklin, Jeremy Monroe and Amille D. It was released on Decemby Epic Records as the lead single from the album. "Love Don't Cost a Thing" is a song recorded by American singer Jennifer Lopez for her second studio album J.
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