Love Will Never Do
ÕäÄÝ¡¤½Ü¿ËÑ·Janet Jackson Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Our friends think we're opposites
Falling in and out of love
They all said we'd never last
Still we manage to stay together
There's no easy explanation for it
But whenever there's a problem
We always work it out somehow
Work it out somehow

They said it wouldn't last
We had to prove them wrong
'Cause I've learned in the past
That love will never do without you

Other guys have tried before
To replace you as my lover
Never did I have a doubt
Boy it's you I can't do without
I feel better when I have you near me
'Cause no other love around
Has quite the same ooh ooh (ha ha ha!)
Like you do do do do babe

They said it wouldn't last
We had to prove them wrong
'Cause I've learned in the past
That love will never do without you

Do without you
Love will never do without you
Do without you

Love will never do, never do without you
Love will never do, never do without you
Love will never do, never do without you
Love will never do, never do without you
Never never do
Never never do without you

What
They said it, they said it wouldn't last
They said it, they said it wouldn't last
They said it, they said it wouldn't last
They said it, if you believe in love, say
Love will never do, love will never do without you
They said it wouldn't last
We had to prove them wrong




'Cause I've learned in the past
That love will never do without you

Overall Meaning

In "Love Will Never Do", Janet Jackson talks about a love that is unexpected and unlikely to be successful, but still perseveres in the face of opposition. She talks about the doubts and criticisms that people have about their relationship because it seems counterintuitive, with friends and others perceiving them to be opposites. In spite of this, they remained together, working out their issues whenever they arise. The song is a testimony of a love that has stood the test of time and cannot exist without one another.


Jackson further cements the idea that their love is unique by sharing that other guys have tried to replace her lover, and she cannot imagine being without him. She explains that she feels better when he is near her since no other love brings her the same level of joy and satisfaction. This song is an ode to a love that is both unconventional and exceptional, conveying how good it feels to love and be with someone and make the improbable possible.


In conclusion, "Love Will Never Do" is a love song emphasizing the importance of perseverance and confidence despite the doubts and opinions of others. It's about cherishing a love that has managed to withstand the test of time and that is so special, it cannot be duplicated. The message of the song is universal, and it can resonate with anyone who has experienced a love that others doubted or questioned.


Line by Line Meaning

Our friends think we're opposites
Our friends see us as two different people.


Falling in and out of love
Our relationship has had its ups and downs.


They all said we'd never last
Our friends didn't think our relationship would survive.


Still we manage to stay together
Despite the odds, we continued our relationship.


There's no easy explanation for it
It's hard to pinpoint exactly why we work so well together.


But whenever there's a problem
When we face challenges, we don't give up.


We always work it out somehow
We find a way to overcome difficulties.


They said it wouldn't last
Our friends doubted our relationship.


We had to prove them wrong
We had to show that our love was real.


'Cause I've learned in the past
I know from experience that my love for you is strong.


That love will never do without you
I truly need you in my life to feel complete.


Other guys have tried before
I've had other suitors.


To replace you as my lover
But none of them could ever take your place.


Never did I have a doubt
I never had a moment of uncertainty about my love for you.


Boy it's you I can't do without
I can't imagine my life without you.


I feel better when I have you near me
Your presence has a positive impact on my life.


'Cause no other love around
Other romantic relationships I've seen don't compare to ours.


Has quite the same ooh ooh (ha ha ha!)
Our love is unique and special.


Like you do do do do babe
Only you make me feel this way.


If you believe in love, say
For those who have faith and trust in love,


Love will never do, love will never do without you
Love can never work without a partner who completes you.


Never never do
It's not possible for love to work alone.


Never never do without you
I could never make love work without you.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES HARRIS III, JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, TERRY LEWIS

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@kdtennis1

Janet has had much plastic surgery! She has had her nose and many things improved when she was young!

She was cute but never a beauty queen ( Google Yasmeen Ghauri)!

She was working with a trainer ( exercise coach) when she made this video!

That Arab ( Qatar) guy married her, because she was the little sister of the top entertainer in the world ( MJ/ The King of Pop)!

Their divorced now, but they have baby Eissa ( Afro-Arab Baby of Janet)!



@tiffanyhollywood2108

One of my favs!!!! Will never forget the night this iconic video aired on MTV!!! Me and my Bestie were on the phone screaming with excitement!!!!! 🗣️ 😱😱 This was her reveal video of her weight loss. The first time we all saw, no one knew that she was working on her body, the world had no idea!!!!! It's evident that she feels so good about herself!!!! This vid was Epic!!!!!They kept playing it over and over and overrrrr. Back then, new vids (for certain artists) were never shown until 12:00 midnight! We stayed up .... on the phone.... Landline 📞 phone that is😉 and had the best time, just watching videos! No social media, nothing going viral back then so this was the talk the next day, all day!!! MTV and the News channels couldn't get enough of this vid and we couldn't either!!!! Friends calling friends....."GIRL 🤭😱, YOU SEE JANET'S NEW VIDEO!!!!???!!!!!!!!" This was a TOTALLY New look and New vibe for her! This was a video explosion!!! People were truly going crazy (me Included)!!!!!

This vid is definitely a Classic. Janet's look in this vid nor the fashion will ever go out of style. So simple, yet so mesmerizingly beautiful. Even her makeup, not overdone, so pretty, just enough to simply enhance her beauty.
Indeed, this vid is a Timeless Classic 👌
🦋🦋🦋🦋
PS - I wonder if Kimora even imagined that she would marry and have a child with the very handsome Djimon as she watched this vid when she was probably just a teenager. 😁😉😉😁


11.19.2022



All comments from YouTube:

@maxfrax333

One of the most aesthetically pleasing videos of all time.

@shineonyoucrazydanielle

😁Janet's Smile! Priceless! Timeless! 🕛

@maxfrax333

@@shineonyoucrazydanielle Yes! They are all beautiful people.

@emillion4470

This is my favorite Janet Jackson song ever because:
1) Janet sang in her lower register (which she rarely does) beautifully and confidently.
2) One of the most stylish and pristine videos created - ever.(Herb Ritts)
3) Impeccable arrangement and song production -with a trumpet assist by the great Herb Alpert no less.
4) Debuted JJ's rockin' new physique.
5) Those models!

@imhereforitall9218

The dark skinned model in the white pants went on years later to marry model Kimora Simmons and star in movie "Blood Diamond".

@montyduskin4610

I LOVE ALL HER MUSIC I AGREE THIS MY FAVORITE !! PURE FUN MAGIC AND PERFECTION 🥰

@gskelton2937

Better than any song from THRILLER is feel

@DuranDelao

I heard originally prince was supposed to featured in this song but back out at the last minute....which explains why she did the low register voice...

@ColleenScott-kh8ur

​@@imhereforitall9218Djimon Honsou is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

16 More Replies...

@jacquelinetague7226

She is absolutely STUNNING in this video. That smile… god I miss good music.

More Comments

More Versions