"On My Way (Marry Me)" is a song by American singer Jennifer Lopez recorded for the soundtrack 2022 film Marry Me. The song was released on November 18, 2021, by Universal Studios and Sony Music Latin.
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| Single by Jennifer Lopez | ||||
| from the album Marry Me | ||||
| Released | November 18, 2021 | |||
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| Length | 3:12 | |||
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| "On My Way (Marry Me)" on YouTube | ||||
| "On My Way (Marry Me)" (TELYKast Remix) on YouTube | ||||
Three more versions of the songs were released. First is On My Way (Marry Me) [TELYKast Remix] which is also in the soundtrack album and the country version of the song stylized as on my way, a duet with Jimmie Allen which is included in his album Tulip Drive. Another remix of the song was released entitled On My Way (Marry Me) [David Solomon Remix].
It is the winner of the Best Song award at the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards.[1] It is also nominated at the 13th Hollywood Music in Media Awards under the Song – Onscreen Performance (Film) category.[2]
Music video
editLyric video
editAn official lyric video, showing scenes from the Marry Me movie directed by Kat Coiro, was released on November 22, 2021.
Official video
editThe music video for "On My Way" was directed by Santiago Salviche and released on December 3, 2021.
Remix video
editOn February 13, 2022, Lopez released a second video for the song's official remix featuring TELYKast.
Valentine's Day Remix video
editThe video was released on February 12, 2022 and included in Jennifer‘s first OntheJLo Email. Ben Affleck directed and gifted it to Jennifer, showing that he and Jennifer have been on their way to each other.[3]
Critical reception
editGeorge Millington of GSG Media gave the song 4 out of 5 stars, describing it as "Lopez's most gripping song to date", one that "plucks at the heartstrings right away." He complimented Lopez's vocals, writing that "the multitalented singer and actress proves why she is still one of the best singers ever to grace the airwaves." He added: "Jennifer is a vocal behemoth and she rises to the occasion with unforgivable charm. Her tones are lovely, and her unique and sweet singing approach soothes the spirit."[4] According to themusicalhype.com, the song is "a respectable, well-rounded single; Lopez sings beautifully and her tone is well-suited for this record, and she achieves the right feels." They also added that "the chorus features the best songwriting and vocals from Lopez who "serves up some nice nuances and ad-libs, including a little falsetto."[5]
Live performances
editLopez performed the song live for the first time during her set at the Global Citizen Live concert, which took place in New York City on September 25, 2021.[6] Lopez performed the song again during the American Music Awards of 2021, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on November 21, 2021.[7] Lopez performed the song on The Voice finale in Los Angeles on December 14, 2021.[8]
In March 2022, she performed "On My Way" and her 2005 single "Get Right" at the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards; the beginning of her performance featured Billy Porter and some of the queens from RuPaul's Drag Race.[9]
Charts
edit| Chart (2021–2022) | Peak position |
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| Canada Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[10] | 24 |
| Hungary (Single Top 40)[11] | 18 |
| UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[12] | 64 |
| US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[13] | 26 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | November 18, 2021 | Original | [14] | ||
| United States | January 10, 2022 | Adult contemporary radio | Arista | [15] | |
| January 14, 2022 |
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TELYKast remix | Sony Music Latin | [16] | |
| June 3, 2022 | David Solomon remix | Payback | [17] | ||
| Digital download | David Solomon remix; extended |
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References
edit- ^ "2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards Winners: See the Full List". MTV. Archived from the original on July 18, 2022.
- ^ "2022 HMMA Nominations".
- ^ Adams, Abigail (February 12, 2022). "Jennifer Lopez Reveals Early Valentine's Day Present from Ben Affleck: 'This Seriously Melted My Heart'". People. Archived from the original on June 6, 2022. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
- ^ Millington, George (November 23, 2021). "Jennifer Lopez, 'On My Way (Marry Me)' – Single Review ★★★★☆". Archived from the original on November 23, 2021. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ "Jennifer Lopez, on My Way (Marry Me) | Track Review 🎵". 22 November 2021.
- ^ "Jennifer Lopez Dazzles During Global Citizen Live Performance: 'This Is an Important Event for Her'". People. Archived from the original on November 22, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
- ^ "Jennifer Lopez Gives Romantic Debut Performance of 'On My Way' at 2021 AMAs". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 22, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021..
- ^ "Jennifer Lopez Performs 'On My Way (Marry Me)' on 'The Voice' Finale". Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021..
- ^ Callahan, Chrissy (March 23, 2022). "12 drag queens join Jennifer Lopez onstage dressed in her greatest looks". Today. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
- ^ "Jennifer Lopez Chart History (Canadian Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
- ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- ^ "Jennifer Lopez Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ "On My Way (Marry Me) - Single by Jennifer Lopez". Archived from the original on December 10, 2021. Retrieved January 19, 2022 – via Apple Music.
- ^ "Hot/Modern/AC Radio Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on January 7, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
- ^ "On My Way (Marry Me) (TELYKast Remix)". 14 January 2022.
- ^ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1RT7NC9 [bare URL]
- ^ "On My Way (Marry Me) [David Solomon Remix] [Extended] from Payback Records/Big Beat Records on Beatport". Beatport.