Just in Love
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"Just in Love" is a song performed by the American singer Joe Jonas
. The song was written by Jonas and James Fauntleroy and produced by Rob Knox, taken from his debut solo album Fastlife. It was released on September 13, 2011 by Hollywood Records, as the second single from the album. The song garnered mixed reception from music critics. An official remix of the track features a verse from American rapper Lil Wayne
and slightly altered production; it would receive a Parental Advisory
sticker for this because of the explicit lyrics Lil Wayne raps.
"Just in Love" is a Latin-tinged dance track with a thumping beat behind a synthy sound. In the song, Joe professes his love for a girl who may not be clear about his intentions. On the chorus, he sings, "Just running from the truth/ That I'm scared of losing you/ You are worth too much to lose/ Baby, even if you're still confused/ Girl I'm just in love with you."
Jonas explained the song’s origin, telling Ryan Seacrest
:
says of Joe’s new vid, “It’s a smart play: as he toes the line of ‘adult’ representation regarding sex, which everybody notices, he slyly introduces a more grown-up aesthetic in the background. And for our money, it works.” MTV
adds, “The retro-tinged, very sexy clip is set in Paris, with Joe cavorting around town with French model Angele. The two run around in their designer duds, making out in cafés, catching the metro, driving around in cars, hanging out in a bathtub and kissing in bed (a lot).” The Improper
makes this quip about Jonas and his gal pal: “No purity rings are in sight as Joe climbs into the tub with her.” The Huffington Post
notes, “Paris has always been the city of transformations. It was true for Audrey Hepburn, it was true for Ernest Hemingway and now the city of light can be proud of initiating another young soul: Joe Jonas.”
, replacing the second verse. The song was made available on iTunes on October 4, 2011.
The remix is featured on the Fastlife CD, however, it is censored at two spots during Lil Wayne's rap.
Joe Jonas
Joseph Adam "Joe" Jonas is a Pop American singer, musician, actor, and dancer. He is a member of the Jonas Brothers, a pop-rock band made up of him and his two brothers, Nick and Kevin...
. The song was written by Jonas and James Fauntleroy and produced by Rob Knox, taken from his debut solo album Fastlife. It was released on September 13, 2011 by Hollywood Records, as the second single from the album. The song garnered mixed reception from music critics. An official remix of the track features a verse from American rapper Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
and slightly altered production; it would receive a Parental Advisory
Parental Advisory
Parental Advisory is a message affixed by the Recording Industry Association of America to audio and recordings in the United States containing excessive use of profane language and/or sexual references. Albums began to be labeled for "explicit lyrics" in 1985, after pressure from the Parents...
sticker for this because of the explicit lyrics Lil Wayne raps.
Background and composition
The song was written by Joe Jonas and James Fauntleroy, with production by Rob Knox."Just in Love" is a Latin-tinged dance track with a thumping beat behind a synthy sound. In the song, Joe professes his love for a girl who may not be clear about his intentions. On the chorus, he sings, "Just running from the truth/ That I'm scared of losing you/ You are worth too much to lose/ Baby, even if you're still confused/ Girl I'm just in love with you."
Jonas explained the song’s origin, telling Ryan Seacrest
Ryan Seacrest
Ryan John Seacrest is an American radio personality, television host, network producer and voice actor. He is the host of On Air with Ryan Seacrest, a nationally syndicated Top 40 radio show that airs on KIIS-FM in Los Angeles and throughout the United States and Canada on Premiere Radio Networks,...
:
Critical reception
Scott Shetler from Pop Crunch rated it 4.5 out of five stars and says that "a seductive song that impresses in just about every way. The track has a lot of energy, with guitars and synths accentuating a powerful beat."Music video
The official music video for the song premiered on September 12, 2011 on E! News. It was directed by Jaci Judelson.Synopsis
The video is composed of shots of Joe Jonas and his female companion (played by French model Angele) as they make out all around one of Europe's most beautiful cities, weaving together the tale of their brief but passionate love affair. However, all good things must come to an end and Joe leaves his French lady love behind. The video closes out with Joe looking back as he walks away in the dark of the night.Reception
VH1VH1
VH1 or Vh1 is an American cable television network based in New York City. Launched on January 1, 1985 in the old space of Turner Broadcasting's short-lived Cable Music Channel, the original purpose of the channel was to build on the success of MTV by playing music videos, but targeting a slightly...
says of Joe’s new vid, “It’s a smart play: as he toes the line of ‘adult’ representation regarding sex, which everybody notices, he slyly introduces a more grown-up aesthetic in the background. And for our money, it works.” MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
adds, “The retro-tinged, very sexy clip is set in Paris, with Joe cavorting around town with French model Angele. The two run around in their designer duds, making out in cafés, catching the metro, driving around in cars, hanging out in a bathtub and kissing in bed (a lot).” The Improper
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makes this quip about Jonas and his gal pal: “No purity rings are in sight as Joe climbs into the tub with her.” The Huffington Post
The Huffington Post
The Huffington Post is an American news website and content-aggregating blog founded by Arianna Huffington, Kenneth Lerer, and Jonah Peretti, featuring liberal minded columnists and various news sources. The site offers coverage of politics, theology, media, business, entertainment, living, style,...
notes, “Paris has always been the city of transformations. It was true for Audrey Hepburn, it was true for Ernest Hemingway and now the city of light can be proud of initiating another young soul: Joe Jonas.”
Remix
On October 3, 2011, the official remix was released on On Air with Ryan Seacrest. It featured a new verse from rapper Lil WayneLil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included...
, replacing the second verse. The song was made available on iTunes on October 4, 2011.
The remix is featured on the Fastlife CD, however, it is censored at two spots during Lil Wayne's rap.
Remixes
- Just In Love [Moto Blanco Radio Mix] 3:43
- Just In Love [Moto Blanco Club Mix] 6:42
- Just In Love [Moto Blanco Instrumental] 6:42
- Just In Love [Soul Seekerz Radio Mix] 3:43
- Just In Love [Soul Seekerz Club Mix] 8:04
- Just In Love [Soul Seekerz Instrumental] 8:04
- Just In Love [Remix] 3:26 featuring Lil Wayne
- Just In Love [Clean Remix] 3:26 featuring Lil Wayne
Charts
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Portugal (AFP Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa The Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa is currently the only recording industry association in Portugal. Created in 1989, it succeeded GPPFV and UNEVA .... ) |
29 |
| Romania (UPFR Romanian Top 100 The Romanian Top 100 is the national airplay-based singles chart of Romania. It is weekly and it started running in 1996. It is recognized as an official chart by the European division of Billboard, Music & Media.... ) |
58 |
| UK Singles (The Official Charts Company) | 85 |
External links
- The official music video on "VEVO", in "Youtube" — VevoVevoVevo is a music video website. It is a joint venture among Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Abu Dhabi Media with EMI licensing its content to the group without taking an ownership stake. The service was launched officially on December 8, 2009...
, YoutubeYouTubeYouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....