I'm Glad
Jennifer Lopez
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Baby when I think about The day that we first met (the day that we first met) Wasn't lookin for what I found But I found you and I'm bound to Find happiness in being around you I'm glad when I'm makin' love to you I'm glad for the way you make me feel I love it 'cause you seem to blow my mind Every time I'm glad when you walk you hold my hand I'm happy that you know how to be a man I'm glad that you came into my life I'm so glad I dig the way that you get down (You get down for 'bout) And you still know how to hold me (And you still know how to hold me) Perfect blend, masculine (can't get enough now) I think I'm in love, damn finally I'm glad when I'm makin' love to you I'm glad for the way you make me feel I love it 'cause you seem to blow my mind Every time I'm glad when you walk you hold my hand I'm happy that you know how to be a man I'm glad that you came into my life I'm so glad I'm glad that you turned out to be That certain someone special Who makes this life worth living I'm glad you're here just loving me So say that you won't leave 'Cause since the day you came I've been glad I'm glad when I'm makin' love to you I'm glad for the way you make me feel I love it 'cause you seem to blow my mind Every time I'm glad when you walk you hold my hand I'm happy that you know how to be a man I'm glad that you came into my life I'm so glad
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Written by: MARK ROONEY, JENNIFER LOPEZ, TROY OLIVER, ANDRE DEYO, JESSE WEAVER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Genre"I'm Glad" is a pop and R&B song.
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Release DateThe song was released on April 8, 2003, as a part of Jennifer Lopez's third studio album, "This Is Me...Then."
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Song Length"I'm Glad" has a running time of approximately 3 minutes and 42 seconds.
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Inspired by RelationshipThe song, along with the rest of the album, is noted for being heavily influenced by Lopez's relationship with actor Ben Affleck, to whom she was engaged at the time.
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Music Video ControversyThe music video of "I'm Glad" directed by David LaChapelle caused a controversy due to its scenes approximating key moments from the 1983 film "Flashdance." The lawsuit filed by Maureen Marder, the real-life inspiration for the "Flashdance" film, claimed that the promotional clip's scenes were directly taken from the film and used without permission.
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Chart Performance"I'm Glad" reached the Top 10 in the Canadian Hot 100 and the Top 20 in the US Billboard Dance Club Songs Chart. However, it didn't chart as well in some other countries, peaking at number 70 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Album SuccessThe album "This Is Me... Then" was a commercial success for Jennifer Lopez, debuting at number six on the US Billboard 200, eventually reaching the number two spot.
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Background VocalsJennifer Lopez co-wrote "I'm Glad" and also provided the background vocals for the song.
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Awards and NominationsThe music video of "I'm Glad" was nominated for Best Dance Video at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Remixed VersionThere is a remixed version of "I'm Glad" called the "Paul Oakenfold Perfecto Remix," which appears on Jennifer Lopez's remix album, "The Remixes."
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