On My Way (Jennifer Lopez song)

"On My Way"
"On My Way"
Single by Jennifer Lopez
from the album Marry Me
Released	November 18, 2021
Genre	Pop;
Length	3:12
Label	Universal Studios; Sony Latin;
Songwriter(s)	Ivy Adara; Leroy Clampitt; Michael Pollack;
Producer(s)	Keith Hetrick;
Jennifer Lopez singles chronology
Music videos
	"On My Way (Marry Me)" on YouTube
	"On My Way (Marry Me)" (TELYKast Remix) on YouTube

"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.

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

Lyric video

An official lyric video, showing scenes from the Marry Me movie directed by Kat Coiro, was released on November 22, 2021.

Official video

The music video for "On My Way" was directed by Santiago Salviche and released on December 3, 2021.

Remix video

On February 13, 2022, Lopez released a second video for the song's official remix featuring TELYKast.

Valentine's Day Remix video

The 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

George 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

Lopez 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

Chart performance for "On My Way"
Chart (2021–2022)	Peak position
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

Release history for "On My Way"
Region	Date	Format	Version	Label	Ref.
Various	November 18, 2021	Digital download streaming	Original	Universal Studios Sony Music Latin	^[14]
United States	January 10, 2022	Adult contemporary radio	Original	Arista	^[15]
	January 14, 2022	Digital download streaming	TELYKast remix	Sony Music Latin	^[16]
	June 3, 2022	Digital download streaming	David Solomon remix	Payback	^[17]
	June 3, 2022	Digital download	David Solomon remix; extended	Payback Big Beat	^[18]

References

^ "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.

[1] "2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards Winners: See the Full List". MTV. Archived from the original on July 18, 2022.

[2] "2022 HMMA Nominations".

[3] 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.

[4] 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.

[5] "Jennifer Lopez, on My Way (Marry Me) | Track Review 🎵". 22 November 2021.

[6] "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.

[7] "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..

[8] "Jennifer Lopez Performs 'On My Way (Marry Me)' on 'The Voice' Finale". Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2021..

[9] Callahan, Chrissy (March 23, 2022). "12 drag queens join Jennifer Lopez onstage dressed in her greatest looks". Today. Retrieved March 24, 2022.

[10] "Jennifer Lopez Chart History (Canadian Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2022.

[sc_Hungarysingle_-11] "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved March 25, 2022.

[UKDownload-12] "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 20, 2022.

[sc_Billboardadultpopsongs_Jennifer_Lopez-13] "Jennifer Lopez Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 8, 2022.

[14] "On My Way (Marry Me) - Single by Jennifer Lopez". Archived from the original on December 10, 2021. Retrieved January 19, 2022 – via Apple Music.

[15] "Hot/Modern/AC Radio Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on January 7, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2022.

[16] "On My Way (Marry Me) (TELYKast Remix)". 14 January 2022.

[17] ttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1RT7NC9 ^{[bare URL]}

[18] "On My Way (Marry Me) [David Solomon Remix] [Extended] from Payback Records/Big Beat Records on Beatport". Beatport.

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1990s singles	"If You Had My Love" "No Me Ames" "Waiting for Tonight"
2000s singles	"Feelin' So Good" "Let's Get Loud" "Love Don't Cost a Thing" "Play" "I'm Real" "Ain't It Funny" "Ain't It Funny (Murder Remix)" "I'm Gonna Be Alright (Track Masters Remix)" "Alive" "Jenny from the Block" "All I Have" "I'm Glad" "Baby I Love U!" "Get Right" "Hold You Down" "Qué Hiciste" "Me Haces Falta" "Do It Well" "Hold It Don't Drop It" "Louboutins"
2010s singles	"On the Floor" "I'm Into You" "Papi" "Dance Again" "Goin' In" "Live It Up" "I Luh Ya Papi" "First Love" "Booty" "Feel the Light" "Ain't Your Mama" "Chegaste" "Ni Tú Ni Yo" "Amor, Amor, Amor" "Us" "Se Acabó el Amor" "El Anillo" "Dinero" "Te Guste" "Limitless" "Medicine" "Baila Conmigo"
2020s singles	"Pa' Ti" "Lonely" "In the Morning" "Cambia el Paso" "On My Way" "Marry Me" "Can't Get Enough"
Featured singles	"Control Myself" "This Boy's Fire" "T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever)" "Follow the Leader" "Sweet Spot" "Quizás, Quizás, Quizás" "Adrenalina" "We Are One (Ole Ola)" "Back It Up" "El Mismo Sol" "Try Me" "Te Boté II"
Charity singles	"El Ultimo Adios (The Last Goodbye)" "What's Going On" "Hands" "Love Make the World Go Round" "Almost Like Praying"
Promotional singles	"Cariño" "Fresh Out the Oven" "(What Is) Love?" "Girls" "Same Girl" "A Selena Tribute" "Olvídame y Pega la Vuelta"
Other songs	"Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You're Going To)" "You Belong to Me" "Until It Beats No More" "One Love" "Invading My Mind" "Hypnotico"
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