Jennifer Lopez will dance again after her divorce from Ben Affleck.
The Wedding Planner actress officially debuted her new breakup song “Wreckage of You,” seemingly inspired by her split from the Batman actor, from whom she finalized her divorce in January after two years of marriage.
“This is a song that is a new song that I want to sing for the first time tonight that came to me when I was up all night one night,” Jennifer told the crowd during the first night of her Up All Night Tour in Pontevedra, Spain, July 8, per footage shared to social media. “Shall we sing this one for the people?”
The 55-year-old—who first sang the song at a private fan event July 2—then went on to sing about knowing that she’s “better” now, but could only see so “from a distance.”
“The love I want, the love I need, it starts in me,” she sang, “now I found my way here I’m gonna stay there. Thank you for the scars you left on my heart, was showing me that stars shine brighter in the dark. I won’t fall apart because of who we are, but your broken parts.”
During the song’s chorus, Jennifer shared her gratitude for their relationship, the good times they had together and how much stronger it made her.
“Because of you, I am stronger, wiser,” she sang. “Better than I’ve ever been. I won’t let you no longer, longer, ever say goodbye to me. It was perfect the while that you made me believe, really got only greater for me, and it made me stronger, stronger, bulletproof. Now watch me climb out of the wreckage of you.”
Later in the song, the Marry Me star said she “had to break to know how it feels,” and declared, “For however long it takes for my soul to heal, I will make you deal,” before thanking the unnamed ex for “the pain that you caused.”
Jennifer’s revealing new song reflects the sentiments that she told her 17-year-old twins Max and Emme—whom she shares with Marc Anthony—about her split from Ben.
“I said, ‘I promise you, this is a difficult time, but you’re going to see that I’ll come out the other side stronger and better.’ I promised them that and I did it,” she said in an interview with El Pais published in May. “And they feel it now. That gives me a great sense of peace in my life.”
And being able to guide her kids through such a challenging time for their family is something that the “Let’s Get Loud” singer is proud of.
“I’m happier that I’m a step further along than I was a year ago, two years ago, three years ago,” Jennifer explained. “I’m proud of myself for that and I’m proud that I was able to navigate my children through difficult times, that they’re stronger and better because of it.”
Keep reading for more on Jennifer and Ben’s relationship…
December 2001: Filming Gigli
The two prepare to film a scene for the movie in West Hollywood. The couple met on the set of the film.
October 2002: Spotted in Beverly Hills
The two are spotted in the city.
November 2002: Filming Gigli and Engagement
The two film the movie on Will Rogers State Beach in Los Angeles. That month, the actor proposes to the actress with a 6.1-carat pink diamond ring.
November 2002: Filming Jersey Girl
The two film the movie in New York City.
November 2002: Leaving MTV’s TRL
Is there anything more ’00s than both Bennifer 1.0 and TRL?
December 2002: Red Carpet Debut
The two make their red carpet debut as a couple at the premiere of her film Maid in Manhattan.
January 2003: Sundance
The two bundle up at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
February 2003: Daredevil Premiere
The two appear at the premiere of Daredevil, starring Ben as the superhero.
February 2003: Daredevil Premiere
The two appear at the premiere of Daredevil, starring Ben and future ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
March 2003: Oscars
The two attend the Academy Awards together.
May 2003: Basketball Game
The two sit courtside at a Los Angeles Lakers game.
July 2003: Canada Trip
The two film a Dateline interview for NBC in Vancouver.
July 2003: Gigli Premiere
The two appear at the premiere for their movie in Westwood, Calif.
August 2003: Gigli Is Released
…it flops at the box office.
September 2003: Wedding Is Off
The two postpone their wedding. No future date is given.
October 2003: Baseball Date
The two are seen at a Boston Red Sox game. The team is Ben’s favorite.
January 2004: It’s Over
The two end their engagement.
September 2021: Red Carpet Royalty
They’re baaaack. On Sept. 10, the couple makes their first red carpet appearance in 18 years at the Venice Film Festival premiere of The Last Duel.
September 2021: Look of Love
There’s no denying J.Lo makes for a stunning plus-one!
September 2021: Back to the Stage
Ben supports J.Lo at the 2021 Global Citizen Live event in New York City, where she performed onstage. It marked her first music gig since she performed at VAX LIVE in May, where the actor also appeared onstage separately, fueling rumors of a rekindled romance.
September 2021: Met Gala Debut
The two attend the Met Gala together for the first time.
October 2021: PDA at Premiere
Jen and Ben put on a sizzling display on the red carpet at the premiere of his film The Last Duel in New York City.
April 2022: Engaged Again!
Jennifer confirmed her engagement to the Gone Girl actor with a video posted to her On The JLo site, revealing a glimpse of her beautiful engagement ring with a green stone.
July 2022: Married!
On July 16, Jennifer and Ben tied the knot in a surprise ceremony at A Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas.
July 2022: Post-Wedding Trip to Paris
The two vacation with her twins and two of his kids in the French capital soon after their wedding.
June 2023: Red Carpet Fabulous
J.Lo steps out with Ben in support of his movie The Flash.
February 2024: This Is Them…Now
Jennifer release This Is Me… Now, an album about her relationship with Ben. The record is accompanied by a musical film titled This Is Me… Now: A Love Story and the documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told.
March 2024: Jenny on the Block
The couple enjoys a day out in NYC on March 30, 2024.
August 2024: Divorce
J.Lo filed for divorce Aug. 20, listing the date of separation as Apil 26, according to the filing obtained by TMZ.
