"Love Will Never Do (Without You)" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fourth studio album, Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989). It was written and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, with additional production by Jackson. A dance song with swing and funk influences, it draws away from the album's socially conscious tones, focusing instead on romance. Originally planned as a duet with a male singer, it has Jackson singing in both a lower and high register. Lyrically, it sees her celebrating a lover, while also reflecting on proving others wrong regarding her relationship. In the United States, it was released as the seventh single from the album on October 2, 1990.