Released as the second single from their 2010 album The Beginning , the track was initially conceived as a "homage to the ladies".

: Upon its release on March 16, 2011, the group added a dedication at the beginning: "Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the people of Japan. We love you". They also included a call to action at the end, urging viewers to donate to the Red Cross for relief efforts.

The story of the Black Eyed Peas' "Just Can't Get Enough" is a rare instance where a pop song's meaning shifted from romantic obsession to a profound message of global solidarity due to tragic timing. The Original Intent

: The song uses drug metaphors—like "fiend," "dose of ecstasy," and "addicted"—to describe the overwhelming euphoria of a new romantic interest. The Japan Connection

: Group members will.i.am and apl.de.ap wanted a departure from the high-energy "The Time (Dirty Bit)" by offering a slower, more emotional tempo.

The song became legendary because of its music video, which was filmed in Tokyo just the devastating 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.

: Because it was filmed so close to the disaster, critics noted the video’s depiction of isolation in a bustling city felt even more melancholy and poignant after the tragedy.