Foreigner Posts Video of Spanish-Language 'I Want to Know What Love Is'
Foreigner Posts Video of Spanish-Language 'I Want to Know What Love Is'
Andrea ReiherTue, February 10, 2026 at 1:42 AM UTC
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In the wake of the culture-war backlash surrounding Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance, a legendary rock band is responding — not with outrage, but with a message of unity.
On Sunday night, February 8, Foreigner shared a clip on their official Facebook page paired with a simple but pointed message that echoed a banner displayed during the halftime show: “The only thing more powerful than hate is love.”
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The post featured footage from last year, when the band released a Spanish-language version of their biggest hit, “I Want to Know What Love Is,” underscoring the sentiment with music rather than commentary. The timing was unmistakable, arriving as conservative backlash continued to swirl around Bad Bunny’s largely Spanish-language halftime performance.
Foreigner’s Spanish version of the song, titled “Quiero Saber Si Es Amor,” featured current lead vocalist Luis Maldonado alongside Grammy-winning Mexican singer-songwriter Joy Huerta of Jesse & Joy. The release was widely praised when it debuted, positioning the band as one of many legacy acts embracing a more global, inclusive audience.
Fans quickly flooded Foreigner’s comments with support.
“Love is a language all its own,” one fan wrote. “Just a stunning performance. Nothing but love here,” added another.
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Several fans also referenced original frontman Lou Gramm, with one writing, “Thank you — Lou probably loved that. He is that kind of person.”
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A handful of negative comments appeared as well, criticizing the band for releasing music in Spanish. But those remarks were swiftly drowned out by fans pushing back.
“Love people showing their true colors online,” one commenter responded, adding a heart emoji.
Foreigner has long acknowledged the diversity of its audience, and the band previously said recording songs in Spanish was a way to thank Latino fans who have supported them for decades. In the middle of a polarized Super Bowl moment, their response struck a different tone, one rooted in the very song that made them global stars.
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