lyrics Janet Jackson

Tired of injustice
Tired of the schemes
Kinda disgusted
So what does it mean
Kicking me down
I got to get up
As jacked as it sounds
The whole system sucks


[Janet]


Scream
Written and Composed by James Harris III and Terry Lewis, Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson
Vocal Duet with Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson

[Michael]
Tired of injustice
Tired of the schemes
Kinda disgusted
So what does it mean
Kicking me down
I got to get up
As jacked as it sounds
The whole system sucks


[Janet]
Peak in the shadow
Come into the light
You tell me I'm wrong
Then you better prove you're right
You're sellin' out soulds but
I care about mine
I've got to get stronger
And I won't give up the fight


[Michael]
With such confusions don't it make you wanna scream
Your bash abusin' victimize within the scheme
[Janet]
You try to cope with every lie they scrutinize
[Both]
Somebody please have mercy 'cause I just can't take it
Stop pressurin' me
Just stop pressurin' me
Stop pressurin' me
Make me wanna scream
Stop pressurin' me
Just stop pressurin' me
Stop pressurin' me
Make you just wanna scream


[Michael]
Tired of you tellin' the story your way
It's causin' confusion
You think it's okay


[Janet]
Keep changin' the rules
While you're playin' the game
I can't take it much longer
I think I might go insane


[Michael]
With such confusion don't it make you wanna scream
Your bash abusin' victimize within the scheme
[Janet]
You find your pleasure scandalizin' every lie


[Both]
Oh father, please have mercy 'cause I just can't take it
Stop pressurin' me
Just stop pressurin' me
Stop pressurin' me
Make me wanna scream
Stop pressurin' me
Just stop pressurin' me
Stop *?!@#!in' with me
Make me wanna scream


[Janet]
"Oh my God, can't believe
what I saw
As I turned on the TV
this evening
I was disgusted by all
the injustice
All the injustice"
[Michael]
"All the injustice"


[News Man]
"A man has been brutally
beaten to death by Police
after being wrongly identified as a
robbery suspect. The man was
an 18 year old black male..."


[Michael]
With such collusions don't it make you wanna scream
Your bash abusin' victimize within the scheme
[Janet]
You try to cope with every lie they scrutinize
[Both]
Oh brother please have mercy 'cause I just can't take it
Stop pressurin' me
Just stop pressurin' me
Stop pressurin' me
Make me wanna scream
Stop pressurin' me
Just stop pressurin' me
Stop pressurin' me
Make me wanna scream


Stop pressurin' me
Just stop pressurin' me
Stop pressurin' me
Make me wanna scream
Stop pressurin' me
Just stop pressurin' me
Stop pressurin' me
Make me wanna scream



Janet Jackson
Again


i heard from a friend today
and she said you were in town
suddenly the memories
came back to me in my mind

CHORUS
how can i be strong
i've asked myself
time and time i've said
that i'll never fall in love with you again

a wounded heart you gave,
my soul you took away
good intentions you had many,
i know you did
i come from a place that hurts,
god knows how i've cried
and i never want to return
never fall again
making love to you felt so good and
oh so right

CHORUS

so here we are alone again
didn't think i'd come to this
and to know it all began
with just a little kiss
i've come too close to happiness,
to have it swept away
don't think i can take the pain
no never fall again

kinda late in the game
and my heart is in your hands
don't you stand there and then
tell me you love
me then leave again
'cause i'm falling in love with you again

hold me, hold me
don't ever let me go
say it just one time
say you love me
god knows i do love you again



Janet Jackson
Black Cat


All the lonely nights i spend alone
Never 'round to love me
You're always gone
'cause you're hangin' out
Breakin' the rules
Oh the man has come
Lookin' for you

You're a rebel now
Don't give a damn
Always carrying on
With the gang
I'm tryin' to tell ya boy
It's a mistake
You won't realize
'til it's too late

Don't understand
Why you insist
On ways of living such a dangerous life
Time after time you stay away
And i just know that you're telling me lies

CHORUS
Black cat nine lives
Short days long nights
Livin' on the edge
Not afraid to die
Heart beat real strong
But not for long
Better watch your step
Or you're gonna die

You're so together boy
But just at a glance
You'll do anything
If given the chance

Scheming, plannin' lies
To get what you need
So full of promises
That you never keep

Don't you tell yourself
That it's okay
Sick and tired of
All of your games
And you want me to stay
(aww) Better change
Makes no sense to me
Your crazy ways

CHORUS


Janet Jackson
Come Back to Me


Looking through my old drawer
Came across the letter you wrote
Said you need time away
That was so long ago

All my life I've waited
To see your smile again
In my mind I've hated
Not able to let go

CHORUS
Come back to me, I'm begging you please
Come back to me
I want you to
Come back to me, I'm begging you please
Come back to me

Lord knows that I have tried
To live my life as one
Friends tell me to hold on
Tough times don't last for long

My abandoned heart
Just doesn't understand
My undying love for you
Won't let me wait

CHORUS

SPOKEN
Please come back to me
I miss you so much
Wherever you are...I love you

All my life I've waited
To see your smile again
In my mind I've hated
Not able to let go
Not able to let go
Mmm, I won't let you go
No...


Doesn't Really Matter
Written by Janet Jackson, James Harris III, and Terry Lewis
From "The Nutty Professor 2: Klumps" soundtrack

Doesn’t matter... Doesn’t matter…
Doesn’t matter at all….

Doesn’t matter what your friends tell you
Doesn’t matter what my family’s saying too
It just matters that I’m in love with you
It only matters that you love me too

It doesn’t matter if they won’t accept you
I’m accepting of you and the things you do
Just as long as it’s you
Nobody but you (baby baby)

My love for you, unconditional love too
Gotta get up get out get up get out get up and show you that it…

Doesn’t really matter what the eye is seeing
'Cause I’m in love with the inner being
Doesn’t really matter what they believe
What matters to me is you’re in love with me

Doesn’t really matter what the eye is seeing
'Cause I’m in love with the inner being
Doesn’t really matter what they believe
What matters to me is you’re nutty-nutty-nutty for me

(You’re so kind)
Just what I asked for, you’re so loving and kind
(And you’re mine)
And I can’t believe you’re mine…

Doesn’t matter if you’re feeling insecure
Doesn’t matter if you’re feeling so unsure
'Cause I’ll take away the doubt within your heart
And show that my love'll never hurt or harm

Doesn’t matter with the pain we’ve gone through
Doesn’t matter if the money’s gone too
Just as long as I’m with you
Nobody but you (baby baby)

You’re love for me, unconditional I see
Gotta get up get out get up get out get up and show you that it

Doesn’t really matter what the eye is seeing
'Cause I’m in love with the inner being
Doesn’t really matter what they believe
What matters to me is you’re in love with me

Doesn’t really matter what the eye is seeing
'Cause I’m in love with the inner being
Doesn’t really matter what they believe
What matters to me is you’re nutty-nutty-nutty for me

(You’re so kind)
Just what I asked for, you’re so loving and kind
(And you’re mine)
And I can’t believe you’re mine…

Doesn’t matter what they say
'Cause you know I’m gonna love you anyway
Doesn’t matter what they do
'Cause my love will always be with you

My love for you unconditional love too
Gotta get up get out get up get out get up and show you that
My love is true, and it’s just for you (Ah!)

Doesn’t really matter what the eye is seeing
'Cause I’m in love with the inner being
Doesn’t really matter what they believe
What matters to me is you’re in love with me

Doesn’t really matter what the eye is seeing
'Cause I’m in love with the inner being
Doesn’t really matter what they believe
What matters to me is you’re nutty-nutty-nutty for me

Nutty-nutty-nutty my love for you
I can’t believe my dreams come true
I’ve finally found somebody whose heart is true
And best of all you love me too

Nutty-nutty-nutty my love for you
I can’t believe my dreams come true
I’ve finally found somebody whose heart is true
And best of all you’re nutty-nutty-nutty for me

Ooooh....

Nutty-nutty-nutty my love for you
I can’t believe my dreams come true
I’ve finally found somebody whose heart is true
And best of all you’re nutty-nutty-nutty for me

Nutty-nutty-nutty my love for you
I can’t believe my dreams come true
I’ve finally found somebody whose heart is true
And best of all you’re nutty-nutty-nutty for me



Janet Jackson
LET'S WAIT AWHILE


There's something I want to tell you
There's something I think that you should know
It's not that I shouldn't really love you
Let's take it slow
When we get to know each other
and we're both feeling much stronger
Then let's try to talk it over
Let's wait awhile longer
Remember that special night?
When all of the stars were shining bright
We made our first endeavor to stay together
We made our very first promise
To love, to share and be real honest
But on that very first night
It wasn't quite right
Let's wait awhile before it's too late
Let's wait awhile, our love will be great
Let's wait awhile before we go too far
I didn't really know not to let all my feelings show
to save some for later so our love will be greater
You said you would always love me
Remember I said the same thing too
You don't have to be frightened with my love
Because I'll never give up on you
Let's wait awhile, before it's too late
You know, you can't rush love
Let's just take our time
Love's so good - sure I'll love will be there
Slow it down
I promise, I'll be worth the wait.


Janet Jackson
Rhythm Nation


With music by our side
To break the color lines
Let's work together
To improve our way of life
Join voices in protest
To social injustice
A generation full of courage
Come forth with me

CHORUS:
People of the world today
Are we looking for a better way of life
We are a part of the rhythm nation
People of the world unite
Strength in numbers we can get it right
One time
We are a part of the rhythm nation

This is the test
No struggle no progress
Lend a hand to help
Your brother do his best
Things are getting worse
We have to make them better
It's time to give a damn
Let's work together come on


Runaway
Written by James Harris III, Terry Lewis, and Janet Jackson
Lead and Background Vocals: Janet Jackson

I've seen the world
Been to many places
Made lots of friends
Many different races

I've had such fun
Around the world, it's true
African skies with a Nairobi mood
I fell asleep in Tuscany and dreamed
The one thing missing was you

Runaway with me my love
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah...

I woke up with an australian breeze
And danced the dance with aborigines
Oh under the moon glow down in Mexico
I dreamed
One thing was missing, that's you

Runaway with me my love
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah...

We'll sail the waters of many colors
We won't need a compass
Love will guide our way
Don't need nobody
Long as we got each other
No need to hurry
We've got everyday

I wanna share the world with you
You see
spring time in Paris feels so good to me
oh this is for me reality
So please make all my wishes come true

Runaway with me my love
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah...

La da de da de de do
And I just know we'll have a good time...



Janet Jackson
That's the way love goes


Like a moth to a flame
Burned by the fire
My love is blind
Can't you see my desire
That's the way love goes
Come with me don't you worry
I'm gonna make you crazy
I'll give you the time of your life
I'm gonna take you places
You've never been before and
You'll be happy that you came
Oh, I'm gonna take you there
That's the way love goes
Don't mind if I light candles
I like to watch us play and
Baby I've got on what you like
Come closer baby closer
Reach out and feel my body
I'm gonna give you all my love
Oh sugar, don't you hurry
You've got me here all night
Just close your eyes and hold on tight
Oh baby, don't stop, don't stop
Go deeper baby deeper
You feel so good I'm gonna cry
Oh, I'm gonna take you there
That's the way love goes


The Best Things In Life Are Free
Written by James Harris III, Terry Lewis, Ralph Tresvant, Michael Bivens, and Ronnie DeVoe
Lead Vocals: Luther Vandross & Janet Jackson
Background Vocals: Lisa Keith, and Terry Lewis
Rap: Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe, & Raplh Tresvant


Janet:
Boy, when you look at me
Do you judge me by my cover?
Ya got to be kiddin' me,
To think that I'm that kind of lover
I don't mean to disagree
Sorry you can't buy my kisses
Open your heart and see, true love comes for free


Luther:
I'm keepin' my heart open
Hopin' you won't stab me in it
'Cause I've been in love before,
And when i had to pay I didn't
I'll lose my sanity, tryin' to measure your intentions
What do you want from me, how much will it be?


Janet:
No more than you're willing to give
'Cause you won't pay nothin' for this good lovin'
It's for free


Luther:
And I won't make you promises
I'll just do all that I can to be your lover
'Cause I understand


The best things in life are free
Now that I've discovered what you mean to me
The best things in life are free
Now that we've found each other
The best things in life are free


Luther:
I know you are my baby
My one and only baby
You said it twice
I'll say it thrice
My baby baby baby


Janet:
I got so much love for you
And it's easy to give it when I know you feel the same way too


Luther:
That's all I expect from you
Just do all that you can to be my lover 'cause I understand
I do


The best things in life are free
Now that I've discovered what you mean to me
The best things in life are free
Now that we've found each other
The best things in life are free
The best things in life are free
Now that I've discovered what you mean to me
The best things in life are free
Nnow that we've found each other
The best things in life are free
The best things in life are free
Now that I've discovered what you mean to me
The best things in life are free
Now that we've found each other the best things in life are free


Janet:
No more than you're willing to give
'Cause you won't pay nothin' for this good lovin'
It's for free


Luther:
And I won't make you promises
You see
I'm gonna be, I'm gonna be,
We're gonna be, I'm gonna Be
The very best I can, to be your lover 'cause I understand


Rap


The best things in life are free
Now that I've discovered what you mean to me
The best things in life are free
Now that we've found each other
The best things in life are free
The best things in life are free
Now that I've discovered what you mean to me
The best things in life are free
Now that we've found each other
The best things in life are free



Janet Jackson
Together Again
The Velvet Rope


There are times when I look above and beyond
There are times when I feel your love around me baby
I'll never forget my baby
I'll never forget you

There are times when I look above and beyond
There are times when I feel your love around me baby
I'll never forget my baby

When I feel that I don't belong
Draw my strength
From the words when you said
Hey it's about you baby
Look deeper inside you baby

Dream about us together again
What I want us together again baby
I know we'll be together again 'cause

Everywhere I go
Every smile I see
I know you are there
Smilin' back at me
Dancin' in the moonlight
I know you are free
'Cause I can see your star
Shinin' down on me

Good times we'll share again
Makes me wanna dance
Say it loud and proud
All my love's for you

Always been a true angel to me
Now above
I can't wait for you to wrap your wings around me baby
Wrap them around me baby

Sometimes hear you whisperin'
No more pain
No worries will you ever see now baby
I'm so happy for my baby

Dream about us together again
What I want us together again baby
I know we'll be together again 'cause

Everywhere I go
Every smile I see
I know you are there
Smilin' back at me
Dancin' in the moonlight
I know you are free
'Cause I can see your star
Shinin' down on me

Good times we'll share again
Makes me wanna dance
Say it loud and proud
All my love's for you

There are times when I look above and beyond
There are times when I feel you smile upon me baby
I'll never forget my baby

What I'd give just to hold you close
As on earth
In heaven we will be together baby
Together again my baby

Everywhere I go
Every smile I see
I know you are there
Smilin' back at me
Dancin' in the moonlight
I know you are free
'Cause I can see your star
Shinin' down on me

Everywhere I go
Every smile I see
I know you are there
Smilin' back at me
Dancin' in the moonlight
I know you are free
'Cause I can see your star
Shinin' down on me