Damita Jo
勵콜·쌤옹祈Janet Jackson Lyrics


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Sexy Quiet
Shy, but down for a good time
Taurus sign
Like rain, but love the sunshine
Makin' headlines
Feel I'm too deep define
Simple inside
But I'm livin' the diva life

[Chorus]
Damita Jo
Do you like me
Do you want me
Just for what you see
Damita Jo
Do you think that I'm that person
You watch on TV
Damita Jo
There's another side
That I don't hide
But might never show
Damita Jo
If you want to get close
Baby, you can't
'Til you get to know
Damita Jo

A friend and a lover
A sista
A freak undercover
Do movies
I do dance
Do music
I love doin' my man
I want to nasty boy to put it on me good
Ms. Jackson don't
But Damita Joe do
A little lady
A whole lotta class
But you do me wrong I'll get in that ass

[Chorus:Repeat x2]

Oh I'm gonna tell your daddy
I'm gonna tell your momma




Sometimes you just want to fit in
Sometimes you just want to play

Overall Meaning

These lyrics from Damita Jo by Janet Jackson describe the complexity of her persona. She is sexy but also quiet and shy, with her Taurus sign indicating she is grounded and sensual. She loves the sunshine and the rain, and her life is full of headlines, but she feels she is too deep to be defined. This suggests she may have a deeper, more complex personality than what is portrayed in the media. She is simple inside but living the diva life, indicating that she may enjoy the perks but also feel a sense of pressure or conflict.


The chorus of the song asks if people like her, want her, and think she is the same person they see on TV. She acknowledges that there is another side to her that she may not reveal, but invites people to get to know her before they can get close. The second verse describes the various roles she plays - friend, lover, sister, and freak. She also mentions her creative pursuits such as movies, music, and dance. She wants a "nasty boy" to satisfy her sexually, but notes the difference between her onstage persona (Ms. Jackson) and her personal self (Damita Jo). She ends the song with a slightly threatening message, indicating that she is a little lady with a lot of class, but will fight back if someone does her wrong.


Line by Line Meaning

Sexy Quiet
My demeanor may be timid, but I exude a sensuality that can't be ignored.


Shy, but down for a good time
I may come across as reserved, but I'm open to fun and adventure.


Taurus sign
I was born under the Taurus zodiac sign, known for being practical and reliable.


Like rain, but love the sunshine
I appreciate the calmness of rainy days, but I thrive in the positive energy of sunny days.


Makin' headlines
My actions and choices are often scrutinized and make the news.


Feel I'm too deep define
I'm complex and can't be easily summed up or categorized.


Simple inside
Though I may have a complex exterior, at my core, I'm a simple person.


But I'm livin' the diva life
Despite my simplicity, I live a life of luxury and stardom.


Damita Jo
This is my stage name, representing the many facets of my personality and career.


Do you like me
Am I someone you're attracted to or interested in?


Do you want me
Do you see me as someone you'd like to pursue or have a relationship with?


Just for what you see
Is your interest in me based purely on my public image and appearance?


Damita Jo
Again, this is my stage name and identity, beyond just being a public figure.


Do you think that I'm that person
Do you believe that the persona I present in public is accurate and genuine to who I am?


You watch on TV
Are you basing your perception of me purely off of what you see in the media?


There's another side
There are aspects of my personality and life that the public doesn't typically see or know about.


That I don't hide
While I may not reveal everything about myself to the public, I'm not ashamed or secretive about who I truly am.


But might never show
While I'm not trying to hide certain parts of who I am, there may be parts of me that will never be revealed to the public.


If you want to get close
If you truly want to understand me and know me at a deeper level.


Baby, you can't
However, you won't be able to do so unless you put in the time and effort to get to know me beyond what you see in the media.


Til you get to know
Until you truly understand who I am beyond the public persona.


A friend and a lover
I can be both a supportive friend and a passionate lover.


A sista
I'm also a proud black woman.


A freak undercover
I enjoy exploring my sexual desires and fantasies, but may not always reveal this to the public.


Do movies
I have a career in acting and film.


I do dance
I'm also a talented dancer.


Do music
In addition to acting and dancing, I'm involved in the music industry.


I love doin' my man
I enjoy taking care of and pleasing my partner in a romantic relationship.


I want to nasty boy to put it on me good
I have sexual desires and am looking for a partner who can satisfy them.


Ms. Jackson don't
My public image may suggest that I'm reserved or proper, but that's not always the case.


But Damita Joe do
My true self, represented by my stage name, is more comfortable embracing and exploring my sexual desires.


A little lady
Despite my confident and sometimes provocative image, I'm still a small and delicate woman.


A whole lotta class
Despite my sexual exploration and career in the entertainment industry, I still maintain grace and dignity in my personal life.


But you do me wrong I'll get in that ass
While I may appear polite and proper, I won't hesitate to confront someone for disrespecting me or treating me poorly.


Oh I'm gonna tell your daddy
If you cross me, I won't hesitate to let those closest to you know of your actions.


I'm gonna tell your momma
I'm not afraid to bring your actions to the attention of those who care about you.


Sometimes you just want to fit in
Despite my confidence and public success, even I have moments where I feel the need to conform or belong.


Sometimes you just want to play
Sometimes, rather than take things seriously, I just want to let loose and have fun.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., ENNASOR MUSIC C/O WEDO'S MUSIC
Written by: LESTER ABRAMS, BOBBY ROSS JR. AVILA, IZZY AVILA, JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, JAMES HARRIS III, TERRY LEWIS

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