Curtains
Janet Lyrics


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Ah, you seen my show, you followed my tour
I heard you scream with eighty thousand more
But tonight, I close up my tour in your room
Know I pull 'em out of the crowd and guess who

The band is in place, the cameras are set
I make sure we tape it so you don't forget
I'ma take control, take it slow so don't move
It's 'bout to go down so just wait for my cue

House lights go low, spotlight up more
It's time so just sit back and enjoy the show

Time to close the curtains
Come on in the stage is set
Before the show starts mic check
Tonight is so exclusive
We should make it Pay-Per-View

Time to close the curtains
I only take requests from you
Just tell me what you want me to do
I promise you, you'll be screaming
Out at home when I'm through

Let's change the set, try some new steps
Lets take it somewhere we haven't been yet
Its gonna be kinda hard 'cause I can't always bring you
The crowd is screaming out I want more I hear you

How is your seat, can you see everything?
Baby, I don't want you miss anything
I'm a dedicate this next one to you
'Cause you my number one fan and I'm showing you love

House lights go low, spotlight up more
It's time so just sit back and enjoy the show

Time to close the curtains
Come on in the stage is set
Before the show starts mic check
Tonight is so exclusive
We should make it Pay-Per-View

Time to close the curtains
I only take requests from you
Just tell me what you want me to do
I promise you, you'll be screaming
Out at home when I'm through

Now's the perfect time for an Intermission
If you need something to drink
Better get it by now
(By now)
Gotta break it down
(By now)
'Cause I don't want some, no more

Now I call you for the end of the show
Let me slow it down
I'm not ready to get off
As the finale's done I'll open the door

Time to close the curtains
(To close the curtains, baby)
Come on in the stage is set
(Stage is set)
Before the show starts mic check
(Baby)
Tonight is so exclusive
We should make it Pay-Per-View

Time to close the curtains
I only take requests from you
Just tell me what you want me to do




I promise you, you'll be screaming
Out at home when I'm through

Overall Meaning

In Janet's song "Curtains," she is addressing one of her devoted fans and promising to make the night's performance special just for them. She talks about the excitement she's experienced on tour and how she's ready to take control of the show and make sure her fan has an unforgettable experience. Throughout the song, she describes the anticipation and puts energy and loads of exceptional quality into her performance knowing that the fan is watching, with the cameras also rolling in the background. At some point, Janet urges her fan to sit back, relax and relish the magnificent show that she has prepared.


As the show progresses, Janet takes the opportunity to make it more intimate by changing the set and trying out some new moves. She encourages her fan to give feedback on what they want to see, implying that the fan is in control of the show. Janet promises to leave a lasting impression on the fan, ensuring that her final number leaves them screaming for more. The song ends with Janet bidding goodbye to the fan, promising to open the door upon her departure.


The song is a beautiful ode to fans that have first-hand experience of seeing their favorite artists live. It emphasizes how crucial an artist's followers can be in boosting their performance.


Line by Line Meaning

Ah, you seen my show, you followed my tour
You've watched my performances, attended my tours


I heard you scream with eighty thousand more
I heard your cheers amongst the thousands of other fans


But tonight, I close up my tour in your room
Tonight, I'm performing for you exclusively, ending my tour with you


Know I pull 'em out of the crowd and guess who
I choose someone from the crowd, and it's you


The band is in place, the cameras are set
The band is ready, everything is set up for the performance


I make sure we tape it so you don't forget
We're recording it so you can remember this moment


I'ma take control, take it slow so don't move
I'll be in charge, let's take it easy, don't do anything


It's 'bout to go down so just wait for my cue
The show is about to begin, wait for my signal


House lights go low, spotlight up more
The lights dim, the spotlight shines brighter


It's time so just sit back and enjoy the show
It's showtime, just sit back and enjoy


Time to close the curtains
It's time to end the performance


Come on in the stage is set
I'm inviting you to the stage, everything is ready


Before the show starts mic check
Checking the microphones before the performance


Tonight is so exclusive
Tonight's performance is unique and special


We should make it Pay-Per-View
It's so good, we should charge people to watch it at home


I only take requests from you
I'm performing only what you want to hear


Just tell me what you want me to do
Tell me what to perform and I'll do it


I promise you, you'll be screaming
I guarantee you'll ecstatically shout out


Out at home when I'm through
Even in the comfort of your own home after the performance is over


Let's change the set, try some new steps
Let's switch up the performance, try different choreography


Lets take it somewhere we haven't been yet
Let's explore new territory in this performance


Its gonna be kinda hard 'cause I can't always bring you
It might be difficult because I can't always bring the audience with us


The crowd is screaming out I want more I hear you
The crowd wants more, I hear them, including you


How is your seat, can you see everything?
Is your seat comfortable, can you see everything clearly?


Baby, I don't want you miss anything
I don't want you to miss a thing, my dear


I'm a dedicate this next one to you
I'm dedicating the next song solely to you


'Cause you my number one fan and I'm showing you love
Because you are my biggest fan and I want to show you how much you mean to me


Now's the perfect time for an Intermission
This is the ideal moment for an intermission


If you need something to drink
If you're thirsty and want something to drink


Better get it by now (By now)
You better get it now


Gotta break it down (By now)
It's time to take a break - now


'Cause I don't want some, no more
I don't want anything else right now


Now I call you for the end of the show
I'm calling on you to end the performance


Let me slow it down
I'm going to slow the performance down now


I'm not ready to get off
I'm not ready to end the performance yet


As the finale's done I'll open the door
Once the grand finale is over, I'll invite you backstage




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LASHAWN DANIELS, ANTONIO DIXON, RODNEY JERKINS, ERIC DAWSON

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