Scream
Janet Jackson; Michael Jackson Lyrics

I'm tired of injustice, I'm tired of the schemes
Janet is exhausted by the wrong and deceitful actions of those in power

The lies are disgusting, so what does it mean, damn it?
Janet questions the motives behind the falsehoods she is forced to endure

You're kicking me down, I got to get up
Janet faces obstacles and must find a way to overcome them

As jacked as it sounds, the whole system sucks, damn it
Janet expresses her frustration with the corrupt social and political systems that plague society

Peek in the shadow, come into the light
Janet calls for honesty and transparency from those who hold power

You tell me I'm wrong, then you better prove you're right
Janet demands proof and evidence to support the accusations made against her

You're selling out souls but I care about mine
Janet refuses to compromise her values for personal gain, unlike those in power who do not share the same values

I've got to get stronger, and I won't give up the fight
Janet knows she must build resilience and perseverance to keep fighting against injustice

With such confusion, don't it make you wanna scream? (Make you wanna scream?)
Janet asks a rhetorical question about the overwhelming sense of frustration and despair caused by the injustice she faces

Your bash abusing victimize within the scheme
Janet sees herself as a victim of the unjust system that targets and abuses those without power

You try to cope with every lie they scrutinize
Janet struggles with the constant barrage of lies and scrutiny that she experiences

Somebody please have mercy, 'cause I just can't take it
Janet pleads for relief from the unbearable situation she is enduring

Stop pressuring me, just stop pressuring me
Janet tells those in power to stop forcing her into oppressive and unfair situations

Stop fuckin' with me, make me wanna scream
Janet is pushed to her limits by those who continuously target and harm her

I'm tired of you telling the story your way
Janet is frustrated by those who control the narrative and refuse to acknowledge her perspective

You're causing confusion, you think it's okay, damn it
Janet is angry at those who purposely cause chaos and refuse to take responsibility for their actions

You keep changing up rules, while I keep playing the game
Janet is frustrated by the ever-changing set of rules she is forced to follow while others manipulate the game to their advantage

I think I might go insane
Janet feels like her mental and emotional state may deteriorate due to the constant pressure and frustration

Oh my God, can't believe what I saw as I turned the TV
Janet is stunned and shocked by the injustice she witnesses through media outlets

All the injustice (all the injustice)
Janet highlights the overwhelming amount of injustice in society

Oh brother, please have mercy, 'cause I just can't take it
Janet requests compassion and understanding from those who hold power over her and others

Stop pressuring me, make me wanna scream (stop your pressure)
Janet reiterates her demand for an end to the oppressive and abusive pressure she has been subjected to