The tenth and youngest child of the Jackson family, she began her career with the variety television series The Jacksons in 1976 and went on to appear in other television shows throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, including Good Times, Diff'rent Strokes, and Fame. After signing a recording contract with A&M Records in 1982, she became a pop icon following the release of her third and fourth studio albums Control (1986) and Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989). Her collaborations with record producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis incorporated elements of rhythm and blues, funk, disco, rap, and industrial beats, which led to crossover success in popular music.
In 1991, Jackson signed the first of two record-breaking multimillion-dollar contracts with Virgin Records, establishing her as one of the highest-paid artists in the industry. Prior to her first studio project with Virgin, she appeared in her first of several lead film roles in Poetic Justice (1993). Her two studio albums which followed, Janet (1993) and The Velvet Rope (1997), saw her develop a public image as a sex symbol. These records, along with their promotional music videos and live performances in concert tours, branded Jackson as one of the world's most erotic performers, garnering both criticism and praise. By the end of the 1990s, she was named by Billboard magazine as the second most successful recording artist of the decade after Mariah Carey. The release of her seventh studio album All for You in 2001 coincided with a celebration of her impact on the recording industry as the subject of the inaugural MTV Icon special.
The backlash from the 2004 Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show controversy resulted in an industry blacklisting under the direction of Les Moonves, then-CEO of CBS Corporation. Jackson subsequently experienced reduced radio airplay, televised promotion and sales figures from that point forward. After parting ways with Virgin Records, she released her tenth studio album Discipline (2008), her first and only album with Island Records. In 2015, she partnered with BMG Rights Management to launch her own record label, Rhythm Nation and released her eleventh studio album Unbreakable the same year. Since then she has continued to release music as an independent artist.
Having sold over 100 million records, Jackson is one of the world's best-selling music artists. She has amassed an extensive catalog, with singles such as "Nasty", "Rhythm Nation", "That's the Way Love Goes", "Together Again", and "All for You"; she holds the record for the most consecutive top-ten entries on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart with 18. She is also the only artist in the history of the chart to have seven commercial singles from one album (Rhythm Nation 1814) peak within the top five positions. In 2008, Billboard placed her number seven on its list of the Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists, and in 2010 ranked her fifth among the "Top 50 R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of the Past 25 Years". In December 2016, the magazine named her the second most successful dance club artist after Madonna. One of the world's most awarded artists, her accolades include five Grammy Awards, eleven Billboard Music Awards, eleven American Music Awards, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and eight Guinness World Records entries. In 2019, she was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Jackson has been cited as an inspiration among numerous performers and credited with elevating a standard of sound, showmanship and sex appeal expected of pop stars.
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Janet Jackson Lyrics
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There's something to be said for not saying anything
I've talked about racism, spousal abuse, empowering women, children
I've talked about a lot of things
What do I talk about this time?
I've covered a lot in my twenty years
And I've uncovered a lot in my twenty years
But I wanna keep it light, I don't wanna be serious
I know
I don't know
That's what I do know
What you talkin' 'bout, shawty?
"Twenty Foreplay" is a sensual and seductive song by Janet Jackson as she expresses her love for her partner. The lyrics speak of the intimate moments shared between two lovers. The song starts with Jackson telling her partner to sleep and not to worry as she strokes his hair. She describes the sunlight on his face as she wakes up next to him. She finds inspiration in seeing his face glow and hearing his voice.
The second verse describes how her partner sneaks up from behind at noon to kiss and caress her, making love to her mind. She is touched by his actions and feels warm inside. As the evening approaches, they dress up and have a romantic dinner with wine and candles, putting them in a sexy mood. The third verse then describes how they make love, starting slowly and building up the momentum. They climax together and Janet reminds her partner that she is not done yet, implying they will have more intimate moments.
The song is all about the passion and intensity of love as expressed through the lyrics. It captures the romance and devotion between two people. Janet's voice is sultry and soulful, adding to the overall feeling of sensuality. It's not just about the physical act of making love but also about the emotional connection between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleep my love
Take rest, my love
Don't you worry
Please don't fret
You just sleep my love
Close your eyes and rest
And I'll stroke your hair
I'll gently run my fingers through your hair
Oh the sunlight on your face
The arrival of the morning sun falling on your face
As the day begins to break
It's the beginning of a brand new day
When you wake
After you are fully rested
And your smile meets mine ah
When you meet my gaze and smile
My day begins
My day truly begins
You're my inspiration
You motivate me
Seeing your face glow
Your brightened and gleaming face
Is the nicest of hellos
Is the greatest way to greet
Five till noon
Close to twelve in the afternoon
You sneak up from behind
You approach from the back in a playful way
Kiss and caress me
You embrace me and tenderly touch me
Make love to my mind
You stimulate and excite my intellect
A whisper and a kiss from you
You utter a soft and intimate sound and kiss me
Warms my heart
It makes me feel loved and cared for
Means so much, making love our way
It's significant to us that we love each other in our unique style
Begins early in the day
It starts right from the start of the day
You walk in the room
You enter the room with an aura
In a sunset sort of mood
In the feeling of a setting sun
My emotions light up
You fill my emotions with joy and thrill
'Cause of you
Because of your presence
Now that evening's come
Now that night has fallen
We're dress for us my love
We dress for our intimate moment, my love
Wine and candles puts us in a sexy mood
Wine and lighted candles create an appealing atmosphere for us
That's when we get to it
That is the moment we become intimate
Close our eyes
Shut our sight
Feel our our way through it
We intimately explore to understand each other's likes and dislikes
I can't wait to groove ya
I'm looking forward to dancing with you
'Cause you sure know how to move it
You're an expert in dancing
You've made love to my mind
You've excited my intellect earlier, now excite my body
Now you gotta take me from behind
Now you must control the next move
Just like in the movies
Like the fancy romantic scenes in movies
When the action begins
When the actual sex start
Let's put on a show
Let's add glamour and flair
And we'll take it nice and slow
And we'll take it at a comfortable pace
Oh here we go
It's time to start
Tell me do you want the blindfold
Do you want to be blindfolded?
Tell me what you like
Tell me what makes you feel good
Baby should I do it once or twice
Should I do it once or repeat it?
I know that we get naughty
I know that we are mischievous
But I know you like it like that
But I understand that's what you enjoy
Now that we felt this warm explosion
Now that we have reached the peak of our love-making
I know you're satisfied
I know you are happy and content
I see it in your eyes
I can see it in your gaze
Relax
Unwind and rest
Be still my love
Stay calm, my love
Let your heart slow down
Let your heart beats recede
'Cause I'm no through my dear
Because I'm not done yet, my love
Don't stop
Don't discontinue
Remember twenty foreplay
Recall the earlier intimate act, twenty foreplay
Can you feel it twenty foreplay
Can you recollect the physical pleasure, twenty foreplay?
You know I need it
You are aware that I want it
Yes I need it
Indeed, I want it
24 hours a day
Every single moment
Let me feel your twenty foreplay
Let's experience the previous session again
Oh, not yet
Wait for a bit
It's not what you say
It's not what you say earlier
Before we start to play
Before we get intimate
It's what you say after
It's what you say later
That makes me want to stay
That makes me want to remain with you
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James Samuel Harris, Janet Damita Jo Jackson, Terry Steven Lewis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Sleep my love
Don't you worry
You just sleep my love
And I'll stroke your hair
Oh the sunlight on your face
As the day begins to break
When you wake
And your smile meets mine ah
My day begins
You're my inspiration
Seeing your face glow
Is the nicest of hellos
Five till noon
You sneak up from behind
Kiss and caress me
Make love to my mind
A whisper and a kiss from you
Warms my heart
Means so much, making love our way
Begins early in the day
You walk in the room
In a sunset sort of mood
My emotions light up
'Cause of you
Now that evening's come
We're dress for us my love
Wine and candles puts us in a sexy mood
That's when we get to it
Close our eyes
Feel our our way through it
I can't wait to groove ya
'Cause you sure know how to move it
You've made love to my mind
Now you gotta take me from behind
Just like in the movies
When the action begins
Let's put on a show
And we'll take it nice and slow
Oh here we go
Tell me do you want the blindfold
Tell me what you like
Baby should I do it once or twice
I know that we get naughty
But I know you like it like that
Now that we felt this warm explosion
I know you're satisfied
I see it in your eyes
Relax
Be still my love
Let your heart slow down
'Cause I'm no through my dear
Don't stop
Remember twenty foreplay
Can you feel it twenty foreplay
You know I need it
Yes I need it
24 hours a day
Can you feel it
Twenty foreplay
Let me feel your twenty foreplay
Oh, not yet
Twenty foreplay
Twenty foreplay
Twenty foreplay
Twenty foreplay
Twenty foreplay, yes I need it
It's not what you say
Before we start to play
It's what you say after
That makes me want to stay
@thecreatorsgiftzay1733
+Silver_Arrow And Janet jackson has 35 overall number 1's on Billboard counting R&B, Pop, Dance Club/Play #1's. But she has 10 Billboard hot 100 #1's
29 Billboard hot 100 Ten 10
hits
16 R&B # 1 singles
27 R&B Top 10 hits
19 Dance Club/Play # 1's
She has the most Billboard Hot 200 #1 albums by any African-American female artist.
Also she still holds the record for most consecutive Billboard hot 100 Top 10 hits (18) surpassing Madonna's previous record with (17).
She is also the only artist in history to produce 7 Top 5 hits from one album including 4 #1's Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814.
And my I add she also holds the record for Highest grossing Debut world tour (Rhythm Nation World Tour)
Including the most expensive Music video of all time (Scream) with Michael Jackson.
Also she at a time has the largest recording contract by any female artist in history (1992 Virgin Records 5 album deal) then renewed in 1998 for 80 million making her at the time the highest paid performer.
She also had record breaking first week sales for an album in 1993 with the janet. album. Which has so over 25 million copies worldwide.
She's MTV' s first declared ICON.
She's one of the MTV generation pioneers.
Also hold the record for most wins for Best Choreography in a music video at the MTV Video Music Awards.
She is also the Billboard Music Awards most awards artist with 33 wins. And she's the 2nd most awarded female artist of all time.
She's also the first African-American female artist to get a #1 single on the Rock Charts with (Black Cat)
Runaway is also the first single by a female artist to debut in the Top 10 on the Billboard hot 100.
I could go all day but those are some of Janet Jackson's accomplishments.
@TheeMan101
This song is brutally underrated.
@shamgod3003
YES!!!!!
@jkidd1982
Song and video! I still can't understand it to this day. Throw in some abs, cleavage and insinuated sex scenes and I bet it would've done a lot better. Classic beauty isn't respected anymore.
@llfsmith1
Its unbelievable that people wanted to crucify this woman for ONE error that wasn't even her fault. Ms. Jackson you will always have my respect. Phenomenal woman
@confidentmystic
Justin Timberlake was the one who did it, I never understand oh racism and sexism.
@sarinahidalgo1591
Love her!
@wilsonmjw2001
Think about how it would go if Janet was white and he was black
@Insatiableismyname747
Nice video in Black and White
@aceomaangela7153
🎼🎼🎼🎤💃🏾💿🌹🌹🌹🌹❤❤❤🇧🇷receba receba amizade você boa noite
@williams.matthews2711
This video should have been nominated and won for Best Music Video from the Grammy's, Soul Train Awards, MTV Video Music, NAACP Image Awards, etc. This is one of my top 5 Janet videos. Cinematic brillance.