Based on a lost love, "Again" was included as the closing song to her 1993 box-office film debut in Poetic Justice. While not included on its soundtrack album, the song was nominated for Best Original Song at the 66th Academy Awards, where Jackson performed the song live. The janet. jazz-funky track "Funky Big Band" appears on the single as a B-side. A French version of the song was also recorded by Jackson and appears on the CD single as well as the limited edition of the janet. album. The track became her seventh number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, staying atop for two weeks.
Since its release, Jackson has performed the song on all of her tours, including the janet. Tour, The Velvet Rope Tour, All for You Tour, Rock Witchu Tour, and the Number Ones: Up Close and Personal tour where it was dedicated to Phoenix, Ariz and Oslo, Norway. She also performed it on the season 9 finale of American Idol
Again
Janet Jackson Lyrics
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And she said you were in town
Suddenly the memories came back to me in my mind
"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
My soul you took away
Good intentions you had many
I know you did
I've come from a place that hurts
And God knows how I've cried
And I never want to return
Never fall again
Making love to you
Oh, it felt so good and
Ooh, so right
"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
So here we are alone again
Didn't think it'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
Never fall again
Kinda late in the game but 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
In Janet Jackson's song Again, the singer receives unexpected news that her former lover is in town, triggering a rush of memories and emotions. She wonders how she can find the strength to resist the temptation to fall in love with him once more after he caused her so much pain in the past. She recalls how good making love to him felt, and yet she knows that going down that road again will only lead to heartache. As they find themselves alone again, she realizes that a little kiss started it all, and that she has come too close to happiness to have it taken away. Despite her inner conflict, she is falling in love with him again and begs him to hold her and never let her go, saying that she loves him.
The song's lyrics are full of powerful emotions and hidden meanings. The singer's internal turmoil is palpable as she struggles to reconcile her desire for her former lover with his past behavior, which she characterizes as causing a wounded heart and taking away her soul. The lyrics are also filled with religious references to God, suggesting that the singer is attempting to find a higher power to help guide her through her struggle to remain true to herself. Ultimately, the song is a tale of heartbreak, love and redemption, reminding listeners that sometimes the emotions we feel can be overwhelming and hard to resist, even when we know that it may not be the best choice for us.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard from a friend today
I received news from a friend that you are in town
And she said you were in town
My friend informed me that you are currently present in the town
Suddenly the memories came back to me in my mind
Instantly, I recollected all the memories associated with you in my mind
"How can I be strong?" I've asked myself
I questioned myself about how I can remain strong in this situation
Time and time I've said
Repeatedly, I have expressed
That I'll never fall in love with you again
That I will never again have romantic feelings towards you
A wounded heart you gave
You caused my heart to be injured
My soul you took away
You robbed me of my peace of mind and happiness
Good intentions you had many
You had several positive intentions
I know you did
I am aware of that fact
I've come from a place that hurts
I have emerged from a position of agony
And God knows how I've cried
I have shed too many tears and God is my witness
And I never want to return
I never wish to revisit that phase
Never fall again
I never want to feel such emotions again
Making love to you
Engaging in sexual activity with you
Oh, it felt so good and
It was a pleasurable experience for me
Ooh, so right
It felt like it was the correct decision at that moment
"How can I be strong?" I've asked myself
Again, I am in a quandary about how to remain strong
Time and time I've said
I have mentioned this on various occasions
That I'll never fall in love with you again
I will never allow myself to be romantically attached to you anymore
So here we are alone again
Once again, we are together but isolated
Didn't think it'd come to this
I never imagined this situation would occur
And to know it all began
And the origin of all this was
With just a little kiss
A kiss, a seemingly small act
I've come too close to happiness
I have been very close to being happy
To have it swept away
To have it snatched from me suddenly
Don't think I can take the pain
I don't believe I can endure the heartbreak
Never fall again
I choose not to experience these feelings once more
Kinda late in the game but my heart is in
This occurrence is happening somewhat belatedly, but I am fully invested
Your hands
Within your control
Don't you stand there and then
Don't just remain there like that
Tell me you love me then leave again
Express your feelings for me and depart once more
'Cause I'm falling in love with
This is because I am currently falling in love with
You again
You again, despite all of the previous hurt
Hold me
Embrace me
Hold me
Hold me tighter
Don't ever let me go
Do not release me ever
Say it just one time
Utter this statement just once
Say you love me
Express your love for me
God knows I do love you
I certainly do love you, God is my witness
Again
Despite all of the emotional pain, I still have intense feelings for you
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, JANET JACKSON DBA BLACK ICE, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Terry Lewis, James Harris Iii, Janet Jackson
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@claycooper2676
Being 43 years old. The 90's are dear to me. Best time to be a teenager!
@whiteguyps
Damn right. Im 42 and loved the 90s growing up
@hearts4pinkie_
i wish i could experience the 80s - 90s, i was born in 2003
@kellyann5587
Me too 42 here
@ivandaniel2596
you look older than me.
@claycooper2676
@@ivandaniel2596 it's the beard man.
@dobazajr
You will never feel this song until you'll experience heartbreak especially when the love was so deep and unfathomable. This song is one of Janet's masterpieces.
@moonfloated
Totally agree 😊
@m-lloproducts6008
In teas after reading this, because it brings a lot of memories of my then partner who became my heartbreaker eventually.....
@newsing33
Truth. I've felt it, and I wouldn't wish that kind of pain on anyone. 💔😥