The song contains a sample of Herbie Hancock's 1975 song "Hang up Your Hang Ups". It was the lead double A-side with "I Want You", released internationally in countries like the United Kingdom and Australia, and contains the B-side "Put Your Hands On", which appears as a bonus track on the Japanese edition of Damita Jo. The song "R&B Junkie" can be found on the promo vinyl single of "All Nite (Don't Stop)".
Jackson performed a medley of "All Nite (Don't Stop)" and "R&B Junkie" at the 2004 BET Awards, together with Elephant Man, who also remixed "All Nite (Don't Stop)". The pairing attracted some criticism in the LGBT community, as Elephant Man had been previously known for homophobic lyrics. Jackson had previously apologised to the gay community for her previous collaboration with Beenie Man, also known for his homophobic lyrics, on his 2002 single "Feel It Boy". The song peaked at number nineteen on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. Although not her first single to miss the Hot 100, it was still a major disappointment. The song also failed to chart in Canada and missed the top thirty in most of European countries. It did, however, reach number twenty-four in Australia and number nineteen in the UK. Despite the single's rather poor sales, "All Nite (Don't Stop)" managed to top the Hot Dance Club Play chart, securing yet another chart-topping dance hit for Jackson.
The song, however received some radio airplay on Top 40 mainstream stations where it charted at #33 on the Billboard Pop Songs, where it became the only single to do so from the album.
In mid-March 2008, following the success of "Feedback", the single re-entered the Hot 100 Singles Sales at number forty, giving it a new peak.
The video was directed by Francis Lawrence from June 27-30, 2004 (who also directed 2001's "Someone to Call My Lover"). It was filmed at the El Dorado Hotel, an abandoned hotel in the Skid Row neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, during a blackout. Gil Duldulao choreographed the video.
All Nite
Janet Jackson Lyrics
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Attention, it's time to dance
Work it like you're working a pole
Shake it 'til you're shaking the floor
Pop it like you're popping a cork
Don't stop, don't stop
Jerk it like you're making it choke (like that)
Drop it 'til you're taking it lower (like that)
Drop it, drop it
This is serious (serious)
I'm delirious (c'mon)
So oblivious (ooh)
I could dance all night (with you)
As long as it's funky (funky, funky)
This rhythm just makes me high
I'm like a junkie
I could dance all night
Work it like you're working a pole
Shake it 'til you're shaking the floor
Pop it like you're popping a cork
Don't stop, don't stop
Jerk it like you're making it choke (like that)
Break it like you're breaking the code (like that)
Drop it 'til you're taking it lower (like that)
I could dance all night
(Like that)
(Like that)
(Like that)
Don't stop, don't stop
So intoxicated
I'm so stimulated
Feel so X-Rated
I could dance all night
As long as it's funky (funky, funky)
This rhythm just makes me high
I'm like a junkie
I could dance all night
Work it like you're working a pole
Shake it 'til you're shaking the floor
Pop it like you're popping a cork
Don't stop, don't stop
Jerk it like you're making it choke (like that)
Break it like you're breaking the code (like that)
Drop it 'til you're taking it lower (like that)
I could dance all night
Everybody on the floor (let's go)
Let's get hardcore (get low)
Make my sweat pour (oh, no)
Don't stop (give me some more)
Ooh, my body's yours (spank that)
Spank that back door (like that)
Drive me like a Porsche (ooh, yeah)
I could dance all night
Can we take this party higher? (C'mon, yeah, uh)
Now just put your hands to the sky and (dance, yeah)
Clap it up, clap it up
Don't stop, don't stop
I could dance all night
Work it like you're working a pole
Shake it 'til you're shaking the floor
Pop it like you're popping a cork
Don't stop, don't stop
Jerk it like you're making it choke (like that)
Break it like you're breaking the code (like that)
Drop it 'til you're taking it lower (like that)
I could dance all night
Work it like you're working a pole
Shake it 'til you're shaking the floor
Pop it like you're popping a cork
Don't stop, don't stop
Jerk it like you're making it choke (like that)
Break it like you're breaking the code (like that)
Drop it 'til you're taking it lower (like that)
Don't stop, don't stop
In "All Nite" by Janet Jackson, the lyrics center around dancing and feeling the rhythm of the music. The lyrics encourage the listener to let loose and dance until they can't dance any longer. For example, the line "Work it like you're working a pole" suggests that the listener should move their body as if they were a professional dancer. The lines "Break it like you're breaking the code" and "Drop it 'til you're taking it lower" encourage the listener to let go of their inhibitions and surrender to the music. The repetitious use of the phrase "don't stop" highlights the idea that once someone starts dancing, they shouldn't stop until they can no longer continue.
Throughout the song, there is a focus on the intensity of the music and how it affects the listener. The lines "So intoxicated" and "I'm so stimulated" suggest that the listener is feeling invigorated by the rhythm of the music. There is also an emphasis on the funkiness of the music, with the lines "As long as it's funky (funky, funky)/ This rhythm just makes me high/ I'm like a junkie." The use of the word "funky" is a nod to the funk genre, which is known for its infectious rhythms and grooves.
In summary, "All Nite" is a song that celebrates the joy of dancing and the power of music to move the body and the soul. The lyrics encourage the listener to let go of their inhibitions and dance until they can dance no more.
Line by Line Meaning
This is sick
The experience of dancing is intense and exciting
Attention, it's time to dance
Let's focus on dancing now
Work it like you're working a pole
Move your body as if you're a professional dancer
Shake it 'til you're shaking the floor
Move your body vigorously to the beat
Pop it like you're popping a cork
Make your movements explosive and sharp
Don't stop, don't stop
Keep dancing without pause
Jerk it like you're making it choke (like that)
Make your movements erratic and forceful
Break it like you're breaking the code (like that)
Make your movements unique and unpredictable
Drop it 'til you're taking it lower (like that)
Lower your body and keep dancing with intensity
This is serious (serious)
The dancing experience is meaningful and important
I'm delirious (c'mon)
I'm feeling disorientated yet still enjoying the experience
So oblivious (ooh)
I'm unaware of anything else besides dancing
I could dance all night (with you)
I'm having so much fun that I could keep dancing all night
As long as it's funky (funky, funky)
I will only keep dancing if the music is funky and energizing
This rhythm just makes me high
The beat of the music is euphoric and addictive
I'm like a junkie
I'm addicted to the music and dancing
So intoxicated
I'm feeling drunk on the music and the experience
I'm so stimulated
I'm feeling excited and energized
Feel so X-Rated
The experience feels taboo and daring
Everybody on the floor (let's go)
Encouraging everyone to keep dancing together
Let's get hardcore (get low)
Let's dance with wild abandon and intensity
Make my sweat pour (oh, no)
The dancing is making me sweat a lot
Don't stop (give me some more)
Keep dancing and keep the energy high
Ooh, my body's yours (spank that)
I'm giving myself up to the music and the dance
Spank that back door (like that)
Use your body in unconventional and provocative ways
Drive me like a Porsche (ooh, yeah)
Let the music and the dance take over and control me
Can we take this party higher? (C'mon, yeah, uh)
Let's increase the energy and the intensity of the dancing and the party
Now just put your hands to the sky and (dance, yeah)
Encouraging everyone to dance and raise their hands in the air
Clap it up, clap it up
Encouraging everyone to clap their hands to the beat
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Cloud9
Written by: Anders Bagge, Arnthor Birgisson, Herbie Hancock, Melvin Ragin, Paul Jackson, Tony Tolbert
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@armandoucles5346
"Damita Jo" is so criminally underrated. I think it's one of Janet's best albums of her career. There needs a JUSTICE FOR DAMITA JO hashtag cuz the album is that good. Until we get "Black Diamond" this is the album we need to be jamming to today.
@marcellus6691
You're soooo right! You might also like this extended version of Janet's (& Herbie's) amazing work: https://youtu.be/9Y_Io5LBD8g
@woke1497
It should be re released or remade
@nathanrife
strawberry bounce is my shit
@reddyred5097
Say it again!!!
@rvegas81
I agree. I listened to this years later. It’s very good.
@GG_Booboo
This has to be the greatest choreo of all time! You can see where Britney got her inspiration from!
@fuzy2449
n guess what, they tried to copy it for the following 15 yrs... people just don't know how Janet paved the way for this generation
hands down.
@sabesque6461
@fu zy yes, she was the blue print for all the female pop stars that emerged in the late 90s and beyond. It's obvious they're inspired by not only her voice but choreography and style.
@darkale658
britney is really janet's dorder it's actually so cute to see