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.
Another Lover
Janet Jackson Lyrics
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Than to ever have another lover
n Janet Jackson's song Another Lover, she sings about her desire to find a new lover. She begins the song feeling lonely and looking for the right guy to be hers. However, she acknowledges that her friends think she's crazy because she easily falls in love and she wants to do things differently this time. She daydreams about meeting this new guy in various ways, whether it be at a bar or a club, and falling deeply in love. She hopes that someday he will acknowledge her as the girl of his dreams, and they will have so much fun together.
Janet's lyrics speak to the universal desire for companionship and love. Many people have found themselves in situations where they are looking for someone to call their own, and they can relate to Janet's yearning. Furthermore, Janet's lyrics reveal a desire for something deeper than just a physical attraction. She longs for a man who will appreciate her for who she is beyond her looks. She wants someone who will make her feel loved and special.
Line by Line Meaning
Back on the road again
Starting a new journey after a previous disappointment or heartbreak.
Feeling kind of lonely, Yeah
Experiencing loneliness and longing for companionship and intimacy.
Looking for the right guy
Searching for the ideal romantic partner who will fulfill emotional and physical needs.
To be mine
Desiring exclusive and committed relationship status with the chosen partner.
Friends say I'm crazy 'cause
Receiving criticism or judgment from friends and acquaintances about past relationship choices and behavior.
Easily I fall in love
Having a tendency to develop strong feelings quickly and easily for potential partners.
Gotta do it differently
Recognizing the need to change prior patterns and behavior in order to have a more successful and fulfilling relationship.
This time.
Emphasizing the significance of the present moment, indicating that the artist is ready for a new experience and opportunity for love.
Maybe we'll bar
Expressing uncertainty and openness to various scenarios and meeting places where the artist could potentially encounter a new partner.
He'll drive a funky car
Envisioning a specific detail or characteristic (a unique car) that the artist desires their potential partner to have, suggesting an interest in someone who is distinctive or unconventional.
Maybe we'll meet in a club
Presenting another possible location (a club) and acknowledging the hope of meeting someone new and exciting.
And fall so deeply in love
Expressing a desire to experience intense romantic emotions and connection with the chosen partner.
He'll tell me I'm the one
Expressing a hope to receive confirmation and affirmation from the partner of their significance and exclusivity in the relationship.
We'll have so much fun
Anticipating enjoyable experiences and adventures with the partner in the future.
I'll be the girl of his dreams
Hoping to be the ideal romantic partner and fulfill the desires and fantasies of the chosen companion.
Maybe
Suggesting a hesitancy and uncertainty while considering the different possibilities and outcomes of the search for love.
Alright baby
Addressing the potential partner in a friendly, casual manner.
Come on find your way
Inviting the potential partner to take action and initiate contact or interaction with the singer.
I got to get someone to call my love again
Stating a clear desire and need to have a romantic partner and experience the feelings and benefits of being in love once more.
Baby, c'mon
Continuing to address the potential partner in an affectionate and inviting manner.
And pass my way
Encouraging the potential partner to seek out the artist specifically and pursue a relationship together.
I got to get someone to call my love again
Reiterating the importance and significance of finding a romantic partner and experiencing love again.
Baby, c'mon
Ending the song with a final invitation and appeal to the potential partner.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Janet Jackson, Terry Lewis, James Harris III
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