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.
Because of Love
Janet Jackson Lyrics
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Shoo-doo-doo, shoo-shoo-doo-doo
Because of love (very good)
Shoo-doo-doo, shoo-shoo-doo-doo
Love
Shoo-doo-doo, shoo-shoo-doo-doo (because of love)
Shoo-doo-doo, shoo-shoo-doo-doo
Shoo-doo-doo, shoo-shoo-doo-doo (oh, okay)
Because of love I know you better
Because of love we are together
Because of love you have my heart
Because of love we'll never part
When I first met you
I knew that my life would never be the same (because)
And I knew that you felt it too
Never feel alone again, boy
'Cause your love makes me feel so secure
You got me singing
Because of love I know you better
Because of love we are together
Because of love you have my heart
Because of love we'll never part
Because of love I know you better
Because of love we are together
Because of love you have my heart
Because of love we'll never part
I don't care what people say
You're the one that brings me so much joy
When I look at your smiling eyes
My heart wants to dance, boy
There's only you on my mind
And I never wanna leave your side (because)
It feels right, so let's stay together (ooh)
Never feel alone again, boy
'Cause your love makes me feel so secure
You got me singin'
Because of love I know you better
Because of love we are together
Because of love you have my heart
Because of love we'll never part
It's 'cause of love
We've shared great memories
And the way you make me feel, wee-ooh
It's 'cause of love I feel so high
I don't need nobody else because of love
Because of love
Be, be, because of
Be, be, because of lo-
Be, be, because of love
I know you better
Be, be, because of
Be, be, because of love
I know you better
Because of love I know you better
Because of love we are together (love, baby)
Because of love you have my heart (my heart)
Because of love we'll never part (it's all because of love)
Because of love I know you better (it's all because of love)
Because of love we are together (sho' nuff it's it's all because of love)
Because of love you have my heart
Because of love we'll never part (all because of love, all because of love)
Because of love (yeah, love, yeah)
Because of love (yeah)
It's all because of love now
(Because of love)
Because of lovin', baby
Because of lovin', baby (because of love)
You know it's love, baby
Sho' nuff it's love, baby (because of love)
Because of love I know you better (because of love, baby)
(I know you know, baby)
Because of love we are together (because of love, baby)
(Oh, all because of love, baby)
Because of love you have my heart (because of love, baby)
Because of love (uh, uh, yeah)
The song "Because of Love" by Janet Jackson talks about how love can change a person's life and make it better. The lyrics convey how the love between two people has made their lives complete and how the singer wants to stay with her lover always. The first verse of the song talks about how love has made the singer know her lover better and that they are together because of love. The second verse talks about how the singer knew that her life would change when she met her lover, and she knew that her lover felt the same way. The song continues with the singer acknowledging that because of her lover's love, she never feels alone, and it makes her feel secure.
The song's chorus repeats the phrase "Because of love" four times in a row, emphasizing the power and importance of love. The bridge talks about how their love has led to great memories, and the way the lover makes the singer feel is incomparable to anyone else. The song ends with the chorus emphasizing that it's all because of love that they are together and will never part.
In summary, the song is about a deep and powerful love that has changed the singer's life and made it better. It talks about how the love between two people can be an anchor and a source of joy and security.
Line by Line Meaning
You got me singing
I am expressing my joy and gratitude through singing
Because of love I know you better
My love for you has given me insights into your character and personality that I wouldn't have otherwise known
Because of love we are together
Our love has brought us together as a couple and strengthened our bond
Because of love you have my heart
I have given you my heart and put my trust in you because of the love we share
Because of love we'll never part
Our love is strong enough to keep us together and overcome any obstacles that come our way
When I first met you
Reflecting on the initial encounter with my lover
I knew that my life would never be the same (because)
I felt an immediate connection with you and knew that you would have a profound impact on my life
And I knew that you felt it too
I could tell that you felt the same way about me as I did about you
Never feel alone again, boy
My love for you will give you a sense of security and belonging so that you never have to feel alone
'Cause your love makes me feel so secure
Your love gives me a sense of safety and stability in our relationship
I don't care what people say
I am confident in our love and do not let others' opinions affect it
You're the one that brings me so much joy
You are the source of my happiness and fulfillment
When I look at your smiling eyes
Your happiness and pleasure in our relationship sparks positive emotions within me
My heart wants to dance, boy
Our love makes me feel so elated that I want to move and express my joy physically
There's only you on my mind
I am fixated on thoughts of you and our relationship
And I never wanna leave your side (because)
Our love is so essential to my life that I never want to be apart from you
It feels right, so let's stay together (ooh)
Our love is meant to be and we should stick together and pursue our relationship
We've shared great memories
We have a plethora of happy times and experiences together
And the way you make me feel, wee-ooh
You bring out strong emotions and feelings within me that I cannot resist
It's 'cause of love I feel so high
Our love fills me with such elation and euphoria that I feel like I'm on an emotional high
I don't need nobody else because of love
Our love is so complete and fulfilling that I do not need anyone else to be happy
Because of lovin', baby
Our love is so strong and impactful that it deserves to be celebrated
You know it's love, baby
Our connection is based on a deep and genuine love that cannot be contested
Sho' nuff it's love, baby (because of love)
Our profound love is the foundation of our relationship and brings us together
(uh, uh, yeah)
Expressing my approval of our relationship and love for my partner
Lyrics © JANET JACKSON DBA BLACK ICE, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James Samuel III Harris, Janet Damita Jo Jackson, Terry Lewis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thiagomelo4256
This song is criminally underrated.
@Stanlos
Most of her catalogue is underrated thanks to that spiteful gatekeeper exec
@AndySaenz
Her entire discography is criminally underrated. I don’t hear anyone singing her songs on talent shows.
@kendall7086
@@Stanloswhat happened?
@DJHannibalRoyce
Odeeeeee true
@janaeclarke136
@@AndySaenzhate to make this into a gender situation but,it has alot to do with mysoginy i am sure
@cakes3958
Her most underrated single ever! The number of views is evidence of that.
@Insertwittypunchlinehere
Cakes Funny How Time Flies is her most underrated single but this song is such a bop.😍😍😍
@goldenroberson84
There is another video with more views
@LeeDfined
YouTube resets her views even though she was a big part of why it was even created.