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.
Country
Janet Jackson Lyrics
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Jo
Dunk
Booty
Damita Jo
Isn't that like a country name?
Damita Jo
It is isn't it?
But it's the Jo that's country
Which just happens to be my father's name
Well my mother is from the south so
Damita Jo
The above lyrics are taken from Janet Jackson's song "Country" which was released in 2004 on her album "Damita Jo". The lyrics are a conversation between Janet and someone named Jo Dunk about the name Damita Jo and whether it sounds like a country name or not. Janet explains that while Damita may not be a country name, Jo definitely is - and in fact, it is her father's name. She mentions that her mother is from the south, which may explain why she chose to include her father's name in her own.
The song appears to be a tribute to Janet's southern roots and her family. She sings about "muscle cars, rodeos, southern folks and stars" and even name-drops some famous country celebrities like Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton. It seems as though she is proud of her country heritage and wants to share that part of herself with her fans.
Overall, the lyrics to "Country" are fairly straightforward and simply express Janet's pride in her southern roots. However, the song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody make it a fun and lighthearted tribute to country music and culture.
Line by Line Meaning
J
Referring to Janet Jackson's initials and questioning its connection to country music.
Jo
Referring to Janet Jackson's middle name and acknowledging its country connection.
Dunk
A random interjection to break the seriousness of the conversation.
Booty
Another random interjection, possibly to reference Janet Jackson's association with sexual themes in her music.
Damita Jo
Referring to Janet Jackson's full name and pondering if it sounds like a country name.
Isn't that like a country name?
Questioning if Damita Jo sounds like a name that would be common in country music.
Damita Jo
Reiterating Janet Jackson's full name and acknowledging its uniqueness.
It is isn't it?
Agreeing that her name has a country feel to it.
The Damita I don't think is country
Breaking down her name and explaining that the first name is not typically associated with country music.
But it's the Jo that's country
Stating that her middle name is where the country connection comes from, which happens to be her father's name.
Which just happens to be my father's name
Connecting the country influence in her name to her father.
Well my mother is from the south so
Further explaining her connection to the south and country music culture through her mother.
Damita Jo
Repeating her name one last time, possibly as a nod to her identity and heritage.
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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There are times when I look above and beyond
遥か先を見つめる時がある
There are times when I feel your love around me baby
愛に包まれてると感じる時がある
I'll never forget my baby
あなたのことは忘れないよ
When I feel that I don't belong
居場所がないと感じる時は
Draw my strength from the words when you said
あなたの言葉を力に変えるよ
Hey it's about you baby
そう、あなたのことよ
Look deeper inside you baby
あなたのもっと奥深くを見て
Dream about us together again
また一緒になる夢を見て
What I want us together again baby
また一緒になりたいと願うの
I know we'll be together again cuz
また一緒になれるよ、だって
[Chorus:]
Everywhere I go
どこへ行っても
Every smile I see
どんな笑顔を見ても
I know you are there smilin' back at me
私に微笑むあなたがそこにいる
Dancin in moonlight
月の光に踊る
I know you are free
あなたは自由よ
Cuz I can see your star shinin' down on me
だってあなたの星が私を照らしてる
Good times we'll share again
また幸せな時を過ごせるよ
Makes me wanna dance
踊っていたいの
Say it loud and proud
強くしっかり言うよ
All my loves for you
あなたへのこの愛を
Always been a true angel to me
いつも私にとっての天使よ
Now above
今、空から
I can't wait for you to wrap your wings around me baby
あなたの翼に包まれるのが待てないよ
Oooh wrap them around me baby
包まれるのが
Sometimes hear you whisperin'
時々ささやきが聞こえるよ
No more pain
もう辛くないよ
No worries will you ever see now baby
もう心配ないよ
I'm so happy for my baby
お前を思うと幸せだよ
Dream about us together again
また一緒になる夢を見て
What I want us together again baby
また一緒になりたいと願うの
I know we'll be together again cuz
また一緒になれるよ、だって
[Chorus:]
There are times when I look above and beyond
遥か先を見つめる時がある
There are times when I feel you smile upon me baby
あなたの微笑みを感じる時がある
Ill never forget my baby
あなたのことは忘れない
What I'd give just to hold you close
あなたを抱きしめられるなら何でもするわ*1
As on earth
現世と同じように*2
In heaven we will be together baby
天国では一緒だから
Together again my baby
また一緒だからね
@LilyaLily44
Here the lyrics
There are times when I look above and beyond
There are times when I feel your love around me, baby
I'll never forget my baby
I'll never forget you
There are times when I look above and beyond
There are times when I feel your love around me, baby
I'll never forget my baby
When I feel that I don't belong
Draw my strength from the words when you said
"Hey, it's about you, baby"
Look deeper inside you, baby
Dream about us together again
What I want: us together again, baby
I know we'll be together again, 'cause
Everywhere I go, every smile I see
I know you are there smilin' back at me
Dancin' in moonlight, I know you are free
'Cause I can see your star shinin' down on me
Good times we'll share again
(Together again, ooh)
Makes me wanna dance
Say it loud and proud
(Together again, ooh)
All my love's for you
Always been a true angel to me - now above
I can't wait for you to wrap your wings around me, baby
(Wrap them around me, baby)
Wrap them around me, baby
(Wrap them around me, baby)
Sometimes hear you whisperin', "No more pain"
No worries will you ever see now, baby
(Ever see now, baby)
I'm so happy for my baby
(Happy for you, baby)
Dream about us together again
What I want: us together again, baby
I know we'll be together again, 'cause
Everywhere I go, every smile I see
I know you are there smilin' back at me
Dancin' in moonlight, I know you are free
'Cause I can see your star shinin' down on me
Good times we'll share again
(Together again, ooh)
Makes me wanna dance
Say it loud and proud
(Together again)
All my love's for you
There are times when I look above and beyond
There are times when I feel you smile upon me, baby
I'll never forget my baby
What I'd give just to hold you close as on earth
In heaven, we will be together, baby
(Together)
Together again, my baby (together again, my baby)
Everywhere I go, every smile I see
I know you are there smilin' back at me
Dancin' in moonlight, I know you are free
'Cause I can see your star shinin' down on me
Everywhere I go, every smile I see
I know you are there smilin' back at me
Dancin' in moonlight, I know you are free
'Cause I can see your star shinin' down on me
@johndoe9754
There are times when I look above and beyond
There are times when I feel your love around me, baby
I'll never forget my baby
I'll never forget you
There are times when I look above and beyond
There are times when I feel your love around me, baby
I'll never forget my baby
When I feel that I don't belong
Draw my strength from the words when you said
"Hey, it's about you, baby"
Look deeper inside you, baby
Dream about us together again
What I want: us together again, baby
I know we'll be together again, 'cause
Everywhere I go, every smile I see
I know you are there smilin' back at me
Dancin' in moonlight, I know you are free
'Cause I can see your star shinin' down on me
Good times we'll share again
(Together again, ooh)
Makes me wanna dance
Say it loud and proud
(Together again, ooh)
All my love's for you
Always been a true angel to me - now above
I can't wait for you to wrap your wings around me, baby
(Wrap them around me, baby)
Wrap them around me, baby
(Wrap them around me, baby)
Sometimes hear you whisperin', "No more pain"
No worries will you ever see now, baby
(Ever see now, baby)
I'm so happy for my baby
(Happy for you, baby)
Dream about us together again
What I want: us together again, baby
I know we'll be together again, 'cause
Everywhere I go, every smile I see
I know you are there smilin' back at me
Dancin' in moonlight, I know you are free
'Cause I can see your star shinin' down on me
Good times we'll share again
(Together again, ooh)
Makes me wanna dance
Say it loud and proud
(Together again)
All my love's for you
There are times when I look above and beyond
There are times when I feel you smile upon me, baby
I'll never forget my baby
What I'd give just to hold you close as on earth
In heaven, we will be together, baby
(Together)
Together again, my baby (together again, my baby)
Everywhere I go, every smile I see
I know you are there smilin' back at me
Dancin' in moonlight, I know you are free
'Cause I can see your star shinin' down on me
Everywhere I go, every smile I see
I know you are there smilin' back at me
Dancin' in moonlight, I know you are free
'Cause I can see your star shinin' down on me
@aspyn.j_
one of the most upbeat songs about loss i've ever heard. love you, janet.
@seanburley8522
This song reminds me of the best time of my life when I was young and my mother was alive. I remember it like it was yesterday.
@roberthuff4763
@@seanburley8522man, my Mom puts this on when I come to visit cause this was our song when I was growing up in the 90s. Your Mom must have been a great one <3
@leont7956
not a song about loss, a song about remembering
@critzinottawa4415
You said it perfectly :) !!
@achmed2pac
From an Artist to another Artist Janet you are Beautiful and your Message is valid about all your presumptions....
@funeats8201
This song is so comforting in those dark moments of grief. I can’t wait to be reunited with my loved ones in a place far better than this.
@MJ-ql6ox
Keep on fighting sir/ma'am...
@jeffrey-f
Soon.. I feel the same
@MJ-ql6ox
@@jeffrey-f keep on fighting sir... The Lord Almighty God listens to our prayer..