Doesn't Really Matter
Janet Jackson Lyrics


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Doesn't matter what your friends are telling you
Doesn't matter what my family's saying too
It just matters that I'm in love with you
It only matters that you love me too
It doesn't matter if they won't accept you
I'm accepting of you and the things you do
Just as long as it's you
Nobody but you, baby, baby

My love for you, unconditional love too
Gotta get up, get up, get up, get up, get up
And show you that it

Doesn't really matter what the eye is seeing
'Cause I'm in love with the inner being
Oh, doesn't really matter what they believe
What matters to me is you're in love with me
Doesn't really matter what the eye is seeing
'Cause I'm in love with the inner being
Oh, doesn't really matter what they believe
What matters to me is you're nutty, nutty, nutty for me

(You're so kind)
Just what I asked for, you're so loving and kind
(And you're mine)
And I can't believe you're mine

Doesn't matter if you're feeling insecure
Doesn't matter if you're feeling so unsure
'Cause I'll take away the doubt within your heart
And show that my love will never hurt or harm
Doesn't matter what the pain we go through
Doesn't matter if the money's gone too
Just as long as I'm with you
Nobody but you, baby, baby

Your love for me, unconditional I see
Gotta get up, get up, get up, get up, get up
And show you that it

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Doesn't really matter what the eye is seeing
'Cause I'm in love with the inner being
Oh, doesn't really matter what they believe
What matters to me is you're in love with me
Doesn't really matter what the eye is seeing
'Cause I'm in love with your inner being
Oh, doesn't really matter what they believe
What matters to me is you're nutty, nutty, nutty for me

(You're so kind)
Oh, just what I asked for, you're so loving and kind
(And you're mine)
And I can't believe you're mine

Rock mix
'Cause you know I'm gonna love you
'Cause my love will always

My love for you, unconditional love too
Gotta get up, get up, get up, get up, get up
And show you that my love is true and it's just for you

Nutty, nutty, nutty, my love for you
I can't believe my dreams come true
I've finally found somebody whose heart is true
And best of all is you love me too (nutty, nutty, nutty for me)

Oh-whoa, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-whoa (woo)
Oh-whoa, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-whoa

Nutty, nutty, nutty, my love for you
I can't believe my dreams come true
I've finally found somebody whose heart is true
And best of all is you love me too
Nutty, nutty, nutty, my love for you
I can't believe my dreams come true




I've finally found somebody whose heart is true
And best of all is you're nutty, nutty, nutty for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Janet Jackson's song "Doesn't Really Matter" speak about the importance of love over perception and expectations of others. The song's repetition of "doesn't matter" emphasizes this point. The song is about two people in love despite ridicule and disapproval from their friends and family. Janet sings that what matters is her love for her partner and her partner's love for her. She reassures her partner that she will always love him, and that his insecurities and doubts don't matter. She repeats that what matters is how they feel about each other, not what others think about them.


Janet emphasizes that she loves her partner for his inner qualities, not his physical appearance. She sings about how he is kind and loving and makes her feel happy and secure. She promises to take away his doubts and make sure their love never hurts them. She repeats that what matters is their love for each other, and not what they see or what others believe.


Line by Line Meaning

Doesn't matter... Doesn't matter... Doesn't matter at all
The singer emphasizes that other people's opinions and judgments about their relationship do not matter in the slightest.


Doesn't matter what your friends tell you
The singer is reassuring their partner that even if their friends are against their relationship, it does not matter.


Doesn't matter what my family's saying too
The singer is also reassuring their partner that even if their own family is disapproving of the relationship, it does not matter.


It just matters that I'm in love with you
The artist affirms that their love for their partner is the only thing that really matters.


It only matters that you love me too.
The artist emphasizes that their partner's love for them is equally important in their relationship.


It doesn't matter if they won't accept you
The singer reiterates that other people's acceptance or rejection of their partner does not matter in the slightest.


I'm accepting of you and the things that you do
The singer reassures their partner that they accept them for who they are, including their actions and decisions.


Just as long as it's you. Nobody but you
The artist emphasizes that their partner is the only person who truly matters in their life.


My love! For you! Unconditional love too! Gotta get up, get up, get up, get up, get up and show you that it...
The artist affirms their deep, unconditional love for their partner and their desire to continually show them their love.


Doesn't really matter what the eye is seeing
The artist points out that external appearances and perceptions do not matter much in the context of their relationship.


Cause I'm in love with the with the inner being
The singer explains that what really matters to them is their partner's inner self and personality.


Doesn't really matter what they believe
The artist reiterates that other people's beliefs and opinions do not hold much weight in their relationship.


What matters to me is your love for me.
The singer emphasizes that their partner's love for them is what truly matters.


Nutty, nutty, nutty my love for you
The singer playfully repeats a term of endearment to express their love for their partner.


You're so kind Just what I asked for, you're so loving and kind And you're mine And I can't believe your mine.
The singer expresses their joy and disbelief at finding a partner who is exactly what they had hoped for, and who belongs to them.


Doesn't matter if your feeling insecure Doesn't matter if your feeling so unsure Cause I'll take away the doubt within your heart And show that my love will never hurt or harm
The artist reassures their partner that it does not matter if they feel insecure or unsure at times, because their love will always be there to provide comfort and safety.


Doesn't matter with the pain we've gone through Doesn't matter if the money's gone too Just as long as I'm with you Nobody but you Baby, baby, baby Your love! For me! Unconditional I see! Gotta get up, get up, get up, get up, get up and show you that it...
The artist emphasizes that none of the difficulties or challenges they have faced matter as long as they are together, and reiterates their love and commitment to their partner.


Doesn't matter what they say Cause you know I'm going to love you anyway Doesn't matter what they do Cause my love will always be with you My love! For you! Unconditional love too! Gotta get up, get up, get up, get up, get up and show you that My love! Is true! And it's! Just for you!
The singer reiterates that their love for their partner is unwavering and unconditional, regardless of what other people may say or do.


Nutty, nutty, nutty my love for you I can't believe my dreams come true I finally found somebody who's heart is true And best of all you love me too!
The singer playfully expresses their love for their partner once again and expresses their gratitude for finding someone who truly loves them.


Whoa oh-oh Whoa oh-oh Nutty, nutty, nutty my love for you I can't believe my dreams come true I finally found somebody who's heart is true And best of all you nutty, nutty, nutty for me!
The artist playfully repeats their love-filled phrases, reveling in the joy of finding and being loved by their partner.




Lyrics © JANET JACKSON DBA BLACK ICE, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Terry Lewis, James Harris Iii, Janet Jackson

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joni kejani

Doesn't matter... Doesn't matter...
Doesn't matter at all

Doesn't matter what your friends tell you
Doesn't matter what my family's saying too
It just matters that I'm in love with you
It only matters that you love me too.
It doesn't matter if they won't accept you
I'm accepting of you and the things that you do

Just as long as it's you.
Nobody but you
Baby, baby, baby
My love! For you! Unconditional love too!
Gotta get up, get up, get up, get up, get up and show you that it...

Doesn't really matter what the eye is seeing
Cause I'm in love with the with the inner being
Doesn't really matter what they believe
What matters to me is your love for me.

Doesn't really matter what the eye is seeing
Cause I'm in love with the inner being
Doesn't really matter what they believe
What matters to me is your nutty, nutty, nutty for me.

You're so kind
Just what I asked for, you're so loving and kind
And you're mine
And I can't believe your mine.

Doesn't matter if your feeling insecure
Doesn't matter if your feeling so unsure
Cause I'll take away the doubt within your heart
And show that my love will never hurt or harm
Doesn't matter with the pain we've gone through
Doesn't matter if the money's gone too

Just as long as I'm with you
Nobody but you
Baby, baby, baby
Your love! For me! Unconditional I see!
Gotta get up, get up, get up, get up, get up and show you that it...

Doesn't really matter what the eye is seeing
Cause I'm in love with the inner being
Doesn't really matter what they believe
What matters to me is your love for me.

Doesn't really matter what the eye is seeing
Cause I'm in love with the inner being
Doesn't really matter what they believe
What matters to me is your nutty, nutty, nutty for me.

You're so kind
Just what I asked for, your so loving and kind
And your mine
And I can't believe your mine.

Doesn't matter what they say
Cause you know I'm going to love you anyway
Doesn't matter what they do
Cause my love will always be with you
My love! For you! Unconditional love too!
Gotta get up, get up, get up, get up, get up and show you that
My love! Is true! And it's! Just for you!

Doesn't really matter what the eye is seeing
Cause I'm in love with the inner being
Doesn't really matter what they believe
What matters to me is your love for me.

Doesn't really matter what the eye is seeing
Cause I'm in love with the inner being
Doesn't really matter what they believe
What matters to me is your nutty, nutty, nutty for me.

Nutty, nutty, nutty my love for you
I can't believe my dreams come true
I finally found somebody who's heart is true
And best of all you love me too!

Nutty, nutty, nutty my love for you
I can't believe my dreams come true
I finally found somebody who's heart is true
And best of all you nutty, nutty, nutty for me!

Whoa oh-oh

Whoa oh-oh

Nutty, nutty, nutty my love for you
I can't believe my dreams come true
I finally found somebody who's heart is true
And best of all you nutty, nutty, nutty for me!

Nutty, nutty, nutty my love for you
I'm always doing that!
I can't believe my dreams come true
I finally found somebody who's heart is true
And best of all you nutty, nutty, nutty for me!



All comments from YouTube:

Rachael Magerl

I loved the message this sent. "Doesn't really matter what the eye sees, cause I'm in love with the inner being."

Tritonic

That's just something fat girls say.

Kayla Mitchell

It's me too I'm a 2000 baby

Folarin Osibodu BSc BSc MSc PSM PSPO

I've been enjoying this song for 25 years, didn't even know those were the lyrics...so beautiful.

It’sMayaTV

WHEWWWWWW, this right here is DEEP 🤌🏾😮‍💨

Sashay Chantae

@Mark Kozic i thought it was "enemy" too lol and for me its going on 29 years🥴😂

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Angeee017

I just love how Janet´s always smiling in her videos. Singers don´t do that anymore.

D Jr

Especially not Beyonce, she never smiles.

Russell H

She has a beaficent face

Sara

They look dead inside

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