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.
Everytime
Janet Jackson Lyrics
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What I said I would not do
The last time really hurt me
I'm scared to fall in love
Afraid to love so fast
Cuz everytime I fall in love
It seems to never last
But every time your love is near
And every time I'm filled with fear
Cuz every time I see your face
My heart does begin to race everytime
One half wants me to go
One half wants me to stay
I just get so all confused
I'm scared to fall in love
Afraid to love so fast
Cuz every time I fall in love
It seems to never last
I'm scared to fall in love
Afraid to love so fast
Cuz everytime I fall in love
It seems to never last
But every time your love is near
And every time I'm filled with fear
Cuz every time I see your face
My heart does begin to race everytime
I'm scared to fall in love
Afraid to love so fast
Cuz everytime I fall in love
It seems to never last
But every time your love is near
And every time I'm filled with fear
Cuz every time I see your face
My heart does begin to race everytime
It's everytime
It's everytime
Cuz. . .
Everytime your love is near
And every time I'm filled with fear
Cuz every time I see your face
Could it be that this will be the one that lasts?
The fear does start to erase every time
Oh could it be that this will be the one that lasts
For all my times
Ooh yeah
For all my times
The lyrics of Janet Jackson's "Everytime" reflect the fear of falling in love after being hurt in the past. The first verse paints a picture of the singer being hesitant to repeat past mistakes and get hurt once again. The chorus repeats this sentiment, highlighting how the singer's fear of love has led to short-lived relationships. However, the second verse reveals that the singer still feels conflicted about whether to pursue a new relationship or not - one half wants to leave, one half wants to stay. The uncertainty and fear is still present.
Despite the singer's internal conflict and fear, every time they are around the person they are developing feelings for, their heart begins to race. The chorus repeats this idea multiple times - that every time the person's love is near, fear is present, but also the possibility of a lasting relationship. By the end of the song, the singer questions whether this new love could be the one that lasts and erases their fear.
Overall, the lyrics of "Everytime" capture the complicated emotions of falling in love after being hurt. While the fear of repeating past mistakes is present, there is also hope and a willingness to take a chance on a new relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm afraid I'm starting to feel
I'm beginning to have feelings that I said I wouldn't have
What I said I would not do
I promised myself I wouldn't do this
The last time really hurt me
I was hurt the last time I fell in love
I'm scared to fall in love
I'm afraid of falling in love
Afraid to love so fast
I'm afraid of falling in love quickly
Cuz everytime I fall in love
It seems to never last
Every time I fall in love, the relationship doesn't last
But every time your love is near
When I'm close to you
And every time I'm filled with fear
I feel afraid
Cuz every time I see your face
When I look at you
My heart does begin to race everytime
My heart starts beating fast every time
One half wants me to go
A part of me wants to leave
One half wants me to stay
Another part of me wants to stay
I just get so all confused
I'm really confused
Could it be that this will be the one that lasts?
Is it possible that this relationship will last?
The fear does start to erase every time
My fear starts to go away every time
For all my times
Forever
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, JANET JACKSON DBA BLACK ICE
Written by: MICHAEL TRENT ROBINSON, KENNETH A. HARRIS, ADAM C. BLAKE, JACOB S. SINCLAIR
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@eu-zz1ek
In the 90s, most ballads and songs of this style were about love stories and breakups, "Everytime" is an exception and is a song about a insecure person about their relationships, it's about insecurity and feeling insufficient. The Velvet Rope is a musical masterpiece!
@dralandralarkins8443
Thank you for this explaination
@TrVlogs82
Facts have been listening to her old stuff a lot lately.
@darianagnew6524
Yes!!!! A masterpiece indeed!
@sonjasimone8244
♥️
@stevenfigueroa5756
Absolutely
@joelgarcia3907
Such a rare beauty. People didn’t give her credit as a singer but in a sea of belters, she sang soft and sultry. Stuck to who she was
@aminalarsson7265
‘ in a sea of belters’ made me chuckle. Thx
@joelgarcia3907
@@aminalarsson7265 hehe. True tho lol
@arturogarcia9946
Hey is that Michael ?🤔