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.
Feedback
Janet Jackson Lyrics
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Light skin, dark skin, my Asian persuasion
I got them all, that's why these girls out here hatin'
'Cause I'm sexy
Do you like my style?
Yeah, that sexy, sexy, sexy
Yeah, that sexy, sexy, sexy
You can work me out
Yeah, that sexy, sexy, sexy
Let me show you how
Yeah, that sexy, sexy, sexy
So here's my demonstration, a peep show
Tonight my body's an exhibition, baby
Though it's on display, don't be scared to
Touch it, it's hands on
So come and get it, babe
Strum me like a guitar, blow out my amplifier
When you hear some feedback, keep going take it higher
Crank it up, give it to me, come on
Crank it up, give it to me, come on
I'm gonna feedback, feedback, oh
Feedback, feedback, oh
Crank it up, give it to me, come on
Crank it up, give it to me, come on
I'm gonna feedback, feedback, oh
Feedback, feedback, oh
Light skin, dark skin, my Asian persuasion
I got them all, that's why these girls out here hatin'
'Cause I'm sexy
Do you like my style?
Yeah, that sexy, sexy, sexy
Like how I get down
Yeah, that sexy, sexy, sexy
You can work me out
Yeah, that sexy, sexy, sexy
Let me show you how
Yeah, that sexy, sexy, sexy
Before we go any more further
Let me put you up on a secret, baby
I got novelties so appeasing
Feed my fetish please
Satisfy me, babe
Strum me like a guitar, blow out my amplifier
When you hear some feedback, keep going take it higher
Crank it up, give it to me, come on
Crank it up, give it to me, come on
I'm gonna feedback, feedback, oh
Feedback, feedback, oh
Crank it up, give it to me, come on
Crank it up, give it to me, come on
I'm gonna feedback, feedback, oh
Feedback, feedback, oh
You like it how I work my spine
Got you feeling all hypnotized (hypnotized)
Got a body like a CL5
Make a- wanna test drive, but I'm so on fire
Flyer than a pelican, find another chick better than
I don't see her (I don't see her)
'Cause my swag is serious
Something heavy like a first day period so
Strum me like a guitar, blow out my amplifier
When you hear some feedback, keep going take it higher
Crank it up, give it to me, come on
Crank it up, give it to me, come on
I'm gonna feedback, feedback, oh
Feedback, feedback, oh
Strum me like a guitar, blow out my amplifier
When you hear some feedback, keep going take it higher
Crank it up, give it to me, come on
Crank it up, give it to me, come on
I'm gonna feedback, feedback, oh
Feedback, feedback, oh
Crank it up, give it to me, come on
Crank it up, give it to me, come on
I'm gonna feedback, feedback, oh
Feedback, feedback, oh
Feed, feedback-back (back)
Feed, feedback-back (oh)
Back-back (back)
Feedback, feedback, feedback
(Back, back, back, back, back)
In the song Feedback, Janet Jackson asserts her confidence and sexiness. The lyrics convey that she attracts attention from all races of men and women. Despite facing some envy and jealousy, Janet continues to flaunt her sexuality unapologetically. She speaks about her “Asian persuasion” and her appeal to all skin colors. Furthermore, she asks the listener if they like her style, to which they respond positively. Janet presents herself as a “peep show” or an exhibition, asking the listener to touch her and “work her out”. She also reveals that she has novelties so appeasing and a fetish, encouraging the listener to feed her desires.
The chorus highlights the message that she is trying to send with the song, which is to turn up the volume and take it higher. The loud music and the lyrics signify the passionate and energetic character she is portraying. Moreover, she compares herself to a guitar that needs strumming and an amplifier that needs blowing out. Janet is demanding that the listener takes control and crank up the volume. Towards the end, Janet Jackson emphasizes her superiority, referring to herself as a “CL5” and suggesting that finding someone better than her is difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
Light skin, dark skin, my Asian persuasion
I attract people of different skin colors and ethnicities
I got them all, that's why these girls out here hatin'
Other girls are jealous of me because I have people of different skin colors and ethnicities attracted to me
'Cause I'm sexy
The reason for the jealousy of other girls is because I am considered sexy
Do you like my style?
Do you like the way I express myself or the way I present myself?
Yeah, that sexy, sexy, sexy
Yes, I am sexy in many different ways
Like how I get down
Do you like the way I dance or how I behave?
You can work me out
You can exercise with me or have sex with me
Let me show you how
Let me demonstrate to you how good I am in bed
So here's my demonstration, a peep show
I'm putting on a display of myself for you
Tonight my body's an exhibition, baby
Tonight my body is on display for you to enjoy
Though it's on display, don't be scared to
Even though my body is on display, don't be afraid to touch me
Touch it, it's hands on
Feel free to touch me with your hands
So come and get it, babe
So come and have sex with me
Before we go any more further
Before we continue any further
Let me put you up on a secret, baby
Let me share a secret with you
I got novelties so appeasing
I have exciting and enticing things to offer you
Feed my fetish please
Satisfy my sexual desires please
Satisfy me, babe
Satisfy my sexual desires please
You like it how I work my spine
You enjoy the way I move my back
Got you feeling all hypnotized (hypnotized)
I have you feeling entranced and captivated by my body
Got a body like a CL5
I have a great body like a Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
Make a- wanna test drive, but I'm so on fire
I make you want to have sex with me, but I'm so hot and desirable
Flyer than a pelican, find another chick better than
I am more attractive than other girls, so you won't find someone better than me
I don't see her (I don't see her)
I don't see any other girl who can match up with me
'Cause my swag is serious
Because I have a lot of confidence and style
Something heavy like a first day period so
Something very intense and serious
Strum me like a guitar, blow out my amplifier
Have sex with me and make me feel good
When you hear some feedback, keep going take it higher
When you hear me moan or make a noise, keep going and make me feel more intense pleasure
Crank it up, give it to me, come on
Increase the intensity and pleasure of the sexual act
I'm gonna feedback, feedback, oh
I'm going to moan or make a noise because of the pleasure I'm feeling
Back-back (back)
Echoing of the feedback sound
Feed, feedback-back (back)
The pleasure I'm feeling from having sex is like a sound going back and forth
Feed, feedback-back (oh)
The pleasure I'm feeling from having sex is like a sound that excites me
Feedback, feedback, feedback
The sexual act is creating intense pleasure and feedback sounds
(Back, back, back, back, back)
Continuation of the echoing feedback sound
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Lashawn Ameen Daniels, Rodney Jerkins, Dernst Mile Ii, Tasleema Yasin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ontherize28
This song is one of the most slept on bops in music history. Janet is truly a visionary. I’m in shock this video doesn’t have more views. That last solo dance break was 🔥.
@GoogleAccount00
💯💯💯💯
@fadingnebulous
While the the song peaked atop the Hot Dance Club Play chart, I will always be bewildered at how it didn't land her another Top 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It doesn't make sense.
@elizabethowolabi9289
She was probably still being blacklisted because of the SuperBowl fisaco. Sad, really. I hope this song gets back on the charts somehow.
@guilhermerls2272
SPREAD IT ;)
@rao803
It went number 19 though
@Puvlee
This woman simply paved the way for Britney, Beyoncé, Ciara, Lady Gaga etc... She's everything!
@Altdisneystudio
Right
@yaka8284
That is correct
@gabriellaprettyone1287
👑💐