Feedback
Janet Jackson Lyrics


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(Gi-gi-gimme a beat)

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

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)

Overall Meaning

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

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Comments from YouTube:

@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

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@Puvlee

This woman simply paved the way for Britney, Beyoncé, Ciara, Lady Gaga etc... She's everything!

@Altdisneystudio

Right

@yaka8284

That is correct

@gabriellaprettyone1287

👑💐

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