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.
INTRODUCTION
Janet Jackson Lyrics
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Wilson, Wilson
Wilson
Once upon a time there was a mountain
That rose out of a vast green forest
And in the forest there were birds
And lakes and rocks and trees and rivers
The forest was also inhabited
By a small group of people called the lizards
The lizards were a simple people
And they had lived in the forest undisturbed
For thousands of years in utter peace and tranquility
Once a year when spring came
And the first blossoms began to show
The lizards would gather at the base of the mountain
To give thanks for all that they had
They thanked the birds
And they thanked the lakes and they thanked the rocks
And the trees and the rivers
But most importantly, they thanked Icculus
Icculus lived at the top of the mountain
Or at least everyone thought so
For no one had actually ever seen him
But they knew he existed
Because they had the Helping Friendly Book
Icculus had given the Helping Friendly Book
To the Lizards thousands of years earlier as a gift
It contained all of the knowledge
Inherent in the universe
And had enabled the Lizards
To exist in harmony with nature for years
And so they lived
Until one day a traveler arrived in Gamehendge
His name was Wilson
And he quickly became intrigued
By the Lizards way of life
He asked if he could stay on
And live in the forest
And the Lizards, who had never seen an outsider
Were happy to oblige
Wilson lived with the Lizards for a few years
Studying the ways of the Helping Friendly Book
And all was well
Until one morning when they awoke and the book was gone
Wilson explained that he had hidden the book
Knowing that the Lizards had become
Dependent on it for survival
He declared himself king
And enslaved the innocent people of Gamehendge
He cut down the trees and built a city
Which he called Prussia
And in the center of the city
He built a castle
And locked in the highest tower of the castle
were the Lizards
Forever to be his servants and subjects
The lyrics in Janet Jackson's song Introduction take the form of a narration, telling a story of a simple people living in harmony with nature, until an outsider appears and takes control over them. The story takes place in Gamehendge, a fictitious land created by the rock band Phish, and it illustrates the themes of greed, power, and the consequences of taking advantage of others.
The story begins by describing the idyllic setting of a mountain rising out of a green forest, inhabited by a small group of people called the Lizards. They live in utter peace and tranquility, giving thanks to nature every year, and thanking Icculus, a mysterious figure who gave them the Helping Friendly Book. This book contains all the knowledge of the universe, allowing the Lizards to coexist in harmony with nature.
However, their peaceful existence is interrupted by Wilson, an outsider who comes to Gamehendge and becomes fascinated by the Lizards' way of life. He learns the ways of the Helping Friendly Book and gains the Lizards' trust. But one day, he betrays them by stealing the book, enslaving the Lizards, cutting down trees, and building a city called Prussia. He declares himself king and locks the Lizards in a tower, forever to be his subjects.
The story of Gamehendge and Wilson is a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed and selfishness. It highlights the importance of respect for nature, the consequences of taking advantage of others, and the power of knowledge. The lyrics in Janet Jackson's song Introduction are a tribute to the story and show how impactful and thought-provoking the tale can be.
Line by Line Meaning
Wilson, Wilson
Wilson, Wilson
Wilson
Repeatedly calling out Wilson's name, suggesting the beginning of a story or a tale to tell
Once upon a time there was a mountain
That rose out of a vast green forest
And in the forest there were birds
And lakes and rocks and trees and rivers
Setting the scene for the story by describing a mountain that stands above a beautiful forest full of wildlife
The forest was also inhabited
By a small group of people called the lizards
The lizards were a simple people
And they had lived in the forest undisturbed
For thousands of years in utter peace and tranquility
Introducing the Lizards, a group of simple people who have lived in the forest for thousands of years without any disturbances
Once a year when spring came
And the first blossoms began to show
The lizards would gather at the base of the mountain
To give thanks for all that they had
Describing an annual tradition where the Lizards gather at the bottom of the mountain to express gratitude for the natural world
They thanked the birds
And they thanked the lakes and they thanked the rocks
And the trees and the rivers
But most importantly, they thanked Icculus
Detailing the things the Lizards are thankful for, putting a special emphasis on their appreciation for Icculus
Icculus lived at the top of the mountain
Or at least everyone thought so
For no one had actually ever seen him
But they knew he existed
Because they had the Helping Friendly Book
Icculus had given the Helping Friendly Book
To the Lizards thousands of years earlier as a gift
Explaining who Icculus is and how the Lizards know of his existence, mentioning the Helping Friendly Book that was gifted to them by Icculus
It contained all of the knowledge
Inherent in the universe
And had enabled the Lizards
To exist in harmony with nature for years
Highlighting the fact that the Helping Friendly Book has all the knowledge needed to sustain life in harmony with nature
And so they lived
Until one day a traveler arrived in Gamehendge
His name was Wilson
And he quickly became intrigued
By the Lizards way of life
Continuing the story by introducing Wilson, a traveler who takes an interest in the Lizards' simple way of living
He asked if he could stay on
And live in the forest
And the Lizards, who had never seen an outsider
Were happy to oblige
Revealing that Wilson makes a request to stay with the Lizards, a request that they are happy to approve
Wilson lived with the Lizards for a few years
Studying the ways of the Helping Friendly Book
And all was well
Detailing how Wilson spends a few years living with the Lizards and studying the contents of the Helping Friendly Book
Until one morning when they awoke and the book was gone
Wilson explained that he had hidden the book
Knowing that the Lizards had become
Dependent on it for survival
Describing the moment when the Lizards realize that the Helping Friendly Book is missing, and revealing that Wilson had hidden it
He declared himself king
And enslaved the innocent people of Gamehendge
He cut down the trees and built a city
Which he called Prussia
Showing that Wilson has taken control and enslaved the Lizards, destroying their way of life by constructing a city and calling himself the ruler
And in the center of the city
He built a castle
And locked in the highest tower of the castle
Concluding the story by noting that Wilson builds a castle in the center of the city, locking the Helping Friendly Book in its highest tower, thereby enforcing his rule over the formerly peaceful Lizards
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Willie Dixon
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@billyjohn7846
That Jackson presence is always felt
The slow walk, The banging outfit, the stand still and appreciate the crowd's roar, then the soft vocal touch
@salvambala7779
Facts🔥🔥🔥🔥
@cuteynurse6185
FACTS FACTS AND MORE FACTS!
@CHEETAH69
The outfit was ass.
@USMCSemperFidelis-dv2qm
YOU KNOW!!!
@USMCSemperFidelis-dv2qm
I remember my first concert Rhythm Nation 1814, it was amazing because she included songs and performances from the Control album. Janet is the Blueprint for this generation of singers who both sing and dance.
@LifeWithCi
This woman said “what makes an Icon?” Sis don’t ask us! U got the Juice, Janet!
@deemariedubois4916
If anyone knows what makes an icon it’s the ICONIC Janet Jackson!
@gqg741
🤣 EXACTLY!!!
@completely_me75
Lmao. Ok💯💯