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.
Love Scene
Janet Jackson Lyrics
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Ooh, baby, ooh, baby
Ooh, baby, ooh, baby
Ooh, baby, ooh, baby
Lying here, I imagine you with me
On this rainy night
I feel your touch as your hands move slowly
You taste the honey, then begin to pour it slowly
Wherever you desire
To feel you play with my body this way
Makes me say
(Ooh, baby) ooh, baby, ooh, baby
(Ooh, baby) ooh, baby, ooh, baby
(Ooh) when you're close to me
Ooh, baby, ooh, baby (ohh-whoa)
Ooh, baby, ooh, baby
You whisper words, fantasies in my ear
You know this I like
Just tell me how, when, and where you want me and
I'll be there
Ooh, baby, ooh, baby (baby)
Ooh, baby, ooh, baby
(Ooh) when you are holding me
Ooh, baby, ooh, baby (ohh-whoa)
Ooh, baby, ooh, baby
Ooh, baby, ooh, baby (ooh)
Ooh, baby, ooh, baby
(Ooh) when you're loving me
Ooh, baby, ooh, baby
(Ooh) when you're fucking me
Ooh, baby, ooh, baby
Ooh, baby, ooh, baby
Ooh, baby, ooh, baby
Ooh, baby, ooh, baby
Ooh, baby, ooh, baby
The lyrics of Janet Jackson's Love Scene (Ooh Baby) is a sensual and erotic representation of two people's intense physical intimacy, as they explore and satisfy each other's sexual desires. The song opens with Janet's melodic voice singing the chorus 'Ooh baby' repeatedly, creating a mood of ecstasy and passionate anticipation.
As the song progresses, she vividly describes how she imagines the presence of her lover, lying next to her on a rainy night, slowly moving his hands on her thighs, and tasting the honey that flows from her body. Jackson's lyrics are raw and intense, with metaphors that represent a deeper sexual desire, such as pouring honey and playing with her body.
In the second verse, the mood becomes more intense as the lover whispers his fantasies in Janet's ears, to which she responds eagerly by submitting herself to him completely. The repetition of 'Ooh baby' throughout the song adds to the seductive and intimate tone, arousing the listener's senses.
In essence, the lyrics of Love Scene (Ooh Baby) portray two lovers indulging in their physical desires and enjoying the pleasures of sexual intimacy. It highlights the beauty of sexual exploration and the power of surrendering yourself to your lover completely.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh baby ooh baby
Janet Jackson expresses her pleasure as she imagines her romantic partner making love to her.
Ooh baby ooh baby
Janet Jackson continues to excitedly anticipate the thought of intimacy with her lover.
Ooh baby ooh baby
Janet Jackson continues to anticipate the pleasure that can come with intimacy.
Ooh baby ooh baby
Janet Jackson expresses her desire for physical affection from her partner.
Lying here
Janet Jackson reflects on her fantasies of her partner making love to her.
I imagine you with me
Janet Jackson longs for her partner to be by her side so that they can be intimate.
On this rainy night
Janet Jackson sets the scene for her fantasies by revealing the rainy weather outside.
I feel your touch
Janet Jackson feels the passion of her lover's touch as she imagines their intimate encounter.
As your hands move slowly
Janet Jackson feels pleasure as her lover's hands explore her body.
Up my thighs
Janet Jackson describes the thoroughness of her lover's touch as they explore each other's bodies.
You taste the honey
Janet Jackson describes the intimacy of her lover tasting her body.
They begun to pour it slowly
Janet Jackson imagines her lover slowly and intensively exploring her body, savoring every moment.
Wherever you desire
Janet Jackson is open to her partner's desires and willing to do whatever it takes to please them.
I feel you play with my body this way
Janet Jackson feels pleasure as her lover continues to explore her body intimately.
Makes me say
Janet Jackson expresses her pleasure and excitement at the thought of being intimate with her lover.
You whisper words
Janet Jackson describes the intimacy of her partner whispering words of passion in her ear.
Your fantasies in my ear
Janet Jackson enjoys hearing her partner's desires and fantasy scenarios.
You know this I like
Janet Jackson is pleased that her partner knows what she likes and is attentive to her needs.
Just tell me how
Janet Jackson is eager to please her lover and fulfill their desires, no matter what they may be.
When and where you want me
Janet Jackson shows her willingness to satisfy her lover's desires by allowing them to control the timing and location of their intimate encounters.
And I'll be there
Janet Jackson reiterates her willingness to satisfy her partner's desires by always being present and available for them.
When you're holding me
Janet Jackson expresses the pleasure she feels when her partner holds her.
When you're loving me
Janet Jackson expresses the pleasure she feels when her partner loves her intimately.
When you're fucking me
Janet Jackson describes the depth of her passion for her partner and the desire for intimate encounters with them.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James Harris, Janet Jackson, Terry Lewis
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