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.
Never Letchu Go
Janet Jackson Lyrics
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It ain't perfect but we do the best we can
Do you understand?
And I love you more than words can say
Here's to knowing that you'll stay
With me through the complications
Baby, what I'm sayin'
And I don't wanna think that it's too late
So if something is broke, let me go and fix it
And if something is lost, let me go and get it
'Cause I don't wanna stand when all is done
And I'll be next to you 'cause you're the one
I said it twice and I'ma say once more
You're what I want
I'm never gon' let you go
(There are times) when I don't get around to say
What I feel like sayin', no
(There are times) when it gets so hard
I feel like I can't take it
You make me want you, fight you
Love you and despise you
Still when it feel like I ain't got nothin' left
I remind myself that
I don't wanna give up on our fate (no)
And I don't wanna think that it's too late
So if something is broke, let me go and fix it (oh)
And if something is lost, let me go and get it (oh)
'Cause I don't wanna stand when all is done (I don't wanna)
And I'll be next to you 'cause you're the one (oh)
I said it twice and I'ma say once more
You're what I want
I'm never gon' let you go
Whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa
Whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa
Whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa
Whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa (I'm never gonna let you go)
(Oh, whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa)
Whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa (oh, whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa)
Whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa
Still when it feels like I got nothin' left
I remind myself that
I don't wanna give up on our fate (oh, whoa)
And I don't wanna think that it's too late
So if something is broke, let me go and fix it
And if something is lost, let me go and get it (let me go)
'Cause I don't wanna stand when all is done
And I'll be next to you 'cause you're the one (oh, you're the one for me)
I said it twice and I'ma say once more
You're what I want
I'm never gon' let you go
Oh, oh, oh
I, I, I'm never gon' let you go (oh, whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa)
Oh, oh, oh
I, I, I'm never gon' let you go
(Never gonna le you go now)
Whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa (I'm never gonna le you go now)
I, I, I'm never gon' let you go
(Never gonna le you go now)
Whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa (I said I'm never gon' let you) (I, I)
I'm never gonna le you go
Whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa (I, I)
Whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa
Whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa (I, I)
I'm never gonna le you go
In the song, Janet Jackson talks about the ups and downs, complications, and uncertainties of love but emphasizes that she wants to work through them with her partner. She acknowledges that love isn't perfect, but they do the best they can. The line, "Do you understand?" could imply that communication is essential in a relationship, and she wants to make sure her partner is on the same page. She also expresses her love for her partner and her desire for them to stay together, even when things get challenging.
The chorus is the highlight of the song, where Janet declares her commitment never to let go of her partner and promises to fix whatever is broken and to find whatever is lost in their relationship. She emphasizes that she wants to be next to her partner when everything is said and done because they are the one she wants.
The last verse indicates that sometimes she fails to express her emotions or finds it challenging to handle the situations because of the pressure. Still, she reminds herself that she won't give up on their fate and would not let it be too late for them. She is determined to fight for their love, even in hard times.
Overall, the song Never Letchu Go is a beautiful representation of the complexities and challenges of love. It encourages us to hold on to love and fight for it, even in the toughest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
A funny thing bout love we choose
Love is an unpredictable emotion that we select willingly
It ain't perfect but we do the best we can
Love has flaws, but we try our hardest to make it work
Do you understand?
Do you comprehend the complexities of love?
And I love you more than words can say
My love for you is immeasurable
Here's to known that you'll stay with me
Cheers to the assurance of your loyalty
Through the complications
Despite the obstacles we face
Baby, what I'm sayin'
What I am expressing is...
I don't wanna give up on our fate
I refuse to abandon the destiny we share
And I don't wanna think that it's too late
I will not entertain the notion that it is too late for us
So if something is broke, let me go and fix it
If our relationship is damaged, allow me to repair it
And if something is lost, let me go and get it
If we have misplaced something valuable, I will retrieve it
'Cause I don't wanna stand when all is done
I do not wish to stand alone at the end of it all
And I'll be next to you 'cause you're the one
I will stand by your side because you are the one I chose
I said it twice
I have already made this statement twice
And I'ma say once more you're the one I want
One more time, you are the one I desire
I'm never gonna letchu go
I will never release my grip on you
There are times when I don't get around to say
Sometimes I am unable to express myself
What I feel like sayin', no
The words I wish to convey go unsaid
There are times when it get so hard
At times, it becomes unbearable
I feel like I can't take it, you make me want you
Despite the hardship, I crave your presence
And fight you, love you and despise you
I experience conflicting emotions towards you
Still when it feel like I ain't got nothin' left
Even when I am drained of energy
I remind myself that
I reassure myself that
I'm never gonna letchu go
I will never release my grip on you
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Jermaine Dupri Mauldin, Manuel Lonnie Seal, Johnta M. Austin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RossD189
Best song on ''Discipline''. Love this record.
@Entertainer145
π« and "Greatest X" π«
@manuelabrings
And this can't be goodπ
@RossD189
@Manuela Brings Oh yeah. Forgot about that one.
@onej89
OMG the Queen of Pop...sooo many genres of TIMELESS music πππ
@onej89
@Angel Johnson hi angel the queen has 11 studio albums hopefully we will get number 12 this spring or summer
@lifeofneacy3891
Great song love this harmony and her soft voice
@bsbncandey
i totally agree. LOVE THIS SONG!!! it's a throw back to "come back to me" and "let's wait awhile" melody and music wise, totally beautiful.
@cartierbaker6262
Always and forever! Lovin Janet Jackson.
@floyd1547
Tan excelente mΓΊsica me parece raro que no pongan en las radios de mi paΓs π€¨π€¨π€¨