The album version of the song features additional verses from American rapper J. Cole, and was used in the accompanying music video which premiered on July 24, 2015. Directed by Dave Meyers, its minimalist aesthetic and production has been compared to the music video for "That's the Way Love Goes" (1993). Jackson's solo version of the single debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 67, marking her 40th entry on the chart. It also debuted on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs at number 18. The album version featuring J. Cole enabled it to re-enter the Hot 100 with a new peak position at number 63, while also topping the US Adult R&B Songs chart.
No Sleeep
Janet Jackson Lyrics
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Yeah, come on
You're missing me, I'm missing you
Whenever we meet, we ain't gonna get no sleep
When I get to be together with you
It's fait accompli, we ain't gonna get no sleep
But I don't really talk about it
I'm loving what you're doing to me
And I don't wanna do without it
Day and night, I dream of us doing whatever
But I guess I'll have to wait until that day comes
You're missing me, I'm missing you
Whenever we meet, we ain't gonna get no sleep
When I get to be together with you
It's fait accompli, we ain't gonna get no sleep
Forty-eight hours in love
It oughta be a weekend marathon
So you better get ready, my king
'Cause I'ma be the queen of insomnia
Stay wide awake
For every moment we spend together
'Cause every second you're awake
Feels like forever
You're missing me, I'm missing you
Whenever we meet, we ain't gonna get no sleep
When I get to be together with you
It's fait accompli, we ain't gonna get no sleep
You're missing me, I'm missing you
Whenever we meet, we ain't gonna get no sleep
When I get to be together with you
It's fait accompli, we ain't gonna get no sleep (yeah)
Don't have time to sleep, but we can dream
So think outside the box, my baby (come on)
Show me how much you are missing me
I'll read between the lines
And I sure hope it rains (yeah)
Plush
We ain't gonna get no sleep
We ain't gonna get no sleep
We ain't gonna get no sleep
The song's title, "No Sleeep" is a nod to Janet's first single, released in 1986, "Nasty."
The lyrics in this song speak about a person missing someone they care for and when they finally meet up, sleepless nights are guaranteed because they will spend every waking moment together. The usage of "fait accompli" in the song is French for "an accomplished fact," and it suggests that the lovers are well aware that their reunion will be an intimate one.
Janet shows her vulnerability by saying "A vision rolling 'round in my head but I don't really talk about it." It demonstrates that she has a vision of the things that they could do together, but perhaps she's hesitant to share it with him yet.
The line "48 hours in love, it ought to be a weekend marathon" suggests that Janet is enthusiastic about spending as much time with her lover as possible. She's willing to sacrifice sleep in order to do it but accepts that it's going to be tough.
The use of "king" and "queen" suggests that Janet believes the two are meant to be together and will do whatever it takes to keep their flame burning.
Overall, the song speaks to a deep connection formed between two people and the lengths they're willing to go to maintain their love.
Line by Line Meaning
You're missing me, I'm missing you
They are not together and miss each other.
Whenever we meet, we ain't gonna get no sleep
They are so excited to be together that they will not want to sleep.
When I get to be together with you
When they finally do get to be together.
It's fait accompli, we ain't gonna get no sleep
It is a done deal that they will not sleep.
A vision rolling round in my head
She has been thinking a lot about their time together.
But I don't really talk about it
She keeps these thoughts to herself.
I'm loving what you're doing to me
She enjoys the feeling that he gives her.
And I don't wanna do without it
She never wants to lose that feeling.
Day and night, I dream of us doing whatever
She thinks about them being together all the time.
But I guess I'll have to wait until that day comes
She knows that they are not together now but hopes that one day they will be.
48 hours in love
They will spend a lot of time together.
It oughta be a weekend marathon
Their time together will be intense.
So you better get ready, my king
She is excited for their time together.
'Cause I'ma be the queen of insomnia
She will not want to sleep because she will be so excited.
Stay wide awake
She wants to be awake with him.
For every moment we spend together
Every moment together is important.
'Cause every second you're awake
When they are together, time goes slowly.
Feels like forever
Time feels like it is standing still.
Don't have time to sleep but we can dream
They are so busy that they do not have time to sleep.
So think outside the box, my baby
She wants him to be creative and surprise her.
Show me how much you are missing me
She wants him to express his feelings.
I'll read between the lines
She will try to understand his feelings even if he doesn't express them directly.
And I sure hope it rains
She wants an excuse to stay inside and be with him.
We ain't gonna get no sleep
They will be too excited to sleep.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, JANET JACKSON DBA BLACK ICE
Written by: James Samuel Harris Iii, Janet Jackson, Terry Steven Lewis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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A MESSAGE TO FUTURE GENERATIONS
DON'T LET JANET JACKSON'S MUSIC DIE