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.
Nothing
Janet Jackson Lyrics
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Something that I've been holding back
Can't let it go another day
Let me start by saying that
Nothing, nothing,
Nothing, means more than the truth.
Don't know how it came to this, but we gonna get it fixed tonight
Cus nothing, nothing,
Nothing, is worth losing you
Tell me what could the problem be, that's got you drinking way too much
What could it be 'bout us
Don't you tell me not right now, I can't let it go
(I can't let it go, no I can't let it go, Oh nooo)
What can I do to help you see,
That there's no need for jealousy or insecurities
I'll do anything you want
You can even have the password to my phone
Because nothing, nothing
Should come between us
Trust in me
Trust in me
We should cherish every moment like it's the last
Trust in me
Trust in me
If your issues is with trust, hear me when I tell you this
No one else has shared my love, no one else has had your kiss
Nothing, nothing,
Nothing, can make me forget.
(Noooo)
Forget that you're a good man and I know that you've had it hard
Cus you're more than adequate, you're more than I wish for
Nothing, nothing,
Nothing, can make you any less.
Tell me what could the problem be, the past is something I can't change
It's a brand new day
Don't you tell me not right now, I can't let it go
(I can't let it go, no I can't let it go, Oh nooo)
We've got to fix this, fix this right this minute
Only pure love can calm the noise
Cus baby when we give pure love
Pure love will never come back to us void
Because nothing, nothing
Should come between us
Trust in me
Trust in me
We should cherish every moment like it's the last
Trust in me
Trust in me
The song "Nothing" by Janet Jackson is a plea to save a fading relationship. The verses reveal the singer's realization that love is fading from the eyes of her partner and culminates in a chorus that emphasizes the importance of honesty and truth in a relationship. The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to save the relationship and urges her partner to trust her. She acknowledges that there may be insecurities and trust issues that are damaging the relationship, but she urges her partner to have faith in their love and to cherish every moment they have together. The bridge of the song speaks to learning from past mistakes and working together to fix what is broken.
One interesting fact about "Nothing" is that it was produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, who have worked extensively with Janet Jackson on many of her hits. Another interesting fact is that the song was recorded in 2010, but it was not officially released until 2015 as part of Janet's "Unbreakable" album. "Nothing" also features a spoken-word bridge from the Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, who gained global recognition for her TED talk "We Should All Be Feminists." The song was well-received by critics, with many noting Janet's vulnerability and sincerity in the lyrics.
The song is played in the key of A# minor. The chord progression for the verses is A#m7 - F#maj7 - D#m7 - C#maj7, while the chorus follows a progression of A#m7 - C#maj7 - D#m7 - C#maj7.
Chords:
Verse: A#m7 - F#maj7 - D#m7 - C#maj7
Chorus: A#m7 - C#maj7 - D#m7 - C#maj7
Line by Line Meaning
There's something I wanna say
Janet Jackson wants to express her feelings.
Something that I've been holding back
Janet Jackson has been keeping her emotions hidden.
Can't let it go another day
Janet Jackson cannot keep her feelings inside anymore.
Let me start by saying that
Janet Jackson is about to reveal something important.
Nothing, nothing,
The most critical thing in the world is ...
Nothing, means more than the truth.
... the truth.
And the truth is that I realize, love is fading from your eyes
Janet Jackson has noticed that her partner's love for her is decreasing.
Don't know how it came to this, but we gonna get it fixed tonight
Janet Jackson is unsure how their relationship became strained but plans to fix it tonight.
Cus nothing, nothing,
The essential part of restoring their relationship is ...
Nothing, is worth losing you
... not losing her partner.
Tell me what could the problem be, that's got you drinking way too much
Janet Jackson wants to know what caused her partner's excessive drinking.
What could it be 'bout us
Maybe their relationship is the cause of her partner's overindulgence.
Don't you tell me not right now, I can't let it go
Janet Jackson cannot ignore or postpone the conversation they need to have.
(I can't let it go, no I can't let it go, Oh nooo)
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What can I do to help you see,
Janet Jackson wants to assist her partner see things differently.
That there's no need for jealousy or insecurities
Janet Jackson believes they should not have jealousy or insecurities in their relationship.
I'll do anything you want
Janet Jackson is willing to do anything to facilitate their relationship's restoration.
You can even have the password to my phone
Janet Jackson is willing to give her partner access to her privacy to help re-establish trust.
Because nothing, nothing
The thing that should always hold them together is ...
Should come between us
... not letting anything break them apart.
Trust in me
Janet Jackson's partner should trust her.
Trust in me
They should cherish every moment like it's the last.
If your issues are with trust, hear me when I tell you this
Janet Jackson acknowledges that her partner may have trust issues.
No one else has shared my love, no one else has had your kiss
However, no one else has had the same love and connection, and they should believe in their unique relationship.
Nothing, nothing,
The one thing that will stay with Janet Jackson forever is ...
Can make me forget
... her partner and their special bond.
(Noooo)
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Forget that you're a good man and I know that you've had it hard
Janet Jackson does not want to forget that her partner is a good man who has gone through challenging times.
Cus you're more than adequate, you're more than I wish for
Janet Jackson knows that her partner is extraordinary and exceeds her wishes.
Tell me what could the problem be, the past is something I can't change
Janet Jackson understands that she cannot alter the past and is focused on fixing their relationship.
It's a brand new day
Janet Jackson sees every day as another opportunity to improve their connection.
We've got to fix this, fix this right this minute
Janet Jackson knows that they need to correct their relationship problems immediately.
Only pure love can calm the noise
Janet Jackson believes that only love without complications can resolve their issues.
Cus baby when we give pure love
Janet Jackson knows that when they both exhibit pure love, true healing will take place.
Pure love will never come back to us void
Janet Jackson believes that if they keep showing love to each other, it will always have a positive effect on them.
Because nothing, nothing
The one thing that will remain constant in their relationship is ...
Should come between us
... nothing will break their relationship apart.
Trust in me
Janet Jackson wants her partner to trust her completely.
Trust in me
Janet Jackson insists that they should enjoy every moment together and appreciate each other.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, JANET JACKSON DBA BLACK ICE, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRYAN MICHAEL COX, JANET JACKSON, JERMAINE DUPRI, JOHNTA AUSTIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@src3360
TP said this movie was filmed around the time Micheal died or shortly after and that Janet’s emotional performances/scenes were very raw and visceral. She was channeling the emotions from his loss into the movie and at times couldn’t stop crying, she was literally giving it all she had.
He talked about it on an Oprah interview about the movie 🙏🏻🌈
@barbietetela6313
True 👍🏽 When Michael died they were filming they had to take a little break to support her TP was amazing being there for her
@TaneishaK
This video deserves WAY MORE LIKES. Janet Jackson is amazing just like her brother. I love her voice especially when she talks! 😍😍😍
@thinkofme1one56
Taneisha Keyonne that's exactly what I thought was thinking!! I just love this song and Janet!! The song have a lot of meaning, it's beautiful and Janet voice flows so beautifully!! 😍🤣
@toytoy9312
Taneisha Keyonne Amaen and Amen and let the church well can the church say 🙏 amen?????
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@satisfymeplease2305
Her most underrated ballad
@rachelthomas2027
Facts 💯❤️
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Facts 💯
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Facts