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.
Together Again
Janet Jackson Lyrics
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When I look above
And beyond
There are times when I feel your love
Around me, baby
I'll never forget my baby
I'll never forget you
There are times when I feel your love around me, baby
I'll never forget my baby
When I feel that I don't belong
Draw my strength
From the words when you said
Hey, it's about you, baby
Look deeper inside you, baby
Dream about us together again
What I want, us together again, baby
I know we'll be together again, 'cause
Everywhere I go
Every smile I see
I know you are there
Smilin' back at me
Dancin' in moonlight
I know you are free
'Cause I can see your star
Shinin' down on me
(Together again, ooh)
Good times we'll share again
(Together again, ooh)
Makes me wanna dance
(Together again, ooh)
Say it loud and proud
(Together again, ooh)
All my love's for you
Always been a true angel to me, now above
I can't wait for you to wrap your wings around me, baby
(Wrap them around me, baby)
Ooh, wrap them around me, baby
(Wrap them around me, baby)
Sometimes hear you whisperin'
No more pain
No worries will you ever see now, baby
(Ever see you, baby)
I'm so happy for my baby
(Happy for my baby)
Dream about us together again
What I want, us together again, baby
I know we'll be together again, 'cause
Everywhere I go
Every smile I see
I know you are there
Smilin' back at me
Dancin' in moonlight
I know you are free
'Cause I can see your star
Shinin' down on me
(Together again, ooh)
Good times we'll share again
(Together again, ooh)
It makes me wanna dance
(Together again, ooh)
Say it loud and proud
(Together again)
All my love's for you
There are times when I look above and beyond
There are times when I feel you smile upon me, baby
I'll never forget my baby
What I'd give just to hold you close as on earth
In heaven we will be together, baby
(Be together)
Together again, my baby
(Together again, my baby)
Everywhere I go
Every smile I see
I know you are there
Smilin' back at me
Dancin' in moonlight
I know you are free
'Cause I can see your star
Shinin' down on me
Everywhere I go
Every smile I see
I know you are there
Smilin' back at me
Dancin' in moonlight
I know you are free
'Cause I can see your star
Shinin' down on me
Janet Jackson's song "Together Again" is a tribute to her close friends who had passed away due to AIDS. The lyrics are about love and losing someone, but also about the hope of being together again someday. The song is a mix of sadness and joy, with Janet reminiscing about her memories of her loved one while also cherishing the time they spent together. She acknowledges the pain of losing someone important but also celebrates their memories, promising to keep them alive in her heart.
In the beginning, Janet starts by saying that there are times when she looks beyond and above, suggesting that she's thinking about her loved ones who have passed away. She feels her loved one around her and promises to never forget them. Janet draws her strength from the memories and the words her loved ones said, reassuring her that everything will be alright. She dreams about a day when they will be together again and assures them that she knows they'll be reunited someday. Janet also celebrates the good times they shared and all her love for them.
"Together Again" was a commercial success, topping the charts in several countries, including the UK and Australia. The song was so popular in the UK that it remained at number one for eight weeks, the longest-running single from a female artist in the UK at the time. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1999.
Line by Line Meaning
There are times
At moments, there are instances in which
When I look above
When I turn my gaze upwards
And beyond
Farther away from myself
There are times when I feel your love
At moments, I sense your affection
Around me, baby
Encompassing me, my dear
I'll never forget my baby
I will always remember my beloved
When I feel that I don't belong
At times I experience a lack of belonging
Draw my strength
Gain my fortitude
From the words when you said
From when you spoke those words to me
Hey, it's about you, baby
Hey, it concerns you, my dear
Look deeper inside you, baby
Search more deeply within yourself, my dear
Dream about us together again
Imagine us, reunited once more
What I want, us together again, baby
What I desire is for us to be together once more, my dear
I know we'll be together again, 'cause
I am confident we will be reunited, because
Everywhere I go
In every place I travel to
Every smile I see
At every instance of a grin I behold
I know you are there
I am aware of your presence
Smilin' back at me
Returning a smile to me
Dancin' in moonlight
Dancing under the light of the moon
I know you are free
I understand that you are unencumbered
'Cause I can see your star
Because I can observe the radiance of your celestial body
Shinin' down on me
Illuminating me with your light
(Together again, ooh)
(Once more united, ooh)
Good times we'll share again
We will experience enjoyable instances again
Makes me wanna dance
Inspires me to dance
Say it loud and proud
Announce it with passion and confidence
All my love's for you
All of my affection is for you
Always been a true angel to me, now above
You have always been a reliable protector to me, now residing in a higher plane
I can't wait for you to wrap your wings around me, baby
I am eager for you to enfold me with your wings, my dear
(Wrap them around me, baby)
(Embrace me with them, my dear)
Sometimes hear you whisperin'
Periodically hear you speaking softly
No more pain
You no longer experience anguish
No worries will you ever see now, baby
You will no longer suffer any anxiety, my dear
(Ever see you, baby)
(Once more see you, my dear)
I'm so happy for my baby
I am delighted for my beloved
(Happy for my baby)
(Joyful for my beloved)
What I'd give just to hold you close as on earth
What I would do to have the opportunity to embrace you as before
In heaven we will be together, baby
In paradise, we shall be reunited, my dear
(Be together)
(Be reunited)
Together again, my baby
Once more united, my beloved
(Together again, my baby)
(Together again, my beloved)
(Together again, ooh)
(Reunited once more, ooh)
Everywhere I go
In every place I travel to
Every smile I see
At every instance of a grin I behold
I know you are there
I am aware of your presence
Smilin' back at me
Returning a smile to me
Dancin' in moonlight
Dancing under the light of the moon
I know you are free
I understand that you are unencumbered
'Cause I can see your star
Because I can observe the radiance of your celestial body
Shinin' down on me
Illuminating me with your light
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James Samuel Harris, Janet Damita Jo Jackson, Terry Steven Lewis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-yt6nr5lu7w
There are times when I look above and beyond
遥か先を見つめる時がある
There are times when I feel your love around me baby
愛に包まれてると感じる時がある
I'll never forget my baby
あなたのことは忘れないよ
When I feel that I don't belong
居場所がないと感じる時は
Draw my strength from the words when you said
あなたの言葉を力に変えるよ
Hey it's about you baby
そう、あなたのことよ
Look deeper inside you baby
あなたのもっと奥深くを見て
Dream about us together again
また一緒になる夢を見て
What I want us together again baby
また一緒になりたいと願うの
I know we'll be together again cuz
また一緒になれるよ、だって
[Chorus:]
Everywhere I go
どこへ行っても
Every smile I see
どんな笑顔を見ても
I know you are there smilin' back at me
私に微笑むあなたがそこにいる
Dancin in moonlight
月の光に踊る
I know you are free
あなたは自由よ
Cuz I can see your star shinin' down on me
だってあなたの星が私を照らしてる
Good times we'll share again
また幸せな時を過ごせるよ
Makes me wanna dance
踊っていたいの
Say it loud and proud
強くしっかり言うよ
All my loves for you
あなたへのこの愛を
Always been a true angel to me
いつも私にとっての天使よ
Now above
今、空から
I can't wait for you to wrap your wings around me baby
あなたの翼に包まれるのが待てないよ
Oooh wrap them around me baby
包まれるのが
Sometimes hear you whisperin'
時々ささやきが聞こえるよ
No more pain
もう辛くないよ
No worries will you ever see now baby
もう心配ないよ
I'm so happy for my baby
お前を思うと幸せだよ
Dream about us together again
また一緒になる夢を見て
What I want us together again baby
また一緒になりたいと願うの
I know we'll be together again cuz
また一緒になれるよ、だって
[Chorus:]
There are times when I look above and beyond
遥か先を見つめる時がある
There are times when I feel you smile upon me baby
あなたの微笑みを感じる時がある
Ill never forget my baby
あなたのことは忘れない
What I'd give just to hold you close
あなたを抱きしめられるなら何でもするわ*1
As on earth
現世と同じように*2
In heaven we will be together baby
天国では一緒だから
Together again my baby
また一緒だからね
@LilyaLily44
Here the lyrics
There are times when I look above and beyond
There are times when I feel your love around me, baby
I'll never forget my baby
I'll never forget you
There are times when I look above and beyond
There are times when I feel your love around me, baby
I'll never forget my baby
When I feel that I don't belong
Draw my strength from the words when you said
"Hey, it's about you, baby"
Look deeper inside you, baby
Dream about us together again
What I want: us together again, baby
I know we'll be together again, 'cause
Everywhere I go, every smile I see
I know you are there smilin' back at me
Dancin' in moonlight, I know you are free
'Cause I can see your star shinin' down on me
Good times we'll share again
(Together again, ooh)
Makes me wanna dance
Say it loud and proud
(Together again, ooh)
All my love's for you
Always been a true angel to me - now above
I can't wait for you to wrap your wings around me, baby
(Wrap them around me, baby)
Wrap them around me, baby
(Wrap them around me, baby)
Sometimes hear you whisperin', "No more pain"
No worries will you ever see now, baby
(Ever see now, baby)
I'm so happy for my baby
(Happy for you, baby)
Dream about us together again
What I want: us together again, baby
I know we'll be together again, 'cause
Everywhere I go, every smile I see
I know you are there smilin' back at me
Dancin' in moonlight, I know you are free
'Cause I can see your star shinin' down on me
Good times we'll share again
(Together again, ooh)
Makes me wanna dance
Say it loud and proud
(Together again)
All my love's for you
There are times when I look above and beyond
There are times when I feel you smile upon me, baby
I'll never forget my baby
What I'd give just to hold you close as on earth
In heaven, we will be together, baby
(Together)
Together again, my baby (together again, my baby)
Everywhere I go, every smile I see
I know you are there smilin' back at me
Dancin' in moonlight, I know you are free
'Cause I can see your star shinin' down on me
Everywhere I go, every smile I see
I know you are there smilin' back at me
Dancin' in moonlight, I know you are free
'Cause I can see your star shinin' down on me
@johndoe9754
There are times when I look above and beyond
There are times when I feel your love around me, baby
I'll never forget my baby
I'll never forget you
There are times when I look above and beyond
There are times when I feel your love around me, baby
I'll never forget my baby
When I feel that I don't belong
Draw my strength from the words when you said
"Hey, it's about you, baby"
Look deeper inside you, baby
Dream about us together again
What I want: us together again, baby
I know we'll be together again, 'cause
Everywhere I go, every smile I see
I know you are there smilin' back at me
Dancin' in moonlight, I know you are free
'Cause I can see your star shinin' down on me
Good times we'll share again
(Together again, ooh)
Makes me wanna dance
Say it loud and proud
(Together again, ooh)
All my love's for you
Always been a true angel to me - now above
I can't wait for you to wrap your wings around me, baby
(Wrap them around me, baby)
Wrap them around me, baby
(Wrap them around me, baby)
Sometimes hear you whisperin', "No more pain"
No worries will you ever see now, baby
(Ever see now, baby)
I'm so happy for my baby
(Happy for you, baby)
Dream about us together again
What I want: us together again, baby
I know we'll be together again, 'cause
Everywhere I go, every smile I see
I know you are there smilin' back at me
Dancin' in moonlight, I know you are free
'Cause I can see your star shinin' down on me
Good times we'll share again
(Together again, ooh)
Makes me wanna dance
Say it loud and proud
(Together again)
All my love's for you
There are times when I look above and beyond
There are times when I feel you smile upon me, baby
I'll never forget my baby
What I'd give just to hold you close as on earth
In heaven, we will be together, baby
(Together)
Together again, my baby (together again, my baby)
Everywhere I go, every smile I see
I know you are there smilin' back at me
Dancin' in moonlight, I know you are free
'Cause I can see your star shinin' down on me
Everywhere I go, every smile I see
I know you are there smilin' back at me
Dancin' in moonlight, I know you are free
'Cause I can see your star shinin' down on me
@aspyn.j_
one of the most upbeat songs about loss i've ever heard. love you, janet.
@seanburley8522
This song reminds me of the best time of my life when I was young and my mother was alive. I remember it like it was yesterday.
@roberthuff4763
@@seanburley8522man, my Mom puts this on when I come to visit cause this was our song when I was growing up in the 90s. Your Mom must have been a great one <3
@leont7956
not a song about loss, a song about remembering
@critzinottawa4415
You said it perfectly :) !!
@achmed2pac
From an Artist to another Artist Janet you are Beautiful and your Message is valid about all your presumptions....
@funeats8201
This song is so comforting in those dark moments of grief. I can’t wait to be reunited with my loved ones in a place far better than this.
@MJ-ql6ox
Keep on fighting sir/ma'am...
@jeffrey-f
Soon.. I feel the same
@MJ-ql6ox
@@jeffrey-f keep on fighting sir... The Lord Almighty God listens to our prayer..