"With U" was considered a follow-up to Jackson's single "Let's Wait Awhile" (1986), in which two characters postpone intimacy. However, "With U" takes place after the act, resulting in "romantic confusion". The song received positive reviews from most music critics, being called "smooth and lushly". It peaked at number 65 on US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
With U
Janet Jackson Lyrics
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Oddly enough I crave for it to remain purely
More authentic than I've been used to
Surely this can't be something that's taboo
'Cause you got it like I like it and I feel the need to say
Baby, it's forever and I really mean to
Make you feel as special as I see you, baby
Who makes life so free and life so fun
And as crazy as it may sound, I ain't joking, baby
'Cause when I'm in those arms of yours, I'm so gone
The things I like, can't tell me it's not right
When I'm with you, I lose myself
And no one can make me do what I can't wait to do
When I'm with you
Really I get inspired off you, babe
Truly I feel alive from you
And you're the only, no one else can duplicate you
I'd leave the one I have, I know, it's sad but, damn, you
Got it like I like it and I feel the need
To say, baby, it's forever and I really mean to
Make you feel as special as I see you, baby
Never have I ever been around someone
Who makes life so free and life so fun
And as crazy as it may sound, I ain't joking, baby
'Cause when I'm in those arms of yours, I'm so gone
The things I like, can't tell me it's not right
When I'm with you, I lose myself
And no one can make me do what I can't wait to do
When I'm with you
The times we've shared together
Are some of the best times of my life
I wish you were the one I could be with forever
'Cause when I'm with you, I don't want tomorrow to come
And if I had my way, I'd spend every day and night in your arms
So let me lay here and feel what happiness feels like
And wish for it to last because tomorrow it's back to real life
Until then, I'll just keep dreaming
'Cause when I'm in those arms of yours, I'm so gone
The things I like, can't tell me it's not right
When I'm with you, I lose myself
And no one can make me do what I can't wait to do
When I'm with you
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The lyrics to Janet Jackson's song "With U" capture a moment of pure bliss between two people in love. Jackson describes a tropical getaway with her significant other, where they are completely disconnected from the world, with no phone or pager interruptions. The entirety of the song centers around the idea that nothing compares to spending time with the person you love. The lyrics also highlight the importance of slowing down to appreciate the small things in life, like spending a lazy Sunday at home with your partner.
The lyrics also suggest a strong physical connection between the two lovers with lines like "use all our energy under the moonlight making love" and "after the foreplay, go room to room making sweet love." However, the emphasis on spending time together suggests that their relationship is built on more than just physical attraction.
Overall, "With U" is a romantic ode to the joys of being in love and cherishing the time spent with that special someone.
Line by Line Meaning
I close my eyes and fantasize
I daydream about being with you.
And I just imagine a tropical island
I picture us alone on a beautiful island.
We're all alone, our pagers and cell phones cut off
We disconnect from the outside world to be together.
Hot sunny heat, cool ocean breeze
The weather is perfect for our romantic getaway.
The sand beneath our feet, the crashing waves sound like music
The beach is our peaceful oasis and the ocean sounds are soothing.
Found a place to sleep, passion fruit to eat
We have everything we need to enjoy each other's company.
Use all our energy under the moonlight making love
We express our love physically with passion and intensity.
You are my angel, heaven is close
I feel blessed to be with you and close to paradise.
My favorite place is where you are
Being with you is my happy place.
So we don't have to do nothing special
Just being together is enough to make me happy.
Don't want to run, it's always fun to chill at home
We don't need to be extravagant to have a good time.
Monday through Friday, sexy Saturday
Every day is special because we're together, even weekdays.
Easy Sunday, 'cause every day's a special one
We appreciate every day we spend together.
Just like a holiday, vacation getaway
Being with you feels like a dream vacation.
After the foreplay, go room to room making sweet love
Our love-making is passionate, intense and sweet.
I need time morning, noon and night, yeah
I want to spend all my time with you day and night.
Just keep it coming, baby
I want our love to keep growing stronger.
That's all I wanna do
Being with you is my only desire.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James Samuel Iii Harris, Jermaine Dupri Mauldin, Johnta M. Austin, Manuel Seal, Terry Steven Lewis
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