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.
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Janet Jackson Lyrics
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You stare into my eyes
I can feel your hands
Moving up my thighs
Skirt around my waist
Wall against my face
I can feel your lips
I don't want to stop just because
I don't give a damn what they think
I want you now
I don't want to stop just because
You feel so good inside of my love
I'm not gonna stop no no no
I want you all i want to say is
Any time, and any place
I don't care who's around
Any time, and any place
I don't care who's around
Dancin' on the floor
Feeling the slow groove
My mind is startin' to burn
With forbidden thoughts
Strangers all around
With the light down low
I was thinkin' maybe we
Could...well...you know...
I don't want to stop just because
People standin' 'round watchin' us
I don't give a damn what they think
I want you now
I don't want to stop just because
You feel so good inside of my love
I'm not gonna to stop no no no
I want you all i want to say is
Any time, and any place
I don't care who's around
Any time, and any place
I don't care who's around
Janet Jackson's "Anytime Anyplace" is a provocative and alluring song about giving in to passionate desires no matter where you are or who is watching. The lyrics depict a surreptitious encounter between two people who are unable to resist each other's allure. Despite the distractions and potential consequences, they give in to the moment and let their bodies take over.
The song starts with a description of an intense physical sensation. We imagine ourselves in a thunderstorm with someone else, where we're caught up in the moment and feel our hands move up each other's thighs. Jackson's voice is seductive as she sings "skirt around my waist, wall against my face, I can feel your lips". The second verse takes place in a dimly lit club or party where they dance together and become lost in their passions.
The chorus reiterates the singer's need for this person anytime and anywhere, their public surroundings be damned. The line "I don't care who's around" insists that their connection is so strong that it doesn't matter who might be watching, they just want to be in each other's arms.
Overall, the lyrics of "Anytime Anyplace" suggest that sometimes we just have to give in to our desires and live in the moment, even if it means taking risks or disobeying the opinions of others.
Line by Line Meaning
In the thunderin' rain
The intense sound of the thundering rain creates the perfect ambiance for us to be intimate.
You stare into my eyes
Your sensual gaze makes me feel desired and connected to you.
I can feel your hands
The sensation of your hands moving up my thighs sends chills down my spine.
Moving up my thighs
Your touch is so electrifying that it excites me to no end.
Skirt around my waist
Your hands on my waist make me feel wanted and embraced by you.
Wall against my face
The wall behind me symbolizes how we are defying social norms and breaking rules to be together.
I can feel your lips
The intensity of your kisses makes me crave more of your touch.
I don't want to stop just because
I don't want to stop our intimate moment just because there are people watching us.
People walkin' by are watchin' us
We are going against societal norms by being intimate in public, which is why people are watching us.
I don't give a damn what they think
I don't care about what others think of us, I just want to be intimate with you.
I want you now
I crave your intimacy and want to be with you in this moment.
You feel so good inside of my love
Being intimate with you feels amazing and fulfilling.
I'm not gonna stop no no no
I don't want to stop being intimate with you, no matter what anyone else thinks.
I want you all i want to say is
All I want to do is be with you and continue our intimate moment.
Any time, and any place
I want to be intimate with you anytime and anywhere.
I don't care who's around
I don't care if there are people watching us or who they are, I just want to be with you.
Dancin' on the floor
We are dancing together in a sensual way that creates a special connection.
Feeling the slow groove
The music is slow and sensual, which adds to the intimate ambiance of our dance.
My mind is startin' to burn
My desire for you is becoming overwhelming and I can't control it.
With forbidden thoughts
The fact that we are being intimate in public is a taboo and forbidden act.
Strangers all around
We are surrounded by strangers who are witnessing our intimacy, creating a thrilling and dangerous excitement.
With the light down low
The dimmed lights create a more intimate setting that is ideal for moments like these.
I was thinkin' maybe we
I was thinking about the possibility of being even more intimate with you.
Could...well...you know...
I was thinking about taking our intimacy to the next level, if you're willing.
People standin' 'round watchin' us
Our intimacy is causing people to stand around us and observe, but I don't want that to stop us.
Lyrics © JANET JACKSON DBA BLACK ICE, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James Samuel Harris, Janet Damita Jo Jackson, Terry Steven Lewis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@FujiiKaze
I prefer this remix version. The chord progression is so sexy. Am I only one?
@euphrentic
I prefer this version too. This version bumps.
@islandbee
This remix was produced by R Kelly. Love both versions though.
@Entertainer145
Hell Yes Dude 🙌🏾
@sweetpeaches3137
Nope, I prefer this version too
@mbbbjb
I completely agree. The chord progression completely elevates this original song to a whole another level.
@EthnicModel
Janet knew how to incorporate sexy, classy, yet freaky all at the same time. I just love her!
@sharonbaker2628
Absolutely!
@theresad.childs8115
If you watch her docudrama, it was her man, Renee who directed this video and pushed her on this video.
@EthnicModel
@@theresad.childs8115 yeah I watched it and he definitely brought out that side of her in her music and her look.