Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966 in Gary, IN) is an American sing… Read Full Bio ↴Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966 in Gary, IN) is an American singer, songwriter, producer, actress and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Her sound and choreography became a catalyst in the growth of MTV, enabling her to rise to prominence while breaking gender and racial barriers in the process. Lyrical content which focused on social issues set her reputation as a role model for youth.

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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It's after midnight
And everyone's in their room
And I'm just waiting for the lights to go out
But in the mean time
I'm ringin', ringin' your phone
I'm sayin', baby, be patient
I've almost escaped to see you

When they fall asleep
I'm gonna be free
Hope nobody wants to stay up too late

'Cause I'm sneakin' out to play tonight
Gonna take a taxi ride
Have fun with you
It feels so good I can't wait
Feels like a minute when I'm with you then
The whole thing has to end
Hurry up get back in bed
Before daybreak

I can't stay inside
I know I saw you last night
But it's already been too long (ooh)
I need to feel your body
The touch of your body
But that's not all (no, that's not all)
When I'm around you time gets lost

When they fall asleep
I'm gonna be free
Hope nobody wants to stay up too late

'Cause I'm sneakin' out to play tonight
Gonna take a taxi ride
Have fun with you
It feels so good I can't wait
Feels like a minute when I'm with you then
The whole thing has to end
Hurry up get back in bed
Before daybreak

'Cause I'm sneakin' out to play tonight
Gonna take a taxi ride
Have fun with you
It feels so good I can't wait
Feels like a minute when I'm with you then
The whole thing has to end
Hurry up get back in bed
Before daybreak

Sneak down the stairs (sneak down the stairs)
Get money for the fare (for the fare)
Time is of the essence
So, I'll tell the driver (hurry up)
I can't sit still (I can't sit still)
I'm like a lil' kid (like a lil' kid)
Smilin' 'cause I'll be in your arms in a minute
Times like this I can't afford to miss
Worth the risk of getting caught
Just to have your kiss
And when I have to go (it's the saddest)
But I'm so glad to know
I'll see you tomorrow

When they fall asleep
I'm gonna be free
Hope nobody wants to stay up too late

'Cause I'm sneakin' out to play tonight
Gonna take a taxi ride
Have fun with you
It feels so good I can't wait
Feels like a minute when I'm with you then
The whole thing has to end
Hurry up get back in bed
Before daybreak

I'm sneakin', I'm sneakin'
I wanna spend the weekend
Have fun with you
It feels so good I can't wait

I'm sneakin', I'm sneakin'
Ain't happy that I'm leavin'
Hurry up get back in bed
Before daybreak

'Cause I'm sneakin' out to play tonight
Gonna take a taxi ride
Have fun with you
It feels so good I can't wait
Feels like a minute when I'm with you then
The whole thing has to end

Hurry up get back in bed
Before daybreak

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Janet Jackson's song Daybreak tells the story of a secret rendezvous that two people have planned. The singer is waiting for everyone in the house to fall asleep, so she can sneak out to meet her lover. She talks about how it feels to be with her lover, and how time seems to stand still when they are together. The singer is impatient to see her partner and cannot stay inside any longer. She takes a taxi ride to her lover's place, and they spend some time together before she has to leave before daybreak. She regrets having to leave but knows that she will see her lover again tomorrow.

The song’s themes revolve around young love, romance, and sneaking out to spend time with someone special. The song conveys the excitement and nervousness that come with sneaking out to see someone you love. It talks about taking risks and the lengths people will go to be with someone. The desire to be with someone can make passing moments feel like they are flying by. The tension of knowing that getting caught would destroy everything makes the song even more impactful.

Line by Line Meaning

It's after midnight
It's late at night

And everyone's in their room
Everybody is in their own room

And I'm just waiting for the lights to go out
I'm waiting for everyone to fall asleep

But in the mean time
At the same time

I'm ringin' ringin' your phone
I'm calling you multiple times

I'm sayin' baby be patient
I'm telling you to be patient

I have almost escaped to see you
I'm trying to come see you soon

When they fall asleep
When everybody falls asleep

I'm gonna be free
I will have the freedom to go out

Hope nobody wants to stay up too late
I hope nobody stays up too late

Cause I'm
Because I am

Sneakin out to play tonight
I am sneaking out to spend time with you tonight

Gonna take a taxi ride
I will take a taxi to get to you

Have fun with you
Have a good time with you

It feels so good I can't wait
It feels amazing and I am excited

Feels like a minute when I'm with you then
Time goes by quickly when I am with you

The whole thing has to end
Our time together has to end eventually

Hurry up get back in bed
Go back to bed quickly

Before daybreak
Before the sun comes up

I can't stay inside
I can't remain indoors

I know I saw you last night
I know I saw you yesterday

But it's already been too long
It has already been too long since I last saw you

I need to feel your body
I need to be physically close to you

No that's not all
That's not the only reason

When I'm around you time gets lost
I lose track of time when I am with you

Sneak down the stairs
Walk downstairs quietly

Get money for the fare
Get money for the taxi ride

Time is of the essence
Time is limited and important

So I'll tell the driver hurry up
I will tell the taxi driver to go faster

I'm like a lil' kid
I feel like a child

Smilin' 'cause I'll be in your arms in a minute
I am happy thinking about being close to you soon

Times like this I
In situations like this

Can't afford to miss
Cannot miss the opportunity

Worth the risk of getting caught
It's worth the risk of being caught

Just to have your kiss
To be able to kiss you

And when I have to go (it's the saddest)
Having to leave is the saddest part

But I'm so glad to know
But I'm happy to know

I'll see you tomorrow
I will see you again tomorrow

Ain't happy that I'm leavin'
I am not happy about leaving

I wanna spend the weekend
I want to spend the weekend with you

Before daybreak
Before the sun comes up

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, JANET JACKSON DBA BLACK ICE, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Terry Lewis, James Harris Iii, Janet Jackson, Johnta Austin

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Sakai Hitomi

5y↑12

Janet Jackson Daybreak Lyrics

[Verse 1]
It's after midnight and everyone's in their room
And I'm just waiting for the lights to go out
But in the mean time, I'm ringin', ringin' your phone
I'm sayin', baby, be patient, I have almost escaped to see you

[Chorus]
When they fall asleep, I'm gonna be free
Hope nobody wants to stay up too late
'Cause I'm sneakin' out to play tonight
Gonna take a taxi ride
Have fun with you, it feels so good I can't wait
Feels like a minute when I'm with you then
The whole thing has to end
Hurry up get back in bed before daybreak

[Verse 2]
I can't stay inside, I know I saw you last night
But it's already been too long
I need to feel your body, the touch of your body
But that's not all, no that's not all
When I'm around your time gets lost

[Chorus]
When they fall asleep I'm gonna be free
Hope nobody wants to stay up too late
'Cause I'm sneakin' out to play tonight
Gonna take a taxi ride
Have fun with you, it feels so good I can't wait
Feels like a minute when I'm with you then
The whole thing has to end
Hurry up get back in bed before daybreak

'Cause I'm sneakin' out to play tonight
Gonna take a taxi ride
Have fun with you, it feels so good I can't wait
Feels like a minute when I'm with you then
The whole thing has to end
Hurry up get back in bed before daybreak

[Bridge]
Sneak down the stairs, get money for the fare
Time is of the essence so I'll tell the driver hurry up
I can't sit still, I'm like a little kid
Smilin' 'cause I'll be in your arms in a minute
Times like this I can't afford to miss
Worth the risk of getting caught just to have your kiss
When I have to go it's the saddest
But I'm so glad to know I'll see you tomorrow

[Chorus]
When they fall asleep I'm gonna be free
Hope nobody wants to stay up too late
'Cause I'm sneakin' out to play tonight
Gonna take a taxi ride
Have fun with you, it feels so good I can't wait
Feels like a minute when I'm with you then
The whole thing has to end
Hurry up get back in bed before daybreak

[Interlude]
I'm sneakin', I'm sneakin', I wanna spend the weekend
Have fun with you it feels so good I can't wait
I'm sneakin', I'm sneakin', ain't happy that I'm leaving

[Chorus]
Hurry up get back in bed before daybreak
'Cause I'm sneakin' out to play tonight
Gonna take a taxi ride
Have fun with you, it feels so good I can't wait
Feels like a minute when I'm with you then
The whole thing has to end
Hurry up get back in bed before daybreak

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Evelyn S

4y↑10

Can y'all imagine her " times like this can't afford to miss" just swaying her hips on stage with the mic out to the audience I love this song it gives me crazy good vibes