Born in the small town of Thompson, Georgia, Jackson was the daughter of a sharecropper. Jackson's mother died while she was still a child, and subsequently, she and her father moved to Newark, New Jersey. By the time she was in her mid-teens, she moved to Brooklyn, New York, and lived with an aunt. Jackson occasionally worked as a model for magazines like Jive and Sepia.
Her career is said to have begun on a dare to enter a 1964 Harlem nightclub talent contest, which she soundly won.
Though Jackson first recorded for MGM records, she soon left and began her long association with Spring records. Among her early hits was Hurts So Good which was featured in the blaxploitation film Cleopatra Jones. During the 1970s, she travelled the Southern club circuit along with other bands like The Mighty Majors. Jackson is a former Grammy Award nominee for If Loving You is Wrong (I Don't Want to Be Right) from the album Caught Up. On that album, the follow-up Still Caught Up, and others, she was backed by the renowned Muscle Shoals rhythm section. Her voice is frequently compared to Gladys Knight's.
Jackson's chart success continued into the 1980s. Two of her largest hits during this period include "Hot! Wild! Unrestricted Crazy Love" and "Love Is A Dangerous Game". Both songs reached the Top 10 of R&B chart.
Jackson wrote and starred in the touring play "Young Man, Older Woman," based on her album of the same title. Two more albums followed, 1994's Rock N' Soul and 1995's It's Over.
Jackson now runs her own record label, Weird Wreckuds. For the past several years Jackson has had her own radio show in Dallas, Texas. Broadcasting via remote from her home in Atlanta, Jackson can be found working during the afternoon drive time from 3-6 p.m. on KKDA 730 AM.
In 2000, Jackson's voice was featured in "Am I Wrong" by Etienne de Crecy, sampled from her performance in "If Loving You is Wrong". In 2001, Jackson issued her album, Not For Church Folk! on her own label, Weird Wreckuds. It includes the single, "Butt--A-Cize."
It Hurt So Good
Millie Jackson Lyrics
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In the palm of your hands
And you squeeze it
Then you take my mind
And play with it all night
You take my pride and you
Throw it up against the wall
And bounce me like a rubber ball
I'm not complaining
What you're doing, you see
Cause this hurting feeling
Is, ooh, so good to me
Don't you know that it
Hurts so good
Don't you know that it
Hurts so good
You take my name
Scandalize it in the streets
Anything you wanna do or say
Is alright with me
Turn right around and
Make sweet love to me
Ooo wee, baby, you're
Sure nuff good to me
Cause, baby, these
Things you're doing to me
It hurts so bad but
It's worth all the misery
Cause it hurts so good
Don't you know that
It hurts so good
Ooh, hoo, baby, ooh...
Ooh, boy, please don't
Ever take the hurt off me
Cause it would hurt even worse
If you would ever, ever leave
(Oh, yes, it would)
Even though sometimes
It's hard for me to beg
(This heart is killing me)
I make myself hold out
Cause if it kills me, I don't care
Cause, baby (baby)
I don't want you to ever quit
It ain't no good until it
Hurts a little bit
Cause it hurts so good
Don't you know that
It hurts so good
Oh, baby
It hurts so good
Don't you ever, don't
You ever stop now, baby
Give me some, baby
(Lord, have mercy)
It hurts so good
Don't you know that
It hurts so good to me
Good for me, yeah, yeah
Hurts so good
Ooh, baby
The song 'It Hurts So Good' by Millie Jackson is a soulful and raw expression of the singer's love for her partner, which is not always easy to accept but is worth the pain. The lyrics describe a volatile relationship where the partner takes control of Millie's heart, mind, and body, challenging her in ways that often hurt her but also delight her. The partner throws Millie's pride against the wall, but then takes her in his arms and bounces her like a rubber ball, reminding her of his power over her. Millie is not complaining about this hurting feeling, as it's so good to her. She doesn't want the partner to ever take the hurt off her, as it would hurt even more if he leaves her.
The song reflects an era where women were often pushed to the background, and their bold expressions of their sexuality were not appreciated. Millie's lyrics, however, boldly challenged those norms as she openly talked about enjoying a relationship that was not always easy, but worth the pain. It is a song that celebrates the power dynamics that can sometimes exist in relationships and the rich tapestry of emotions that they can evoke. The song's chorus, "Don't you know that it hurts so good," is a reminder that some experiences are worth the pain and that love can be both healing and hurting at the same time.
Line by Line Meaning
First, you take my heart
You are in control of my emotions and feelings.
In the palm of your hands
You have complete control over me and my emotions.
And you squeeze it
You put pressure on my emotions and feelings.
Then you take my mind
You have control over my thoughts and decisions.
And play with it all night
You manipulate and toy with my mind for your own pleasure.
You take my pride and you
You have control over my self-respect and dignity.
Throw it up against the wall
You disrespect me and my worth as a person.
You take me in your arms, baby
You hold me close and provide me with affection.
And bounce me like a rubber ball
You toy with me and toss me around at your leisure.
I'm not complaining
I am not unhappy or dissatisfied with the way you treat me.
What you're doing, you see
I understand and consent to the way you treat me.
Cause this hurting feeling
The pain and discomfort that you cause me
Is, ooh, so good to me
Is pleasurable and enjoyable for me despite the pain.
Don't you know that it
It is important to recognize that
Hurts so good
The pleasure that comes from the pain is a unique experience.
You take my name
You control how people see me and know me.
Scandalize it in the streets
You subject my name and reputation to public shame and humiliation.
Anything you wanna do or say
You have complete freedom to treat me however you see fit.
Is alright with me
I accept and consent to everything you do to me.
Turn right around and
Immediately following that
Make sweet love to me
You express affection towards me through physical intimacy.
Ooo wee, baby, you're
You provide me with pleasure and satisfaction.
Sure nuff good to me
You are genuinely good for me and provide me with unique enjoyment.
Cause, baby, these
Because the way you treat me
Things you're doing to me
Your treatment of me
It hurts so bad but
The pain is intense and causes suffering, but
It's worth all the misery
It is a unique and powerful experience that is worth any negative consequences.
Ooh, hoo, baby, ooh...
Expressing pleasure and contentment with the current situation.
Ooh, boy, please don't
I urge you
Ever take the hurt off me
Never stop causing me pain, as it is an important part of our relationship.
Cause it would hurt even worse
Because it would be detrimental to my well-being.
If you would ever, ever leave
If you were to leave me, I would be devastated.
(Oh, yes, it would)
Emphasizing the intensity of the pain that would result from you leaving.
Even though sometimes
Despite the negative aspects of our relationship,
It's hard for me to beg
I find it difficult to ask for something from you.
(This heart is killing me)
Expressing the emotional distress that I experience.
I make myself hold out
I try to be strong and hold back my desires.
Cause if it kills me, I don't care
I am willing to endure pain in order to have you in my life.
Cause, baby (baby)
Because, my dear (my dear)
I don't want you to ever quit
I never want you to stop treating me in this manner.
It ain't no good until it
It is not satisfying or worthwhile until it
Hurts a little bit
Involves an amount of pain or discomfort.
Don't you ever, don't
You should never
You ever stop now, baby
Stop treating me in this way, my dear.
Give me some, baby
Continue to provide me with this unique experience.
(Lord, have mercy)
Expressing excitement and pleasure with the current situation.
Don't you know that
It is important to recognize that
It hurts so good to me
The pleasure that comes from the pain is a unique experience for me.
Good for me, yeah, yeah
I gain pleasure and satisfaction from this unique and intense experience.
Hurts so good
The pleasure that comes from the pain is a unique and intense experience.
Ooh, baby
Expressing pleasure and contentment with the current situation.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PHILLIP MITCHELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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