Mildred Virginia Jackson (born July 15, 1944), better known as Millie Jacks… Read Full Bio ↴Mildred Virginia Jackson (born July 15, 1944), better known as Millie Jackson, is an African-American R&B and soul singer-songwriter and actress whose music has also explored disco, hip-hop, pop, rock and even country. Her powerful vocal performances are also distinguished by long, humorous, and explicit spoken sections in her music; her work from the 1970s and 1980s, is often cited as an influence on female rappers. She is the mother of contemporary R&B singer, Keisha Jackson.

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."

Never Change Lovers In The Middle Of The Night
Millie Jackson Lyrics

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You and I were finished
I was through with you
Splitting up forever
Seemed the thing to do
I said I can't stand you
With your honey touch
This time you were cheating me
One time too much

Just then I remembered
That a friend I knew
Told me one thing
I should never do
Never never change your lovers in the middle of the night
Everything may look so different in the early morning light
Never never be too hasty when you're groping in the dark
What you're getting into may be just a lark
Keep your cool and don't change lovers when you're feeling sorta high
Sorta big and high and mighty without really knowing why
Let your heat wear off a little, give your man another chance
And don't fall for someone else's song and dance
Sure there was this guy
Right next to me
Mine just for the asking
He said he would be
But to leave my man
Seemed to me all too strange
And I'd say that I'm glad
I didn't make the change
Now our life is almost
Like a Paradise
Let me pass on to you
This advice
Keep your cool and don't change lovers in the middle of the night
You may feel a strong temptation, the vibrations may be right
But who knows what's gonna happen, you may simply lose your cool
When you find it, you'll find out you were a fool
Never never change your lovers under any midnight spell
Take it easy, slow and easy, everything will turn out well
Let the sunshine of a new day, and don't move while you're uptight
Changing lovers in the middle of the night
Never never change your lovers in the middle of the night
Everything may look so different in the early morning light
Never never be too hasty when you're groping in the dark
What you're getting into may be just a lark
Keep your cool and don't change lovers when you're feeling sorta high
Sorta big and high and mighty without really knowing why

Let your heat wear off a little, give your man another chance
And don't fall for someone else's song and dance

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Millie Jackson's song "Never Change Lovers In the Middle of the Night" depict a situation where the singer is contemplating leaving their partner for someone else. However, the singer recalls the advice of a friend who warned them against changing lovers in the middle of the night. The friend advises the singer to wait until the early morning when things may look different and to avoid rushing into decisions when in the dark. The friend also emphasizes the importance of giving their current partner another chance and not falling for someone else's seductive ways.

The song serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of making impulsive decisions in relationships. The singer is caught up in the heat of the moment but is reminded to keep their cool and think things through before making a decision they may regret. The song also highlights the importance of valuing and working on existing relationships rather than being swayed by temporary infatuations.

Overall, the lyrics to "Never Change Lovers In the Middle of the Night" provide valuable advice on how to approach decision-making in relationships and encourages listeners to think carefully before making choices that may change the course of their love lives.

Line by Line Meaning

You and I were finished
Our love affair had reached its end

I was through with you
I had no more love or interest in you

Splitting up forever
Breaking up permanently

Seemed the thing to do
It was the right decision

I said I can't stand you
I expressed my disdain for you

With your honey touch
With your sweet and seductive ways

This time you were cheating me
You had betrayed my trust again

Just then I remembered
A memory came flooding back to me

That a friend I knew
A friend of mine had given me advice

Told me one thing
Gave me a piece of guidance

I should never do
I should avoid doing

Never never change your lovers in the middle of the night
Avoid switching partners in the darkness when you're not thinking straight

Everything may look so different in the early morning light
When the sun rises, your perspective may drastically shift

Never never be too hasty when you're groping in the dark
When you're uncertain, take time to think things through

What you're getting into may be just a lark
What you think is serious might be just a fling

Keep your cool and don't change lovers when you're feeling sorta high
Stay calm and don't switch partners when you're on an emotional high

Sorta big and high and mighty without really knowing why
Feeling confident and powerful without understanding why and without good reason

Let your heat wear off a little, give your man another chance
Let your passion cool down and give your partner a second opportunity

And don't fall for someone else's song and dance
Don't be fooled by someone else's lies or flattery

Sure there was this guy
There was another man interested in me

Right next to me
In close physical proximity to me

Mine just for the asking
Available to be with me at my request

He said he would be
He promised he would commit to me

But to leave my man
But abandoning my current partner

Seemed to me all too strange
Felt like a bizarre and possibly bad idea

And I'd say that I'm glad
I would express my happiness and gratitude

I didn't make the change
I chose not to leave my current partner

Now our life is almost
Our current situation is almost

Like a Paradise
Similar to paradise or perfect

Let me pass on to you
Allow me to share with you

This advice
This guidance

You may feel a strong temptation, the vibrations may be right
You may have a powerful urge and everything might seem aligned

But who knows what's gonna happen, you may simply lose your cool
It's impossible to predict the outcome, and you might end up overwhelmed by emotions

When you find it, you'll find out you were a fool
When you've lost something good, you'll realize how foolish you were

Never never change your lovers under any midnight spell
Never make a sudden partner switch no matter how enchanted the dark night might seem

Take it easy, slow and easy, everything will turn out well
Don't rush, be patient, and things will work out favorably

Let the sunshine of a new day, and don't move while you're uptight
Wait for the calming effect of a new day's sunlight and don't act impulsively when you're tense

Changing lovers in the middle of the night
Switching partners when you're not thinking straight

Writer(s): Fred Jay, Keith Forsey, Mats Bjoerklund

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