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Design of a Decade: 1986~1996

Janet Jackson

℗ 1995 

Тексты и видео:

Runaway

(Harris, Jackson, Lewis)

I've seen the world
Been to many places
Made lots of friends
Many different races
I've had such fun around the world it's true
African skies with a Nairobi mood
I fell asleep in Tuscany and dreamed
The one thing missing was you

Runaway with me my love
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Runaway with me my love
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

I woke up with an Australian breeze
And danced the dance with Aborigines
Oh under the moon glow down in Mexico I dreamed
One thing was missing that's you

Runaway with me my love
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Runaway with me my love
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

We'll sail the waters of many colors
We won't need a compass
Love will guide our way
Don't need nobody
As long as we got each other
No need to hurry
We've got everyday
I wanna share the world with you, you see
Spring time in Paris feels so good to me
Oh this is for me reality
So please
Make all my wishes come true

Runaway with me my love
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

And I just know we'll have a good time
Yeah my love
And I just know we'll have a good time
Yeah my love
And I just know we'll have a good time
Yeah my love
And I just know we'll have a good time
Yeah, yeah
And I just know we'll have a good time
Yeah, yeah
And I just know we'll have a good time
Yeah

What Have You Done for Me Lately

(Harris, Jackson, Lewis)

What's up girl?
He stood me up again
Again?
Mmh mmh
Well what's up with this guy, do you really like him that much?
Yes, honey, I love him, he is fine, he does alot of nice things for me
I know he use to do nice stuff for you, but what has he done for you lately?

Used to be a time when you would pamper me
Use to brag about it all the time
Your friends seem to think that you're so peachy keen
But my friends say neglect is on your mind
Who's right?

What have you done for me lately?
Ooh ooh ooh yeah
What have you done for me lately?
Ooh ooh ooh yeah

Used to go to dinner almost every night
Dancin' 'til I thought I'd lose my breath
Now it seems your dancing feet are always on my couch
Good thing I cook or else we'd starve to death
Ain't that a shame

What have you done for me lately
Ooh ooh ooh yeah
What have you done for me lately
Ooh ooh ooh yeah

I never ask for more than I deserve
You know it's the truth
You seem to think you're God's gift to this earth
I'm tellin' you no way

You ought to be thankful for the little things
But little things are all you seem to give
You're always putting off what we could do today
Soap opera says
You've got one life to live
Who's right, who's wrong?

What have you done for me lately
Ooh ooh ooh yeah

Get with it

What have you done for me lately
Ooh ooh ooh yeah

This is wild, I swear

Nasty

(Harris, Jackson, Lewis)

This is story about control
My control
Control of what I say
Control of what I do
And this time I'm gonna do it my way
I hope you enjoy this as much as I do
Are we ready?
I am
'cause it`s all about control
And I've got lots of it

When I was 17 I did what people told me
Did what my father said
And let my mother mold me
But that was a long ago

I'm in Control
Never gonna stop
Control
To get what I want
Control
I like to have a lot
Control
Now I'm all grown up

First time I fell in love, I didn't know what hit me
So young and so naive, I thought it would be easy
Now I know I got to take

Control
Now I've got a lot
Control
To get what I want
Control
I'm never gonna stop
Control
Now I'm all grown up

Jam, woo woo
Rebel, that's right
I'm on my own
I'll call my own shots
Thank you
Got my own mind
I want to make my own decisions
When it has to do with my life, my life
I wanna be the one in control

So let me take you by the hand
And lead you on this dance (Control)
Is what I've got, because I take the chance
I don't wanna rule the world
Just wanna run my life
So make your life a little easier
When you get the chance just take control

Control
Now I've got a lot
Control
To get what I want
Control
I'm never gonna stop
Control
Now I'm all grown up

Free at last
Out here on my own
Oh oh oh yeah, heee
Now control this

Control
That's right
Control
Career moves
Control
I do what's right for me
Control
And me wants to groove, is that ok?
Yeah oh, Control

I've got my own mind
Oh baby
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah
I've got my own mind
Wanna make my own decision
When it has to do with my life
I wanna be the one in control

Hop to it

I'm in control, and I love it, thats right
Control
Now I've got a lot
Control
Now I'm all grown up
I'm in control
I'm in control
I'm in control
Don't make me lose it


Written by Janet Jackson, James Harris III and Terry Lewis 

Produced by James Harris III and Terry Lewis

When I Think of You

(Harris, Jackson, Lewis)

Ooh baby
Anytime my world gets crazy
All I have to do
To calm it
Is just think of you

'cause when I think of you, baby
Nothin' else seems to matter
'cause when I think of you, baby
All I think about is our love

I just get my heart attached to you when
You hold me in your arms and squeeze me
And you leave me making me blue

'cause when I think of you, baby
Nothin' else seems to matter
'cause when I think of you, baby
All I think about is our love

So in love
So in love
Ooh
So in love
With you
So in love
Baby
So in love
Ooh
So in love
Hee
So in love
With you
So in love
So in love
When I think of you
When I think of you
When I think of you
When I think of you

Bass

I'm so in love
I just think of you
If you're not around
Oh
When I think of you
So in love
Ooh
So in love
So in love
So in love
With you
So in love
Baby ooh
So in love
Ooh
So in love
So in love
So in love
With you
So in love
Break

Feels so good
When I think of you
Yeah, yeah


Written by Janet Jackson, James Harris III and Terry Lewis 

Produced by James Harris III and Terry Lewis

Escapade

(Harris, Jackson, Lewis)

As I was walkin' by
Saw you standin' there
With a smile

Lookin' shy
You caught my eye
Thought you'd want to hang
For a while

Well I'd like to be with you
And you know it's Friday, too
I hope you can find the time
This weekend to relax and unwind

My mind's tired
I've worked so hard all week
Cashed my check
I'm ready to go
I promise you
I'll show you such a good time

(Chorus)
Come on baby let's get away
Let's save our troubles for another day
Come go with me we've got it made
Let me take you on an escapade (let's go)

Es-ca-pade we'll have a good time
Es-ca-pade leave our worries behind
Es-ca-pade you can be mine
Es-ca-pade an escapade

So don't hold back
Just have a good time
We'll make the rules up
As we go along
And break them all
If we're not having fun

(Chorus)

My mind's tired I've worked
So hard all
Worked so hard all week
I just got paid, we've got it made
Ready to go
I promise you I'll show you
Such a good time

(Chorus)


Written by Janet Jackson, James Harris III and Terry Lewis 

Produced by James Harris III and Terry Lewis

Miss You Much

(Harris, Lewis)

Shot like an arrow through my heart
That's the pain I feel
I feel whenever we're apart
Not to say that I'm in love with you
But who's to say that I'm not
I just know that it feels wrong,
When I'm away too long
It makes my body hot,so let me tell ya baby

(Chorus)
I'll tell your mama,I'll tell your friends
I'll tell anyone
Whose heart can comprehend
Send it in a letter baby
Tell you on the phone
I'm not the kinda girl
Who likes to be alone
I miss ya much (boy-oh-I miss you much)
I really miss you much (M-I-S-S you much)
I miss ya much (boy-oh-I miss you much)
Baby I really miss you much (M-I-S-S you much)

I'm rushing home
Just as soon as I can
I'm rushing home to see
Your smiling face
And feel your warm embrace
It makes me feel so g-g-g good
So I'll tell you baby

(Chorus)

(Bridge)
I miss you much
I really really miss you
you much
I miss you much
I'm not ashamed
to tell the world
I miss you

(Chorus)


Written by James Harris III and Terry Lewis 

Produced by James Harris III and Terry Lewis

Whoops Now

(Harris, Jackson, Lewis)

Friday morning when all my work is done
I pack my bags I'm on the run
I've got a feelin' that I'm going to have some fun
In the sun with my friends and it's got me going

Whoops now, sorry I can't go
Whoops now, sorry I can't go
Whoops now, sorry I can't
Sorry I can't, sorry I can't go now

Friday noon and the boss is on the phone
He's tellin' me that I can't leave home
An extra hand at work is what he called for
He says we need you here tell your friends you're not going

Whoops now, sorry I can't go
Whoops now, sorry I can't go
Whoops now, sorry I can't go
I don't know why Jarvis called me here
Whoops now, sorry I can't go
Whoops now, sorry I can't go
Whoops now, sorry I can't go
I don't know why Jarvis called me here

It makes no difference if you love work or not
To dream your weekend hand on the door
Now out with your friends having fun in the sun
Now that's when the phone rings

Friday evening and I'm all alone at home
I know my friends are having fun
On the weekend I'm gonna leave the machine on
Next time he calls he'll hear my voice singing loud and clear

Whoops now, sorry I can't go
Whoops now, sorry I can't go
Whoops now, sorry I can't go
I'm out having fun in the sun with my friends
Whoops now, sorry I can't go
Whoops now, sorry I can't go
Whoops now, sorry I can't go
I'm out having fun in the sun with my friends

Whoops now, sorry I can't go


Written by Janet Jackson 

Produced by James Harris III, Terry Lewis and Janet Jackson

Love Will Never Do (Without You)

(Harris Lewis)

Our friends think we're opposites
Falling in and out of love
They all said we'd never last
Still we manage to stay together


There's no easy explanation for it
But whenever there's a problem
We always work it out somehow
Work it out somehow

They said it wouldn't last
We had to prove them wrong
'cause I've learned in the past
That love will never do without you

Other guys have tried before
To replace you as my lover
Never did I have a doubt
Boy it's you I can't do without

I feel better when I have you near me
'cause no other love around
Has quite the same ooh ooh
Like you do do do do babe

They said it wouldn't last
We had to prove them wrong
'cause I've learned in the past
That love will never do without you


Written by James Harris III and Terry Lewis 

Produced by James Harris III and Terry Lewis

Alright

(Harris, Jackson, Lewis)

Seeing that your love's true
Never I'll doubt you
My heart belongs to you
That's alright with me

Worlds could end around me
So in love that I can't see
You and me were meant to be
That's alright with me

Friends come and friends may go
My friend, you're real I know
True self you have shown
You're alright with me

Thru thick and thick to thin
I'll love you till the end
You know it's true my friend
You're alright with me

Catch a fallin' star that shines
Make a wish a clap 3 times
Dreams come true it's in the mind
That's alright with me

Your wish is my command
Never thought I'd fall in love again
Again with my best friend
That's alright with me

Friends come and friends may go
My friend, you're real I know
True self you have shown
You're alright with me

Thru thick and thick to thin
I'll love you till the end
You know it's true my friend
You're alright with me

Always and everlasting
This love is just not passing
We're happy as can be
Alright with me


Written by Janet Jackson, James Harris III and Terry Lewis 

Produced by James Harris III and Terry Lewis

The Best Things in Life Are Free

(Harris, Jackson, Lewis)

(Janet)

Boy when you look at me
Do you judge me by my cover
Got to be kiddin' me
To think that I'm that kind of lover

I don't mean to disagree
Sorry you can't buy my kisses
Open your heart to me and see
True loves comes for free

(Luther)

I'm keepin' my heart open
Hopin' you won't stab me in it
'cause I've been in love before
And when I had to pay I didn't

I'll lose my sanity
Trying to measure your intentions
What do you want from me
How much will it be

(Janet)

No more than you're willing to give
'cause you won't pay nothin'
For this good lovin'
It's for free

(Luther)

And I won't make you promises
I'll just do all that I can to be your lover
'cause I understand

(Chorus)

The best things in life are free
Now that I've discovered what you mean to me
The best things in life are free
Now that we've found each other
The best things in life are free

(Luther)

I know you are my baby
My one and only baby
You said it twice
I'll say it thrice
My baby, baby, baby

(Janet)

I got so much love for you
And it's easy to give it
When I know you feel the same way too

(Luther)

That's all I expect from you
Just do all that you can to be my lover
'cause I understand, I do

(Chorus three times)

Sister, sister kickin' all that jazz (yeah)
'cause money, honey want what you never had (yeah)
A lot of bone structure I could make it last
I'm in it to win it, RD feel the past
Yeah, material, imperial, so get the info
You know I know it's not about the dough
So baby, baby, if you wanna be my lady
I'll forget the riches and the other itches
Mo' money, mo' money (Jam and Lewis, here we go)
Mo' money, mo' money (Luther, Janet, here we go)
Mo' money, mo' money (Biv, DeVoe, here we go)
Mo' money, mo' money (Ralph T, speak)
The best things in life are for free
Mmm, hmm

(Janet)

No more than you're willing to give
'cause you won't pay nothin'
For this good lovin', it's for free

(Luther)

And I won't make you promises
You see
I'm gonna be, I'm gonna be
We're gonna be, I'm gonna be
The very best I can, to be your lover 
'cause I understand

It feels good, feels good, feels good, feels so good

Uh, hold it, hold it, wait a minute
I still don't think they got it
Let's tell'em one more time, check it out
Everybody needs to know that

(Chorus twice)


Written by Micheal Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe, James Harris III, Terry Lewis, Ralph Tresvant 

Produced by James Harris III and Terry Lewis 

(Single from Mo' Money album by Luther Vandross)

Control

(Harris, Jackson, Lewis)

This is story about control
My control
Control of what I say
Control of what I do
And this time I'm gonna do it my way
I hope you enjoy this as much as I do
Are we ready?
I am
'cause it`s all about control
And I've got lots of it

When I was 17 I did what people told me
Did what my father said
And let my mother mold me
But that was a long ago

I'm in Control
Never gonna stop
Control
To get what I want
Control
I like to have a lot
Control
Now I'm all grown up

First time I fell in love, I didn't know what hit me
So young and so naive, I thought it would be easy
Now I know I got to take

Control
Now I've got a lot
Control
To get what I want
Control
I'm never gonna stop
Control
Now I'm all grown up

Jam, woo woo
Rebel, that's right
I'm on my own
I'll call my own shots
Thank you
Got my own mind
I want to make my own decisions
When it has to do with my life, my life
I wanna be the one in control

So let me take you by the hand
And lead you on this dance (Control)
Is what I've got, because I take the chance
I don't wanna rule the world
Just wanna run my life
So make your life a little easier
When you get the chance just take control

Control
Now I've got a lot
Control
To get what I want
Control
I'm never gonna stop
Control
Now I'm all grown up

Free at last
Out here on my own
Oh oh oh yeah, heee
Now control this

Control
That's right
Control
Career moves
Control
I do what's right for me
Control
And me wants to groove, is that ok?
Yeah oh, Control

I've got my own mind
Oh baby
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah
I've got my own mind
Wanna make my own decision
When it has to do with my life
I wanna be the one in control

Hop to it

I'm in control, and I love it, thats right
Control
Now I've got a lot
Control
Now I'm all grown up
I'm in control
I'm in control
I'm in control
Don't make me lose it


Written by Janet Jackson, James Harris III and Terry Lewis 

Produced by James Harris III and Terry Lewis

The Pleasure Principle

(Moir)

You might think I'm crazy, but I'm serious
It's better you know now
What I thought was happiness was only part-time bliss
You can take a bow
It was all just one big night out on the town
Riding in your limousine
We turned right and I say wrong which brings us to a stop
As the light is changing

Oh my meters running so I got to go now
It's the pleasure principle
Oh oh ohhh
It's the principle of pleasure
Ohhh
It's the pleasure principle
Oh oh

It's true you want to build your life of guarantees
Hey take a ride in a big yellow taxi
I'm not here to feed your insecurities
I wanted you to love me
This has become an all too familiar scene
It's not the first time I paid the fare
Where'd you get the idea of material possession?
Thank you for the ride nowhere

And oh my meters running so I've really got to go
It's the pleasure principle
Oh oh oh oh ohhh

It's the principle of pleasure
Ohhh
It's the pleasure principle
Oh oh oh oh ohhh

I know what you mean to me
Baby this is nowhere
You know what became between you and me
Human differential

It's the principle of pleasure
Ohhh oh ohhh
It's the pleasure principle, principle
Oh oh oh oh

You might say that I'm no good
I wouldn't trust your looks baby if I could
I got so many things I wanna do
Before I'm through
Hey

It's the pleasure principle
It's the pleasure principle
It's the pleasure principle
Baby you can't hold me down
Baby you can't hold me down
After all the lovin' we've been through
And after all you've put me through
Yeah,hey

Love me
Hey yeah
Love me yeah
Hoo hoo hoo hoo
It's the pleasure principle of love
Yeah,yeah,yeah,yeah


Written by Monte Moir 

Produced by Monte Moir

Black Cat

(Jackson)

All the lonely nights I spend alone
Never 'round to love me
You're always gone
'cause you're hangin' out
Breakin' the rules
Oh the man has come
Looking for you

You're a rebel now
Don't give a damn
Always carrying on
With the gang
I'm tryin' to tell you boy
It's a mistake
You won't realize
'til it's too late

Don't understand
Why you insist
On ways of living such a dangerous life
Time after time you stay away
And I just know that you're telling me lies

(Chorus)
Black cat nine lives
Short days long nights
Livin' on the edge
Not afraid to die
Heart beat real strong
But not for long
Better watch your step
Or you're gonna die

You're so together boy
But just at a glance
You'll do anything
If given the chance

Scheming, plannin' lies
To get what you need
So full of promises
That you never keep

Don't you tell yourself
That it's okay
Sick and tired of
All of your games
And you want me to stay
Better change
Makes no sense to me
Your crazy ways

(Chorus)


Written by Janet Jackson 

Produced by Janet Jackson and Jellybean Johnson

Rhythm Nation

(Harris, Jackson, Lewis)

We are a nation with no geographic boundries
Bound together through our beliefs.
We are like-minded individuals, sharing a common vision,
pushing toward a world rid of color-lines

With music by our side
To break the color lines
Let's work together
To improve our way of life
Join voices in protest
To social injustice
A generation full of courage
Come forth with me

People of the world today
Are we looking for a better way of life
We are a part of the rhythm nation
People of the world unite
Strength in numbers we can get it right
One time
We are a part of the rhythm nation

This is the test
No struggle no progress
Lend a hand to help
Your brother do his best
Things are getting worse
We have to make them better
It's time to give a damn
Let's work together come on


Written by Janet Jackson, James Harris III and Terry Lewis 

Produced by James Harris III and Terry Lewis

That's the Way Love Goes

(Harris, Jackson, Lewis)

Like a moth to a flame
Burned by the fire
My love is blind
Can't you see my desire
That's the way love goes

Come with me don't you worry
I'm gonna make you crazy
I'll give you the time of your life
I'm gonna take you places
You've never been before and
You'll be so happy that you came
Oh, I'm gonna take you there

(Chorus)
That's the way love goes

Don't mind if I light candles
I like to watch us play and
Baby, I've got on what you like
Come closer baby closer
Reach out and feel my body
I'm gonna give you all my love
Oh sugar, don't you hurry
You've got me here all night
Just close your eyes and hold on tight
Oh baby, don't stop, don't stop
Go deeper baby deeper
You feel so good I'm gonna cry
Oh I'm gonna take you there

(Chorus)
That's the way love goes


Written by Janet Jackson, James Harris III and Terry Lewis 

Produced by James Harris III, Terry Lewis and Janet Jackson

Come Back to Me

(Harris, Jackson, Lewis)

Looking through my old drawer
Came across the letter you wrote
Said you needed time away
That was so long ago

All my life I've waited
To see your smile again
In my mind I hated
Not able to let go

(Chorus)
Come back to me
I'm beggin' you please
Come back to me
I want you to
Come back to me
I'm beggin' you please
Come back to me

Lord knows that I have tried
To live my life as one
Friends tell me to hold on
Tough times don't last for long

My abandoned heart
Just doesn't understand
My undying love for you
Won't let me wait

(Chorus)

Please come back to me
I miss you so much
Wherever you are I love you

All my life I've waited
To see your smile again
In my mind I hated
Not able to let go


Written by Janet Jackson, James Harris III and Terry Lewis 

Produced by James Harris III and Terry Lewis

Let's Wait Awhile

(Andrews, Harris, Jackson, Lewis)

There's something I want to tell you
There's something I think that you should know
It's not that I shouldn't really love you
Let's take it slow

When we get to know each other
And we're both feeling much stronger
Then let's try to talk it over
Let's wait awhile longer

Let's wait awhile
Before it's too late
Let's wait awhile
Before we go too far

Remember that special night
When all of the stars were shining bright
We made our first endeavour
To stay together

We made our very first promise
To love, to share, and be real be honest
But on that very first night
It wasn't quite right

Let's wait awhile
Before it's too late
Let's wait awhile
Our love will be great
Let's wait awhile
Before we go too far

I didn't really know not to let all my feelings show
To save some for later so our love can be greater
You said you would always love me
Remember I said the same thing too
You don't have to be frightened with my love

Because, I'll never give up on you
Let's wait awhile
Ah well before it's too late
You know can't rush love, love

Let's wait awhile
Before it's too late
Let's wait awhile
Wait awhile
Our love will be great
Let's wait awhile
Wait awhile
Before we go too far

Let's wait awhile
Let's just take our time
Before it's too late
Let's wait awhile
Your love's so good
Our love will be great
We shouldn't rush in
Let's wait awhile
To slow it down
Before we go too far

I promise I'll be worth the wait


Written by Janet Jackson, James Harris III Terry Lewis and Melaine Andrews 

Produced by James Harris III and Terry Lewis

Twenty Foreplay

(Harris, Jackson, Lewis)

Sleep my love
Don't you worry
You just sleep my love
And I'll stroke your hair
Oh the sunlight on your face
As the day begins to break

When you wake
And your smile meets mine
My day begins
Your my inspiration
Seeing your face glow
Is the nicest of hellos

Five till noon
You sneak up from behind
Kiss and caress me
Make love to my mind
A whisper and kiss from you
Warms my heart
Means so much
Making love early in the day

You walk in the room
In a sunset sort of mood
My emotions light up
'cause of you
Now that evening's come
We're dress for us my love
Wine and candles puts us in a sexy mood

That's when we get to it
Close our eyes
Feel our our way through it
I can't wait to groove ya
'cause you sure know how to move it
You've made love to my mind
Now you gotta take me from behind
Just like in the movies
When the action begins

Let's put on a show
And we'll take it nice and slow
Oh here we go
Tell me do you want the blindfold
Tell me what you like
Baby should I do it once or twice
I know that we get naughty
But I know you like it like that

Now that we felt this warm explosion
I know you're satisfied
I see it in your eyes
Relax
Be still my love
Let your heart slow down
'cause I'm not through my dear
Don't stop

Twenty foreplay
Can you feel it 
Twenty foreplay
You know I need it
Yes I need it
Twenty-four hours a day
Can you feel it
Twenty foreplay

It's not what you say
Before we start to play
It's what you say after
That makes me want to stay


Written by Janet Jackson, James Harris III, Terry Lewis 

Produced by James Harris III , Terry Lewis and Janet Jackson