Make Me Feel

Janelle Monáe

About Make Me Feel

"Make Me Feel" is a song by American singer Janelle Monáe, released on February 22, 2018 as the lead single from her third studio album, Dirty Computer. A departure from her longtime songwriting-production team of Nathaniel Irvin III and Roman GianArthur Irvin, Monáe co-wrote the song with Julia Michaels, Mattias Larsson, Robin Fredriksson, and Justin Tranter. Several critics compared it to the work of Prince, while Monáe herself has stated that Prince helped create sounds for the album, including for "Make Me Feel". It became Monáe's second single as a lead artist to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100, debuting at number 99 on the week of March 10, 2018. 


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2018
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Baby, don’t make me spell it out for you
All of the feelings that I've got for you
Can't be explained, but I can try for you
Yeah, baby, don't make me spell it out for you
You keep on asking me the same questions (why?)
And second guessing all my intentions
Should know by the way I use my compression
That you've got the answers to my confessions

It's like I'm powerful with a little bit of tender
An emotional, sexual bender
Mess me up, yeah, but no one does it better
There's nothin' better

That's just the way you make me feel
That's just the way you make me feel
So real, so good, so fuckin' real
That's just the way you make me feel
That's just the way you make me feel

You know I love it, so please don't stop it
You got me right here in your jean pocket (right now)
Laying your body on a shag carpet (oh)
You know I love it so please don't stop it

It's like I'm powerful with a little bit of tender
An emotional, sexual bender
Mess me up, yeah, but no one does it better
There's nothin' better

That's just the way you make me feel
That's just the way you make me feel
So real, so good, so fuckin' real
That's just the way you make me feel
That's just the way you make me feel

That's just the way that I feel now, baby
Good God! I can't help it! Agh!
That's just the way that I feel, yeah
Please! I can't help it

It's like I'm powerful with a little bit of tender
An emotional, sexual bender
Mess me up, yeah, but no one does it better (oh!)
There's nothin' better (better!) Damn

That's just the way you make me feel
That's just the way you make me feel
So real, so good, so fuckin' real
That's just the way you make me feel
That's just the way you make me feel

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Janelle Monáe

Janelle Monáe ( /mɵˈneɪ/; born December 1, 1985) is an American R&B/soul musician signed to Bad Boy Records and Atlantic Records. more »

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Written by: Janelle Monae Robinson

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Artist Background
Janelle Monáe is a renowned American singer, songwriter, rapper, actress and producer known for her eclectic music and unique approach to R&B, funk, soul, and pop music.
Song Release
"Make Me Feel" was released on February 22, 2018, by Wondaland Arts Society, Bad Boy Records, and Atlantic Records.
Album Inclusion
The song is part of Janelle Monáe's third studio album, ‘Dirty Computer.’
Iconic Influence
Many critics and fans have noted the influence of Prince in "Make Me Feel." Monáe confirmed that Prince was helping with the record before his death.
Music Video Director
The music video for "Make Me Feel" was directed by Alan Ferguson, who has worked with many leading musicians, including his brother-in-law Jay-Z.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 98 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and even went up to number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
LGBTQ+ Representation
The song and its video have been applauded for their representation and celebration of bisexuality and queerness. Monáe herself came out as queer before the album's release.
Critical Acclaim
"Make Me Feel" was named by several publications, including Time, Pitchfork, and Billboard, as one of the best songs of 2018.
Grammy Nomination
"Make Me Feel" earned a Grammy nomination in the category of "Best Music Video" for the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
Live Performance
Janelle Monáe performed "Make Me Feel" live for the first time at the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
Cultural Impact
The song's memorable music video has been referenced and parodied in popular culture, including in the Netflix series "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt."
Songwriting Credits
Along with Monáe herself, musicians Mattman & Robin and Julia Michaels are attributed for songwriting in "Make Me Feel".
Inspiration
Monáe claims "Make Me Feel" was inspired by how she felt during the 2016 American presidential election.
Film Use
"Make Me Feel" was used in the promotional materials for the 2019 film "Booksmart", directed by Olivia Wilde.

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