Just a Little While
Janet Jackson
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Baby I like it when it feels this good You always seem to make me smile Can't nobody do what you do When you love me just a little while I, I know you got somewhere to go And I've got somewhere to be right now We can wait all day long If you want to get a little while I don't want to be a distraction to you No no no So maybe I'll just lay around Play by myself Or touch in all my favorite fruit Can't stop thinkin' bout the things we do Or how it feels makin' love to you I'm ready to get it baby If you've got it to dish out Just love me for a little while I want to make it like a dream for you Turn every fantasy into the truth Ya know, I'll take it anywhere That you want to go right now Just love me for a little while I, I like sleeping in your clothes The smell makes it all come down When I think about me and you Sometimes I get a little wild Baby, I know we did it all night long And I didn't want to burn you out Cause you know how much I like to Do it in the morning, it's another while I don't know if you have other things to do No no no So maybe I'll just lay around, play by myself Or touch in all my favorite fruit Can't stop thinkin' bout the things we do Or how it feels makin' love to you I'm ready to get it baby If you've got it to dish out Just love me for a little while I want to make it like a dream for you Turn every fantasy into the truth Ya know, I'll take it anywhere That you want to go right now Just love me for a little while My passion flows like a river has no end I want to know everything Ya let me do to you (Tell me what you like baby) (You want to play with my strawberries) (Sometimes when I think about me and you, I get real wild) Can't stop thinkin' bout the things we do Or how it feels makin' love to you I'm ready to get it baby If you've got it to dish out Just love me for a little while I want to make it like a dream for you Turn every fantasy into the truth Ya know, I'll take it anywhere That you want to go right now Just love me for a little while Just love me Just love me for a little while I'll take you anywhere Just love me for a little while Just love me for a little while Tell me everything you'll let me do to you Just love me for a little while
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Written by: Dallas L Austin, Janet Damita Jo Jackson
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
Song Genre"Just a Little While" by Janet Jackson is classified as a pop and dance song with strong elements of electro-funk and dance-pop.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released as the third single from her eighth studio album, "Damita Jo," on February 2, 2004.
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Song Chart PerformanceDespite debuting at number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100, "Just a Little While" only peaked at number 45, making it a moderately successful single for Janet.
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Song WriterJanet Jackson co-wrote the song with Dallas Austin, a multi-platinum record producer behind hits for artists including TLC, Boyz II Men, and Madonna.
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Song ControversyThe release of this song and the entire album was overshadowed by the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show where Janet experienced a wardrobe malfunction, which greatly affected the song's popularity and radio airplay.
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Music VideoTwo versions of the music video were made; one that focuses on Jackson and her friends hanging out and another highlighting behind-the-scenes footage and special effects.
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Song Critic ReceptionAlthough the song did not perform as strongly as her previous hits, it was met with mixed to positive reviews from music critics who praised its fun and lively beat.
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International SuccessThe song had more success internationally, peaking within the top 20 of the charts in Australia, Canada, Greece, and the United Kingdom.
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Live Performances"Just a Little While" was performed during her number of concerts, including the Rock Witchu Tour in 2008.
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Remix VersionThe song has a popular remix version known as the "Maurice's Nu Soul Remix," which features a more upbeat and modern take on the original single.
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Cover VersionsMany artists, including the likes of Usher and Mary J. Blige, have covered the song in live performances.
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Song InspirationsJanet Jackson has often stated that "Just a Little While" was inspired by her love for dance music and the resulting feeling of complete freedom it can induce.
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Song CertificationsIn the United States, the song did not receive any certification, while in Canada, it received a gold certification, indicating over 50,000 copies sold.
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