I Get Lonely

Janet Jackson

About I Get Lonely

"I Get Lonely" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her sixth album The Velvet Rope (1997). It was written by Jackson, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and Jackson's then-husband, René Elizondo Jr. It was released in February 26, 1998 by Virgin Records as the album's third single. The track is a departure from Jackson's signature brand of crossover dance-pop and R&B into a pure R&B and soul vibe. Lyrically, it expresses loneliness and the desire for an estranged lover. A remixed version of the song featured American R&B group Blackstreet. "I Get Lonely" became Jackson's eighteenth consecutive top-ten hit on the US Billboard Hot 100, setting a record as the only female artist to achieve that feat, surpassed only by Elvis Presley and The Beatles. The song received a BMI Pop Award for "Most Played Song" and a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, and was later included on Janet's second greatest hits album Number Ones (2009). Its music video, directed by Paul Hunter, received positive reception for its abounding sex appeal. 


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I get so lonely
Can't let just anybody hold me
You are the one that lives in me, my dear
Want no one but you

I get so lonely
Can't let just anybody hold me
You are the one that lives in me, my dear
Want no one but you

Sittin' here with my tears
All alone with my fears
I'm wonderin' if I have to do
Withoutcha
But there's no reason why

I fell asleep late last night
Cryin' like a newborn child
Holdin' myself close
Pretendin' my arms are yours
I want no one but you

I get so lonely
Can't let just anybody hold me
You are the one that lives in me, my dear
Want no one but you

I get so lonely
Can't let just anybody hold me
You are the one that lives in me, my dear
Want no one but you

I still remember to the day
In fact is was a 3rd Monday
You came along to be the one for me
Now I'm alone

Sittin' here by the phone
Call and say that you're okay
So that I'll have the chance
To beg you to stay
I want no one but you

I get so lonely
Can't let just anybody hold me
You are the one that lives in me, my dear
Want no one but you

I get so lonely
Can't let just anybody hold me
You are the one that lives in me, my dear
Want no one but you

I get so lonely
Can't let just anybody hold me
You are the one that lives in me, my dear
Want no one but you

I get so lonely
Can't let just anybody hold me
You are the one that lives in me, my dear
Want no one but you

Gonna break it down
Break it down, break it down
Gotta break it down
Break it down, break it down
Whoa

You know
That I know
That I get so lonely thinking of you
Oh-hooh
Noowhoahooo

I get so lonely
Can't let just anybody hold me
You are the one that lives in me, my dear
Want no one but you

I get so lonely
Can't let just anybody hold me
You are the one that lives in me, my dear
Want no one but you

I get so lonely
Can't let just anybody hold me
You are the one that lives in me, my dear
Want no one but you

I get so lonely
Can't let just anybody hold me
You are the one that lives in me, my dear
Want no one but you

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Janet Jackson

Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American recording artist and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture since the early 1970s. The youngest child of the Jackson family, she began her career appearing on the variety television series The Jacksons in 1976 and went on to appear in other television shows throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, including Good Times and Fame. more »

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Written by: JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, JANET DAMITA JO JACKSON, TERRY LEWIS

Lyrics © JANET JACKSON DBA BLACK ICE , Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Album Classification
"I Get Lonely" is a song from Janet Jackson's sixth studio album "The Velvet Rope", which was released in 1997.
Genre Classification
The song falls under the R&B genre. It is notably influenced by pop music and has undertones of electronic dance music.
Charting Details
The song was a commercial success. It peaked at No.3 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking her eighteenth song to reach the top 10 of this chart.
Songwriters Classification
Janet Jackson, James Harris lll, and Terry Lewis collectively wrote the song.
Awards Classification
At the 1999 Grammy Awards, "I Get Lonely" was nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
Remix Classification
The official remix of "I Get Lonely" features Blackstreet, an American R&B group.
Music Video Recognition
The music video of "I Get Lonely" is noteworthy because it was directed by Paul Hunter, a renowned music video director. In the video, Jackson is seen in a distinct red outfit which later became an iconic look.
Critical Reception Classification
Critically, the song received positive feedback with critics praising its mature lyrics, Jackson's vocal performance, and its addition to the theme of the album around mental health and depression.
Cover Version Classification
Jason Derulo performed a notable cover of "I Get Lonely" during his 2019 tour.
Sales Certification
The song was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in June 1998, indicating sales of over 500,000 units.
Controversial Classification
Despite its success, the song was subject to some controversy due to its explicit content, with Jackson exploring sexuality and desire in the lyrics.
Commercial Use Classification
The song was featured in the 1998 film "How Stella Got Her Groove Back".

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