Control
Janet Jackson
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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 do with chance I don't wanna rule the world, just wanna run my life (ooh So make your life a little easier ... When you get the chance just take control Control - Now I've got a lot, ooh Control - To get what I want, oww! Control - I'm never gonna stop Control - Now I'm all grown up, ohh! Free...at last Out here on my own Ooh ooh ooh yeah, hee Now control this... Uh 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...Oooh, Control I've got own mind Ooh baby Yeah yeah, yeah yeah I've got my own mind Wanna make my own decisions 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, hahaha... thats right Control Now I've got a lot Control Now I'm all grown up Aahh! I'm in control - Uhhh I'm in control - AhhhhI'm in control Uhhh Don't make me lose it!
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Written by: James Harris III, Terry Lewis
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., SENTRIC MUSIC
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12 facts about this song
Album"Control" is the title track from Janet Jackson's third studio album with the same name, 'Control.'
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ReleaseThe song was officially released on October 21, 1986, by A&M Records.
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Production"Control" was written by Janet Jackson, James Harris III, and Terry Lewis. Harris and Lewis also produced the song and the entire "Control" album.
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GenreThe song falls under the R&B and pop genre, encapsulating strong feminist themes.
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ThemeThe song "Control" is known for its powerful and affirmative message of self-empowerment and resilience, reflecting Janet's need for control in her life and career.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Control" was directed by Mary Lambert and Janet herself, reflecting the song's themes of liberation and self-determination.
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AwardsAlthough not winning, "Control" was nominated for the Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video in 1987.
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Live PerformancesJanet Jackson often performed "Control" as the opening song during her concerts and tours. It has become one of her signature songs.
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ImpactThe song has become an anthem for many, especially women seeking independence and empowerment. It was a marked departure from Jackson's previous work and helped her to establish her identity apart from the Jackson family fame.
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Covers and SamplesNumerous artists, including Rihanna and Miley Cyrus, have covered or sampled "Control", reflecting its lasting influence in popular music.
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LegacyIn 2016, on the 30th anniversary of the album's release, Billboard described "Control" as an "eternally catchy anthem of independence."
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