Jerk Out
The Time
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I got real bored on a Friday night, I couldn't find a damn thing to do. So I pulled out a suit about the same color as my BMW. I drove to the party and I pimped on in, just to see what I could see. Everybody knew what I was lookin' for, I was lookin' for some company. I saw a real fine thing sittin' by the bar. She looked kinda all alone. So I pimped on over and I asked her name. The child was bad to the bone. I showed her my stash and I kissed her cheek. The only kind of rap it takes. She knew I was bad when I pulled out a leash, she said "How much money you make?" Jerk it, jerk it. Talkin' 'bout the jerk out. Jerk it, jerk it. Talkin' 'bout the jerk out. I took her to my crib and I tied her up. I figured that's what she liked. Maybe I was wrong but what the hell, it didn't matter to me. She was white. I said "How come people in your neighborhood, don't like it when a brother's rich? Ain't my blood the same color as yours? Answer that question, bitch!" It just pisses you off to see me drivin' that fancy car, don't it? Bet you'd rather see me drivin' one of those ester grate ones. Like the one your daddy drives, wouldn't you? Let me tell you one thing. That's dead! About as dead as you'll be if you don't rearrange your brain. Catch my drift. Turn it up! Oh, nasty me! Girl, you think you want to turn it up? Where's my checkbook? That's right, check it out. An awful lot of O's, wouldn't you say? Hit it. Cross over, uh! Turn it up. Jerk out, jerkin' everything in sight. Jerk out, got to make some love tonight. Jerk out. Don't ya all just hate it, when we walk into y'all's joint? And just jerk out everything in sight? Don't it make you mad? Jerk out, don't it make you mad? Jerk out, it'd make me mad! Everybody in the house say "Jerk out", Jerk out! "Ow!", Ow! Say "Jerk out", Jerk out! "Ow!", Ow! Everybody say "Jerk out", Jerk out! "Ow!", Ow! Everybody say "Jerk out", Jerk out! "Ow!", Ow! People, let me turn it up. Which coat should I wear tonight? If you think I'm vain, you're right. Look out, somebody say "Vanity", Vanity! "Jerk out", Jerk out! "Ow!", Ow! Everybody jerk out and do it right. I'm talkin' 'bout the jerk out. Oh Lord, hey yeah. Got to make some love tonight. I'm master of the jerk out, oh Lord. Jerkin' everything in sight. I'm talkin' 'bout the jerk out, oh Lord. Got to make some love tonight. Turn it up, uh! Jerk out, oh yeah! Jerkin' everything in sight. Wait a minute, talkin' 'bout the jerk out. Jerkin' everything in sight. Jerk out. Jerkin' everything in sight. I'm talkin' 'bout the jerk out, oh Lawd. Got to make I got to make a little love tonight. Jerk out!
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Written by: MORRIS DAY, JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, JAMES HARRIS III, TERRY LEWIS, PRINCE NELSON
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24 facts about this song
Identity"Jerk Out" is a song by "The Time," an American funk and dance-pop ensemble associated with Prince.
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Music GenreThe song incorporates elements of funk, a music genre The Time is known for, and dance-pop.
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Release DateThe song was released as a single on their 1990 album "Pandemonium."
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Peak Chart Position"Jerk Out" was successful commercially, reaching number 1 on the Billboard R&B chart and number 9 on the Hot 100.
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Song Writing"Jerk Out" was penned by The Time's band members, namely Morris Day and Jerome Benton, in association with artist Prince under the pseudonym "Jamie Starr".
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ReunionThe release of the song marked the reunion of The Time after their initial breakup in 1984.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Jerk Out" gained notable airplay on MTV and BET owing to its vibrant dance choreography and catchy tune.
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Track RemakeThe 1990 version of "Jerk Out" was actually a remake of a track initially composed during the band's 1981-1984 period.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are all about freeing yourself, having a good time, and not letting anyone hold you back - a common theme in funk music.
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Synth-Pop/Dance-pop Style"Jerk Out" is distinctly characterized by Prince's signature synth-pop/dance-pop style but retains The Time's funk roots.
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InstrumentationThe song is known for its strong bass line, flashy guitar riffs, and syncopated drum patterns, a typical potent funk characteristic.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was well received by critics, with some lauding it as the highlight of the "Pandemonium" album.
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Live Performances"Jerk Out" remained a staple in The Time's live performances and its success contributed vastly to the band gaining a larger audience in their late career.
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Origin"Jerk Out" is a song by the American funk-pop group The Time, also known as Morris Day and The Time.
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AlbumIt comes from the band's fourth studio album, "Pandemonium," which was released in 1990.
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Production TeamThe song was produced by one of the band members, Morris Day, and the famous singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Prince.
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Song’s Success"Jerk Out" was a huge success for The Time. It reached No.1 on Billboard's R&B chart and also peaked at No.9 on the US Billboard Hot 100. This made it the group's highest charting song on both charts.
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Historic Win"Jerk Out" was awarded the Best R&B Song at the 33rd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony, the only Grammy award won by The Time.
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The Song's PurposeThe song reestablished The Time as a prominent band in the R&B world after a period of disbandment and different individual projects.
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Popularity in Popular Culture"Jerk Out" has been used in several TV shows, including the seventh season of the reality show "American Idol."
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SongwritingIt was written jointly by Morris Day, Prince, and Jesse Johnson.
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InspirationThe term "Jerk Out" is often linked to the phrase "Let's jerk out." This phrase was popularized by the band, referring to the spontaneous decision of going out and having a great, fun time.
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Rap Section"Jerk Out" is unique in The Time's discography as it contains a rap section, showcasing the band's willingness to incorporate more contemporary elements into their music.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Jerk Out" mirrored the up-tempo, high-energy nature of the song itself and was well received for its creative play on the song's themes.
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