Every Time

Janet Jackson

About Every Time

"Every Time" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her sixth studio album, The Velvet Rope (1997). The ballad was released as the album's sixth and final single in late 1998. Jackson only performed the song on the last Japanese date of The Velvet Rope Tour in Tokyo.


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1997
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I'm afraid I'm starting to feel
What I said I would not do
The last time really hurt me

I'm scared to fall in love
Afraid to love so fast
Cuz everytime I fall in love
It seems to never last

But every time your love is near
And every time I'm filled with fear
Cuz every time I see your face
My heart does begin to race everytime

One half wants me to go
One half wants me to stay
I just get so all confused

I'm scared to fall in love
Afraid to love so fast
Cuz every time I fall in love
It seems to never last

I'm scared to fall in love
Afraid to love so fast
Cuz everytime I fall in love
It seems to never last

But every time your love is near
And every time I'm filled with fear
Cuz every time I see your face
My heart does begin to race everytime

I'm scared to fall in love
Afraid to love so fast
Cuz everytime I fall in love
It seems to never last

But every time your love is near
And every time I'm filled with fear
Cuz every time I see your face
My heart does begin to race everytime

It's everytime
It's everytime
Cuz. . .

Everytime your love is near
And every time I'm filled with fear
Cuz every time I see your face
Could it be that this will be the one that lasts?
The fear does start to erase every time
Oh could it be that this will be the one that lasts
For all my times
Ooh yeah
For all my times

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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: MICHAEL TRENT ROBINSON, KENNETH A. HARRIS, ADAM C. BLAKE, JACOB S. SINCLAIR

Lyrics © Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Every Time" is a song from Janet Jackson’s sixth studio album, "The Velvet Rope," released in 1997.
Artistic Contribution
Jackson wrote and produced the song along with her long-time collaborators Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
Song Genre
The song, labeled under the R&B, pop and soul genres, stands out due to its traditional ballad style and musical minimalism.
Commercial Performance
While "Every Time" didn't have a major commercial performance, the entire "Velvet Rope" album was a commercial success, reaching number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.
Personal Lyrics
The song holds emotional significance, with lyrics that reveal Jackson's fear of love following a series of failed relationships.
Music Video
A music video was made for the song. In the video, Jackson is seen calmly floating in water, which signifies her vulnerability and fear of falling in love.
Previous Album Reference
"Every Time" is seen as a response to "Again," a song from her 1993 self-titled album "Janet", reflecting her changed perspective towards love.
Critical Acclaim
"Every Time" received positive reviews from critics for its poignant lyrics and innocent vulnerability, marking a departure from the overt sexual persona prevalent in other songs from the album.
Live Performances
Jackson performed "Every Time" live during The Velvet Rope Tour (1998-1999), offering some moving renditions of the song.
Other Collaborators
Besides Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, other contributing artists included Michael McCary and Blackstreet, adding to the song's unique musical texture.

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