Escapade

Janet Jackson

About Escapade

"Escapade" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fourth album Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989). It was written and produced by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The song was released on January 8, 1990 by A&M Records as the third single from Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989). "Escapade" was released following Jackson's iconic "Rhythm Nation" single and became the third of the historic seven top-five singles released from the Rhythm Nation 1814 album. The accompanying music video for "Escapade" takes place at an exotic carnival setting, also featuring Jackson's trademark intense choreography. The song and its video has influenced other songs and videos from several artists, who have cited influence from its upbeat tempo and joyous feel. "Escapade" won a BMI Pop Award for Most Played Song due to its frequent airplay and popularity among the general public, and was also performed by Jackson in her Japanese commercials for Japan Airlines. It has been included in each of Jackson's greatest hits albums, Design of a Decade: 1986–1996 (1995), Number Ones (2009) and Icon: Number Ones (2010). 


Year:
1995
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As I was walkin' by
Saw you standin' there with a smile
Lookin' shy, you caught my eye
Thought you'd want to hang for a while
Well I'd like to be with you
And you know it's Friday too
I hope you can find the time
This weekend to relax and unwind

My mind's tired
I've worked so hard all week
Cashed my check
I'm ready to go
I promise you
I'll show you such a good time

Come on baby, let's get away
Let's save our troubles for another day
Come go with me, we've got it made
Let me take you on an escapade (let's go)

Escapade
We'll have a good time
Escapade
Leave your worries behind
Escapade
Well you could be mine
Escapade
An escapade

So don't hold back
Just have a good time, yeah yeah
We'll make the rules up as we go along
And break them all if we're not havin' fun

Come on baby let's get away
Let's save our troubles for another day
Come go with me we've got it made
Let me take you on an escapade

Come on baby let's get away
Let's save our troubles for another day
Come go with me we've got it made
Let me take you on an escapade (let's go)

Escapade
We'll have a good time
Escapade
Leave your worries behind
Escapade
Well you could be mine
Escapade
An escapade

(My mind's tired I've worked
Worked so hard all week
I just got paid, we've got it made
Ready to go
I promise you I'll show you
Such a good time)

Come on baby let's get away
Let's save our troubles for another day
Come go with me we've got it made
Let me take you on an escapade

Come on baby let's get away
Let's save our troubles for another day
Come go with me we've got it made
Let me take you on an escapade (let's go)

Come on baby let's get away
Let's save our troubles for another day
Come go with me we've got it made
Let me take you on an escapade

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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, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Album
"Escapade" is a hit song from Janet Jackson's fourth studio album titled "Rhythm Nation 1814," which was released in 1989.
Popularity
The song went on to become one of Jackson's most popular tracks, reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1990.
Artist's Contribution
Apart from giving vocals, Janet co-wrote and co-produced "Escapade" with the production duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
Music Video
The music video for "Escapade" was inspired by the annual carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It also won the "Best Female Video" at the MTV Video Music Awards in 1990.
Chart Success
"Escapade" remained at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks, making it Janet's third number-one single.
Awards
The song earned a nomination in the "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" category at the 33rd Annual Grammy Awards.
Record Sales
The single from the album, "Escapade", sold over 1 million copies and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics are about escapism, encouraging listeners to take a moment to relax, let loose, and forget about their problems.
Remix
The song was also released in a special "Minneapolis Mix," a tribute to the songwriting and production team of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, who are from Minneapolis.
Global Success
Besides hitting number one in the U.S., "Escapade" also reached the top five in the UK Singles Chart, becoming Jackson's highest charting single at the time in the UK.
Live Performances
Jackson has included the song in every one of her concert tours since its release, signifying its ongoing popularity.
Music Tales
Billboard named "Escapade" the 11th best song of 1990, further emphasizing its significance in Janet Jackson's music career.

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