Come Back to Me

Janet Jackson

About Come Back to Me

"Come Back to Me" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her fourth studio album Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 (1989). It was co-written and co-produced by Jackson in collaboration with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The R&B ballad talks about a lover trying to rekindle a romance that faded away a long time ago. It was released as the fifth single from the album in June 18, 1990. Jackson also recorded a Spanish version of the song titled "Vuelve a Mí". The song received positive reviews from most music critics, who praised Jackson's sweet delivery and the song's instrumentation; it was also called a sexy and silky ballad. It became a commercial success on the charts, reaching the top three in Canada and the United States, while also reaching the top twenty in the United Kingdom. The music video for the song was directed by Dominic Sena and it was set in Paris. The romantic video features Jackson's former husband René Elizondo, Jr.. Jackson has performed the track in all of her tours, with the exception of The Velvet Rope Tour (1998). 


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1995
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Looking through my old drawer
Came across the letter you wrote
Said you needed time away
That was so long ago
All my life I've waited
To see your smile again
In my mind I hated
Not able to let go

Come back to me
I'm beggin' you please
Come back to me
I want you to
Come back to me
I'm beggin' you please
Come back to me

Lord knows that I have tried
To live my life as one
Friends tell me to hold on
Tough times don't last for long
My abandoned heart
Just doesn't understand
My undying love for you
Won't let me wait

Come back to me
I'm beggin' you please
Come back to me
I want you to
Come back to me
I'm beggin' you please
Come back to me
I want you to
Come back to me (come back to me)
Come back
I want you to
Come back to me
Come back

Please come back to me
I miss you so much
Wherever you are I love you
All my life I've waited
To see your smile again
In my mind I hated
Not able to let go
Not able to let go
Hooh, huh, I won't let you go
No no no

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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: Terry Lewis, James III Harris, Janet Jackson

Lyrics © JANET JACKSON DBA BLACK ICE, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Come Back To Me" is a song by the American singer Janet Jackson. It was included in her fourth studio album, "Rhythm Nation 1814."
Release date
The song was released on June 18, 1990, as the fifth single from the album.
Chart Performance
"Come Back To Me" reached solid Billboard success, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, and it also topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Come Back to Me" was directed by Dominic Sena and filmed in Paris, featuring iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Seine River.
Award Nomination
This song was nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 33rd Annual Grammy Awards in 1991.
Additional songwriters
Alongside Janet Jackson writing, the song was also co-written and co-produced by her regular collaborators Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
Song Concept
"Come Back to Me" is a heartfelt ballad, in which Jackson pleads for a lover to return to her.
Popularity in Pop Culture
The song has been featured in various television shows and films over the years, helping it maintain its relevance even after its initial release.
Song Record
"Come Back To Me" became one of seven top-five singles from "Rhythm Nation 1814", setting a record for a single album on the Hot 100.
Record Sales
The single sold approximately 500,000 copies and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Live Performances
The song proved to be a major favorite among her fans, and as a result, Jackson has included it in the setlist of several of her world tours.

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