Let's Wait Awhile
Janet Jackson
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There's something I want to tell you There's something I think that you should know It's not that I shouldn't really love you Let's take it slow When we get to know each other And we're both feeling much stronger Then let's try to talk it over Let's wait awhile longer Let's wait awhile Before it's too late Let's wait awhile Before we go too far Remember that special night When all of the stars were shining bright We made our first endeavor to stay together We made our very first promise To love, to share, and be real honest But on that very first night It wasn't quite right Let's wait awhile Before it's too late Let's wait awhile Our love will be great Let's wait awhile Before we go too far I didn't really know not to let all my feelings show To save some for later so our love can be greater You said you would always love me Remember I said the same thing to you You don't have to be frightened with my love Because, I'll never give up on you Let's wait awhile Ah well before it's too late You know you can't rush love, love Let's wait awhile (Ooh hoo hoo) Before it's too late (Let's wait awhile) Wait awhile (Our love will be great) Let's wait awhile Before we go too far, oh, oh, ooh Let's wait awhile (Let's just take our time) Before it's too late (Let's wait awhile) Your love's so good We shouldn't rush in (Let's wait awhile) Slow it down (Before we go too far) Ooh La da lee de da da de de de, da da da da la da La da lee de da da de de de, da da da da la da da La da lee de da da de de de I promise, I'll be worth the wait
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Written by: James Samuel Harris, Janet Damita Jo Jackson, Melanie Renee Andrews, Terry Steven Lewis
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Album"Let's Wait Awhile" is the fifth single from Janet Jackson's third studio album, "Control," which was released in 1986.
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ThemeThis song centers around the theme of abstaining from sex, promoting the message of sexual responsibility.
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Chart PerformanceIt reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, making it one of Jackson's most successful singles.
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Songwriters and ProducersThe song was penned by Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, and Melanie Andrews. It was produced by long-term collaborators Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
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Critical Reception"Let's Wait Awhile" was well-received by music critics. It has since been praised for its maturity and the message it conveys, particularly considering the directness of its sexual theme in the 1980s music scene.
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Cultural ImpactIn the context of the 1980s AIDS epidemic, Janet Jackson's decision to release a song emphasizing sexual abstinence was seen as socially responsible and forward-thinking.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Let's Wait Awhile," directed by Dominic Sena, also conveys the message of the song clearly. It was shot in Harlem and at Manhattan’s Central Park in New York.
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Live PerformancesJanet Jackson has included "Let's Wait Awhile" in several of her concert tours, including the Janet World Tour, The Velvet Rope Tour, and the Unbreakable World Tour.
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Cover versions"Let's Wait Awhile" has been covered by several artists, including Glee's cast member Naya Rivera in the episode "The First Time."
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Influential SongThe track's theme of sexual abstinence had a noticeable impact on pop music, with future similar-themed songs by artists such as TLC ('Waterfalls') and Salt-N-Peppers ('Let's Talk About Sex') thought to have been influenced by it.
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