Escapade
Janet Jackson
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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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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.
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PopularityThe 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.
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Artist's ContributionApart from giving vocals, Janet co-wrote and co-produced "Escapade" with the production duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Chart Success"Escapade" remained at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks, making it Janet's third number-one single.
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AwardsThe song earned a nomination in the "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" category at the 33rd Annual Grammy Awards.
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Record SalesThe single from the album, "Escapade", sold over 1 million copies and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are about escapism, encouraging listeners to take a moment to relax, let loose, and forget about their problems.
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RemixThe 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.
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Global SuccessBesides 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.
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Live PerformancesJackson has included the song in every one of her concert tours since its release, signifying its ongoing popularity.
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Music TalesBillboard named "Escapade" the 11th best song of 1990, further emphasizing its significance in Janet Jackson's music career.
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