Every Time
Janet Jackson
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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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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.
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Artistic ContributionJackson wrote and produced the song along with her long-time collaborators Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
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Song GenreThe song, labeled under the R&B, pop and soul genres, stands out due to its traditional ballad style and musical minimalism.
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Commercial PerformanceWhile "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.
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Personal LyricsThe song holds emotional significance, with lyrics that reveal Jackson's fear of love following a series of failed relationships.
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Music VideoA 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.
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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.
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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.
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Live PerformancesJackson performed "Every Time" live during The Velvet Rope Tour (1998-1999), offering some moving renditions of the song.
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Other CollaboratorsBesides 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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