Just a Little While

Janet Jackson

About Just a Little While

"Just a Little While" is a song by American recording artist Janet Jackson, released as the lead single from her eighth studio album, Damita Jo (2004). Written by Jackson and Dallas Austin, the song is a reflection of Jackson's new-found happiness. The song leaked ahead of its scheduled release, causing Jackson's record company to rush with a music video and promotion. It was released the day following Jackson's controversial Super Bowl Halftime Show performance incident, on February 2, 2004, as the lead single from Damita Jo. "Just a Little While" received favorable reception from critics, who felt it would become successful. However, following the Super Bowl incident, Jackson's singles and music videos were blacklisted on many radio formats and music channels worldwide, affecting the song's performance. Although its success in the US was limited, peaking at number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100, it peaked atop the Hot Dance Club Songs chart. Internationally, it was more successful, reaching the top ten in Belgium, Canada, and Spain and the top twenty in Australia and The United Kingdom. It peaked at number one in Japan for five weeks, and was the year's second-biggest hit on Japan's international airplay chart. The song's music video, directed by Dave Meyers, was released exclusively in international territories due to the controversy surrounding Jackson at the time. It portrays Jackson filming a DVD for her boyfriend in a futuristic apartment setting, displaying her multiple personae. An alternate live video, filmed in London, was included on Jackson's From janet. to Damita Jo compilation. Jackson performed the song on television shows including Top of the Pops, Hey! Hey! Hey!, and Festivalbar. 


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Baby I like it when it feels this good
You always seem to make me smile
Can't nobody do what you do
When you love me just a little while

I, I know you got somewhere to go
And I've got somewhere to be right now
We can wait all day long
If you want to get a little while

I don't want to be a distraction to you
No no no 
So maybe I'll just lay around
Play by myself
Or touch in all my favorite fruit

Can't stop thinkin' bout the things we do
Or how it feels makin' love to you
I'm ready to get it baby
If you've got it to dish out
Just love me for a little while

I want to make it like a dream for you
Turn every fantasy into the truth
Ya know, 
I'll take it anywhere 
That you want to go right now
Just love me for a little while

I, I like sleeping in your clothes
The smell makes it all come down
When I think about me and you
Sometimes I get a little wild

Baby, I know we did it all night long
And I didn't want to burn you out
Cause you know how much I like to
Do it in the morning, it's another while

I don't know if you have other things to do
No no no
So maybe I'll just lay around, play by myself
Or touch in all my favorite fruit

Can't stop thinkin' bout the things we do
Or how it feels makin' love to you
I'm ready to get it baby
If you've got it to dish out
Just love me for a little while

I want to make it like a dream for you
Turn every fantasy into the truth
Ya know, 
I'll take it anywhere 
That you want to go right now
Just love me for a little while

My passion flows like a river has no end
I want to know everything
Ya let me do to you
(Tell me what you like baby)
(You want to play with my strawberries)
(Sometimes when I think about me and you, 
I get real wild)

Can't stop thinkin' bout the things we do
Or how it feels makin' love to you
I'm ready to get it baby
If you've got it to dish out
Just love me for a little while

I want to make it like a dream for you
Turn every fantasy into the truth
Ya know, 
I'll take it anywhere 
That you want to go right now
Just love me for a little while

Just love me 
Just love me for a little while
I'll take you anywhere
Just love me for a little while
Just love me for a little while
Tell me everything you'll let me do to you
Just love me for a little while

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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: Dallas L Austin, Janet Damita Jo Jackson

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13 facts about this song

Song Genre
"Just a Little While" by Janet Jackson is classified as a pop and dance song with strong elements of electro-funk and dance-pop.
Song Release
The song was released as the third single from her eighth studio album, "Damita Jo," on February 2, 2004.
Song Chart Performance
Despite debuting at number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100, "Just a Little While" only peaked at number 45, making it a moderately successful single for Janet.
Song Writer
Janet Jackson co-wrote the song with Dallas Austin, a multi-platinum record producer behind hits for artists including TLC, Boyz II Men, and Madonna.
Song Controversy
The release of this song and the entire album was overshadowed by the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show where Janet experienced a wardrobe malfunction, which greatly affected the song's popularity and radio airplay.
Music Video
Two versions of the music video were made; one that focuses on Jackson and her friends hanging out and another highlighting behind-the-scenes footage and special effects.
Song Critic Reception
Although the song did not perform as strongly as her previous hits, it was met with mixed to positive reviews from music critics who praised its fun and lively beat.
International Success
The song had more success internationally, peaking within the top 20 of the charts in Australia, Canada, Greece, and the United Kingdom.
Live Performances
"Just a Little While" was performed during her number of concerts, including the Rock Witchu Tour in 2008.
Remix Version
The song has a popular remix version known as the "Maurice's Nu Soul Remix," which features a more upbeat and modern take on the original single.
Cover Versions
Many artists, including the likes of Usher and Mary J. Blige, have covered the song in live performances.
Song Inspirations
Janet Jackson has often stated that "Just a Little While" was inspired by her love for dance music and the resulting feeling of complete freedom it can induce.
Song Certifications
In the United States, the song did not receive any certification, while in Canada, it received a gold certification, indicating over 50,000 copies sold.

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