Janet Jackson

Released: September 26, 2006

Songwriter: Janet Jackson Terry Lewis Jimmy Jam Johntá Austin

Producer: Janet Jackson Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis

[Verse 1]
It's after midnight and everyone's in their room
And I'm just waiting for the lights to go out
But in the mean time, I'm ringin', ringin' your phone
I'm sayin', baby, be patient, I have almost escaped to see you

[Chorus]
When they fall asleep, I'm gonna be free
Hope nobody wants to stay up too late
'Cause I'm sneakin' out to play tonight
Gonna take a taxi ride
Have fun with you, it feels so good I can't wait
Feels like a minute when I'm with you then
The whole thing has to end
Hurry up get back in bed before daybreak

[Verse 2]
I can't stay inside, I know I saw you last night
But it's already been too long
I need to feel your body, the touch of your body
But that's not all, no that's not all
When I'm around your time gets lost

[Chorus]
When they fall asleep I'm gonna be free
Hope nobody wants to stay up too late
'Cause I'm sneakin' out to play tonight
Gonna take a taxi ride
Have fun with you, it feels so good I can't wait
Feels like a minute when I'm with you then
The whole thing has to end
Hurry up get back in bed before daybreak

'Cause I'm sneakin' out to play tonight
Gonna take a taxi ride
Have fun with you, it feels so good I can't wait
Feels like a minute when I'm with you then
The whole thing has to end
Hurry up get back in bed before daybreak

[Bridge]
Sneak down the stairs, get money for the fare
Time is of the essence so I'll tell the driver hurry up
I can't sit still, I'm like a little kid
Smilin' 'cause I'll be in your arms in a minute
Times like this I can't afford to miss
Worth the risk of getting caught just to have your kiss
When I have to go it's the saddest
But I'm so glad to know I'll see you tomorrow

[Chorus]
When they fall asleep I'm gonna be free
Hope nobody wants to stay up too late
'Cause I'm sneakin' out to play tonight
Gonna take a taxi ride
Have fun with you, it feels so good I can't wait
Feels like a minute when I'm with you then
The whole thing has to end
Hurry up get back in bed before daybreak

[Interlude]
I'm sneakin', I'm sneakin', I wanna spend the weekend
Have fun with you it feels so good I can't wait
I'm sneakin', I'm sneakin', ain't happy that I'm leaving

[Chorus]
Hurry up get back in bed before daybreak
'Cause I'm sneakin' out to play tonight
Gonna take a taxi ride
Have fun with you, it feels so good I can't wait
Feels like a minute when I'm with you then
The whole thing has to end
Hurry up get back in bed before daybreak

Janet Damita Jo Jackson is an iconic R&B/pop artist who has sold over 100 million records worldwide and has amassed a number of awards in her illustrious music career.

Born in Gary, Indiana on May 16, 1966, Janet is the youngest of the Jackson family, who rose to prominence a few years after her birth when they signed with Motown Records. Janet joined the family business when she appeared on The Jacksons variety show in 1976, leading to her role as Penny Gordon in Season 5 of the CBS sitcom Good Times. She released two overlooked albums in the early 1980s—Janet Jackson (1982) and Dream Street (1984)—and continued to act during this time, appearing in Diff'rent Strokes and Fame.

The legend of Janet was created after she connected with the legendary Minneapolis production duo Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis to work on her seminal third album, Control. Control and her following album, 1989’s Rhythm Nation 1814, featured several #1 pop hits and made her a worldwide superstar. The trio would go on work on Janet’s subsequent hit albums, including janet., The Velvet Rope, as well as her 2015 comeback album, Unbreakable.

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