Janet Jackson

Released: March 30, 2004

Songwriter: Tanya White Andy Cramer Babyface

Producer: Babyface

[Verse 1]
When I first met you
I swear that I was straight with you
I wasn't lookin' for nobody new
I just needed someone to talk to
You said you were cool and understood
But now you caught feelings like I knew you would
And you sittin' there with a broken heart
'Cause I gave you my body and not my heart

[Chorus]
When I'm holding you late at night
I'm thinkin' 'bout my ex
When I'm kissing you and look at you
I'm thinkin' 'bout my ex
And I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you
And I know sorry doesn't mend your broken heart

[Verse 2]
Baby, I have to be unselfish and true to me
'Cause I'm not where I really wanna be
And it's nothing with you, it's all me
I toss and turn all night when I sleep
Wantin' and reachin' for someone who used to be
I said it must be some kinda karma thing
'Cause I can't seem to let go, love again

[Chorus]
And when I lay with you, I close my eyes
I'm thinkin' 'bout my ex
When I'm touchin' you gently
I'm thinkin' 'bout my ex
And I'm sorry I didn't mean to hurt you
And I know sorry doesn't mend your broken heart
When I'm listenin' to music
I'm thinking' bout my ex
In a bubble bath with the candles lit
I'm thinking 'bout my ex
And I'm sorry I didn't mean to hurt you
And I know sorry doesn't mend your broken heart

[Bridge]
(You're beautiful)
I don't wanna take the space from someone else
(So let me go)
And do a little soul searchin' for myself
(I'm sorry that)
I pulled you in and let it get this far
You know I never meant to break your heart

[Chorus]
At the shopping mall or movies
I'm thinkin' 'bout my ex
At the restaurant while I'm eating
I'm thinkin' 'bout my ex
And I'm sorry I didn't mean to hurt you
And I know sorry doesn't mend your broken heart
(I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry)
While you talk to me I drift away
I'm thinkin' 'bout my ex
When you ask me what I'm thinkin'
I'm thinkin' 'bout my ex
And I'm sorry I didn't mean to hurt you
And I know sorry doesn't mend your broken heart
(I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry)
At the shopping mall or movies
I'm thinkin' 'bout my ex
At the restaurant while I'm eating
I'm thinkin' 'bout my ex
And I'm sorry I didn't mean to hurt you
And I know sorry doesn't mend your broken heart

[Outro]
You know, it's not what you think it is
Pull over

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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