Janet Jackson

Released: October 23, 1984

Songwriter: Chris Eaton

Producer: Pete Bellotte Giorgio Moroder

[Verse 1]
So sad
But there's nothing that I can do
Things are so bad
Forget every word I've spoken to you
Love is when it touches you down inside
Why really are you looking for somewhere to hide?

[Chorus]
You've gotta hold back the tears
Soon you will discover
Maybe there could be someone who cares for you
You've gotta hold back the tears
Don't have to say never
Love will come to those who are prepared

[Verse 2]
Time will never be on your side
Listen; could be your only chance to survive
This love is waiting to call you home
Don't read, you'll ever be on your own

[Chorus]
You've gotta hold back the tears
Soon you will discover
Maybe there could be someone who cares for you
You've gotta hold back the tears
Don't have to say never
Love will come to those who are prepared
To give it back
This is all you're ever gonna be

[Bridge]
Well, is it all worth while?
There's so much hat I want you to see
It could be all worth while

[Chorus]
You've gotta hold back the tears
Soon you will discover
Maybe there could be someone who cares for you
You've gotta hold back the tears
Don't have to say never
Love will come to those who are prepared
To give it back
This is all you're ever gonna be
You've gotta hold back the tears
Soon you will discover
Maybe there could be someone who cares for you

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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