Let’s Wait Awhile
Janet Jackson * Track #8 On Control
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Let's Wait Awhile by Janet Jackson
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Janet JacksonAbout
“Let’s Wait Awhile” is the fifth single from Janet Jackson’s Control album. The song relays a message of abstinence inspired by a conversation the song’s co-writer Melanie Andrews had with her boyfriend during their teenage years. This song’s abstinence message was also promoted as the United States...
Let’s Wait Awhile Lyrics
[Verse 1]
There's something I want to tell you
There's something I think that you should know
It's not that I shouldn't really love you
Let's take it slow
[Verse 2]
When we get to know each other
And we're both feeling much stronger
Then let's try to talk it over
Let's wait awhile longer
[Chorus]
Let's wait awhile
Before it's too late
Let's wait awhile
Before we go too far
[Verse 3]
Remember that special night?
When all of the stars were shining bright
We made our first endeavor
To stay together
[Verse 4]
We made our very first promise
To love, to share
And be real honest
But on that very first night
It wasn't quite right
[Chorus]
Let's wait awhile
Before it's too late
Let's wait awhile
Our love will be great
Let's wait awhile
Before we go too far
[Bridge]
I didn't really know not to let all my feelings show
To save some for later so our love can be greater
[Verse 5]
You said you would always love me
Remember I said the same thing too
You don't have to be frightened with my love
Because I'll never give up on you
[Chorus]
Let's wait awhile
Before it's too late
You know you can't rush love
Love
Let's wait awhile (Ooh, ooh)
Before it's too late
Let's wait awhile (Wait awhile)
Our love will be great
Let's wait awhile
Before we go too far (Far, far, oh)
Let's wait awhile (Let's just take our time)
Before it's too late
Let's wait awhile (Love's so good)
Sure our love will be there
Let's wait awhile (Slow it down)
Before we go too far
[Outro]
I promise
I'll be worth the wait
Let’s Wait Awhile Q&A
Who wrote Let’s Wait Awhile's ?
Let’s Wait Awhile was written by Janet Jackson & Terry Lewis & Jimmy Jam & Melanie Andrews.
Who produced Let’s Wait Awhile's ?
Let’s Wait Awhile was produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis & Janet Jackson.
When did Janet Jackson release Let’s Wait Awhile?
Janet Jackson released Let’s Wait Awhile on Tue Jan 06 1987.
Who's idea was it for the song's concept?
Jimmy Jam, who co-wrote the song, revealed Janet Jackson was the one who came up with the concept for the song:
The theme of the song (‘Let’s Wait Awhile’) was Janet’s idea. She’s not a preachy person. She’s not telling people how to live their lives. All she’s doing is offering an opinion.
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