"2300 Jackson Street" (1989)

Art Of Madness




I can't help the things I do
Tho' they might seem strange to you
Got my mind, just spinnin' round
Inside, outside, upside down
There's an art to all this madness
Tho' it seems insane to you

There's a rhyme to all the reason
In everything I do
Have you any imagination
Of what I'm goin' through
There's art to all this madness
I'm just crazy over you

People just can't understand
They don't think I'm a normal man
So tell me why they walk around
Using half of their brain
You tell me now who's insane
There's an art to all this madness
Tho' it seems insane to you

There's a rhyme to all the reason
In everything I do
Have you any imagination
Of what I'm goin' through
There's art to all this madness
I'm just crazy over you

Art of madness
Art of madness, ooh
Art of madness

I went to the doctor the other day
Just to make sure if I was ok
The diagnosis said I was totally insane
I found out the doctor used half of his brain
There's an art to all this madness
Tho' it seems insane to you

There's a rhyme to all the reason
In everything I do
Have you any imagination
Of what I'm goin' through
There's art to all this madness
I'm just crazy over you

Art of madness
Art of madness, ooh
Art of madness

Nothin' (That Compares 2 U)




I'll give my all and all
To you and no other woman
Never will I let you down
Never will I do wrong

And I'll give my heart and soul
And hope that you will never let me go
Never had a woman so fine

And if I give my love completely
(Will u love me in return)
And if it's in your heart then show me
Then you'll never have to worry
Cause I'll always be around

[Chorus: (2x)]
Nothin'
And I do mean nothin'
Nothin' that compares 2 u
You're so fine that I'm scared of you

I'll give my everything
To you and have no other
Ever since I fell in love
Never have I been down

You've been the only one
Promise my one and only lover
Never has my love been so sound
And if you give your heart completely

I will never let you go
And I will love you girl so sweetly
You will never have to worry
Cause I'll always be around

[Chorus 4x]

And if I give my love completely
Will you love me in return
And if it's in your heart then show me
You will never have to worry
Cause I'll always be around

[Chorus 4x]

[Repeat and fade out]

Maria




Pretty little se'orita
They come from miles around to see ya
Aah to get your love it's not easy
I hope I'll get a chance to meet you

You know I'm shakin'
Don't drive me crazy
If I cause trouble
Then there's one thing I know...
Hey, hey, hey

Maria my love you're just too much
I don't think they're tough enough
If I have to fight for you all night
Maria you're my love

Maria can I see yah
I just wanna love ya
The best man under pressure
Maria my love... uh

Darlin won't you take me serious
I take ya all around the world
We can have our own fiesta
Only if you say you're my girl

Oooh I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love with her
I don't know , I don't wanna share her love
I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love with her
And there's one thing I know...
Hey, hey, hey

Maria my love you're just too much
I don't think they're tough enough
If I have to fight for you all night
Maria you're my love

Maria can I see yah
I just wanna love ya
I just wanna hug ya
Maria my love... uh

Ooh I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love with her
I don't know , I don't wanna share her love
I'm in love, I'm in love, I'll let her know
Maria

Maria my love you're just too much
I don't think they're tough enough
If I have to fight for you all night
Maria you are my love

Maria my love you're just too much
I don't think they're tough enough
If I have to fight for you all night
Maria you are my love

[Repeat]

Private Affair




Darling what are you doing
When the sun goes down
There are things we could do
Why don't you come around

There's a party tonight
That you're invited to
It's a party that's just for me and you
Heartbeat to heartbeat

So close together
Let the moment
Carry us away
Turn the lights tonight

The time is right
The perfect night
For a private affair
Close your eyes

Tune out the world outside
Hold me tight it's a private affair
Soft music playing on the stereo
And some rhythm

To take you where you want to go
I promise I won't answer
The telephone
You're with me darling

We're ggonna be all along
Heartbeat to heartbeat
So close together
Let the moment

Carry us away
Turn the lights tonight
The time is right
The perfect night

For a private affair
Close your eyes
Tune out the world outside
Hold me tight it's a private affair

Oh come to me
I can love you, you will see
I want to give you baby
All of need

It's a special occasion
A celebration
Let the moment carry us away
I wanna prove

I love the move in you
Perfect life, for a private affair
Close you eyess, darling, baby
Tune out the world outside

Hold me tight it's a private affair
We've got to world outside
We've got to the groove inside
We've got to move the head

'Cause it's a private affair
I don't wanna see you going away
My baby, yeah, hoo, hoo, private affair
You know love, I want you

Let's each other have a private affair, private affair

2300 Jackson Street
(feat. Michael, Rebbie and Janet Jackson & the Jackson kids)





2300 Jackson Street
2300 Jackson Street
2300 Jackson Street

Memories of growing up
And working hard
Our childhood passed us by

Mom and Dad
They sacrificed their wants and need
So we could reach the light
Although the times were tough for us
We knew they both worked hard
They gave us all their hearts could give
And still made room for love
We're all united
And standing strong
And still today
We're one big family

2300 Jackson Street
Always home
2300 Jackson Street
Always home

In harmony, together we'll join
Hands and sign
Our love across the land

Remember we always said,
If we got a change
We'll plan our work
And work our master plan

Although the road of life is tough
It has its ups and downs
We are the one and all
We can conquer all
We are united
And standing strong
And still today we're one big family

2300 Jackson Street
Always home
2300 Jackson Street
Always home

Mother and Father
They raised us to be
The best that we could be
Now the stage is set
The curtain's up
The crowd applauds your name

Then give a smile
Let's do your best
No matter how far we go

2300 Jackson Street
Always home
2300 Jackson Street
Always home

Harley




I have a love
You gotta see
She's real tought
An' lookin' real mean

I turn her on
I have the key
The sound she makes
Excites me

The way she sits
The way she moves
Her body parts
Just makes you wanna groove

If you see her
Stop an' take a stare
If you look around
The lady won't be there

She's bad, bad
She's bad
She's bad, bad
She's bad, bad
She's bad

Can I take you for a ride
On my motorbike
Can I take you for a ride
On my motorbike

It's harley and she's
Bad say yeah
You will be surprised
Just how smooth she glides

She's harley and
She's bad say yeah
Can I take you for a ride
On my motorbike

It's harley and she's
Bad say yeah
You will be surprised
Just how smooth she glides

She's harley and
She's bad say yeah

Got on top of her
I cool her out
We cruise the town
Went all about

That's the way she lived
Told me she didn't know
Gonna take her to this place
Called 2300 Jackson Street

She's bad, bad
She's bad
She's bad, bad
She's bad, bad
She's bad

Can I take you for a ride
On my motorbike
It's harley and she's
Bad say yeah

You will be surprised
Just how smooth she glides
She's harley and
She's bad say yeah

Can I take you for a ride
On my motorbike
It's harley and she's
Bad say yeah

You will be surprised
Just how smooth she glides
She's harley and
She's bad say yeah

She




I really need her
She
She
She
She

She loves
She
She
She

I have found a lady
That's so real to reality
She's the kind of lady
That's so fresh and dressed to the trip

Flowers, fancy car, diamonds and gold
She wears it well
She's the kind that's close to me
And flower can't you tell

She's mine
She's mine
And she's fine
And I know so deep in my heart

I really need her
And I know that
She - is the one I love
She - one I'm thinking of
She - that girl blows my mind
She - I know my girl is fine

Leather and lace and designer pantyhose
She looks so good to me
Bad from head to toe
Body so hot
Looks so good
She makes me sweat

I know I love that girl
I know I can't forget her
She's mine
She's mine
And she's fine
And I know so deep in my heart

I really need her
And I now that
She - is the one I love
She's - one I'm thinking of
She's - the lady of my dreams
She's - not the way it seems

She
She
She
She
And I know that
She

Alright With Me




Yah tell me lies
It brings me down down
I sacrificed do all I can for you
Then you throw me away

It's hard to figure out
If you want me
If you need me
I just have to wait and see

Alright it's alright
Alright with me
There's nothing you can do
To turn and make me walk away

Alright it's alright
Alright with me
I don't care what people say
I'm gonna love you anyway

Must be love
You misused the person in me
(Yeah, you did)
Like a hand in glove
Always thought how we could be

I can't turn back the times
When you were all mine
Try to love you
Try to please you

I just have to wait and see
Alright it's alright
Alright with me
I don't care what peole say

I'm gonna love you any way
Alright it's alright
Alright with me
There's nothing you can do
To turn and make me walk away

Play It Up




You've been sitting here thinking
Wether or not
He's gonna be with you
Give it up babe

Not meant to be this time
If he's not gonna love ya
Then don't worry 'bout losin'
His love

You'll make it up baby
Don't let it get you down
I can show you what love is all about
You're such a treat so candy sweet

With one chance I'll love away
All your doubts
Won't you be mine
Let's have a good time

Play it up
Just play it on up
Play it up
Just play it on up

Play it on up baby
Don't let it get you down
Show expression in whatever
You do

Gain possession
Keep control of your mind
Wake up baby
Don't let it get you down

Cryin' just don't make sense
Another victim of his evil game
I'll treat you right baby
Girl you should be mine

I can show you what love is all about
You're such a treat so candy sweet
With one chance I'll love away
All your doubts
Won't you be mine

Let's have a good time
Play it up
Just play it on up
Play it up
Just play it on up
Don't let it get you down

Midnight Rendezvous




Gettin' close to midnight
I feel the trouble in the air
Livin' here in the city life
So it seems they just don't care

She says groove all night
I said it's gotta be alright
She said take my advice
The night has just begun

Let's get down
Midnight rendezvous
Ah where people go
Can't help but get loose

Midnight rendezvous
This place uptown
Where they all get down
Wall to wall people jumpin'

A lot of babes are in this place
I don't care if she belongs to him
I'm gonna stare back in her face
She says groove all night

You said wanna start a fight
I said take my advice
And yeah the night has just begun
Let's get down

Midnight rendezvous
Ah where people go
Can't help but get loose
Midnight rendezvous

This place updown
Where they all get down
Midnight rendezvous
Ah where people go

Can't help but get loose
Ah no
Ah groove all night long
Groove on

All my baby, baby, baby
Dance with me 'til mornin'
Midnight rendezvous

If You'd Only Believe




I have seen love make men stagger
Praying their weakness and wound
Their pride
But you won't be touched by its dagger

When you're close by my side
If you'd only believe
Ooh, ooh, ooh
If you'd only believe
Ooh, ooh, ooh

What your love means to me
(And) I will climb with you the mountain
Sail the shining deep blue sea
'Til we find a place where we can go

Where a soul can be free
Ooh, ooh, ooh
If yo'd only believe
Ooh, ooh, ooh

What your love means to me
And if the skly comes
Tumbling down
Raining too hard for you to see
That's the time when you need

Someone around
And who's got a shoulder like me?
Can you tell me what you're feeling now
Open your heart so you can see
In this world there are so many ways

We can get what we need
Ooh, ooh, ooh
If you'd only believe
Ooh, ooh, ooh

What your love means to me
Why should the slky come
Falling down
Why should it rain on you and me
Just remember when you need
Someone around

Who loves you more than me?
Ooh, ooh, ooh
If you'd only believe
Ooh, ooh, ooh
What your love means to me