Like You Don't Love Me
Janet Jackson · Damita Jo [2004]
Yeah, babe
Da da da da da da
I saw your manhood risin'
Cuz you were fantasizin'
I guess that model in that lingerie got you excited babe
That night I crawled in bed
Wearin' that same teddy bear
You only said "I love you"
Kissed me, then rolled over and slept
Damn
Is that all I get from you
Bound to give me an attitude
You need to make love to me
Like you don't love me yeah
Don't have to be gentle tonight
Just be an animal tonight
You need to make love to me
Like you don't love me
Just do me baby
Come on and drive me a crazy
Act like I'm not your lady
Do me like you wanna do them other girls
Just do me baby
Come on and drive me a crazy
Act like I'm not your lady
Do me like you wanna do them other girls
Why you keep tellin' your boys
How you been breakin' me off
Must be somebody else whose back you broke
Cuz I didn't get none
You were up 3 in the morn
Watchin' that triple-X porn
But you're so tired
When you make love to me
What did you learn
Damn
Is that all I get from you
Bound to give me an attitude
You need to make love to me
Like you don't love me yeah (Like you don't love me)
Don't have to be gentle tonight
Just be an animal tonight (An animal tonight)
You need to make love to me (You need to make love)
Like you don't love me
Just do me baby
Come on and drive me a crazy
Act like I'm not your lady
Do me like you wanna do them other girls
Just do me baby
Come on and drive me a crazy
Act like I'm not your lady
Do me like you wanna do them other girls
Do me babe
Do me babe
That's right come on
Hit it like this baby
Hit it like this babe
Just do me baby
Come on and drive me a crazy
Act like I'm not your lady
Do me like you wanna do them other girls
Just do me baby
Come on and drive me a crazy
Act like I'm not your lady
Do me like you wanna do them other girls
Of course I love music
I mean, I come from a musical family
That's all I ever did
Was listen to music
I remember coming home from school
Soon as I would come home I would go straight up to my bedroom
I'd, I'd turn on the radio
And do my homework right away
Listening to music
Like You Don't Love Me
Released in 2004 on Janet Jackson's album Damita Jo, 'Like You Don't Love Me' stands as a defining track of her late-career resurgence. The song blends R&B sensibilities with a polished, contemporary production style that marked a shift from her earlier, more experimental works. As a lead single, it showcased Jackson's enduring vocal prowess and her ability to craft emotionally resonant ballads that addressed themes of heartbreak and self-worth. The recording reflects the broader evolution of her discography during the mid-2000s, maintaining her signature blend of soulful delivery and sophisticated arrangement while appealing to a new generation of listeners. It remains a testament to her consistent artistry and ability to deliver high-quality music across different eras of her career.