The Body That Loves You
Janet Jackson · janet. [1993]
Let me get you ready
Love
Sensual physical love
Is waiting here for you
When you unleash my desire
(chorus):
These are the hands that'll touch you
These are the lips that'll kiss you
These are the arms that'll hold you
So come get this body that loves you
Oh, how my heart does miss you
Love
Stroke me so gently my love
I love it when you mmmmmm
When you release my desire
(chorus):
These are the hands that'll touch you
These are the lips that'll kiss you
These are the arms that'll hold you
So come get this body that loves you
Oh, how my heart does miss you
Baby my heart's achin'
My body longs for you
Candle light and wine are waiting
Create the mood for
Love
Sensual physical love
Is waiting here for you
When you unleash my desire
(chorus):
These are the hands that'll touch you
These are the lips that'll kiss you
These are the arms that'll hold you
So come get this body that loves you
Oh, how my heart does miss you
As I behold you with my eyes
They'll undress you and
You'll undress me too
I want to feel you move inside
Oh how I long for your
Love
Sensual physical love
Is waiting here for you
When you unleash my desire
(chorus):
These are the hands that'll touch you
These are the lips that'll kiss you
These are the arms that'll hold you
So come get this body that loves you
Oh, how my heart does miss you
Love stoke me so gently my love
I love it when you mmmmmm
When you release my desire
(chorus):
These are the hands that'll touch you
These are the lips that'll kiss you
These are the arms that'll hold you
So come get this body that loves you
Oh, how my heart does miss you
Undress me oh slowly
There are the hands that'll touch you
I want to kiss you all over, is that okay
These are the lips that'll kiss you
We embrace skin to skin
These are the arms that'll hold you
Hold me, oh baby, my body's arched for you
Come get the body that loves you
Come here, I've missed you so much
I forgot how good it could feel
Oh, how my heart does miss you
Please make love to me
Come get the body that loves you
The Body That Loves You
Released on Janet Jackson's 1993 album janet., 'The Body That Loves You' stands as a defining track of her R&B and dance-pop era. The song features her signature vocal delivery, characterized by breathy tones and melodic runs that showcase her technical prowess. It was produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, who crafted a lush, atmospheric production blending synthesizers with a driving rhythm section. The recording exemplifies the polished sound of the early 90s, focusing on themes of romantic devotion and physical intimacy. As a staple of her discography, the track remains a powerful representation of her evolution from teen icon to a mature artist commanding the charts and influencing subsequent generations of R&B performers.