The Body That Loves You
Janet Jackson · Janet
Is waiting here for you
Will 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 mmmmm...
Will you unleash my desire?
Chorus
Baby my heart’s achin
My body longs for you
Candlelight and wine are waiting
Create the mood for
Love
Sensual physical love
Is waiting here for you
Will you unleash my desire?
Chorus
As I behold you with my eyes
They’ll undress you and you’ll undress me too
I want to feel you move inside me
Oh how I long for your
Love
Sensual physical love
Is waiting here for you-hoo-hoo
Will you unleash my desire?
Chorus
Love
Stroke me so gently my love
I love it when you mmmmmm
Will you release my desire?
Chorus
Undress me
Slowly
(these 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 this 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 neo-soul era. The song blends R&B sensibilities with a distinct, soulful vocal delivery that showcases her evolution beyond pop ballads. Produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the recording features a smooth, atmospheric production that complements the song's themes of romantic devotion and emotional vulnerability. It became a staple on the Billboard Hot 100, reinforcing Jackson's status as a powerhouse vocalist capable of delivering both commercial appeal and artistic depth. The track remains a significant part of her discography, often cited alongside other works from the Control and The Velvet Rope eras for its melodic structure and enduring appeal in the R&B genre.