Nasty
Janet Jackson · Control
Gimme a beat!
Sittin’ in the movie show
Thinkin’ nasty thoughts
Better be a gentleman
Or you’ll turn me off
That’s right, lemme tell it
Chorus:
Nasty, nasty boys, don’t mean a thing
Oh you nasty boys
Nasty, nasty boys, don’t ever change
Oh you nasty boys
I don’t like no nasty girl
I don’t like nasty food
The only nasty thing I like
Is a nasty groove
Will this one do?
Uh huh, I know... say...
Repeat chorus
Nasty, nasty boys, gimme a nasty groove
Nasty, nasty boys, lemme see your nasty body move
I could learn to like this, listen up...
I’m not a prude, I just want some respect
So close the door if you want me to respond
Cause privacy is my middle name
My last name is control
No, my first name ain’t baby,
It’s janet... ms. jackson if you’re nasty
Repeat chorus
Nasty boys don’t mean a thing
Oh you nasty boys don’t mean a thing to me
Nasty... don’t mean a thing
Oh you nasty boys
(I like this part)
Hey! Who’s that thinkin’ nasty thoughts - nasty boys!
Who’s that in that nasty car - nasty boys!
Who’s that eatin’ that nasty fruit - nasty boys!
Who’s jammin’ to my nasty groove - nasty boys!
Ladies - nasty boys don’t mean a thing
Oh you nasty boys
Sittin’ in the movie show
Thinkin’ nasty thoughts
Better be a gentleman
Or you’ll turn me off
That’s right, lemme tell it
Chorus:
Nasty, nasty boys, don’t mean a thing
Oh you nasty boys
Nasty, nasty boys, don’t ever change
Oh you nasty boys
I don’t like no nasty girl
I don’t like nasty food
The only nasty thing I like
Is a nasty groove
Will this one do?
Uh huh, I know... say...
Repeat chorus
Nasty, nasty boys, gimme a nasty groove
Nasty, nasty boys, lemme see your nasty body move
I could learn to like this, listen up...
I’m not a prude, I just want some respect
So close the door if you want me to respond
Cause privacy is my middle name
My last name is control
No, my first name ain’t baby,
It’s janet... ms. jackson if you’re nasty
Repeat chorus
Nasty boys don’t mean a thing
Oh you nasty boys don’t mean a thing to me
Nasty... don’t mean a thing
Oh you nasty boys
(I like this part)
Hey! Who’s that thinkin’ nasty thoughts - nasty boys!
Who’s that in that nasty car - nasty boys!
Who’s that eatin’ that nasty fruit - nasty boys!
Who’s jammin’ to my nasty groove - nasty boys!
Ladies - nasty boys don’t mean a thing
Oh you nasty boys
Nasty - Janet Jackson
Released on Janet Jackson's landmark 1986 album Control, "Nasty" stands as a defining track of the New Jack Swing era. The song blends R&B sensibilities with an assertive, rhythmic edge that propelled Jackson into global superstardom. Its production features a driving beat and a vocal performance that balances vulnerability with strength, becoming an anthem for female empowerment. As a cornerstone of her discography, the recording helped establish the sonic template for 1980s pop and influenced countless artists who followed. The track remains a cultural touchstone, celebrated for its innovative approach to rhythm and its role in redefining the boundaries of mainstream music during the mid-1980s.