Janet Jackson – When I Think Of You Lyrics - Genius

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When I Think of You Lyrics

“When I Think of You” is the third single released from Janet Jackson’s third album Control. On the Billboard Hot 100, the song became the album’s third consecutive top ten hit, as well as Jackson’s first #1… Read More [Verse 1]Ooh, babyAnytime my world gets crazyAll I have to do to calm itIs just think of you[Chorus]It's when I think of you, babyNothing else seems to matterIt's when I think of you, babyAll I think about is our love[Verse 2]I just get more attached to youWhen you hold me in your armsAnd squeeze meAnd you leave me making me blue[Chorus]It's when I think of you, babyNothing else seems to matterIt's when I think of you, babyAll I think about is our love[Refrain]So in love (So in love)Ooh (So in love), with you (So in love)Baby (So in love), ooh, (So in love)Yeah (So in love), with you (So in love)(So in love)You might also like[Interlude]When I think of you(When I think of you)When I think of you(When I think of you)Bass[Bridge]I'm so in loveI just think of youWhen you're not around, IWhen I think of you[Refrain](So in love) Ooh (So in love)So in love (So in love), with you (So in love)Baby, you (So in love), ooh (So in love)So in love (So in love), with you (So in love)[Outro]BreakFeels so goodWhen I think of youYeah, yeah, yeah1EmbedCancel

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“When I Think of You” is the third single released from Janet Jackson’s third album Control.

On the Billboard Hot 100, the song became the album’s third consecutive top ten hit, as well as Jackson’s first #1 hit in the United States.

The lyrics detail Jackson’s infatuation with her lover, specifically the way he brings her tranquility, and how she never wants to leave him.

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The song was recored in 1985 and released in 1986.

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2. 2. Nasty
3. 3. When I Think of You
4. 4. Control
5. 5. Let’s Wait Awhile (Remix)
6. 6. The Pleasure Principle
7. 7. Diamonds
8. 8. Miss You Much
9. 9. Rhythm Nation (Single Edit with Pledge)
10. 10. Escapade
11. 11. Alright (7" Remix)
12. 12. Come Back to Me (I’m Beggin’ You Mix)
13. 13. Black Cat (Video Mix / Short Solo)
14. 14. Love Will Never Do (Without You) [Single Version]
15. 15. The Best Things in Life Are Free
16. 16. That’s the Way Love Goes
17. 17. If
18. 18. Again
19. 19. Because of Love
20. 20. Any Time, Any Place (R. Kelly Mix)
21. 21. Scream
22. 22. Runaway
23. 23. Got ’Til It’s Gone
24. 24. Together Again
25. 25. I Get Lonely (TNT Remix)
26. 26. Go Deep
27. 27. What’s It Gonna Be?!
28. 28. Doesn’t Really Matter
29. 29. All for You (Video Mix)
30. 30. Someone to Call My Lover
31. 31. All Nite (Don’t Stop)
32. 32. Call on Me
33. 33. Feedback
34. 34. Make Me

Control (1986)Janet JacksonDesign of a Decade 1986/1996 (1995)Janet JacksonIcon: Number Ones (2010)Janet JacksonOld School Hooky Party Part One (2011)Various ArtistsExpand CreditsReleased onFebruary 4, 1986ProducerJimmy Jam & Terry LewisWritersJanet Jackson, Terry Lewis & Jimmy JamMixed AtFlyte Tyme StudiosVideo DirectorJulien TempleRhythm ArrangerJanet Jackson, Jimmy Jam & Terry LewisVocal ArrangerJanet Jackson, Jimmy Jam & Terry LewisDrum ProgrammerJimmy JamPercussionTerry Lewis & Jimmy JamBackground VocalsTerry Lewis & Melanie AndrewsRecording EngineerTerry LewisMixing EngineerSteve HodgeAssistant EngineerJimmy Jam & Steve HodgeMastering EngineerBrian GardnerLabelA&M RecordsGuitarTerry LewisKeyboardsJimmy Jam & Janet JacksonRecorded AtFlyte Tyme Studios (Minneapolis, Minnesota)Songs That Sample When I Think of YouBitch Dont Lie by Lil B, 1986 by The Hood Internet, Creepin by Lil Yo, Rhythm Nation by Janet Jackson, Nothing Else (When I Think Of You) by Joe Stone, Rhythm Nation (12" United Mix) by Janet Jackson & How to Dance by Bingo Boys (Ft. Jennece Moore)When I Think of You CoversWhen I Think of You by Vitamin String Quartet, When I Think of You by Smooth Jazz All Stars & When I Think Of You by Sy SmithWhen I Think of You RemixesWhen I Think of You (Deep Dish Quiet Storm Dub) by Janet Jackson, When I Think of You (Junior Trackhead Joint) by Janet Jackson, When I Think of You (Dished Out Bums) by Janet Jackson, When I Think of You (Heller & Farley Project Mix Edit) by Janet Jackson, When I Think of You (Heller & Farley Project Mix) by Janet Jackson, When I Think Of You (Deep Dish Chocolate City Mix) by Janet Jackson, When I Think Of You (Drum Mix) by Janet Jackson, When I Think Of You (Incredible Boss Dub) by Janet Jackson, When I Think Of You (Classic Club Mix) by Janet Jackson, When I Think of You (Jazzy Mix) by Janet Jackson, When I Think Of You (Extended Morales House Mix '95) by Janet Jackson, When I Think Of You (Crazy Love Mix) by Janet Jackson, When I Think of You (Extra Beats) by Janet Jackson & When I Think of You (Dance Remix) by Janet JacksonView When I Think of You samplesTagsR&BPopBoogieFreestyleSynth FunkContemporary R&BUSAIn EnglishDance-PopDanceNew Jack SwingExpand CommentsAdd a commentSign Up And Drop Knowledge 🤓Genius is the ultimate source of music knowledge, created by scholars like you who share facts and insight about the songs and artists they love.Sign Up