Janet Jackson - New Agenda Lyrics






[Chuck D's Intro:]
It ain't nothin but an us thang
And it's time for us to step it up and respect
That level of sisterhood
That's been holding up our neighborhood
And if it wasn't for our mothers
There would be no brothers
And if it wasn't for our sisters
There would be no misters
So it ain't nothin but a us thang
She's strong and that's a fact
Now it's time for us to take up the slack
Step it up, step it up, time to go to work

History hidden from me
To hide my identity
So I'd never feel
I am somebody

You've gouged my eyes
I see more clearly
You've tried to rob
My humanity

My spirit you tried to break
My soul you tried to take
There's no need to be afraid
Cause I won't do unto you now

[CHORUS:]

Amen
All that we've been through
Our time has come to rejoice
A new agenda's due
Amen
It's time to know the truth
Our time has come to rejoice
A new agenda's due

(no no)
Because of my gender
(no)
I've heard no too many times
Because of my race
I've heard no too many times
But with every no
I grow in strenght
That is why
African-American woman
I stand tall with pride

You want to know what it takes
To rid yourself of me now
There's nothing you can do
Accept me for who I am now

[CHORUS]

Chuck D's Rap:
Time to step it up, step it up
Better check yourself
I get vexed to protect what we got
Left her alone
Lookin for your own
Here it is I know what I'm sayin
But the klan ain't playin at the range
Gotta step it up us to discuss a must
It ain't nothin but an us thang
Rewind back to the time
Where the color of our mother
Had 'em call it a crime
Brother what in the world?
And the world says where is the black man
Support the woman and children
Time to step it up, step it up, it's playoff time
And the rhyme go to check, so check yourself

Amen
A new agenda's due

[CHORUS (2x)]





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  1. C.... J....

    Great song!

  2. T.... B....

    😍😍😍😍✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾💜💜💜💜💜💜

  3. f.... ....

    Underrated! This whole album is a classic

  4. A.... G....

    You and Michael both have such beautiful voices. You have vibrato and lyricism, and Michael had voice cracks and trademarks.

  5. T.... A....

    This is my favourite song on this album. I love this song- the words in it is so powerful and so true- I wish this song got airplayed like the others- its a powerful message that Janet is sending out there- I don't know why she doesn't perform this song at her concerts. I love Janet so much! This Janet album has gotten me through a lot of tough times back then! I'm forever grateful - 
    "Accept me for who I am now"- ouch! that line touches me

  6. S.... C....

    She said African American woman I stand proud🖤👍Her brother(Michael) use to say how proud he was
    to be black as well🖤👍
    I love being black👍🖤

  7. M.... J....

    i still have da cd

  8. S.... H....

    Janet Jackson New Agenda

    [Intro: Chuck D]
    It ain't nothing but an us thang
    And it's time for us to
    Step it up and respect
    That level of sisterhood
    That's been holding up
    Our neighborhood
    And if it wasn't for our mothers
    There would be no brothers
    And if it wasn't for our sisters
    There would be no misters
    So it ain't nothin but a us thang
    She's strong and that's a fact
    Now it's time for us to
    Take up the slack
    Step it up, step it up
    Time to go to work

    [Verse 1: Janet Jackson]
    History hidden from me
    To hide my identity
    So I'd never feel
    I am somebody
    You've gouged my eyes
    I see more clearly
    You've tried to rob
    My humanity
    My spirit you tried to break
    My soul you tried to take
    There's no need to be afraid
    Cause I won't do unto you now

    [Chorus: Janet Jackson]
    Amen
    All that we've been through
    Our time has come to rejoice
    A new agenda's due
    Amen
    It's time to know the truth
    Our time has come to rejoice
    A new agenda's due

    [Verse 2: Janet Jackson]
    (no no)
    Because of my gender
    (no)
    I've heard no too many times
    Because of my race
    I've heard no too many times
    But with every no
    I grow in strength
    That is why
    African-American woman
    I stand tall with pride
    You want to know what it takes
    To rid yourself of me now
    There's nothing you can do
    Accept me for who I am now

    [Chorus: Janet Jackson]
    Amen
    All that we've been through
    Our time has come to rejoice
    A new agenda's due
    Amen
    It's time to know the truth
    Our time has come to rejoice
    A new agenda's due

    [Verse 3: Chuck D]
    Time to step it up, step it up
    Better check yourself
    I get vexed to protect what we got
    Left her alone
    Lookin for your own
    Here it is I know what I'm sayin
    But the Klan ain't
    Playin at the range
    Gotta step it up us to
    Discuss a must
    It ain't nothin but an us thang
    Rewind back to the time
    Where the color of our mother, had 'em call it a crime
    Brother what in the world?
    And the world says where
    Is the black man
    Support the woman and children
    Time to step it up, step
    It up, it's playoff time
    And the rhyme go to check
    So check yourself
    (Amen, a new agenda's due)

  9. H.... O....

    Her most complete album ,and this is among her most underrated tracks

  10. R.... A....

    Should have released this Jan. It would have been a Smash! Not sure Virgin would agree too conscious for them methinks. The 90s were vintage for Black music, so glad I witnessed it First Hand ✊✊✊

  11. L.... L....

    I'm a white woman and I will never experience what a black woman has to go through in her life. I can have solidarity but I will never understand. But Janet, you've provided me the tiniest crack through the door with this song through which I can look for 4 minutes.

  12. B.... S....

    This song invented black lives matter

  13. G.... T....

    This song is so relevant in 2019 especially after the new movement of #me too. But it resonates more intensely when you are a double minority. I be damn if anyone disrespects my sister or mother or any sista period. Amen Ms. Janet.

    G.... T....

    This song should have been performed now and this album is so freaking good it should have been nominated for album of the year. How many classics?6 top 10 Hits. C'mon

  14. C.... s....

    I Wish This Song Was Nightcore!

  15. E.... M....

    14 dislikes???

  16. A.... F....

    GREAT SONG THIS IS !!!

  17. H.... J....

    This song was just ahead of its time. She should have mad this a single. It's my favorite off the album

  18. o.... ....

    Respect ❤️💓

  19. f.... w....

    Favorite Album to listen to 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

  20. R.... C....

    My favourite song from this brilliant album lyrically so spot on..bless Miss Jackson.

  21. D.... H....

    I play this song over and over 😍

    D.... H....

    Me too!! Love it.

  22. S.... J....

    According to the Janet Jackson "Egos and Icons" special, this song was inspired by Maya Angelou.

  23. C.... ....

    I can't highlight a line, every lyric is spot on and FIRE!!!! #blackgirlmagic ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

    C.... ....

    Yesssssssss!!!!!!!

  24. w.... y....

    Chuck D in the place to be!

  25. J.... S....

    My favorite human. Janet Damita Jo Jackson will forever reign over these little girls today. She is truth. She’s so fucking strong and she’s actually so nice omg. She has NEVER said anything mean. She’s the nicest person in the industry and I’m upset she got involved with the meanest person (Justin Timberlake) but whatever Oof. People will try to kick her down and tarnish her career and character but she has bounced back and she’s blocked the haters!

  26. P.... I....

    This song is so underrated it actually has a message instead of people worrying about how a guy has hurt a girl by finding another woman it talks about how women has been through a lot and how women are unappreciated especially African American women. I love you so much Janet Damita jo Jackson I can’t express it enough every day I say to myself one day when I grow up I will be such a successful woman like you. I love you so much 😍😍😍😘😊

  27. E.... B....

    Love this song of Janet Jackson this cd is always get myself going if I’m bored

  28. L.... ....

    Happy birthday, Auntie Jan. I don't need for it to be yo' birthday in order to give you flowers. I listen to you all the time like I've been doing since _janet._ Well, technically, my first official introduction to you is _Come Back to Me._ No matter what I say, I love you, period.