I'm really loving this underrated ballad from JJ's 1989 album, Rhythm Nation 1814. It has a tropical vibe in it that I just enjoy and it also has Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis doing those classic Linn Drum patterns. Anybody ever listened to this track because it's becoming one of my favorite JJ tunes!!!!

Lonely by* Janet Jackson
(from the album 'Rhythm Nation 1814')

Feeling so alone and deserted
With people standing all around you
Should I trust someone
Should I stay off to myself
Alone with no one to talk to
It's such a helpless feeling

So anytime you feel the need
Call me when you're lonely
Cause everybody needs a friend
To be there when they're lonely

So don't isolate yourself
Every time that I come around
A person all alone
Is an unhappy one
We need somebody near to love us
Someone who cares
Living life all by yourselves
Impossible to do and I'll be there for you
Anytime you feel the need
Call me when you're lonely
Cause everybody needs a friend
And I'll be yours if you're lonely
(And if you're all alone)
If you're all alone
And a friend you need
Like a river flows
You hurt, I'll bleed
If you can trust in me
We can find a way
Take away the pain
Time heals all things
Even a lonely state of mind
Cause happiness is oh so hard to find
If you're lonely I will be there

So anytime you feel the need
Call me when you're lonely
Cause everybody needs a friend
To be there when they're lonely

Love that song to pieces. Beautiful track, and I used to wear it out when I was feeling particularly sad in high school. As far as Janet slow jams go, I think it's only bested by Someday Is Tonight and Funny How Time Flies.
[Edited 5/23/05 20:08pm]

RipHer2Shreds said:

Someday Is Tonight is the shit. I love the old JJ slow jams, anything pre-All 4 U.

GeishaGirl said:

I agree. I had to update my answer though

RipHer2Shreds said:

I love Someday Is Tonight. It's like the prelude to Anytime, Anyplace...
[Edited 5/23/05 20:35pm]