 Genius Lyrics
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Janelle Monáe (Ft. Erykah Badu) – Q.U.E.E.N.
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According to an interview with Janelle, the acronym Q.U.E.E.N. stands for the following five marginalized groups:
- Queer community
- Untouchables
- Emigrants
- Excommunicated
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Janelle Monáe – Haute
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[Chorus] / They say I look good (Good) / They say I look haute (Haute) / They say I look pretty (Pretty) / Can't tell me I'm not / I'm feelin' so sexy (So sexy), mmm / I'm feelin
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Janelle Monáe (Ft. Egypt 80' & Seun Kuti) – Float
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On “Float,” Janelle celebrates liberation and confidence accompanied by Nigerian artist Seun Kuti and his father’s band Egypt 80, with the latter providing the track’s horn
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Janelle Monáe (Ft. Grimes) – PYNK
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“PYNK” is the third single released from Janelle Monáe’s fourth studio album Dirty Computer. The song features artist and producer Grimes who previously collaborated with Janelle
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Janelle Monáe – Crazy, Classic, Life
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The second song on Dirty Computer, Janelle Monáe wants simply to live in a world where there are no harsh judgments, where people can be whoever they want, and where being yourself
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Janelle Monáe – Django Jane
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“Django Jane” is the second single released from Janelle Monáe’s album Dirty Computer. The song was released the same day as album lead single “Make Me Feel.”
A music video for “
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Janelle Monáe – Cold War
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In context of The ArchAndroid saga, “Cold War” shows us a Cyndi Mayweather who is struggling with the loneliness that comes from being different/being a revolutionary/being a force
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Janelle Monáe (Ft. Zoë Kravitz) – Screwed
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“Screwed”, featuring Zoe Kravitz, uses the word “screwed” in two ways: as a sexual innuendo, and to describe the state of America.
The melodies of the hook lead into “Django Jane
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Janelle Monáe – Champagne Shit
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[Intro] / These niggas 'bout to make a whole lot of money / These niggas 'bout to make a whole lot of money / [Chorus] / I like all my kisses french / When I'm on my champagne shit
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Janelle Monáe – I Like That
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“I Like That” is the fourth single released from Janelle Monáe’s anticipated fourth studio album, Dirty Computer. She released the audio on YouTube without any warning on social
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Janelle Monáe (Ft. Doechii) – Phenomenal
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[Intro: Janelle Monáe] / I'm lookin' at a thousand versions of myself / And we're all fine as fuck / Say it to my face / Bitch, say it to my face / Say it / [Verse 1: Janelle Monáe
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Janelle Monáe (Ft. Big Boi) – Tightrope
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“Tightrope” was the first single released from The ArchAndroid and was Monáe’s first breakout hit. In the song she talks about keeping a positive attitude in the midst of all one’s
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Janelle Monáe – Don't Judge Me
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“Don’t Judge Me” is the eleventh track on Dirty Computer. The song discusses the relationship between Janelle, her fans, and the media. In the past, Janelle has not been too vocal
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Janelle Monáe – Americans
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On “Americans”, Janelle ends Dirty Computer with an ode to America’s racist habits and traditions.
This track was featured in the emotion picture for the album in the ending
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Janelle Monáe (Ft. Pharrell Williams) – I Got the Juice
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Janelle is joined by Pharrell Williams for “I Got The Juice”, track 9 to her 3rd studio album, Dirty Computer.
Although this is their first official collaboration on their
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Janelle Monáe & Jidenna – Yoga
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The second single from the Eephus EP, “Yoga” is a track from Janelle Monáe that features fellow Wondaland Records recording artist Jidenna.
https://youtu.be/0OkB6p_FZAw
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Janelle Monáe (Ft. CKay, Egypt 80' & Seun Kuti) – Know Better
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[Chorus: Janelle Monáe] / You met your match and there ain't no better / I know you tried hard, but there's no better / Nobody love you like me and you know better / Nobody do it
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Janelle Monáe (Ft. Saul Williams) – Dance or Die
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For “Dance Or Die” Janelle is joined by Saul Williams for a fast paced journey across the cold, heartless terrain of the android world.
Through quick rap verses, she delivers
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Janelle Monáe (Ft. Brian Wilson) – Dirty Computer
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The opening track to Janelle Monáe’s fourth studio album introduces the idea of a Dirty Computer in its complexities.
The track features harmonizing (in typical Beach Boys
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Janelle Monáe – Make Me Feel
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“Make Me Feel” is the lead single from Janelle Monae’s third studio album Dirty Computer.
The song was premiered by Zane Lowe on his Beats 1 radio show. Regarding the track, Monae
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Janelle Monáe – Water Slide
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[Intro: Sister Nancy & Janelle Monáe] / All the girls dem, wine / All the girls dem, wine / If you have to wine (Uh) / If you have to, all the girls dem / All of the—, all of the
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Janelle Monáe (Ft. Miguel) – Primetime
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“Primetime” is a promotional single off of Janelle Monae’s sophomore album, The Electric Lady. It’s a crooning, R&B love duet with Miguel.
The song and its corresponding music
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Janelle Monáe (Ft. Amaarae & Nia Long) – The Rush
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[Intro: Nia Long] / Feel your ocean come to my moon / Let our rain become a monsoon / I want the rush (Uh, uh-uh-uh, uh-uh-ush) / Ooh, I want the rush (Uh, uh-uh-uh, uh-uh-ush
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Janelle Monáe – Cindi
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[Verse 1] / As I search for a home and a place to belong / I find it hard to fit in / I meet lots of pretty girls in this fantasy world / Waiting for their turn to shine / So I try
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Janelle Monáe (Ft. Nate "Rocket" Wonder) – You
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[Intro: Janelle Monáe] / Mm, mm-mm-mm, mm / I need to talk to you / [Verse 1: Janelle Monáe] / Let's make it last (Oh, let's make it last) / Embrace what we talked about / Don't
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Janelle Monáe – Lipstick Lover
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[Intro] / Lipstick lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover, lover / My lipstick lover, lover, lover / [Verse 1] / I like lipstick on my neck / It let me know I'm your number one
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Janelle Monáe – Dance Apocalyptic
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“Dance Apocalyptic” is the second single from Janelle Monae’s sophomore album The Electric Lady. The throwback tune with its “the world is ending, so we might as well dance” theme
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Janelle Monáe (Ft. Sister Nancy) – The French 75
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[Interlude: Janelle Monáe] / Cheers to Paris, the vibes / The French Quarter, French kisses / Cheers to the last night, French fries / Partyin' and gettin' fucked up (Yeah
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Janelle Monáe – A Dry Red
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[Intro] / Oh, le-lo-lai, le-lo-lai, le-lo-lai, le-lo-lai, le-lo-lai / [Verse 1] / Hey, baby, let me plant my seed / I got plans for you and me / Come and find me in an hour / Meet
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Janelle Monáe – So Afraid
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The thirteenth track on Dirty Computer, “So Afraid” is one of the more vulnerable songs on the album. The chorus’s raw proclamation of Monáe’s anxieties over love potentially
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Janelle Monáe – Paid In Pleasure
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[Intro] / Pleasure / Pleasure, pleasure, pleasure / Pleasure / [Verse 1] / I want my love made to your measure (Measure) / I wanna feel how you fit around me (Mmm) / I don't need
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Janelle Monáe – Sally Ride
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“Sally Ride” was inspired by Sally Kristen Ride (May 26, 1951 – July 23, 2012). Sally Kristen Ride joined NASA in 1978 and became the first American women to travel to space, at
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Janelle Monáe – Oh, Maker
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“Oh, Maker” is a reflective ode to love, and Cindi Mayweather’s relationship with Anthony Greendown. It’s a smooth transition into the much more aggressive “Come Alive.”
There is
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Janelle Monáe – It's Code
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[Verse 1] / Love is gnawing on my mind / Feeling real down, all dressed up in my new suit / Took my name, my site, my song / Been trying to find myself all day long / I heard them
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Janelle Monáe – Neon Gumbo
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This song is the Closing Lullaby of another Janelle Monae song “Many Moons”, from the Metropolis EP, played in reverse, fading into the sound of rainstorm into the next track “Oh
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Janelle Monáe – Victory
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[Verse 1] / Today I feel so troubled deep inside / I wish the tears would roll back in my eyes / Will I rise? / Oh, I'll keep singing songs until the pain goes / If loving you
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Janelle Monáe – Turntables
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“Turntables” is an original song by Janelle Monáe for the Liz Garbus and Lisa Cortés' 2020 documentary film All In: The Fight for Democracy.
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Janelle Monáe – Take a Byte
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“Take A Byte” furthers the strong feminist influence throughout Dirty Computer and pulls from the myths and stories of a diverse group of powerful women, both culturally and
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Janelle Monáe – Wondaland
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Monáe’s “Wondaland” is a dreamlike, encompassing, and emotionally non-restrictive song. Its style is highly influenced by psychedelia and funk. In this Wondaland, everything is
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Janelle Monáe (Ft. Latto & Quavo) – Champagne Shit (Remix)
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[Intro: Janelle Monáe & Quavo] / These niggas 'bout to make a whole lot of money (Money) / These niggas 'bout to make a whole lot of money (Woo) / [Chorus: Janelle Monáe & Quavo
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Janelle Monáe – Faster
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“Faster” is a schizophrenic meditation on how love can distract even a messiah from their journey to save the world. As the third track on The ArchAndroid, this song introduces the
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Janelle Monáe – Ghetto Woman
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This song is an ode Janelle’s mother, who represents an average African-American woman, living in the ghetto, who is often misrepresented and has to fight through various glass
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