Make Me Feel
Janelle Monáe
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Baby, don’t make me spell it out for you All of the feelings that I've got for you Can't be explained, but I can try for you Yeah, baby, don't make me spell it out for you You keep on asking me the same questions (why?) And second guessing all my intentions Should know by the way I use my compression That you've got the answers to my confessions It's like I'm powerful with a little bit of tender An emotional, sexual bender Mess me up, yeah, but no one does it better There's nothin' better That's just the way you make me feel That's just the way you make me feel So real, so good, so fuckin' real That's just the way you make me feel That's just the way you make me feel You know I love it, so please don't stop it You got me right here in your jean pocket (right now) Laying your body on a shag carpet (oh) You know I love it so please don't stop it It's like I'm powerful with a little bit of tender An emotional, sexual bender Mess me up, yeah, but no one does it better There's nothin' better That's just the way you make me feel That's just the way you make me feel So real, so good, so fuckin' real That's just the way you make me feel That's just the way you make me feel That's just the way that I feel now, baby Good God! I can't help it! Agh! That's just the way that I feel, yeah Please! I can't help it It's like I'm powerful with a little bit of tender An emotional, sexual bender Mess me up, yeah, but no one does it better (oh!) There's nothin' better (better!) Damn That's just the way you make me feel That's just the way you make me feel So real, so good, so fuckin' real That's just the way you make me feel That's just the way you make me feel
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Written by: Janelle Monae Robinson
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14 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundJanelle Monáe is a renowned American singer, songwriter, rapper, actress and producer known for her eclectic music and unique approach to R&B, funk, soul, and pop music.
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Song Release"Make Me Feel" was released on February 22, 2018, by Wondaland Arts Society, Bad Boy Records, and Atlantic Records.
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Album InclusionThe song is part of Janelle Monáe's third studio album, ‘Dirty Computer.’
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Iconic InfluenceMany critics and fans have noted the influence of Prince in "Make Me Feel." Monáe confirmed that Prince was helping with the record before his death.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for "Make Me Feel" was directed by Alan Ferguson, who has worked with many leading musicians, including his brother-in-law Jay-Z.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 98 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and even went up to number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
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LGBTQ+ RepresentationThe song and its video have been applauded for their representation and celebration of bisexuality and queerness. Monáe herself came out as queer before the album's release.
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Critical Acclaim"Make Me Feel" was named by several publications, including Time, Pitchfork, and Billboard, as one of the best songs of 2018.
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Grammy Nomination"Make Me Feel" earned a Grammy nomination in the category of "Best Music Video" for the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
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Live PerformanceJanelle Monáe performed "Make Me Feel" live for the first time at the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
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Cultural ImpactThe song's memorable music video has been referenced and parodied in popular culture, including in the Netflix series "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt."
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Songwriting CreditsAlong with Monáe herself, musicians Mattman & Robin and Julia Michaels are attributed for songwriting in "Make Me Feel".
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InspirationMonáe claims "Make Me Feel" was inspired by how she felt during the 2016 American presidential election.
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Film Use"Make Me Feel" was used in the promotional materials for the 2019 film "Booksmart", directed by Olivia Wilde.
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