Black Cat
Composer(s): Janet Jackson
Performer(s): Janet Jackson



All the lonely nights I spend alone
Never `round to love me, you're always gone
`Cause you're hangin' out, breakin' the rules
Oh, the man has come lookin' for you

You're a rebel now, don't give a damn
Always carrying on with the gang
I'm tryin' to tell you, boy, it's a mistake
You won't realize till it's too late

Don't understand why you insist
On ways of livin' such a dangerous life
Time after time you stay away
And I just know that you're telling me lies

Black cat, nine lives, short days, long nights
Livin' on the edge, not afraid to die
Heart beat real strong, but not for long
Better watch your step or you're gonna die

You're so together, boy, but just at a glance
You'll do anything if given a chance
Schemin', plannin' lies to get what you need
So full of promises that you never keep

Don't you tell yourself that it's okay
Sick and tired of all of your games
And you want me to stay, ah, better change
Makes no sense to me your crazy ways

Don't understand why you insist
On ways of livin' such a dangerous life
Time after time you stay away
And I just know that you're telling me lies

Not afraid to tell you

Black cat
Black cat
Man, I don't understand your ways
Livin' on the edge

Don't understand why you insist
On ways of livin' such a dangerous life
Time after time you stay away
And I just know that you're telling me lies

Black cat, nine lives, short days, long nights
Livin' on the edge, not afraid to die
Heart beat real strong, but not for long
Better watch your step or you're gonna die

Black cat, nine lives, short days, long nights
Livin' on the edge, not afraid to die
Heart beat real strong, but not for long
Better watch your step or you're gonna die

Black cat
Livin' on the
Heart beat
Better watch your step