Gimme a beat

Sittin' in the movie show, thinkin' nasty thoughts, huh
Better be a gentleman, or you turn me off, huh
That's right
A-let me tell it

Nasty, nasty boys, don't mean a thing, huh
Oh, you nasty boys
Nasty, nasty boys, don't ever change, huh
Oh, you nasty boys

I don't like no nasty car, I don't like a nasty food, huh (ooh, ooh, yeah)
The only nasty thing I like is the nasty groove, huh
Will this one do?
Uh-huh, I know, sing

Nasty, nasty boys, don't mean a thing, huh
Oh, you nasty boys
Nasty, nasty boys, don't ever change, huh
Oh, you nasty boys
Nasty, nasty boys, give me your nasty groove, huh
Oh, you nasty boys
Nasty, nasty boys, let me see your nasty body move, huh
Oh, you nasty boys

I could learn to like this
Listen up

I'm not a prude (no)
I just want some respect (that's right)
So close the door if you want me to respond (ooh, ooh, yeah)
'Cause privacy is my middle name
My last name is Control
No, my first name ain't baby
It's Janet, Miss Jackson if you're nasty

Nasty, nasty boys, don't mean a thing
Oh, you nasty boys
Nasty, nasty boys, don't ever change, huh
Oh, you nasty boys

Nasty boys don't mean a thing
Oh, you nasty boys
Don't mean a thing to me, uh
Nasty, don't mean a thing, uh
Oh, you nasty boys, uh

I love this part

Hey
Who's that thinkin' nasty thoughts? (Nasty boys)
Who's that in that nasty car? (Nasty boys)
Who's that eating that nasty food? (Nasty boys)
Who's jamming to my nasty groove? (Nasty boys)

Ladies?
Nasty boys
Don't mean a thing
Oh, you nasty boys


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Nasty Lyrics as written by James Harris Iii Terry Lewis

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  • +2
    General Comment

    Noone's commented yet? I'm not sure of the meaning of the song-just that she wants some R-E-S-P-E-C-T don't call me baby,it's Janet,Miss Jackson if ya nasty

    Boonechic_21on June 18, 2008   Link
  • +2
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    i love this song and i love janet. love those lyrics.

    im not a prude i just want some respect so close the door if you want me to respond cause privacy is my middle name my last name is control no my first name aint baby its janet MS.JACKSON IF YA NASTY

    michaeljackson1958on August 02, 2010   Link
  • +1
    General Comment

    I believe this song is just called "nasty." And it's pretty good.

    RoboLuncheonon December 14, 2004   Link
  • +1
    General Comment

    Walked around school for a full day saying "No, my first name ain't baby, it's Katherine, Ms. Casco if you nasty!!" Requested this song at my school dance... the DJ wouldn't play it.... wonder why?

    smartykat37on October 07, 2010   Link
  • -1
    General Comment

    Hey! Who's that with her boob on the tube? NASTY UGLY BITCH XD

    Bodesteron October 12, 2004   Link
  • -1
    General Comment

    Does Justin have to call her, "Miss Jackson"? I miss when her lyrics weren't always about gratuitous sex.

    Reynard Muldrakeon December 05, 2005   Link

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