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The Meaning (Interlude) Lyrics — Janet Jackson | Dork

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The Meaning (Interlude) Lyrics

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The Meaning (Interlude)

From Discipline2008

Written by D’Mile, Delisha Thomas, LaShawn Daniels, Rodney Jerkins

Produced by D’Mile, Rodney Jerkins

Lyrics

The Meaning (Interlude)

[Spoken] Discipline... these are some of my favorite definitions Self-control Training that corrects and molds The mental faculties or moral character To train by instruction and exercise To punish or penalize In order to train and correct Control or chastise An instrument of punishment Like a whip used in the practice of self-mortification Or an instrument of chastisement

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About this track

"The Meaning (Interlude)" is a song by Janet Jackson from the album Discipline, released in 2008. The song was written by D’Mile, Delisha Thomas, LaShawn Daniels, Rodney Jerkins. It was produced by D’Mile, Rodney Jerkins.

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D’Mile— 831 credits as songwriter & producer →
Brian Gardner— 4,431 credits as songwriter →
Paul Foley— 116 credits as producer →
Rodney Jerkins— 1,065 credits as songwriter & producer →
D’Mile— 831 credits as songwriter & producer →
Rodney Jerkins— 1,065 credits as songwriter & producer →
Ian Cross— 107 credits as producer →

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