Velvet Rope
Written by Janet Jackson, James Harris III, Terry Lewis, René Elizondo Jr., Malcolm McLauren, Trevor Horn and Mike Oldfield
Produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and Janet Jackson
Lead & background vocals performed by Janet Jackson
Choir vocals performed by The United Children's Choir

We have a special need
To feel that we belong
Come with me inside
Inside my velvet rope
We have a special need
To feel that we belong
Come with me inside
Inside my velvet rope

This special need
That's within us
Brings out the best
Yet worst in us
Follow the passion
That's within you
Living the truth
Will set you free

We have a special need
To feel that we belong
Come with me inside
Inside my velvet rope
We have a special need
To feel that we belong
Come with me inside
Inside my velvet rope

Put others down
To fill us up
Oppressing me
Will oppress you
Outside leave judgment
Outside leave hate
One love's the answer
You'll find in you

We have a special need
To feel that we belong
Come with me inside
Inside my velvet rope
We have a special need
To feel that we belong
Come with me inside
Inside my velvet rope