Black Or White
迈克尔·杰克逊 Michael Jackson Lyrics


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I took my baby on a Saturday bang
Boy is that girl with you
Yes we're one and the same

Now I believe in miracles
And a miracle has happened tonight

But, if you're thinkin' about my baby
It don't matter if you're black or white

They print my message in the Saturday Sun
I had to tell them I ain't second to none

And I told about equality and it's true
Either you're wrong or you're right

But, if you're thinkin' about my baby
It don't matter if you're black or white

I am tired of this devil
I am tired of this stuff
I am tired of this business
Sew when the going gets rough
I ain't scared of your brother
I ain'ts scared of no sheets
I ain't scared of nobody
Girl when the goin' gets mean

Protection
For gangs, clubs, and nations
Causing grief in human relations
It's a turf war on a global scale
I'd rather hear both sides of the tale
See, it's not about races
Just places
Faces
Where your blood comes from
Is were your space is
I've seen the bright get duller
I'm not going to spend my life being a color

Don't tell me you agree with me
When I saw you kicking dirt in my eye

But, if you're thinkin' about my baby
It don't matter if you're black or white

I said if you're thinkin' of being my baby
It don't matter if you're black or white

I said if you're thinkin' of being my brother
It don't matter if you're black or white

Ooh, ooh
Yea, yea, yea now
Ooh, ooh
Yea, yea, yea now

It's black, it's white




It's tough for them to get by
It's black, it's white, (x3) whoo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Michael Jackson's song "Black or White" address the issue of racial discrimination and inequality in society. The opening verse is about introducing his girlfriend to someone and stating that despite their differences in skin color, they are one and the same. Jackson then expresses his belief in miracles and mentions the importance of equality. He argues that ultimately, it doesn't matter if someone is black or white, as they should be treated fairly regardless of their race.


The second verse is more confrontational and addresses the issue of racism more directly. Jackson talks about the frustration with how people of different races are treated differently, and that he is tired of the business of hate and discrimination. He rejects the notion that others should be feared because of their skin color, and instead calls for protection and peace to be formed between gangs, clubs, and nations. The bridge reiterates the message that it’s not about race, but rather about places and faces.


The final verse shows Jackson’s resilience, as he refuses to let others bring him down because of his race. He encourages others to see beyond skin color and to look at the person as a whole. The chorus then repeats the message of the song that ultimately, it doesn’t matter if someone is black or white.


Line by Line Meaning

I took my baby on a Saturday bang
I spent time with my lover on a Saturday night


Boy is that girl with you
Are you with that girl?


Yes we're one and the same
Yes, we are together as one


Now I believe in miracles
I have faith in miracles now


And a miracle has happened tonight
A miracle has occurred tonight


But, if you're thinkin' about my baby
But, if you're considering my lover


It don't matter if you're black or white
Their race doesn't matter


They print my message in the Saturday Sun
My message is printed in the newspaper


I had to tell them I ain't second to none
I had to tell them I'm just as good as anyone else


And I told about equality and it's true
I spoke about equality and it's the truth


Either you're wrong or you're right
There's no middle ground, you're either right or wrong


I am tired of this devil
I'm tired of this evil presence


I am tired of this stuff
I'm tired of this nonsense


I am tired of this business
I'm tired of this situation


Sew when the going gets rough
When things get tough


I ain't scared of your brother
I am not afraid of your sibling


I ain't scared of no sheets
I am not afraid of the Ku Klux Klan's robes


I ain't scared of nobody
I am not afraid of anyone


Girl when the goin' gets mean
When things get difficult


Protection
People feel the need to protect themselves


For gangs, clubs, and nations
This is seen in gangs, clubs, and countries


Causing grief in human relations
This is causing problems in human relationships


It's a turf war on a global scale
It's a battle over territory on a worldwide level


I'd rather hear both sides of the tale
I'd rather listen to both perspectives


See, it's not about races
You see, it's not about ethnicity


Just places
Just regions


Faces
Appearance


Where your blood comes from
Your ethnic origins


Is were your space is
Is where you belong


I've seen the bright get duller
I've seen people lose hope


I'm not going to spend my life being a color
I won't spend my life defined by my skin color


Don't tell me you agree with me
Don't say you agree with me


When I saw you kicking dirt in my eye
While watching you disrespect me


I said if you're thinkin' of being my baby
I said if you're considering being with me


It don't matter if you're black or white
My race doesn't matter


I said if you're thinkin' of being my brother
I said if you're considering being my friend


Ooh, ooh
Vocalization


Yea, yea, yea now
Yes


It's black, it's white
People are categorized by race


It's tough for them to get by
It is difficult for those people to succeed


It's black, it's white, (x3) whoo
This issue is pervasive and affects many people




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: MICHAEL JACKSON

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@SamuelFeitosa

I just saw this and I didn't expected to find it on YouTube. I thought I would never see this clip again, but only the shortened version instead.

I remember when the clip premiered, I was a kid. Here, in Brazil, it premiered on a popular variety TV show called "Fantástico" ("Fantastic"), that still exists today. I remember whatching that entire thing waiting for the clip.

A while after, my parents scream for me from the living room: "They're going to roll it again!". Turns out the broadcaster was flooded with phone calls asking to see the clip again, and the ratings were exploding, so they granted.

However, here comes the twist: before exibiting the clip again, the casters made an announcement. By a personal request of MJ himself, a shortened version of the video was going to be broadcasted, excluding the solo silent dancing scene. The explanation was the scene contains excessive vandalism, with MJ breaking the car and the stores, and excessive sexual behavior, with him touching too much his crotch and unflying his pants. He said he regretted doing the scene and asked to be edited out, for that was not in tone with his personal values. And that being said, the cut out version was shown, where the panther leaves the studio and just go away on the street, followed by the Simpsons scene.

I never saw the complete version again, ever, anywhere.
Until now.



@theharshtruthoutthere

We don`t perish, because there`s no money at all or there`s no money enough. We perish, because we MISSING KNOWLEDGE.
It is not the matter of money, it is the matter of having knowledge. Government , no matter what side of the earth, do not want souls to know.
The more we know - the more they need to be after us, cause being exposed by us is very real fear in them.
They do know, that if 99.8% of us gain the MISSING KNOWLEGE, then WE, humans will be after them and they will have NOWHERE to hide.

flat earth aircraft in reality before may 1st 1776 - probably. Then the lying started and generations after generations dumb people were produced.



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Truthful words 100%. It is the world we all live in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw-sLj7MIng

By calling some of you FOOLS? - well aren´t we all?
We are all fools, for end up deceived so easily,
We are all fools in the eyes of GOD, for not seeking out the truth,
We are all FOOLS, for having and praising PRIDE rather then GOD,
We are all FOOLS, thinking and believing false stuff, (In Hell - there`s party and Nasa tells the truth ,,,,,,).
We are all FOOLS in the eyes of this world, if we do seeking out the truth and having boldness for sharing it, (Cause some of use pay for it with our heads and all will pay for it with our lives). No matter how we look at it:
Sadly we are all fools. Therefore, lets be a wise fools and lets be FOOLS OF CHRIST.

Time is ticking - are you reading BIBLE?
Time is ticking - are you wise and winning souls to GOD?
Time is ticking - are you busy exposing the wicked?
Time is ticking - have you gotten saved and keep being saved to today and forever more?
Time is ticking - soon Life on this earth is over - is The gates of HEAVEN or THE gates of HELL is through were you`re going?

Let me help out a little: READING BIBLE AND SEARCHING ABOUT FREEMASNORY = TRUTH FOUNDED.
Charlie didn`t make a monkey out of me, i`m a spirit being, called HUMAN/ADAM, created directly by GOD. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRlanfu8ZeI



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@RicardoWalker

Forever the King of Pop!!! <3

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@starguardianariel

This song has a deep powerful meaning. Too bad people nowadays misunderstood it's meaning, especially those guys on the film industry.

@MonteCarloMontana

Even Michael couldn’t stop racism and sorry Michael it does matter if you’re black or white

@lilstinker1949

You thought this made sense but it doesn't

@leaacchh4874

this end of the video clip did not please the Illuminaty

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