Black or White
Jackson (Michael) 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't scared of no sheets
I ain't scared of nobody
Girl, when the going 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 you to get by (yeah, yeah, yeah)
It's black, it's white

It's black, it's white




It's tough for you to get by (yeah, yeah, yeah)
It's black, it's white

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Black or White" by Michael Jackson focus on the themes of racial harmony, unity, and equality. The song sends a message to the world that skin color does not matter, highlighting that everyone is equal and should be treated the same. The opening lyrics of the song are a conversation between Jackson and a girl, indicating that they are the same despite their race, therefore, depicting a world where all people are equal regardless of their color. The lyrics also call out the press for their coverage of racial issues and promote the idea of equality and unity, with lines like "they print my message in the Saturday Sun, I had to tell them I ain't second to none."


Jackson further emphasizes his message of unity by stating that people should not fight over race, but come together and listen to all sides of the story. Moreover, he urges listeners to focus on the individual and their character rather than their race; "It's not about races, just places, faces, where your blood comes from is where your space is." Furthermore, he states that he is tired of the "devil," implying that he is weary of racial hatred and its destructive consequences in society.


Overall, "Black or White" is a powerful song advocating for racial equality and demonstrating Jackson's commitment to bringing people together. It is a timeless song with a strong message that continues to resonate with people worldwide today.


Line by Line Meaning

I took my baby on a Saturday bang
I took my soulmate on a night out


Boy is that girl with you?
Hey, are you two together?


Yes we're one and the same
Yes, we're united as one


Now I believe in miracles
I now have faith in supernatural occurrences


And a miracle has happened tonight
A miracle has taken place this evening


But, if you're thinkin' about my baby
But, if you're considering my partner...


It don't matter if you're black or white
Their skin color is irrelevant


They print my message in the Saturday Sun
My message is being shared in one of the most popular newspapers


I had to tell them I ain't second to none
I informed them that I am the best


And I told about equality and it's true
I spoke about the importance of equal treatment and it's factual


Either you're wrong or you're right
You're either correct or incorrect


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


I am tired of this stuff
I'm fed up with all of this nonsense


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


Sew when the going gets rough
So when things get difficult...


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


I ain't scared of no sheets
I'm not afraid of the Ku Klux Klan's hoods


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


Girl, when the going gets mean
When things get tough, girl...


Protection
Security


For gangs, clubs, and nations
For groups of people like gangs, clubs, and countries


Causing grief in human relations
Causing pain in relationships between people


It's a turf war on a global scale
There's a battle for territory that spans the whole world


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


See, it's not about races
You see, it's not about skin color


Just places, faces
It's only about location and appearance


Where your blood comes from
Where you're from


Is where your space is
Is where you belong


I've seen the bright get duller
I've observed vibrant things become less colorful


I'm not going to spend my life being a color
I refuse to spend my life defined by my race


Don't tell me you agree with me
Don't tell me you're in agreement with me


When I saw you kicking dirt in my eye
When I actually saw you throwing dirt in my face


I said if you're thinkin' of being my baby
I said, if you're considering starting a relationship with me...


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


I said if you're thinkin' of being my brother
I said, if you're thinking of being my friend or ally...


Ooh, ooh
Vocal interlude


Yea, yea, yea now
Vocal interlude


It's black, it's white
It's either one or the other


It's tough for you to get by (yeah, yeah, yeah)
It's difficult for you to succeed


It's black, it's white
It's either one or the other


It's black, it's white
It's either one or the other


It's tough for you to get by (yeah, yeah, yeah)
It's difficult for you to succeed


It's black, it's white
It's either one or the other




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jackson

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