Jackson's musical career began in 1967 as lead singer of The Jackson 5, when the group made their first recording with a local label before signing up with Motown Records in 1968. He made his first solo recordings in 1971 while still a member of the group. But it was Off the Wall (1979) which marked the start of his full-fledged solo career, and he formally parted with his siblings in 1984. In his solo career, Jackson recorded and co-produced the best-selling album of all time, Thriller (with worldwide sales over 100 million), received thirteen Grammy awards and charted thirteen #1 singles in the U.S. Throughout his four-decade career, Michael Jackson has been awarded numerous honors, including the World Music Awards Best-selling Pop Male Artist of the Millennium. He is also a double-inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1997, and in 2002 as a solo artist. He is also a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In the mid-1980s, TIME magazine described Jackson as "the hottest single phenomenon since Elvis Presley". He has had a notable impact on music and culture throughout the world while also tearing down racial barriers and paving the way for modern pop music.
From 1988 to 2005, Jackson lived on his Neverland Ranch property, on which he built an amusement park and private zoo for the enjoyment of economically disadvantaged and terminally ill children. In 1993 and 2003, separate accusations of child molestation that allegedly occurred in Neverland were made against Jackson, which drew intensely negative media coverage. While he was never charged for the first case, Jackson was tried and vindicated in 2005 of the latter allegation, but moved out of the US shortly thereafter. He later returned to Las Vegas in early 2007.
In the years following his acquittal, (2005-2009) Jackson made numerous public appearances including MTV Japan's VMA awards where he accepted the legends award; the World Music Awards where he accepted the Diamond Award for selling over 100 million records; James Brown's funeral where he paid tribute and delivered a sermon; and a fan appreciation event in Tokyo, Japan, where he greeted troops at US Army base Camp Zama. In early 2008, Jackson issued Thriller 25th Anniversary, a critical and commercial success that was the second-biggest selling album of 2008 with over 2.1 million copies sold worldwide.
On June 25, 2009, Jackson collapsed at a rented home in Holmby Hills in Los Angeles, California. The cause of death is currently believed to be cardiac arrest. At the time of his death, Jackson was scheduled to perform 50 sold-out concerts to over one million people, at London's O2 arena, from July 13, 2009, to March 6, 2010. During a press conference, Jackson made suggestions of possible retirement.
In the hours following Jackson's death, his record sales increased dramatically. His seminal album Thriller climbed to number one on the American iTunes music chart, while another eight made it into the top 40. In the UK, where Jackson would have performed less than three weeks after his death, fifteen of his albums occupied the top 15 spots on the Amazon music chart. Social music network website Last.fm also saw a dramatic increase in Michael Jackson plays per hour after the announcement of his death.
On December 10, 2010, a compilation album of previously unreleased material, simply entitled Michael, was released posthumously. Featuring guest performances by Akon, 50 Cent and Lenny Kravitz, the album was certified Platinum in 18 countries but received mixed reviews from most critics. This was followed in November 2011 by Immortal, a remix album; in September 2012 by Bad 25, a 25th anniversary reissue of Jackson's 1987 hit album Bad; and by Xscape, a second compilation album released in May 2014.
Official Website: http://www.michaeljackson.com
05- beat it
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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Don't want to see your face, you better disappear
The fire's in their eyes and their words are really clear
So beat it, just beat it
You better run, you better do what you can
Don't want to see no blood, don't be a macho man
You want to be tough, better do what you can
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it, beat it
Just beat it, beat it
Just beat it, beat it
Just beat it, beat it
They're out to get you, better leave while you can
Don't want to be a boy, you want to be a man
You want to stay alive, better do what you can
So beat it, just beat it
You have to show them that you're really not scared
You're playin' with your life, this ain't no truth or dare
They'll kick you, then they beat you,
Then they'll tell you it's fair
So beat it, but you want to be bad
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it, beat it
Beat it, beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or who's right
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
No one wants to be defeated
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it, beat it
Beat it, beat it, beat it
The lyrics to Michael Jackson and Fergie's song Beat It 2008 is a message about standing up for oneself when faced with confrontation or potential danger. The opening lines set the scene, warning the listener not to come around and to disappear- a message that is repeated through the song. The suggestion is that there is someone or a group of people who pose a threat, with "fire in their eyes" and "words that are really clear". The song warns to run and to do whatever one can to avoid bloodshed. Being a "macho man" is not helpful- it is better to remain alive by doing what one can, but to also show strength.
The message of the song is unmistakable. It is an invitation to take a stand against perceived threats, to show strength, but also to do all one can to avoid violence. There is a suggestion that standing up to bullies will result in physical harm, but the alternative (conforming, remaining silent) is not preferable either. However, the importance is placed in walking away from dangerous situations when it is possible, rather than putting oneself in harm's way. The repeated refrain of "just beat it" subtly implies that one should not engage in further confrontation- the best thing to do is to leave the situation behind.
Line by Line Meaning
They told him don't you ever come around here
He was warned not to visit that place ever again
Don't want to see your face, you better disappear
They don't want to see him around, so he should leave the place immediately
The fire's in their eyes and their words are really clear
They are angry and their words have a clear message
So beat it, just beat it
He should leave the place as soon as possible
You better run, you better do what you can
He should run away and do everything possible to save himself
Don't want to see no blood, don't be a macho man
They don't want anyone to get hurt or be foolishly brave
You want to be tough, better do what you can
If he wants to show toughness, he should do it wisely
So beat it, but you want to be bad
He should leave, but he might be feeling rebellious
No one wants to be defeated
Nobody wants to lose
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Exhibiting the strength and style of his fighting
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
The truth doesn't matter in this situation
They're out to get you, better leave while you can
They're after him, he should escape while he can
Don't want to be a boy, you want to be a man
They want him to act mature and handle the situation like an adult
You want to stay alive, better do what you can
He should do his best to survive
So beat it, just beat it
He should leave as fast as possible
You have to show them that you're really not scared
He needs to convince them that he's not afraid of them
You're playin' with your life, this ain't no truth or dare
He's risking his life, this is not a game
They'll kick you, then they beat you, Then they'll tell you it's fair
They will hurt him and justify it as fair
So beat it, but you want to be bad
He should leave, but he might be trying to show a rebellious attitude
Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Repetitive call to action: leave the place immediately
Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Repetitive call to action: leave the place immediately
Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Repetitive call to action: leave the place immediately
No one wants to be defeated
Nobody wants to lose
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Exhibiting the strength and style of his fighting
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
The truth doesn't matter in this situation
Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Repetitive call to action: leave the place immediately
Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Repetitive call to action: leave the place immediately
Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Repetitive call to action: leave the place immediately
No one wants to be defeated
Nobody wants to lose
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Exhibiting the strength and style of his fighting
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
The truth doesn't matter in this situation
Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Repetitive call to action: leave the place immediately
Beat it, beat it, beat it, beat it
Repetitive call to action: leave the place immediately
No one wants to be defeated
Nobody wants to lose
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Exhibiting the strength and style of his fighting
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
The truth doesn't matter in this situation
Beat it, beat it
Repetitive call to action: leave the place
Beat it, beat it, beat it
Repetitive call to action: leave the place
No one wants to be defeated
Nobody wants to lose
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Exhibiting the strength and style of his fighting
It doesn't matter who's wrong or who's right
The truth doesn't matter in this situation
Beat it, beat it, beat it
Repetitive call to action: leave the place
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL JOE JACKSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Michael Dunn
Literally the definition of using your voice as an instrument. Definitely gave me saxophone vibes when he voiced the verses.
Metal Monkey
I can harmonise, but this is just a whole other level.
Hats off to you MJ, then flip that hat around, do a little slight of hand while moonwalking in circles and roll it up your arm back on to your head.
For all his quirks, the man was a freak in the best way.
RIP
Zene - The Android Gamer
Absolute genius
wolfgang frost
I've often heard this song criticized for essentially only having one lyric, "Just Beat It". The verses have so much content that I'd accuse those critics of selective hearing. This demo is the only version you could levy that accusation against.
JoseAnd97
even when he's talking his voice is just so beautiful
Ely viegas
Michael xxxxxx love you❤ xxxxxxely
Abi Nomac
Lol
aternia laffsalot
A voice to serenade kiddies with ❤
Daniel Whiteside
That's totally not his real voice he's faking it ,they even have audio when he goes to his normal voice on phone and video
garhent
the puberty blockers his dad put it on him will do that to a male before puberty.