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.
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All In Your Name
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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What the wise men have told you
Is already known
That a woman and a man should go by the plan
And we find out how high we can fly
There's just one religion, one family of love
We suffer the children as God cries above
With hearts open wide
And it looks like we fall
And it burns like a flame
Any ground that I claim
So what is my life if I don't believe
There is someone to watch me
Follow my dreams
Take all my chances, those who dare?
And what of our world, what does it become
When the damage is done?
And you held out, you said no, you stand up
Only God knows that it's all in the game
It's all in Your Name
Carry me to the Gates of Paradise
They're the same
It's all in Your Name
Look to heaven, an angel appears
To love and protect us
Through all of our tears
And the gateway to peace, it stands open wide
And it looks like we fall (da-da-da)
And it burns like a flame (da-da-da)
Any ground that I claim
So what is my life if I don't believe
There is someone to watch me
Follow my dreams
Take all my chances like those who dare?
And where is the peace we're searching for
Under the shadows of war?
Can we hold out, and stand up, and say no?
Only God knows
That it's all in the game (all in the game)
It's all in Your Name (oh yeah)
Follow me to the Gates of Paradise
They're the same, it's all in Your Name
Say the word and I'll be there
To love you, and understand you
Meet the line on, and understand
Will they all know (it's over)
Then we'll all know (it's over)
See that it's done
(And it's all in Your Name)
It's all in the game, it's all in Your Name
Follow me through the Gates of Paradise
They're the same (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
It's all in the game, it's all in Your Name
Follow me through the Gates of Paradise
They're the same
They're the same (yeah, yeah)
It's all in the game, it's all in the game
Follow me through the Gates of Paradise
They're the same, it's all in Your Name
The lyrics of "All In Your Name" by Michael Jackson carry a spiritual and universal message. The song speaks of a mission and how the story unfolds, hinting at the journey of life and the wisdom that has been passed down through generations. It emphasizes the idea that there is only one religion, one family of love, and that we are all connected.
The song suggests that we should follow a plan, a higher purpose, and discover the extent of our potential. It speaks of suffering children and a crying God above, implying the importance of compassion and empathy towards others. The lyrics highlight the value of giving rather than taking, with hearts open wide, symbolizing the power of kindness and selflessness.
As the song progresses, it questions the meaning of life without belief in a guiding force. It encourages taking chances and following dreams, while also addressing the state of the world in times of conflict and war. The chorus repeats the phrase "It's all in Your Name," which can be interpreted as a reference to a higher power or a greater purpose that guides our actions and choices.
Overall, "All In Your Name" promotes unity, love, and understanding among individuals and encourages the pursuit of peace.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I got a mission, the story unfolds
I have a purpose or goal in life, and as time goes on, the details of my journey become clear
What the wise men have told you Is already known
The knowledge and wisdom shared by those who are knowledgeable and experienced is not new information
That a woman and a man should go by the plan
Men and women should follow a certain set of guidelines or principles in their lives
And we find out how high we can fly
Through this journey, we discover our true potential and the limits we can surpass
There's just one religion, one family of love
There is only one belief system and one united group of people bound by love
We suffer the children as God cries above
We endure hardships alongside the innocent and vulnerable, while God feels sorrow and despair
And the giving, not the taking With hearts open wide
We should focus on giving rather than taking, with open and generous hearts
And it looks like we fall And it burns like a flame Any ground that I claim
Despite evident setbacks and intense challenges, I remain resilient and determined to overcome any obstacles
So what is my life if I don't believe
If I lack faith or trust in something greater than myself, what meaning does my life hold?
There is someone to watch me Follow my dreams
There exists a guiding presence that observes and supports me as I pursue my aspirations
Take all my chances, those who dare?
I am willing to embrace risks and seize opportunities fearlessly, just like those who are brave
And what of our world, what does it become When the damage is done?
What will our world transform into once irreversible harm has been inflicted upon it?
And you held out, you said no, you stand up
In the face of adversity, you remained resilient, refusing to yield, and stood up for what you believe in
Only God knows that it's all in the game
Only God fully comprehends that everything in life is part of a grand and complex plan
Carry me to the Gates of Paradise They're the same
Guide me towards heavenly bliss and fulfillment, as both the journey and the ultimate destination are interconnected
Look to heaven, an angel appears To love and protect us Through all of our tears
When we gaze towards the heavens, we witness the presence of a celestial being, offering us unconditional love and protection even amidst our sorrows
And the gateway to peace, it stands open wide
The path towards tranquility and harmony is readily accessible
And where is the peace we're searching for Under the shadows of war?
Where can we find the peace we yearn for when surrounded by the darkness and turmoil of conflict?
Can we hold out, and stand up, and say no?
Can we endure and remain steadfast, refusing to accept the status quo and boldly expressing our dissent?
Say the word and I'll be there To love you, and understand you
Just give the command, and I will be by your side, offering love and empathy
Meet the line on, and understand Will they all know (it's over) Then we'll all know (it's over) See that it's done
Confront the challenges and strive to comprehend. Once everyone becomes aware, the realization dawns, and we take necessary action
Follow me through the Gates of Paradise
Accompany me as we traverse the passage leading to a state of pure bliss and happiness
They're the same (yeah, yeah)
Both the beginning of the journey and the final destination are indistinguishable, identical
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jackson, Barry Gibb
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[Barry:]
Now I got a mission
The story unfolds
What the wise men have told you is already known
That a woman and a man
Should go by the plan
And we find out how high we can fly
There's just one religion
One family of love
We suffer the children
As God cries above
And the giving, not the taking
With hearts open wide
And it looks like we fall
And it burns like a flame
Any ground that I claim
So what is my life
If I don't believe
There is someone to watch me
Follow my dreams
Take all my chances, like those who dare
And what of our world
What does it become
When the damage is done
And you held out, you said no, you stand up
[Michael:]
Only God knows
That it's all in the game
It's all in your name
Carry me to the gates of paradise
They're the same
It's all in your name
[Barry:]
Look to Heaven
An angel appears
To love and protect us
Through all of our tears
And the gateway to peace
It stands open wide
And it looks like we fall
And it burns like a flame
Any ground that I claim
So what is my life
If I don't believe
There is someone to watch me
Follow my dreams
Take all my chances, like those who dare
And where is the peace
We're searching for
Under the shadows of war
Can we hold out, and stand up, and say no
[Michael:]
Only God knows
That it's all in the game
It's all in your name
Follow me to the gates of paradise
They're the same
It's all in your name
[Barry:]
Say the word, and I'll be there
To love you, and understand you
Leave the light on an empty stage
And we'll all know that it's over
[Michael:]
It's over
[Barry:]
Then we'll all know
[Michael:]
It's over
[Michael:]
See that it's done
[Barry:]
But the soul remains
[Michael:]
It's all in the game
It's all in your name
Follow me through the gates of paradise
It's the same {yeah yeah, yeah yeah}
It's all in the game
It's all in your name
Follow me through the gates of paradise
It's the same
They're the same {yeah yeah}
It's all in the game
It's all in your name
Follow me through the gates of paradise
It's the same
It's all in your name
@sxxadows4969
Only God knows
That it's all in the game
It's all in your name
Carry me to the gates of paradise
They're the same
It's all in your name
Say the word, and I'll be there
To love you, and understand you
Leave the light on an empty stage
And we'll all know that it's over
[Michael:]
It's over
[Barry:]
Then we'll all know :) Amazing!!!!
@svennelsonmjmusic
Michael, all we fans do, It's All In Your Name! We love you. This is a thank you for what you've done:
"All In Your Name" from 2002 and posthumously released in 2011
Barry Gibb about the collaboration and their friendship:
"Michael Jackson and I were the dearest of friends, that's simply what it was. We gravitated towards the same kind of music and we loved collaborating and he was the easiest person to write with. The more we got to know each other the more those ideas entwined and it all came to this song 'All In Your Name'. 'All in Your Name' is in fact the message that Michael wanted to send out to all of his fans all over the world that he did it all for them and for the pure love of music."
@DMSVerse24
I have made an Anniversary track for almost every album.
@ninanicolas4815
❤❤❤❤
@chiwawahaj6548
I was born in 2002.
@discobutterfly
Hey, do you believe Michael is actually alive...? I do! There is too much evidence! Pearl Jr has so much coverage on it, I know she may seem a little crazy… but her research is so interesting: she also has movies dedicated towards the evidence : )
@marvy8361
Thank you, Barry Gibbs & Michael Jackson for this BEAUTIFUL SONG you both created💖💖💖💖💖💖
@JoseSanchez-db3mv
Only God Knows
@conniecataraestep3255
<3 <3 <3
@Tizohip
this is it
@clarkclements7204
That is the moment Michael comes in and just steals the whole show.