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
Bad
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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Gonna tell you right
Just show your face
In broad daylight
I'm telling you
On how I feel
Gonna hurt your mind
Don't shoot to kill
Come on
Lay it on me
All right
I'm giving you
On count of three
To show your stuff
Or let it be
I'm telling you
Just watch your mouth
I know your game
What you're about
But they say the sky's the limit
And to me that's really true
But my friend you have seen nothin'
Just wait 'til I get through
Because I'm bad, I'm bad, come on (bad, bad, really, really bad)
You know I'm bad, I'm bad, come on, you know (bad, bad, really, really bad)
You know I'm bad, I'm bad, come on, you know (bad, bad, really, really bad)
And the whole world has to
Answer right now
Just to tell you once again
Who's bad
The word is out
You're doin' wrong
Gonna lock you up
Before too long
Your lyin' eyes
Gonna tell you right
So listen up
Don't make a fight
Your talk is cheap
You're not a man
You're throwin' stones
To hide your hands
But they say the sky's the limit
And to me that's really true
And my friends you have seen nothin'
Just wait 'til I get through
Because I'm bad, I'm bad, come on (bad, bad, really, really bad)
You know I'm bad, I'm bad, come on, you know (bad, bad, really, really bad)
You know I'm bad, I'm bad, come on, you know (bad, bad, really, really bad)
And the whole world has to
Answer right now
Just to tell you once again
Who's bad
We can change the world tomorrow
This could be a better place
If you don't like what I'm sayin'
Then won't you slap my face
Because I'm bad, I'm bad, come on (bad, bad, really, really bad)
You know I'm bad, I'm bad, come on, you know (bad, bad, really, really bad)
You know I'm bad, I'm bad, come on, you know (bad, bad, really, really bad)
And the whole world has to
Answer right now
Just to tell you once again
You know I'm bad, I'm bad, come on (bad, bad, really, really bad)
You know I'm bad, I'm bad, you know it, you know it (bad, bad, really, really bad)
You know, you know, you know, come on (bad, bad, really, really bad)
And the whole world has to
Answer right now
Just to tell you once again
You know I'm, woo, I'm bad, you know it (bad, bad, really, really bad)
You know I'm bad, I'm bad, baby (bad, bad, really, really bad)
You know, you know, you know it, come on (bad, bad, really, really bad)
And the whole world has to
Answer right now
Just to tell you once again
You know I'm bad, I'm bad, you know it (bad, bad, really, really bad)
You know I'm bad, I'm bad, woo (bad, bad, really, really bad)
You know I'm bad, I'm bad, you know it (bad, bad, really, really bad)
And the whole world has to
Answer right now
Just to tell you once again
Who's bad?
The lyrics to Michael Jackson's song Bad express a message of confidence and warning that Michael sends to his rivals. In the song, Jackson presents himself as a force to be reckoned with, warning his rivals to watch their behavior and not to cross him. In the first verse, he tells his rivals that he will hurt their minds and that they should not shoot to kill. He then invites them to "lay it on me" and give him their best shot.
In the chorus, Jackson repeats the phrase "I'm bad" multiple times, asserting his dominance in the situation. He declares that the whole world has to recognize him as the baddest person around. In the second verse, Jackson continues to urge his rivals to change their behavior, warning them that they will be locked up if they don't. He emphasizes that they are not real men and accuses them of throwing stones to hide their hands.
Overall, the lyrics to Bad represent Michael Jackson's self-defense and assertion of dominance when faced with those who seek to harm or undermine him. The song shows Jackson's confidence and strong personality, which made him such an iconic figure in the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Your butt is mine
I'm in control and you belong to me
Gonna tell you right
I'm warning you with clarity
Just show your face
I dare you to confront me openly
In broad daylight
In public where everyone can see
I'm telling you
I want you to know
On how I feel
How you've been acting affects my emotions
Gonna hurt your mind
I will psychologically challenge and defeat you
Don't shoot to kill
I won't use deadly force against you
Come on
I'm inviting you to engage with me
Lay it on me
Express yourself fully to me
All right
I'm ready to listen
I'm giving you
I'm providing you with an opportunity
On count of three
You have a limited amount of time
To show your stuff
To demonstrate your true abilities
Or let it be
Otherwise back off and let me do my thing
Just watch your mouth
Be careful what you say to me
I know your game
I see through your facade
What you're about
I understand your motives and intentions
But they say the sky's the limit
There is no limit to what can be achieved
And to me that's really true
I completely believe in that
But my friend you have seen nothin'
You haven't seen my full potential yet
Just wait 'til I get through
Just wait until I reveal my true power
Because I'm bad, I'm bad, come on (bad, bad, really, really bad)
I'm a force to be reckoned with, and I'm not afraid to show it
You know I'm bad, I'm bad, come on, you know (bad, bad, really, really bad)
You're aware of my strength and reputation
And the whole world has to Answer right now Just to tell you once again Who's bad
The whole world recognizes my power and dominance
The word is out You're doin' wrong Gonna lock you up Before too long
You've been caught doing something illegal and will soon face punishment
Your lyin' eyes Gonna tell you right So listen up Don't make a fight
You can't hide the truth, so don't resist
Your talk is cheap You're not a man You're throwin' stones To hide your hands
You talk tough but you're actually weak and deceptive
We can change the world tomorrow This could be a better place If you don't like what I'm sayin' Then won't you slap my face
We have the power to improve the world, and if you disagree with me, feel free to challenge me physically
You know, you know, you know it, come on (bad, bad, really, really bad)
You are well aware of my power and strength
You know I'm, woo, I'm bad, you know it (bad, bad, really, really bad)
There's no doubt that I'm an intimidating and powerful force
You know I'm bad, I'm bad, baby (bad, bad, really, really bad)
I'm so bad that it's cool
And the whole world has to Answer right now Just to tell you once again
The whole world acknowledges my strength and skill
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music
Written by: Michael Jackson
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