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
Beat It / State Of Shock
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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"Don't you ever come around here
Don't wanna 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 be a macho man
You wanna be tough, better do what you can
So beat it, but you wanna 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
STOP! You wanna see who's bad? You
Wanna see who's bad?
Come on, come on, let's do it
Let's see who's bad, man, come on
Come on, let's go!
Who's bad? (Who's bad?)
Who's bad? (Who's bad?)
Who's bad? (Who's bad?) who's bad?
They're telling me (They're telling me)
You're doing wrong (You're doing wrong)
They'll lock you up (They'll lock you up)
Before too long (Before too long)
You're doing wrong (You're doing wrong)
You're doing wrong (You're doing wrong)
You're doing wrong, boy (You're doing wrong)
You're doing wrong (You're doing wrong)
Who's bad? (Who's bad?)
Who's bad? (Who's bad?)
Who's bad, brother? (Who's bad?)
Who's bad? (Who's bad?) wOO!
Beat it
Beat it (Beat it) , beat it (Beat it)
No one wants to be defeated
Showing how funky and strong is your fight
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
(Who's wrong or who's right) just beat it
(Ooh hoo, Beat it) , beat it (Beat it)
No one wants to be defeated (Oh Lord)
Showing how funky (Hee, hee) and strong is
Your fight (Hee, hee, hee)
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
The lyrics of Michael Jackson and Queen's "State of Shock" convey a message about standing up against those who try to bring you down. The song begins with a narrative of someone being warned to stay away, to disappear, as they are not wanted. The fire in their eyes and the clarity of their words signals the intensity of their dislike. However, the singer is urged to stand their ground and not be intimidated, to "beat it." The lyrics emphasize that one should run and do whatever they can to avoid violence, to not be a "macho man" seeking confrontation. Instead, the focus should be on being tough in a non-violent way.
The chorus of the song, "Just beat it," encourages the listener to ignore the negativity and show their strength through their actions and choices. It asserts that nobody wants to be defeated, and it doesn't matter who is right or wrong in the situation. The implication is to rise above the conflict and demonstrate resilience and self-assuredness.
The second half of the song is an exclamation "Who's bad?" which can be seen as a challenge to those who doubt the singer's abilities. It suggests a sense of defiance and a desire to prove oneself. The repetition of the question reinforces the idea that the singer is ready to face any opposition and prove that they are indeed "bad" in a positive sense.
Overall, "State of Shock" encourages listeners to stand up for themselves, face adversity calmly, and demonstrate their strength through non-violence.
Line by Line Meaning
They told him
He was given a warning
"Don't you ever come around here
"Stay away from this place
Don't wanna see your face
They don't want to see him
You better disappear"
He should leave immediately
The fire's in their eyes and
Their anger is evident
Their words are really clear
Their message is straightforward
So beat it, just beat it
He should go away, move on
You better run, you better do what you can
He should flee and do whatever it takes
Don't wanna see no blood
They don't want violence
Don't be a macho man
He shouldn't act tough
You wanna be tough, better do what you can
If he wants to be strong, he should try his best
So beat it, but you wanna be bad
Although he desires rebellion, he should leave
Just beat it (Beat it) , beat it (Beat it)
Just move on, keep going
No one wants to be defeated
Nobody wants to lose
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
Displaying his unique and powerful determination
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
The reasons or blame are irrelevant
Just beat it
Simply move on
STOP! You wanna see who's bad? You
Wait, you want to find out who is rebellious
Wanna see who's bad?
Interested in discovering the troublemakers
Come on, come on, let's do it
Encouraging action and exploration
Let's see who's bad, man, come on
Let's find out who is defiant, buddy
Come on, let's go!
Let's move forward!
Who's bad? (Who's bad?)
Who is rebellious?
They're telling me (They're telling me)
They are informing me
You're doing wrong (You're doing wrong)
You are behaving incorrectly
They'll lock you up (They'll lock you up)
They will imprison you
Before too long (Before too long)
In a short while
You're doing wrong (You're doing wrong)
You are misbehaving
You're doing wrong (You're doing wrong)
You are behaving badly
You're doing wrong, boy (You're doing wrong)
You're acting inappropriately, young man
You're doing wrong (You're doing wrong)
You are acting improperly
Who's bad? (Who's bad?)
Who is rebellious?
Who's bad? (Who's bad?)
Who is rebellious?
Who's bad, brother? (Who's bad?)
Who is defiant, brother?
Who's bad? (Who's bad?) wOO!
Who is rebellious? Woo!
Beat it
Go away, move on
Beat it (Beat it) , beat it (Beat it)
Move on, keep going
No one wants to be defeated
Nobody wants to lose
Showing how funky and strong is your fight
Displaying one's unique and powerful determination
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
The reasons or blame are irrelevant
(Who's wrong or who's right) just beat it
Regardless of being right or wrong, move on
(Ooh hoo, Beat it) , beat it (Beat it)
Keep going, move on
No one wants to be defeated (Oh Lord)
Nobody wants to lose, oh Lord
Showing how funky (Hee, hee) and strong is
Expressing unique style and powerful determination
Your fight (Hee, hee, hee)
Your struggle, your perseverance
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
The reasons or blame are irrelevant
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER (GB) JONES, DAVID POTTS, PETER HOOK
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