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 2008
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 (ooh)
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 (ooh)
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
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
Beat it, beat it, beat it
Beat it, beat it, beat it
Beat it, beat it, beat it
Beat it, beat it, 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 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
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
The lyrics to Michael Jackson's 2008 version of "Beat It" tell the story of a young man who is warned to stay away from a dangerous neighborhood. The lyrics are a reflection of the gang violence that was happening in certain areas of the U.S. during the time the song was written. The singer is faced with the decision to either run away or stay and fight. The song encourages the listener to be brave and stand up for themselves when they are faced with difficult situations.
The chorus of the song is repeated throughout, emphasizing the importance of being strong and successful in the face of adversity. The lines "no one wants to be defeated, showing how funky and strong is your fight" suggest that perseverance and resilience are important traits to have when faced with difficult circumstances.
Overall, the message of the song is one of hope and strength. It encourages people to be fearless and stand up for what they believe in, even when faced with danger.
Line by Line Meaning
They told him, "Don't you ever come around here
People warned him not to come around anymore
Don't want to see your face, you better disappear"
They're making it clear they don't want to see him around
The fire's in their eyes and their words are really clear
They are serious and angry and want him to stay away
So beat it, just beat it
He should leave and not come back
You better run, you better do what you can
He needs to leave quickly and do all he can to avoid trouble
Don't want to see no blood, don't be a macho man
Violence is not the answer and he should not try to act tough
You want to be tough, better do what you can
If he wants to be strong, he needs to find another way
So beat it, but you want to be bad
He should leave, but he may want to stay and fight
No one wants to be defeated
Everyone wants to win and come out on top
Showin' how funky and strong is your fight
He needs to show that he is tough and can fight back
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
The reason why there is conflict doesn't matter
They're out to get you, better leave while you can
They are coming after him and he needs to leave quickly
Don't want to be a boy, you want to be a man
Act like an adult and don't be foolish
You want to stay alive, better do what you can
If he wants to survive, he needs to act smart and get out of there
You have to show them that you're really not scared
He needs to prove that he is not afraid
You're playin' with your life, this ain't no truth or dare
This situation is serious and not a game
They'll kick you, then they beat you
They will physically harm him
Then they'll tell you it's fair
They will justify their violent behavior as justifiable
No one wants to be defeated
Everyone wants to come out on top
Just beat it, beat it
He needs to leave quickly
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jackson
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