Black Or White Beat It feat. Slash
Michael Jackson Lyrics


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(Can you feel it?, Can you feel it?)
Can you feel it? Can you feel
It? Can you feel it? (Woo)
Can you feel it? Can you feel
It? Can you feel it?

All the colors of the world should be
Loving each other wholeheartedly
Yes, it's all right
Take my message to your brother
And tell him twice
Spread the word and try to teach the man
Who's hating his brother when hate won't do
Hoo 'Cause we're all the same
Yes, the blood inside of me is inside of you
Now, tell me

Can you feel it? (Tell me can you feel it)
Can you feel it? Can you feel it? (Woo)
(Can you see what's going down)
Can you feel it?
(Can you see it in your bones?)
Can you feel it? Can you feel it? (Hee)

You know I was, I was wondering
If you could keep on because the force
It's got a lot of power
And it make me feel like, ah
It, it make me feel like ooh

Keep on with the force, don't stop
Don't stop 'til you get enough
Keep on with the force, don't stop
Don't stop 'til you get enough
Keep on with the force don't stop
Don't stop 'til you get enough
Keep on with the force don't stop
Don't stop 'til you get enough
(Can you feel it? Can you feel it?) Ooh
Keep on with the force, don't stop
Keep on with the force, don't stop
Don't stop 'til you get enough


People always told me be careful what you do
Don't go around breaking young girls' hearts
(Hee) but she came and stood right by me
Just the smell of sweet perfume (Ha oh)
This happened much too soon (Ha oh, ha ooh)
She called me to her room (Ha oh, hoo)
Hey ay

Billie Jean is not my lover
(Don't call me, Billie Jean, woo)
Billie Jean is not my lover
(She's not at the scene, hee)
Billie Jean is not my lover
(No, no, no, woo)
Billie Jean is not my lover (No, no, no, no)

(Michael, Michael) Hee
(Michael, Michael) Hoo
(Michael, Michael, Michael, Michael)

She says I am the one
But the kid is not my son
Billie Jean is Not my lover

Eat this

I took my baby on a Saturday bang
Boy is that girl with you
Yes we're one and the same
Now, I believe in miracles
And a miracle has happened tonight, hee, ah
Ah

But, if you're thinking about my baby
It don't matter if you're Black or white
I said if you're thinking of being my baby
It don't matter if you're Black or white
I said if you're thinking of being my brother
It don't matter if you're Black or white

I am tired of this devil
I am tired of this stuff
I am tired of this business
So when the going gets rough
I ain't scared of your brother
I ain't scared of no sheets
I ain't scared of nobody
Girl, when the going gets mean

It's Black, it's white
('Cause we're all the same) yeah, yeah, yeah
It's Black, it's white
('Cause we're all the same) ooh hoo
It's black, it's white
('Cause we're all the same) yeah, yeah, yeah




If you're thinking of being my brother
It don't matter if you're Black or white

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney's song "Black or White" are a commentary on the issue of racism and inequality in society. The song tells the story of a couple who faces discrimination due to their different races. Despite the challenges they face, the couple is able to overcome it and find love. The lyrics reflect a belief in the power of love and the idea that people should be judged on their character rather than the color of their skin. The line "I believe in miracles, and a miracle has happened tonight" refers to the idea that the couple's love is something special and magical.


The song also touches on the issue of social injustice and the need for equality. The lines "I had to tell them I ain't second to none, and I told about equality and it's true, Either you're wrong or you're right" suggest that the singer is standing up for his rights and the rights of others who are facing discrimination. He also recognizes that the issue of inequality is not just about race but also about class and geography. He states that "it's not about races, just places, faces, where your blood comes from is where your space is." This shows that he recognizes the complexity of the issue and the need for all people to work together to create a more equal society.


Line by Line Meaning

I took my baby on a Saturday bang
I spent Saturday night with my significant other


Boy is that girl with you
Are you with that girl?


Yes we're one and the same
Yes, we are together


Now I believe in miracles
I believe extraordinary events can happen


And a miracle has happened tonight
And tonight, one did happen


But, if you're thinkin' about my baby
But if you're considering my beloved


It don't matter if you're black or white
Their race doesn't matter


They print my message in the Saturday Sun
A news outlet wrote about my viewpoint


I had to tell them I ain't second to none
I made it clear that I'm not inferior to anyone else


And I told about equality and it's true
And I spoke the truth about everyone being equal


Either you're wrong or you're right
One can only be right or wrong


I am tired of this devil
I am exhausted by evil actions


I am tired of this stuff
I am tired of these things


I am tired of this business
I am tired of these dealings


Sew when the going gets rough
So, when things get difficult


I ain't scared of your brother
I am not afraid of your sibling


I ain'ts scared of no sheets
I am not afraid of the Ku Klux Klan


I ain't scared of nobody
I am not afraid of anyone


Girl when the goin' gets mean
When things get tough, my significant other sticks with me


Protection
Safeguarding


For gangs, clubs, and nations
Protecting gangs, clubs, and nations


Causing grief in human relations
Causing sorrow in the interactions between people


It's a turf war on a global scale
It's a war for territory on a worldwide level


I'd rather hear both sides of the tale
I would rather listen to both sides of the story


See, it's not about races
Understanding that it's not about race


Just places
It's all about locations


Faces
People's faces


Where your blood comes from
Your ancestry


Is were your space is
Your identity is tied to your ancestry


I've seen the bright get duller
I've witnessed those who were once vibrant, lose their spark


I'm not going to spend my life being a color
I refuse to let my skin color define me


Don't tell me you agree with me
Don't say you concur with me


When I saw you kicking dirt in my eye
When I witnessed you disrespecting me


I said if you're thinkin' of being my baby
If you want to be my beloved


It don't matter if you're black or white
Your race is insignificant


I said if you're thinkin' of being my brother
If you want to be my friend


Ooh, ooh
Vocalizing sounds of excitement


Yea, yea, yea now
Expressing agreement and excitement


It's black, it's white
It could be either black or white


It's tough for them to get by
It's hard for them to make it


It's black, it's white, (x3) whoo
It could be either black or white, making a declaration with enthusiasm




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Comments from YouTube:

miki in FN

Awesome!!!😃😃

Eunice Malaquias

adorei

LA FENIX

Foda

P. Wayne Curtis

slash slaughtered the ending of black or white

uku82

Michael maybe expect Buckethead fireworks,but for me Slash play it perfect

Sunandan Mahapatra

wait wtf how his billiejean jacket changed?

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