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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Blood on the Dancefloor
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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She know your game, ah
She put you under, ah
It's so insane, ah
Since you seduced her, ah
How does it feel? Ah
To know that woman, ah
Is out to kill
Every night stance is like taking a chance
It's not about love and romance
And now you're going to get it
Ah, every hot man is out taking a chance
It's not about love and romance
And now you do regret it
To escape the world, I've got to enjoy that simple dance
And it seemed that everything was on my side
(Blood on my side)
She seemed sincere like it was love and true romance
And now she's out to get me
But I just can't take it
Just can't break it
Susie got your number and Susie ain't your friend
Look who took you under with seven inches in
Blood is on the dance floor, blood is on the knife
Susie's got your number and Susie says it's right
She got your number, ah
How does it feel? Ah
To know this stranger, ah
Is about to kill, ah
She got yo' baby, ah
It happened fast, ah
If you could only, ah
Erase the past (ah)
Every night stance is like taking a chances
It's not about love and romance
And now you're going to get it
Ah, every hot man is out taking a chance
It's not about love and romance
And now you do regret it
To escape the world, I got to enjoy this simple dance
And it seemed that everything was on my side
(Blood on my side)
It seemed sincere like it was love and true romance
And now she's out to get me
But I just can't take it
Just can't break it
Susie got your number and Susie ain't your friend
Look who took you under with seven inches in
Blood is on the dance floor, blood is on the knife
Susie got your number, you know Susie says it's right (hoo-hoo)
Susie's got your number
Susie ain't your friend (ah, it's goin' down, baby)
Look who took you under, she put seven inches in
Blood is on the dance floor, blood is on the knife (it's goin' down, baby)
Susie's got your number (ah)
Susie says it's right
It was blood on the dance floor
(Blood on the dance floor)
It was blood on the dance floor
(Blood on the dance floor)
It was blood on the dance floor
(Blood on the dance floor)
It was blood on the dance floor
(Blood on the dance floor)
And I just can't take it
The girl won't break it
Hoo!
The lyrics of Michael Jackson's song Blood on the Dancefloor depict a story of a man who is seduced by a woman, who then reveals her true intentions of killing him. The track is an uptempo and rhythmic dance-pop and new jack swing number, which showcases Jackson’s signature vocal style. The song describes the singer's regret for his night with the woman and his looming fate. He is haunted by the woman, who he tries to escape but is seemingly impossible. Susie, the woman in question, is portrayed as the devil incarnate who is coming to collect the singer's soul.
The lyrics are riddled with sexual innuendos and wordplay that allude to the impending doom of the singer. The opening lines, "she got your number, ah, she knows your game" detail the power dynamic between Susie and the singer. The verse, "Every night stance is like taking a chance, It's not about love and romance," suggests that the encounter was not a consensual one but rather a one-night stand. The chorus emphasizes how the singer fell victim to seduction and is now paying the price.
The track may signify Jackson's harrowing confrontation with his public persona and the many controversies the media put him through. The lyrics allude to the media's scrutiny of his personal life, especially after the allegations of child molestation that surrounded him. Thus, highlighting the metaphorical reference to blood on the dance floor, which could be a metaphor for Jackson's life as a celebrity and how the media scrutiny left him vulnerable and exposed.
Line by Line Meaning
She got your number, ah
This woman has your contact information and is in control of the situation.
She know your game, ah
She knows how to manipulate you.
She put you under, ah
She has power over you and has put you in a vulnerable position.
It's so insane, ah
The situation is crazy and out of control.
Since you seduced her, ah
You initiated a relationship with this woman.
How does it feel? Ah
How does it feel to be in this situation?
To know that woman, ah
To know that this particular woman
Is out to kill
Is trying to harm you.
Every night stance is like taking a chance
Every encounter is risky and unpredictable.
It's not about love and romance
The relationship is not built on affection or mutual attraction.
And now you're going to get it
And now you will suffer the consequences.
To escape the world, I've got to enjoy that simple dance
The artist seeks solace in dancing as a means of escape.
And it seemed that everything was on my side
Things appeared to be going well for the singer.
(Blood on my side)
The singer is experiencing internal conflict.
She seemed sincere like it was love and true romance
The woman appeared to be genuine in her feelings for the singer.
And now she's out to get me
But now she has turned against him.
But I just can't take it
The artist is struggling to cope.
Just can't break it
He cannot escape his situation.
Susie got your number and Susie ain't your friend
Susie has control over the singer but does not have his best interests at heart.
Look who took you under with seven inches in
Susie has taken advantage of the artist.
Blood is on the dance floor, blood is on the knife
There is violence and danger lurking in unexpected places.
Susie's got your number and Susie says it's right
Susie continues to manipulate the artist.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Joe Jackson, Edward Theodore Riley
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@juanpabloriverazenteno2799
27 years later, if you’re watching this, you’re a legend.
@itsmenala9087
its the anniversary too!❤
@cherrycherry1389
❤❤
@-ironriderninja-5881
ahhhh good childhood memories
@averenti1483
YESSIRRRRR
@silviqjims
Thanks ❤
@toya_slamz1032
Let's admit it, Michael Jackson songs had the best beats ever!!
@user-kj1pq6zh3x
King of the beat
@numberfifteen7753
OMG QUIT CALLING EVERYTHING A BEAT. It's a song
@toya_slamz1032
@@numberfifteen7753 stop being such a fun killer gosh..! And stop acting like a 5 year old..