Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 Gary, Indiana—June 25, 2009 in Los… Read Full Bio ↴Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 Gary, Indiana—June 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California), was an American singer, songwriter and dancer. Dubbed the King of Pop, he is widely regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century and one of the greatest entertainers of all time. He was also known for his philanthropy, charitable fundraising, and lifestyle, residing in a private amusement park he called Neverland Ranch and often becoming the focus of tabloid scrutiny. Jackson's contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. Through his group, solo, and family work, he became one of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. He was also inducted into the Dance Hall of Fame as the first (and currently only) dancer from the world of pop and rock 'n' roll. Jackson's other achievements include 39 Guinness World Records—including one for "Most Successful Entertainer of All Time"—13 Grammy Awards as well as the Grammy Legend Award and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, 26 American Music Awards, 16 World Music Awards and the estimated sale of up 750 million units worldwide. Winning countless awards for his humanitarian endeavors, the singer has been honored by two Presidents of the United States. He has also been named as the artist of "the Decade", "Generation", "Century", and "Millennium" and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2002. Jackson has also won hundreds of other awards, making him the most awarded recording artist in the history of popular music. He is also credited for popularizing many physically complicated dance moves, such as the robot and the moonwalk, and has influenced and spawned a whole generation of a wide variety of artists including Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey, and The Weeknd, among others.

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

Brand New Day
Michael Jackson Lyrics

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Everybody look around
'Cause there's a reason to rejoice, you see
(Everybody come out)
(And let's commence to singing joyfully)

Everybody look up
And feel the hope that we've been waiting on
(Everybody's glad)

(Because our silent fear and dread is gone)

Freedom, you see
Has got our hearts singing so joyfully
(Just look about)
(You owe it to yourself to check it out)

Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?

Everybody be glad
'Cause the sun is shining just for us
Everybody wake up
Into the morning, into happiness

Hello world
It's like a different way of living now
(And thank you world)
We always knew that we'd be free somehow

In harmony
Let's show the world that we've got liberty
It's such a change
For us to live so independently
Freedom, you see
Has got our hearts singing so joyfully
Just look about
You owe it to yourself to check it out

Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?

Everybody be glad (be glad)
Because the sun is shining just for us (yes, it is)
Everybody wake up (wake up)
Into the morning, into happiness (that's right)

Hello world
It's like a different way of living now
(Thank you world)
We always knew that we'd be free somehow

In harmony
Let's show the world that we've got liberty
It's such a change
For us to live so independently
Freedom, you see
Has got our hearts singing so joyfully
Just look about
You owe it to yourself to check it out

Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?

Yeah
All right
Hey

Brand new day, brand new day

Can't you feel a brand new day?
Brand new day, brand new day
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Brand new day

Can't you feel a brand new day?
Brand new day, brand new day
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Brand new day, brand new day
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Oh-oh-oh, can't you feel a brand new day
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Oh-oh-oh, can't you feel a brand new day
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Oh-oh-oh, can't you feel a brand new day
Can't you feel a brand new day?
Oh-oh-oh, can't you feel a brand new day

Can't you, can't you?
Feel a, can't you feel a?

Can't you, can't you?
Feel a, can't you feel a?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "A Brand New Day" convey a message of optimism, hope, and celebration. The song encourages everyone to look around and find a reason to rejoice, signaling the idea that there is always something positive to focus on despite any challenges or difficulties we may face.

The opening lines invite us to gather together and sing joyfully, implying that coming together as a community or society can bring about positive change and a sense of unity. The lyrics emphasize the importance of looking up and feeling the hope that we have all been longing for. This suggests that the wait is over, and our collective silent fears and anxieties have been replaced with a renewed sense of optimism.

The mention of freedom as a catalyst for joy suggests that the theme of the song may be inspired by the pursuit and achievement of liberation, both individually and collectively. The lyrics convey the idea that freedom has a profound effect on our hearts, filling us with joy and making us want to celebrate life. This newfound liberation is something worth exploring, as it presents a chance for personal growth and self-discovery.

The chorus serves as a rallying cry, urging everyone to acknowledge and embrace the transformation that comes with a brand new day. It encourages us to be glad and to recognize that the sun is shining just for us, indicating that there is a sense of newfound happiness and positivity. The song exudes a sense of gratitude towards the world and conveys a belief that freedom and harmony can coexist, both within ourselves and in our interactions with others.

Overall, "A Brand New Day" captures the essence of hope, celebration, and the power of collective action. It reminds us that embracing change and freedom can bring about a renewed sense of joy, happiness, and independence in our lives. The lyrics encourage us to find reasons to be glad, wake up to the morning with optimism, and live harmoniously while showcasing our liberty to the world. The repeated chorus invites us to feel the transformative energy of a brand new day and recognize the potential for positive change that it brings.

Line by Line Meaning

Everybody look around
Take a moment to observe your surroundings

'Cause there's a reason to rejoice, you see
Because there is a cause for celebration

(Everybody come out)
(Everyone join in and participate)

(And let's commence to singing joyfully)
(And let's start singing with joy)

Everybody look up
Direct your gaze upwards

And feel the hope that we've been waiting on
Experience the hopeful anticipation we have been longing for

(Everybody's glad)
(Everyone is happy)

(Because our silent fear and dread is gone)
(Because our silent fears and anxieties have disappeared)

Freedom, you see
The concept of freedom

Has got our hearts singing so joyfully
Has filled our hearts with an overwhelming sense of joy

(Just look about)
(Simply observe your surroundings)

(You owe it to yourself to check it out)
(You owe it to yourself to explore and experience it)

Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you sense the arrival of a fresh start?

Everybody be glad
Everyone should be happy

'Cause the sun is shining just for us
Because the sun is shining exclusively for our benefit

Everybody wake up
Everyone should awaken

Into the morning, into happiness
Enter a new day filled with happiness

Hello world
Addressing the world and its inhabitants

It's like a different way of living now
It feels like a completely new way of life

(And thank you world)
(Expressing gratitude to the world)

We always knew that we'd be free somehow
Deep down, we always believed in our eventual freedom

In harmony
In a state of unity and agreement

Let's show the world that we've got liberty
Let us demonstrate to the world that we possess freedom

It's such a change
It represents a significant transformation

For us to live so independently
To live with autonomy and self-reliance

Yeah
Expression of affirmation and excitement

All right
Expression of agreement and satisfaction

Hey
Informal greeting or exclamation

Brand new day, brand new day
Emphasizing the arrival of a completely new day

Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you sense the arrival of a fresh start?

Can't you, can't you?
Unable to experience or understand?

Feel a, can't you feel a?
Sense or perceive the presence of?

Oh-oh-oh, can't you feel a brand new day
Oh-oh-oh, can't you sense the arrival of a fresh start?

Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you sense the arrival of a fresh start?

Oh-oh-oh, can't you feel a brand new day
Oh-oh-oh, can't you sense the arrival of a fresh start?

Can't you feel a brand new day?
Can't you sense the arrival of a fresh start?

Oh-oh-oh, can't you feel a brand new day
Oh-oh-oh, can't you sense the arrival of a fresh start?

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Luther Vandross

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