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
Butterflies
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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Don't acknowledge my smile when I try to say hello to you, yeah
And all you gotta do is not answer my calls when
I'm trying to get through
To keep me wondering why, when all I can do is sigh
I just want to touch you
I just want to touch and kiss
You give me butterflies inside, inside and I
All I gotta say is that I must be dreaming, can't be real
You're not here with me, still I can feel you near me
I caress you, let you taste us, just so blissful listen
I would give you anything baby, just make my dreams come true
Oh baby you give me butterflies
I just want to touch and kiss
And I wish that I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside, inside and I
I just want to touch and kiss
And I wish that I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside, inside and I
If you would take my hand, baby I would show you
Guide you to the light babe
If you would be my love, baby I will love you, love you
'Til the end of time
I just want to touch and kiss
And I wish that I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside, inside and I
I just want to touch and kiss
And I wish that I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside, inside and I
I just want to touch and kiss
And I wish that I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside, inside and I
The lyrics to Michael Jackson's song "Butterflies" describe the feeling of love and infatuation. The songwriter speaks of their desire for someone who gives them "butterflies inside." They feel a deep connection to this person and long to be with them, but also feel frustrated that the person doesn't reciprocate their feelings. The songwriter pleads with their love interest to take their hand and show them the way, and promises to love them until the end of time.
This song speaks to the universal experience of falling in love, and the longing and frustration that can come with it. The lyrical themes are enhanced by Jackson's smooth and soulful voice, as well as the catchy guitar riff and syncopated beat. The song is a testament to Jackson's talent for crafting pop hits that are both heartfelt and relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
All you gotta do is walk away and pass me by
Ignore me completely and don't even acknowledge my presence.
Don't acknowledge my smile when I try to say hello to you, yeah
Don't even respond to my friendly greetings or gestures.
And all you gotta do is not answer my calls when
I'm trying to get through
To keep me wondering why, when all I can do is sigh
Refuse to answer my attempts at communication, making me wonder about your feelings and leaving me feeling frustrated.
I just want to touch you
I desire physical contact with you.
I just want to touch and kiss
And I wish that I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside, inside and I
I long to be intimate with you and be consumed by the excitement and passion that comes with it.
All I gotta say is that I must be dreaming, can't be real
You're not here with me, still I can feel you near me
Despite your physical absence, I still feel a deep emotional and spiritual connection with you.
I caress you, let you taste us, just so blissful listen
I would give you anything baby, just make my dreams come true
Oh baby you give me butterflies
Imagining us together is pure ecstasy, and I am passionately devoted to you.
If you would take my hand, baby I would show you
Guide you to the light babe
If you would be my love, baby I will love you, love you
'Til the end of time
I am willing to do anything to be with you and make you happy, forever.
You give me butterflies inside, inside and I
Being with you fills me with intense joy, happiness, and excitement, and I crave more of it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Isaac Hayes, Michael Joe Jackson
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Lyrics
All you gotta do is walk away and pass me by
Don't acknowledge my smile when I try to say hello to you, yeah
And all you gotta do is not answer my calls when
I'm trying to get through
To keep me wondering why, when all I can do is sigh
I just want to touch you
I just want to touch and kiss
And I wish that I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside, inside and I
All I gotta say is that I must be dreaming, can't be real
You're not here with me, still I can feel you near me
I caress you, let you taste us, just so blissful listen
I would give you anything baby, just make my dreams come true
Oh baby you give me butterflies
I just want to touch and kiss
And I wish that I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside, inside and I
I just want to touch and kiss
And I wish that I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside, inside and I
If you would take my hand, baby I would show you
Guide you to the light babe
If you would be my love, baby I will love you, love you
'Til the end of time
I just want to touch and kiss
And I wish that I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside, inside and I
I just want to touch and kiss
And I wish that I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside, inside and I
I just want to touch and kiss
And I wish that I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside, inside and I
I just want to touch and kiss
And I wish that I could be with you tonight
You give me butterflies inside, inside and I
@shenyaet3350
Michael never cursed or degraded women in his music. He was our true black King 👑💎🦋
@marangjacob1852
ahem dirtydiana ahem
@dridigopsychologist
I'm a Micael fan, but Dirty Diana was not exactly collegial.
@maryanneg6067
@Red no he didnt.
@Thealexiswhite
@Red no he didn't. They went to his house 10+ times, nothing was found, end of story
@Thealexiswhite
@@maryanneg6067 some people just don't get it....
@mayankbaluni8104
can't believe Michael didn't win Grammy for this masterpiece ....
@martinbrauns05
Mayank Baluni so true...
@77moonwalker77
yea, how the hell he didn't
@ohh2215
Sony didn't promote the album like they should have.. such a shame:((