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

Can You Feel It
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, can you feel it?

All the colors of the world should be
Lovin' 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, ooh
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, oh
When you see it's going down
Can you see it in your bones?
Can't you feel it, yeah

You know I always, always wanted
You should keep on, because the force is got a lot of power in
It make me feel like, it make me feel like woo

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?
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 of what you do
Don't go around
Breaking young girls' hearts
And mother always told me
Be careful of who you love
Be careful of what you do
'Cause the lie becomes the truth Hey hey hey

Billie Jean is Not my lover
Don't do it Billie Jean
Woo, she says I'm not the one
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!

But, if
You're thinkin'
About my baby
It don't matter if you're
Black or white

Being my brother
It don't matter if you're
Black or white!
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
Girl when the
Going gets rough
I ain't scared of
Your brother
I ain't scared of no sheets
I ain't scare of nobody
Girl when the
Goin' gets mean

It's black, it's white, yeah yeah yeah
It's black, it's white, yeah yeah yeah
It's black, it's white, yeah yeah yeah
Being my brother

It don't matter if you're
Black or white!

Overall Meaning

"Can You Feel It" by Michael Jackson is an upbeat and energetic song that spreads a message of love and unity. The first verse of the song presents a simple idea that all the colors of the world should love each other. The message is reinforced with the belief that we are all the same and share the same blood. The chorus of the song repeatedly asks if the listener can feel the message of love and unity.

The second verse, while not directly related to the theme of unity, encourages the listener to continue pushing forward with determination and power (i.e. "keep on with the force"). The pre-chorus, which references Billie Jean, is a bit of a departure from the rest of the song, but it still fits into the overall message of the importance of truth and honesty. The bridge reinforces the idea that being someone's brother has nothing to do with race, and that we should strive to see everyone as equal. The song ends with the titular phrase, "it's black, it's white," a simple sentiment that further emphasizes the idea that we are all the same regardless of our skin color.

Line by Line Meaning

Can you feel it, can you feel it, can you feel it?
Asking the listener if they can feel the positive energy and love that's being spread around.

All the colors of the world should be Lovin' each other wholeheartedly Yes, it's all right
Everyone from different cultures and backgrounds should embrace each other with love and acceptance.

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, ooh
Encouraging everyone to spread the message of love and togetherness to those who are filled with hate.

Cause we're all the same, yes The blood inside of me is inside of you
Despite our apparent differences, we all bleed the same blood and thus should treat each other with respect and kindness.

Now, tell me Can you feel it Tell me Can you feel it Can you feel it, oh When you see it's going down Can you see it in your bones?
Asking the listener if they can physically feel the positive energy and love.

You know I always, always wanted You should keep on, because the force is got a lot of power in It make me feel like, it make me feel like woo
Encouragement to keep spreading love and positivity, as the energy behind it is very powerful.

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
Repeated encouragement to keep spreading positivity until there is enough of it in the world.

People always told me Be careful of what you do Don't go around Breaking young girls' hearts And mother always told me Be careful of who you love Be careful of what you do 'Cause the lie becomes the truth Hey hey hey
Words of warning to be careful of one's actions and intentions, as they can lead to negative consequences.

Billie Jean is Not my lover Don't do it Billie Jean Woo, she says I'm not the one Billie Jean is Not my lover
A reminder that the singer is not romantically involved with a particular person.

Eat this!
An exclamation to indicate the start of something big and exciting.

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!
Narrating a story of two people who crossed paths and realized they are meant to be together, a true miracle.

But, if You're thinkin' About my baby It don't matter if you're Black or white
Regardless of race or skin color, the singer's baby is not someone anyone should mess with.

Being my brother It don't matter if you're Black or white! Being my brother It don't matter if you're Black or white!
Reminding everyone that we are all brothers and sisters and should treat each other with respect and equality, regardless of race or culture.

I am tired of this devil I am tired of this stuff I am tired of this business Girl when the Going gets rough I ain't scared of Your brother I ain't scared of no sheets I ain't scare of nobody Girl when the Goin' gets mean
Expressing frustration with negative energies and people who try to bring others down.

It's black, it's white, yeah yeah yeah It's black, it's white, yeah yeah yeah It's black, it's white, yeah yeah yeah Being my brother It don't matter if you're Black or white!
Emphasizing that race has no influence on love, friendship, or the way we treat each other.

Lyrics © Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jackie Jackson, Michael Jackson

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