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
Cheater
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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Back on me(Uh)
You know I work too hard for this kind of pay, oh
I wrote a letter for the ghetto of the CIA (oh)
I don't care a jack all about what you do, oh
Just put your dime on the line, girl, 'cause I owe you (oh)
One blow to the head is all you need
I ain't taking it ya
Cheater
(Ohh-whoa)
(Do it) what? What?
(Do it) what?
Get back on me
Now you better go an get yourself some attitude (oh)
I know your name and the game ends in I.O.u (oh)
You're telling me that you're coming to a compromise (oh)
You're smiling at me while you're stealing right before my eyes (doggone it, oh)
Somebody said, get up and stand on how you feel, oh, oh
One blow to the head is all you need
I ain't taking it, ya
Cheater
(Ohh-whoa)
(Do it, yeah, oh) what? What?
(Do it) what? What?
Get back on me
What?
Oh, what?
Yeah, whoa-oh
I hurt my backbone, baby
I start to give it up
Life is an aggravator
Sometimes I part it up
I broke my radiator
I'm indestructible
I break my limbs, my body
So won't you hear my call
I don't care a jack bone about what ya do (oh)
Just sign your name on the line, baby, I own you (doggone it)
What? (You are a)
Cheater (ooh)
(Do it) give it to me, what?
(Do it) what?
Get jack on me
Somebody said, get up and stand on how you feel, oh, oh
One blow to the head is all you need
I ain't taking it, ya
Cheater (ohh)
(No, no)
(Doggone it)
(Jack, give it to me)
Cheating, baby (yeah, oh)
(What? What? Doggone it)
Ooh
Ya cheater
(Ooh, ooh) cheating, baby
(Ooh) ya cheating, baby
(Ohh, ohh) cheating, baby
Cheating, baby
You are a cheater (hee-hee)
(Hoo-hoo)
(Hoo-hoo)
(Hoo-hoo)
(Hoo-hoo)
(Hoo-hoo)
(Hoo-hoo)
(Hoo-hoo)
(Hoo-hoo)
The song "Cheater" by Michael Jackson is an expression of the singer's anger and frustration towards a person who has betrayed him. The song starts with Michael expressing how hard he works for whatever "play" the person is enjoying after their betrayal. He then accuses the person of stealing from him and tells them that he owns them. The chorus repeats the word "cheater" and somebody suggesting that Michael should give up.
In the second verse, Michael tells the person to go and get some attitude, reminding them that he knows their name and that he owns them. He accuses them of smiling at him while they steal from him right before his eyes. The bridge is a reflection of the singer's frustration and exhaustion with the situation, as he speaks of hurting his backbone, breaking his radiator, and wishing to leave his body. Finally, the third verse repeats the same message, telling the person to sign their name because Michael owns them.
Overall, the song expresses Michael's anger and frustration towards someone he trusted, who ultimately betrayed him. The repetition of the word "cheater" throughout the chorus shows that Michael is still hurt by the betrayal and has not forgiven the person responsible.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I work to hard for this kinda play,
I have put in a lot of effort in reaching where I am today.
I wrote a letter, for the getto of the CIA,
I have attempted to get my voice heard by those in power.
I don't care a jack, or about what cha' do,
I am indifferent towards your actions.
Just put ya dime on the line baby, cos i own you,
All I want from you is what I am entitled to.
Somebody said, give up instead on how you feel,
There are people who advise you to ignore your emotions.
One blow to the head is all you need
One moment of realization could change everything.
Now you better go and get yourself some attitude!
You need to start standing up for yourself.
I know ya name and the game is I own you
I know who you are and how to manipulate you.
Ya, tellin' me that ya comin to a compramise
You claim to be willing to negotiate.
Ya smilin at me while, ya stealin right before my eyes
You act friendly while taking advantage of me.
I hurt my backbone baby,
I am tired and exhausted.
I start to give it up,
I feel like giving up.
Life is an aggrovator,
Life is frustrating.
Sometimes I part it up,
At times I try to cope with it.
I broke my radiator,
I am facing difficulties.
I'm indestructible,
Despite everything, I remain strong.
I pray to leave my body,
I sometimes wish to escape my situation.
Don't you ever call!
I do not want to hear from you again.
Cheater...
Repeated lyrics emphasizing the theme of the song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Jackson, Greg Phillinganes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS
[Intro]
Oooh
Huh!
Oh!
Get back on me
Ho!
[Verse 1]
You know I work too hard for this kinda play (Ho!)
I wrote a letter for the ghetto of the CIA (Ho!)
I don't care a jack bone about what cha' do (Ho!)
Just put your dime on the line, 'cause I own you (Ho!)
[Pre-Chorus]
Somebody said, "Give up instead on how you feel" (Ah-uh)
One blow to the head is all you need
I ain't takin' it ya
[Chorus]
Cheater (Oooooh!)
Do it!, What! (Ya Got)
Do it!, What!
Get back on me…
[Verse 2]
Now you better go and get yourself some attitude (Ho!)
I know your name and the game ends in I.O.U (Ho!)
You're telling me that you're coming to a compromise (Ho!)
You're smiling at me while you're stealing right before my eyes (Doggone it; Ho!)
[Pre-Chorus]
Somebody said, "Give up instead on how you feel" (Ah-uh)
One blow to the head is all you need
I ain't takin' it ya
[Chorus]
Cheater (Oooooh!)
Do it!, What! (Doggone it)
Do it!, What! (What!)
Get back on me…
I can't, huh!
Jack, oh-oh
[Bridge]
I hurt my backbone, baby
I start to give it up
Life is an aggravator
Sometimes I part it up
I broke my radiator
I am indestructible
I pray to leave my body
Do not you ever call
[Verse 3]
I don't care a jack bone about what cha' do (Ho!)
Just sign your name on the line, baby, I own you (Doggone it)
(Ho!)
(You are a…)
[Chorus]
(Cheater) Ooooh!
Give it to me, what!
What!, get jack on me…
[Pre-Chorus]
Somebody said, give up instead on how you feel (Ah-uh)
One blow to the head is all you need
I ain't takin' it ya
[Chorus / Outro]
Cheater
(Doggone it)
(Jack) (Give it to me)
Cheating, baby (Doggone)
(Huh!)
(Huh!) (Doggone it)
Ooh-ooh
Cheater
Ooh-ooh (ooh-ooh)
(Ooh-ooh) Cheating, baby
(Oh-oh) Cheating, baby
Oh-oh
Cheating, baby
You are a cheater (Hee-hoo!)
(Hoo-hoo!)
(Hoo-hoo!)
(Hoo-hoo!)
(Hoo-hoo!)
(Hoo-hoo!)
(Hoo-hoo!)
(Hoo-hoo!)
(Hoo-hoo!)
(Hoo-hoo!)
@smoothannie6078
Is it just me, or does anyone else feel safe in these comments? 😂😂 the haters will never reach these songs. Only true MJ fans even know these even exist.
@smoothannie6078
@Fiorella Tyrell hey girlie! 😜
@smoothannie6078
@Fiorella Tyrell nothing. I see you discovered me here as well 😂😂
@smoothannie6078
@Fiorella Tyrell yassss 😂❤
@vet14
Lol! So true! 😂
@amygali3823
@@smoothannie6078 yes coz they troll on the most viewed mj videos to troll
@dj_6ix20two6
Bruhhh I can’t imagine what it must have been like to make the cuts for his albums. It must have been so difficult to have to cut masterpieces like this out. Especially knowing they’re never going to be released. All Michael’s songs were pure genius, and I’m seriously not being biased. I honestly think he’s the greatest composer/musician/artist ever. I don’t even think he realized the genius he had, because it was God given. There will never be another like him, nothing even close.
God Bless you MJ. So happy you’re in a better place away from pain and hate. You deserve paradise. Thank you Applehead.
@hotkisshoney
DJ_6ix20two I 1000% agree, I love this comment so much!
@jf1376
Completely agree
@OliHickton
Cheater was late released in 2004 on the ultimate collection, imagine having to keep the masterpieces in the vault for so many years