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
D.S.
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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They wanna get my ass dead or alive
You know he really tried to take me down by surprise
I bet he missioned with the CIA
He don't do half what he say
Dom Sheldon is a cold man
Dom Sheldon is a cold man
Dom Sheldon is a cold man
He out shock in every single way
He'll stop at nothing just to get his political say
He think he hot 'cause he's BSTA
I bet he never had a social life anyway
You think he brother with the KKK?
I bet his mother never taught him right anyway
He want your vote just to remain TA
He don't do half what he say
Dom Sheldon is a cold man (c'mon boys)
Dom Sheldon is a cold man (c'mon boys)
Dom Sheldon is a cold man
Dom Sheldon is a cold man
Dom S. Sheldon is a cold man
Dom Sheldon is a cold man
Dom Sheldon is a cold man
Dom Sheldon is a cold man (c'mon boys)
Slash!
(Gone baby)
Does he send letters to the FBI?
Did he say to either do it or die?
Dom Sheldon is a cold man (c'mon boys)
Dom Sheldon is a cold man (c'mon boys)
Dom Sheldon is a cold man
Dom Sheldon is a cold man
Dom S. Sheldon is a cold man
Dom Sheldon is a cold man
Dom Sheldon is a cold man
Dom Sheldon is a cold man
Dom S. Sheldon is a cold man
Dom Sheldon is a cold man
Dom Sheldon is a cold man
Dom Sheldon is a cold man (he's a, he's a)
Dom Sheldon is a cold man
Dom Sheldon is a cold man
Dom Sheldon is a cold man
Dom Sheldon is a cold man (he's a, he's a)
Cold man, cold man (he's a, he's a)
The lyrics of Michael Jackson's song D.S. seem to target a mysterious and sinister figure named Dom Sheldon (or Dom S. Sheldon). Jackson alleges that Sheldon may have been responsible for trying to assassinate him or at least bring him down. The lyrics are structured as a series of accusations and speculations about Sheldon's character and actions. In the song, Jackson questions whether Sheldon is involved in shady dealings as he references the CIA and the KKK.
The lyrics suggest that Sheldon is a man who will stop at nothing to achieve his political goals. Jackson implies that he has abused his power and influence for personal gain. Jackson accuses Sheldon of misleading voters and being dishonest about his intentions. The repeated refrain of "Dom Sheldon is a cold man" emphasizes Jackson's disdain and distrust. The song ends with a guitar solo and the repeated phrases "Gone baby" and "He's a cold man".
Overall, the lyrics of D.S. seem to be a commentary on the corrupt and manipulative nature of politics and those in positions of power. Jackson's emotional delivery and the repetitive nature of the lyrics emphasize the seriousness of his accusations and frustrations.
Line by Line Meaning
They wanna get my ass dead or alive
Someone is after Michael Jackson and they want to kill him or capture him alive.
You know he really tried to take me down by surprise
The person after Michael Jackson attempted to harm him unexpectedly.
I bet he missioned with the CIA
The person after Michael Jackson may have worked with the CIA.
He don't do half what he say
The person after Michael Jackson is not truthful and doesn't fulfill their promises.
Dom Sheldon is a cold man
The person after Michael Jackson is named Dom Sheldon and is cold-hearted.
He out shock in every single way
The person after Michael Jackson is trying to intimidate him in any way possible.
He'll stop at nothing just to get his political say
The person after Michael Jackson is willing to do whatever it takes to make a political statement.
He think he hot 'cause he's BSTA
The person after Michael Jackson thinks he's important because of a BSTA membership.
I bet he never had a social life anyway
The person after Michael Jackson probably didn't have any real friends.
You think he brother with the KKK?
The person after Michael Jackson might be connected to the KKK.
I bet his mother never taught him right anyway
The person after Michael Jackson never learned to behave properly.
He want your vote just to remain TA
The person after Michael Jackson wants to become or remain a TA and is only seeking votes for their personal gain.
Does he send letters to the FBI?
The person after Michael Jackson might attempt to involve the FBI in their pursuit of him.
Did he say to either do it or die?
The person after Michael Jackson gave an ultimatum to either carry out a task or face death.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jackson
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They are cold men!
@altuzarraok
You can actually feel his pain, his anger, his frustration.
@michaeltaylorarmstrong4314
Lucas Altuzarra
true
@ismailkm1
Absolutely
@StreamerGuy_
And thats why this song is badass ;)
@ralphsabban7559
HIS LONELINESS
@zafnatpaneaj4992
Amen...!!!
@janettehernandez2150
HIStory is definitely his most aggressive album. Badass.
@ksjay7474
FRRRR
@ArsenMadinov
but there's also BOTDF...
@janettehernandez2150
Arsen Madinov Very true, but I think this one has a bit more :)