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.
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Dirty Diana
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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(Oh no, no)
You'll never make me stay
So take your weight off of me
I know your every move
So won't you just let me be?
I've been here times before
That you seduce every man
This time you won't seduce me
She said, "That's okay
Hey baby do as you please
I have the stuff that you want
I am the thing that you need"
She looked me deep in the eyes
She's touchin' me so to start
She says, "There's no turnin' back"
She trapped me in her heart
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana
Let me be
Oh no
Oh no
Oh no
She likes the boys in the band
She knows when they come to town
Every musician's fan after the curtain comes down
She waits at backstage doors
For those who have prestige
Who promise fortune and fame
A life that's so carefree
She said, "That's okay
Hey baby do what you want
I'll be your night lovin' thing
I'll be the freak you can taunt
I don't care what you say
I wanna go too far
I'll be your everything
If you make me a star?
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana
Diana
Diana
Dirty Diana
It's Diana-iana-iana, c'mon
(No, no)
She said, "I have to go home
'Cause I'm real tired you see
Now I hate sleppin' alone
Why don't you come with me?"
I said, "My baby's at home
She's probably worried tonight
I didn't call on the phone
To say that I'm alright"
Diana walked up to me
She said, "I'm all yours tonight"
At that I ran to the phone
Sayin', "Baby I'm alright"
I said, "But unlock the door
'Cause I forgot the key"
She said, "He's not coming back
Because he's sleeping with me"
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana
C'mon
C'mon
C'mon
C'mon
C'mon (hey baby, won't you? Hey baby, won't you?)
C'mon (hey baby, won't you? Hey baby, won't you?)
C'mon (hey baby, won't you? Hey baby, won't you?)
C'mon (hey baby, won't you?)
C'mon (ow)
C'mon
C'mon
C'mon
C'mon
"Dirty Diana" is a song by Michael Jackson about a seductive woman who is trying to entice him. The song starts with Jackson telling the woman to leave him alone due to her reputation for seducing every man. However, the woman insists that Jackson lets her show him a good time, promising to be everything he needs. Jackson falls for her twisted charm, and she convinces him to go home with her. In the end, Jackson discovers that she is too dirty even for him, as he realizes she has lied about him sleeping with her, while his own love is at home waiting for him.
The lyrics suggest a message for women who seek after the riches and fame of the entertainment industry. The song portrays the story of a woman who uses her sexual prowess to lure men who come to town to make it big in the industry. Jackson warns against her seduction and encourages self-control to avoid making poor decisions.
Interestingly, one of the most noteworthy aspects of this song is the musician who played guitar, Steve Stevens. He was a former collaborator with Billy Idol, and Jackson had specifically requested him to provide the necessary guitar work. They recorded an entire verse of the song and two full solos, but ultimately only the intro stayed in the final mix. The song also features background vocals from Siedah Garrett, the singer who would later collaborate with Jackson on his hit song "Man in the Mirror."
Line by Line Meaning
(Oh no)
Michael is expressing his distress and disbelief regarding the situation he finds himself in.
(Oh no, no)
Michael is more insistent in his expression of distress and disbelief.
You'll never make me stay
Michael is determined not to succumb to Diana's advances.
So take your weight off of me
Michael feels burdened by Diana's advances.
I know your every move
Michael is familiar with Diana's seductive tactics.
So won't you just let me be?
Michael is asking Diana to give him space and leave him alone.
I've been here times before
Michael has been in similar situations before.
But I was too blind to see
Michael now realizes that he was naive in the past and fell for Diana's seduction.
That you seduce every man
Michael has learned that Diana has a history of seducing men.
This time you won't seduce me
Michael is confident in his ability to resist Diana's tactics.
She said, "That's okay
Diana is undeterred by Michael's resistance.
Hey baby do as you please
Diana is giving Michael free rein to act as he wishes.
I have the stuff that you want
Diana is well aware of Michael's desires and is offering to fulfill them.
I am the thing that you need"
Diana is positioning herself as a necessity in Michael's life.
She looked me deep in the eyes
Diana is using eye contact to create a sense of intimacy and connection with Michael.
She's touchin' me so to start
Diana is using physical touch to initiate a sexual encounter with Michael.
She says, "There's no turnin' back"
Diana is suggesting that once Michael succumbs to her, he won't be able to go back.
She trapped me in her heart
Diana has successfully captured Michael's attention and desire.
Dirty Diana
Michael sees Diana's advances as manipulative and unethical.
Let me be
Michael is asking Diana to respect his boundaries and leave him alone.
She likes the boys in the band
Diana has a particular affinity for musicians.
She knows when they come to town
Diana is well-informed about the schedules of musicians.
Every musician's fan after the curtain comes down
Diana is suggesting that she is a fan of musicians and seeks to engage with them after their performances.
She waits at backstage doors
Diana positions herself strategically to encounter musicians after their shows.
For those who have prestige
Diana is selective in her choice of partners and seeks those with status and fame.
Who promise fortune and fame
Diana desires a lifestyle of wealth and celebrity.
A life that's so carefree
Diana desires a lifestyle that is free from responsibilities and constraints.
I don't care what you say
Diana is uninterested in Michael's objections and desires to pursue him regardless.
I wanna go too far
Diana desires to engage in risky and extreme behavior with Michael.
I'll be your everything
Diana is positioning herself as an all-encompassing partner for Michael.
If you make me a star?
Diana is willing to do anything to become a celebrity, including using Michael.
Diana walked up to me
Diana is actively pursuing Michael.
She said, "I'm all yours tonight"
Diana is making herself available to Michael for a sexual encounter.
At that I ran to the phone
Michael is concerned about how his actions will affect his significant other.
Sayin', "Baby I'm alright"
Michael is lying to his significant other about his whereabouts and behavior.
I said, "But unlock the door
Michael is requesting to be let into his own home.
'Cause I forgot the key"
Michael is offering an excuse for his sudden return home.
She said, "He's not coming back
Diana is suggesting that she has taken Michael away from his significant other.
Because he's sleeping with me"
Diana is boasting about her sexual conquest over Michael.
C'mon
Michael is urging himself to resist Diana's advances.
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Written by: Michael Jackson
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