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

Don't Be Messin' 'Round
Michael Jackson Lyrics

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Are you ready for a real good time?, my love
Are you ready for a real good treat?

There'll be so much dancing, singing
Are you the girl, meant to me

So don’t be messing around
Don’t be messing around (With me)
Don’t be messing around (With me) hey hey hey
So don’t be messing around
Don’t be messing around (With me)
Don’t be messing around (With me) hey

If I started now in the deep
Think you said this feeling is your life
I’ll be so proud if you let me love you girl
Let me love you for a little while

Don’t be messing around
Don’t be messing around
Don’t be messing around (With me) hey hey hey
So don’t be messing around
Don’t be messing around
Don’t be messing around (With me) hey
Oho yeah yeah oho yeah, oho yeah, oho yeah

Now he started finger-popping to the beat
So I said let’s get right on the floor
He said to keep your mind on dancing
Won't be no romancing
No, no, don't mess around with me
I ain't playing

Don’t be messing around
Don’t be messing around (with me)
Don’t be messing around (With me) hey hey hey
So don’t be messing around
Don’t be messing around (with me)
Don’t be messing around (With me) hey hey
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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Michael Jackson's song "Don't Be Messin' 'Round" convey a message about the importance of commitment and loyalty in a relationship. The song begins with an invitation to have a good time and enjoy life together. The singer asks if the listener is ready for a "real good treat" and promises dancing and singing. He then questions if the listener is the person meant for him.

The main refrain of the song emphasizes the need for trust and faithfulness. The repetition of the lines "Don't be messing around (with me)" highlights the singer's plea for his partner to stay true and not engage in infidelity or playing games. He values the relationship and urges the listener not to break that trust.

The bridge of the song introduces a conversation between the singer and another person who starts dancing to the beat. The singer emphasizes the importance of keeping the focus on dancing and not getting involved in any romantic advances. The final verses reiterate the plea for loyalty, with the repetitions of "Don't be messing around."

Overall, the lyrics of "Don't Be Messin' 'Round" underscore the importance of commitment and faithfulness in a relationship, urging the listener to avoid straying and to value the connection they have.

Line by Line Meaning

Are you ready for a real good time?, my love
Are you prepared to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience, my beloved?

Are you ready for a real good treat?
Are you prepared for a delightful surprise?

There'll be so much dancing, singing
There will be an abundance of lively dancing and soulful singing

Are you the girl, meant to me
Are you the woman destined to be with me?

So don’t be messing around
Therefore, refrain from engaging in foolish or harmful behavior

Don’t be messing around (With me) hey hey hey
Avoid engaging in any mischievous acts or deceitful behavior towards me, hey hey hey

If I started now in the deep
If I were to express my deepest and most sincere feelings right now

Think you said this feeling is your life
I believe you mentioned that this emotion is essential to your existence

I’ll be so proud if you let me love you girl
It would bring me great joy and a sense of accomplishment if you allowed me to express my love for you, my dear

Let me love you for a little while
Permit me to shower you with affection and care for a brief period of time

Now he started finger-popping to the beat
At this moment, he began to rhythmically snap his fingers in sync with the music

So I said let’s get right on the floor
Thus, I suggested that we immediately join the dance floor

He said to keep your mind on dancing
He advised me to focus solely on dancing and not to be distracted by other thoughts

Won't be no romancing
There will be no romantic involvement

No, no, don't mess around with me
No, no, do not engage in any frivolous or deceptive behavior with me

I ain't playing
I am not joking or engaging in any unserious behavior

Listen to me, girl
Pay close attention to my words, my dear

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