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
Earth Song
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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What about rain
What about all the things that you said
We were to gain
What about killing fields
Is there a time
What about all the things
That you said were yours and mine
Did you ever stop to notice
All the blood we've shed before
Did you ever stop to notice
This crying Earth, these weeping shores
Aah, ooh
What have we done to the world
Look what we've done
What about all the peace
That you pledge your only son
What about flowering fields
Is there a time
What about all the dreams
That you said was yours and mine
Did you ever stop to notice
All the children dead from war
Did you ever stop to notice
This crying earth, these weeping shores
Aah, ooh
Aah, ooh
I used to dream
I used to glance beyond the stars
Now I don't know where we are
Although I know we've drifted far
Aah, ooh
Aah, ooh
Aah, ooh
Aah, ooh
Hey, what about yesterday
(What about us)
What about the seas
(What about us)
The heavens are falling down
(What about us)
I can't even breathe
(What about us)
What about apathy
(What about us)
Drowning in the seas
(What about us)
What about the promised land
Preachin' what I believe
(What about us)
What about the holy land
(What about it)
What about the greed
(What about us)
Where did we go wrong
Someone tell me why
(What about us)
What about baby boy
(What about him)
What about the days
(What about us)
What about all their joy
Do we give a damn
Aah, ooh
Aah, ooh
The song Earth Song by Michael Jackson raises concerns about the current state of the planet, its inhabitants, and its future. He asks about peace, dreams, and beauty of nature and questions if we are not losing these precious gifts to our greed and selfishness. He wonders if we ever stop to look at the horrors of the world, the crimes against humanity, and the destruction of the environment that we are witnessing. The song implies that our actions have enabled us to suffer from being disconnected from nature, and we callously ignore the sorrow and cries of the earth as a result of our actions.
The chorus that starts with "What about us?" is probably the most powerful part of the song. It addresses the failure of humanity to live in harmony with nature and suggests that the world is in turmoil. The song brings to mind the important message of saving our planet and taking care of it. Earth Song connects with the younger generation as they are the ones that will inherit the world we leave behind.
Line by Line Meaning
What about sunrise
Have you ever considered the beauty of nature and its daily rebirth?
What about rain
Have you ever appreciated the life-giving rain and its importance?
What about all the things that you said We were to gain
What about all the promises of a better world, where we were supposed to prosper and live in harmony?
What about killing fields Is there a time
What about the horrors of war and genocide, and is there a solution to end them?
What about all the things That you said were yours and mine
What about the shared responsibility to protect and cherish the planet and its resources?
Did you ever stop to notice All the blood we've shed before
Have you ever reflected upon the countless lives that have been lost in past wars and conflicts?
Did you ever stop to notice This crying Earth, these weeping shores
Did you ever observe the degradation and pollution of the planet, which is causing it to suffer as if it were alive?
What have we done to the world Look what we've done
What have humans done to the planet, and what are the consequences of our actions?
What about all the peace That you pledge your only son
What about the values of peace and love, which are supposed to be universal and cherished by all?
What about flowering fields Is there a time
What about the beauty of nature and the importance of preserving it for future generations?
What about all the dreams That you said was yours and mine
What about the shared aspirations for a better and more just world, where everyone has equal opportunities?
Did you ever stop to notice All the children dead from war
Have you ever realized how many innocent lives are lost in wars, and how much suffering is caused to families and communities?
What about yesterday (What about us) What about the seas (What about us) The heavens are falling down (What about us) I can't even breathe (What about us)
What about the current state of the world, where environmental, social, and political problems are threatening our existence and well-being?
What about apathy (What about us) Drowning in the seas (What about us) What about the promised land Preachin' what I believe (What about us) What about the holy land (What about it) What about the greed (What about us) Where did we go wrong Someone tell me why (What about us) What about baby boy (What about him) What about the days (What about us) What about all their joy Do we give a damn
What about the lack of empathy and compassion in our society, which is causing suffering and despair? And what about the common values and beliefs that should unite us rather than divide us?
I used to dream I used to glance beyond the stars Now I don't know where we are Although I know we've drifted far
The artist reflects on his own childhood dreams and aspirations, which seem to have faded away as he realizes the harsh reality of the world.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jackson
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