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

Euphoria
Michael Jackson Lyrics

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E-you-P-H-O-are-I-A
That's the new word for today
E-you-P-H-O-are-I-A
It's very easy to say
Say Euphoria and you'll feel fine from the start
You can close your eyes
And see the world with your heart

Do what you wish, be what you are
What a victorious thrill
Wearing a smile, all of the while
Feeling the world standing still
Watch rainbows glow rest on a bed of flowers
Then dial a star
Anything's in your powers

Euphoria
Full euphoria
Knowing no ills, needing no pills
Singing a rock and roll hymn
Feeling glorious, full of love
Fine from the start
You can close your eyes
And see the world with your heart

How good to be happy and free
Living the way that you choose
Healthily and clean
Can't understand anyone having the blues
Euphoria never to feel frustration
How great to give euphoria invitation

Euphoria, euphoria
Long as we love each other

Overall Meaning

The song "Euphoria" by Michael Jackson is all about the feeling of complete happiness and freedom that comes from being true to yourself and living life on your own terms. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace the feeling of euphoria and spread love and positivity to those around them. The repeated letters in the word euphoria create an upbeat and catchy rhythm that is sure to get people dancing along.

The lyrics also suggest that happiness is not found in material possessions or external factors, but rather in the simple pleasures of life. Jackson encourages listeners to open their hearts and minds and see the world in a new, positive light. He notes that there are no limits to what we can achieve when we are feeling euphoric and that anything is possible if we believe in ourselves.

Overall, "Euphoria" is an uplifting and joyful song that encourages listeners to let go of their inhibitions and embrace the feeling of pure happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

E-you-P-H-O-are-I-A
Introducing the word of the day - Euphoria!

That's the new word for today
Euphoria is a new word to describe a feeling of pure joy.

E-you-P-H-O-are-I-A
Easy to say - Euphoria sounds just like it spells.

It's very easy to say
Euphoria is a simple concept and easy to understand.

Say Euphoria and you'll feel fine from the start
Just saying the word Euphoria can put you in a positive mindset and bring feelings of happiness and joy.

You can close your eyes
You don't need your eyes open to experience Euphoria.

And see the world with your heart
Euphoria is about experiencing the world the way it feels in your heart and soul.

Do what you wish, be what you are
Euphoria is about being yourself and doing whatever you want.

What a victorious thrill
Empowering emotions are associated with experiencing Euphoria.

Wearing a smile, all of the while
Feeling Euphoria leads to a constant state of happiness.

Feeling the world standing still
When experiencing Euphoria, it's possible to feel like everything is at peace and standing still.

Watch rainbows glow rest on a bed of flowers
Experiencing euphoric feelings can put you in awe of the beauty of the natural world.

Then dial a star
When feeling Euphoria, it feels like anything is possible - even reaching for the stars.

Anything's in your powers
You feel like you can do anything while experiencing Euphoria.

Euphoria
The feeling of pure happiness and joy.

Full euphoria
Experiencing Euphoria to the fullest degree.

Knowing no ills, needing no pills
Euphoria is a natural feeling and doesn't require medication.

Singing a rock and roll hymn
Experiencing Euphoria can make you feel like celebrating with music.

Feeling glorious, full of love
Experiencing Euphoria can make you feel like you are overflowing with joy and love.

Fine from the start
Feeling Euphoria from the beginning of the experience.

How good to be happy and free
Experiencing Euphoria is liberating and feels amazing.

Living the way that you choose
Euphoria is about feeling like you are truly living life on your own terms.

Healthily and clean
You can experience Euphoria while living a healthy, clean lifestyle.

Can't understand anyone having the blues
Experiencing Euphoria makes it hard to understand why anyone would feel down or depressed.

Euphoria never to feel frustration
Experiencing Euphoria makes it feel like everything is peaceful and frustration-free.

How great to give euphoria invitation
Sharing the feeling of Euphoria with others can be a great gift.

Euphoria, Euphoria
Repeatition of the word Euphoria to emphasize its importance.

Long as we love each other
As long as we have love for one another, we can continue to experience Euphoria.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JACKIE HILLIARD, LEON WARE

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