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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Everybody
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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The world is the biggest school
As you live, you learn though a torch will burn
Everybody's somebody's fool
You go through life making fools of others
Pretending you're giving them love
But remember sister or brother
It's beautiful to watch love begin
But oh so sad when it ends
As you got through life remember this rule
Everybody's somebody's fool
It's beautiful to watch love begin
But oh so sad when it ends
As you got through life remember this rule
Everybody's somebody's fool
The lyrics of Michael Jackson's song "Everybody" by The Jacksons conveys a message that everyone in life can be foolish at some point in time. The first line of the song, "Everybody's somebody's fool," indicates that no matter how smart or successful someone might be, there are times when everyone ends up making foolish mistakes. The world is referred to as the "biggest school," suggesting that life is a journey of continuous learning. As people walk through life, evident as they gain more wisdom, but they will also face adverse conditions, indicated by the line "though a torch will burn."
The second verse of the song talks about how people can deceive others, pretending to give them love. People can fool others, but they cannot deceive God, as stated in the line "You all have to answer to the one you above." The song stated that "It's beautiful to watch love begin, but oh, so sad when it ends." The song implies that love and relationships can bring joy but can also bring sorrow.
In conclusion, Michael Jackson's "Everybody" reminds us to be humble, for everyone is a fool at some points in life, even the smartest and most successful individuals. It's essential to be cautious and not take advantage of others since everyone's actions and deeds will have consequences, and every individual has to answer to a higher power.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's somebody's fool
Everyone is vulnerable to being taken advantage of or fooled by someone else.
The world is the biggest school
Life is full of lessons to be learned and experiences to be gained.
As you live, you learn though a torch will burn
You learn from your experiences, even if they are painful or difficult.
You go through life making fools of others
You deceive or manipulate others to get what you want, without truly loving them.
Pretending you're giving them love
You pretend to care about others, but it's just a facade to get what you want from them.
But remember sister or brother
Don't forget that other people are also part of the same human family as you.
You all have to answer to the one you above
You will be held accountable for your actions by God or a higher authority.
It's beautiful to watch love begin
The beginning of a romantic relationship can be magical and exciting.
But oh so sad when it ends
The end of a romantic relationship can be heartbreaking and devastating.
As you got through life remember this rule
Remember that everyone is vulnerable and that you will face consequences for your actions.
Everybody's somebody's fool
Everyone can be taken advantage of or manipulated by someone else, and everyone makes mistakes.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: HOWARD GREENFIELD, JACK KELLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Me
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Moi ❤
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Dam commercials 😭
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That "I love I love" at the end is why MJ is the greatest ever!
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THE MOST UNDERRATED JACKSON SONG!!!!!
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