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
Everybody's Somebody's Fool
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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Shoo-wa, shoo-wa, ooh-ooh
Everybody's somebody's fool
The world is the biggest school
As you live, you learn though a torch will burn
Everybody's somebody's fool
(Everybody's somebody's fool)
You go through life making fools of others
Pretending you're giving them love
But remember sister or brother
You all have to answer to the one up above (to the one up above)
It's beautiful to watch love begin
But, oh, so sad when it ends (so sad when it ends)
As you got through life remember this rule
Everybody's somebody's fool
(Everybody's somebody's fool)
A-ha
Shoo-wa, shoo-wa
A-ha
Ooh, ha-ha
Shoo-wa, shoo-wa
Ohh
It's beautiful to watch love begin
But, oh, so sad when it ends (so sad when it ends)
As you got through life remember this rule
Everybody's somebody's fool
(Everybody's somebody's fool)
Everybody's somebody's
Somebody's fool
Everybody's, everybody's somebody's fool, yeah
Everybody's somebody's
Somebody's fool
Hey, everybody's somebody's
Somebody's fool
Everybody's, everybody's somebody's fool, yeah
Everybody's somebody's
Somebody's fool
Hey, everybody's somebody's
Somebody's fool
Everybody's, everybody's somebody's fool, yeah
Everybody's somebody's
Somebody's fool (ooh)
Hey, everybody's somebody's
The aforementioned lyrics in Michael Jackson's "Everybody's Somebody's Fool," speak on the theme of love being a universal experience. The phrase "Everybody's somebody's fool," means that everyone experiences the feeling of being vulnerable and emotionally exposed to another person when they fall in love. The world is like a big school because every person learns lessons in love, specifically that when you put yourself out there, there is always a chance you may get hurt. People might pretend they are showing others love, but what's essential to remember is that everyone answers to a higher power. The song expresses the idea that it's a beautiful process to watch as love starts, but it's also saddening when it ends. It's a timeless message that Michael Jackson presents to communicate with his audience, bringing forward a sense of shared human experience.
Additionally, the song manages to touch on other themes such as deceitfulness and the notion of life being a torch that is constantly burning. The lyrics "you go through life making fools of others, pretending you're giving them love," represents the darker side of love. Love can be used to manipulate and hurt others and the "torch will burn" depicts that life can be exhausting and demanding at times. The song's ending words, "remember this rule," imply that Michael Jackson is telling his listeners to keep in mind the message that the song is conveying, to treat others with love and kindness.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's somebody's fool
No matter who you are, at some point in your life, you will make a mistake and look foolish to someone.
The world is the biggest school
Life is full of lessons that you learn, often through difficult experiences that teach you valuable lessons.
As you live, you learn though a torch will burn
Life can be painful and difficult at times, but the pain and hardship can help you grow and learn.
Everybody's somebody's fool
No matter who you are, at some point in your life, you will make a mistake and look foolish to someone.
You go through life making fools of others
It's easy to fall into the trap of manipulating or deceiving others for personal gain, but doing so only makes you look foolish in the long run.
Pretending you're giving them love
It's common to use love as a weapon or tool to get what you want, but true love should come from a genuine place in your heart.
But remember sister or brother
Everyone, no matter their gender, is equal and deserves respect and compassion.
You all have to answer to the one you above
Ultimately, we are all accountable for our actions and must answer for them to a higher power or moral standard.
It's beautiful to watch love begin
The beginning stages of a loving relationship are often romantic and enjoyable to witness.
But oh so sad when it ends
When love ends, it can be devastating and heartbreaking for those involved.
As you go through life remember this rule
Throughout your life, it's important to keep in mind that everyone is fallible, and nobody is perfect.
Everybody's somebody's fool
No matter who you are, at some point in your life, you will make a mistake and look foolish to someone.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BUNZO MUSIC CO, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gladys Hampton, Regina Adams, Stanley Adams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sugardenddy3557
Everybody is somebody's fool
The world is the biggest school
As you live, you learn though a torch will burn
Everybody is somebody's fool
You go through life making fools of others
Pretending you are giving them love
But remember sister or brother
You all have to answer to the one up above
[Chorus] [x2]
It's beautiful to watch love begin
But oh so sad when it ends
As you got through life remember this rule
Everybody is somebody's fool
@arpitabanerjee7306
"EVERYBODY'S SOMEBODY'S FOOL"
Everybody's somebody's fool
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
You all have to answer to the one u above
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
@lindabarbieri726
Shoo-wa, shoo-wa, ooh-ooh, ooh
Shoo-wa, shoo-wa, ooh-ooh
Everybody's somebody's fool
The world is the biggest school
As you live, you learn though a torch will burn
Everybody's somebody's fool
(Everybody's somebody's fool)
You go through life making fools of others
Pretending you're giving them love
But remember sister or brother
You all have to answer to the one up above (to the one up above)
It's beautiful to watch love begin
But, oh, so sad when it ends (so sad when it ends)
As you got through life remember this rule
Everybody's somebody's fool
(Everybody's somebody's fool)
A-ha
Shoo-wa, shoo-wa
A-ha
Ooh, ha-ha
Shoo-wa, shoo-wa
Ohh
It's beautiful to watch love begin
But, oh, so sad when it ends (so sad when it ends)
As you got through life remember this rule
Everybody's somebody's fool
(Everybody's somebody's fool)
Everybody's somebody's
Somebody's fool
Everybody's, everybody's somebody's fool, yeah
Everybody's somebody's
Somebody's fool
Hey, everybody's somebody's
Somebody's fool
Everybody's, everybody's somebody's fool, yeah
Everybody's somebody's
Somebody's fool
Hey, everybody's somebody's
Somebody's fool
Everybody's, everybody's somebody's fool, yeah
Everybody's somebody's
Somebody's fool (ooh)
Hey, everybody's somebody's
@n-world99
I cry every time when I listen to Michael Jackson's music, it reminds me of the past and the present we live in. I love you so much
@jadiemay82
"pretending you're giving them love, but remember sister or brother, you all have to answer to the one up above"
@Hi.Shadow
Come on lyrics! That's a word right there.
@tatianalowery9371
Wowwww wonderful song and beautiful pic!!! MICHAEL JACKSON IS AMORE 💘 💘 💘 💘 💘 💘 💘 💘 💘 💘 💘 💘 💘 💘 💘 💘 💘 💘 💘 💘 💘
@gorgeousonthego232
My great grandmother wrote this song and it makes my family so emotional everytime they hear it! Love u Granny ❤
@mramechi300
May I ask who your great grandmother is?
@haretztj4682
you mean the lyrics?
@rbrn3099
Beautiful song and beautiful voice.
@nickyfarrell3024
Love the old Michael! RIP Mr Jackson.
@tinabelair1866
Nicky Farrell RIP