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
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Michael Jackson Lyrics
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When you're not on top
When a stumble is tool
Puts us up and never stops, no
Ain't double shame, love ain't a friendly game
Don't let it get you down, oh no
Don't let it get you down
Pick up and let them walked away
Before you loose your heart
Ain't double shame, ove ain't a friendly game
Don't let it get you down
Oh, no
Look at me
Don't it seem like you know what I'm talking about
Talk to me
Let me be, be the one, I can straighten it out girl
Ain't double shame
Love ain't a friendly game
Don't let it get you down
I can bring you sunshine, make you happy
Ain't no cloud skies hanging upon me yeah
Don't let it get you down
Don't let it get you down
You can start again
Now yesterday is gone
Let tomorrow be your friend
Hey, don't regret girl
My love is straight ahead
Don't let it get you down
(Oh, no)
Oh no
Look at me
Don't it seem like you know what I'm talking about
Talk to me
Let me be, be the one, I can straighten it out girl
I can straighten it out girl, yeah
I can't straighten it out, girl, come on
Don't let it, let it, let it
Don't let it, let it, let it
No, no, don't let it
Don't let it get you down
Don't let it, let it, let it
Don't let it, let it, let it
Don't let it get you down
Don't let it get you down
Come on, baby
Don't let it get you down
"Don't Let It Get You Down" by Michael Jackson is an uplifting song about facing adversity, bouncing back from disappointments, and not getting discouraged by life's challenges. Jackson advises listeners not to let it get them down when things don't go their way, or they experience setbacks in their personal or professional lives. The first verse of the song acknowledges that everyone struggles, even successful people who stumble on occasion. Jackson insists that it's not a double shame, and love is not a friendly game, so we shouldn't take setbacks too hard. The second verse relates to the game of cards, where sometimes we may lose a hand or two, but it's better to pick up and walk away before we lose our hearts. The chorus reassures us that he can bring us sunshine and make us happy, and there are no clouded skies hanging above him. He finishes the chorus emphatically and resolutely, imploring us not to let it get us down.
The bridge of the song is repetitive and simple, with Jackson urging listeners to look at him; doesn't it seem like he knows what he's talking about? He wants us to talk and let him be the one who can straighten things out, to make us believe that love is not a game, and it's not worth getting down over. The third verse reminds us that we can always start again, that yesterday is gone, and tomorrow can be our friend. Jackson tells us not to regret and to look ahead to the future with hope and optimism. The song finishes with another repetition of the chorus, imploring us not to let it get us down and calling us "baby" to encourage us further.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't let it get you down
Do not allow the negativity to overwhelm you.
When you're not on top
During times of failure or loss of status.
When a stumble is tool
When a fall or misstep becomes a lesson learned.
Puts us up and never stops, no
Elevates us after a setback and keeps us moving forward to prevent stagnation.
Ain't double shame, love ain't a friendly game
There is no shame in being unlucky in love, as relationships are not always easy.
When the cards are far
When life seems out of reach or unattainable.
Pick up and let them walked away
Let go of what cannot be achieved and move on to new opportunities.
Before you loose your heart
Before you give up hope or become jaded.
Look at me
Pay attention to my words and actions.
Don't it seem like you know what I'm talking about
It feels like you understand the message I am conveying.
Talk to me
Engage in conversation with me.
Let me be, be the one, I can straighten it out girl
Allow me to help and be the one to provide clarity and guidance.
I can bring you sunshine, make you happy
I can provide positivity and happiness.
Ain't no cloud skies hanging upon me yeah
I am not weighed down by negativity or sadness.
You can start again
It is possible to begin anew.
Now yesterday is gone
The past is behind us and cannot be changed.
Let tomorrow be your friend
Embrace the future positively.
Hey, don't regret girl
Do not dwell on past mistakes or missed opportunities.
My love is straight ahead
My love and support is unwavering and consistent.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MEL LARSON, DENNIS LUSSIER, JERRY MARCELLINO, DEKE RICHARDS
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