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
HIStory
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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He say that he needed that
He hot willed in the face
Keep daring to motivate
He say one day you will see
His place in world history
He dares to be recognized
The fires deep in his eyes
How many victims must there be
Slaughtered in vain across the land
And how many struggles must there be
Before we choose to live the prophet's plan
Everybody...
Every day create your history
Every path you take you're leaving your legacy
Every soldier dies in his glory
Every legend tells of conquest and liberty
Don't let no one get you down
Keep movin' on higher ground
Keep flying until
You are the king of the hill
No force of nature can break
Your will to self motivate
She say this face that you see
Is destined for history
How many people have to cry
The song of pain and grief across the land
And how many children have to die
Before we stand to lend a healing hand
Everybody sing...
Every day create your history
Every path you take you're leaving your legacy
Every soldier dies in his glory
Every legend tells of conquest and liberty
Every day create your history
Every page you turn you're writing your legacy
Every hero dreams of chivalry
Every child should sing together in harmony
All nations sing
Let's harmonize all around the world
How many victims must there be
Slaughtered in vain across the land
And how many children must we see
Before we learn to live as brothers
And create one family oh...
Every day create your history
Every path you take you're leaving your legacy
Every soldier dies in his glory
Every legend tells of conquest and liberty
Every day create your history
Every page you turn you're writing your legacy
Every hero dreams of chivalry
Every child should sing together in harmony
A soldier dies
A mother cries
The promised child shines in a baby's eyes
All nations sing
Let's harmonize all around
"History" by Michael Jackson is a song that calls on individuals to take their place in history by striving to create positive change in the world. The opening lines of the song tell the story of a man who has faced hardship but remains determined to make his mark: "He got kicked in the back, he say that he needed that. He hot willed in the face, keep daring to motivate." The man believes that one day he will be recognized for his contributions to the world: "He say one day you will see his place in world history."
The song then asks the question: "How many victims must there be slaughtered in vain across the land, and how many struggles must there be before we choose to live the prophet's plan?" This line suggests that there is a need for individuals to work towards a better future and end the pain and suffering that exists in the world. The chorus of the song encourages individuals to create their own history and legacy through their actions: "Every day create your history, every path you take you're leaving your legacy."
The song concludes with a call for universal harmony and unity: "How many children must we see before we learn to live as brothers and create one family?" The song ends with the lines "A soldier dies, a mother cries, the promised child shines in a baby's eyes. All nations sing, let's harmonize all around the world," which reinforces the idea that individuals must work together to create a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
He got kicked in the back
He faced adversity and was physically attacked.
He say that he needed that
He recognized that the negative experience helped him grow stronger.
He hot willed in the face
He faced criticism and opposition head-on.
Keep daring to motivate
He encouraged himself and others to stay motivated and positive.
He say one day you will see
He believed that his actions and impact would be recognized and appreciated in the future.
His place in world history
He envisioned a future where he would be remembered and celebrated in history.
He dares to be recognized
He was not afraid to pursue recognition and appreciation for his achievements and contributions.
The fires deep in his eyes
His passion and determination burned inside him.
How many victims must there be
The world asks how many people must suffer and die.
Slaughtered in vain across the land
People are killed senselessly and without purpose.
And how many struggles must there be
How much hardship and injustice must people endure.
Before we choose to live the prophet's plan
Before humanity decides to follow the wise teachings of enlightened leaders.
Every day create your history
Every day presents an opportunity to make a positive impact and create something valuable over time.
Every path you take you're leaving your legacy
Every decision and action leaves an imprint on the world and future generations.
Every soldier dies in his glory
Even soldiers who fall in battle are remembered for their bravery and sacrifice.
Every legend tells of conquest and liberty
Legends are created by those who boldly pursue victory and freedom.
Don't let no one get you down
Do not allow anyone or anything to discourage or defeat you.
Keep movin' on higher ground
Continue to strive for greater heights and progress.
Keep flying until
Persist and soar until you reach your desired destination.
You are the king of the hill
Achieve domination and success in your endeavors.
No force of nature can break
Nothing can stop or undermine your inner strength and resilience.
Your will to self motivate
You possess the drive and determination to motivate and inspire yourself.
She say this face that you see
She claims that the image or reputation people see of him is destined for greatness and recognition.
Is destined for history
His life and legacy will be remembered and recognized in history.
How many people have to cry
How many individuals must experience pain and suffering.
The song of pain and grief across the land
The world resonates with the sounds of sadness and despair.
And how many children have to die
How many innocent young lives must be lost.
Before we stand to lend a healing hand
Before we take action to help those in need and ease the pain.
Every page you turn you're writing your legacy
Each decision and action taken is shaping your life and creating your reputation.
Every hero dreams of chivalry
Heroic figures aspire to virtuous and chivalrous behavior.
Every child should sing together in harmony
Every child should have the opportunity to come together in peace and unity.
All nations sing
The world should come together in harmony and celebration.
Let's harmonize all around the world
Let us work together to create unity and positivity worldwide.
And how many children must we see
And how many young lives must we see suffer.
Before we learn to live as brothers
Before we can embrace each other as equals and care for each other as family.
And create one family oh...
To create a collective human race that works together, cares for each other and promotes social justice.
A soldier dies
A brave individual fighting for their country has passed away.
A mother cries
The loved ones of the deceased are left mourning and in pain.
The promised child shines in a baby's eyes
Amidst the pain and suffering, there is hope for the future generations to come.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MICHAEL JACKSON, JAMES HARRIS III, TERRY LEWIS, CAPITOL JACKSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mohaukobe7872
Yeah I've noticed that
He songs where very calm and sweet during his Jackson 5 days, and the beginning of his solo career with the albums: "Got To Be There", "Ben", and "Forever, Michael".
His most successful albums "Off the Wall" and "Thriller" had those smooth disco tracks and rhythm n blues as well as some dance pop songs.
In "Bad" (1987) he adopted an edgier and harder image. His singing style changed and used more a more aggressive style. For example, in songs like "Human Nature" (from Thriller) the song is very smooth, but in songs like "Another Part of Me" the song has some very hard beats and isn't as smooth.
In "Dangerous" (1991) he adopted new jack swings genre and it really added more to musicianship.
In HIStory: Past, Present and Future: Book I (1995), is when his songs really started sounding more gritty and aggressive with songs like "They Don't Care About Us", "Earth Song", "Come Together", "Scream" and as we see here "History".
@safiullathif3016
[Verse 1]
He got kicked in the back
He say that he needed that
He hot willed in the face
Keep daring to motivate
He say one day you will see
His place in world history
He dares to be recognized
The fires deep in his eyes
[Pre-Chorus]
How many victims must there be
Slaughtered in vain across the land
And how many struggles must there be
Before we choose to live the prophet's plan
Everybody sing
[Chorus]
Every day create your history
Every path you take you're leaving your legacy
Every soldier dies in his glory
Every legend tells of conquest and liberty
[Verse 2]
Don't let no one get you down
Keep moving on higher ground
Keep flying until
You are the king of the hill
No force of nature can break
Your will to self-motivate
She say this face that you see
Is destined for history
[Pre-Chorus]
How many people have to cry
The song of pain and grief across the land
And how many children have to die
Before we stand to lend a healing hand
Everybody sing
[Chorus]
Every day create your history
Every path you take you're leaving your legacy
Every soldier dies in his glory
Every legend tells of conquest and liberty
Every day create your history
Every page you turn you're writing your legacy
Every hero dreams of chivalry
Every child should sing together in harmony
All nations sing
Let's harmonize all around the world
[Verse 3]
How many victims must there be
Slaughtered in vain across the land
And how many children must we see
Before we learn to live as brothers
And leave one family oh
[Chorus]
Every day create your history
Every path you take you're leaving your legacy
Every soldier dies in his glory
Every legend tells of conquest and liberty
Every day create your history
Every page you turn you're writing your legacy
Every hero dreams of chivalry
Every child should sing together in harmony
[Outro]
A soldier dies
A mother cries
The promised child shines in a baby's eyes
All nations sing
Let's harmonize all around the world
@andreidiaconu3181
LYRICS 🥀🥀🥀
He got kicked in the back
He say that he needed that
He hot willed in the face
Keep daring to motivate
He say one day you will see
His place in world history
He dares to be recognized
The fires deep in his eyes
[Pre-Chorus]
How many victims must there be
Slaughtered in vain across the land
And how many struggles must there be
Before we choose to live the prophet's plan
Everybody sing
[Chorus]
Every day create your history
Every path you take you're leaving your legacy
Every soldier dies in his glory
Every legend tells of conquest and liberty
[Verse 2]
Don't let no one get you down
Keep moving on higher ground
Keep flying until
You are the king of the hill
No force of nature can break
Your will to self-motivate
She say this face that you see
Is destined for history
[Pre-Chorus]
How many people have to cry
The song of pain and grief across the land
And how many children have to die
Before we stand to lend a healing hand
Everybody sing
[Chorus]
Every day create your history
Every path you take you're leaving your legacy
Every soldier dies in his glory
Every legend tells of conquest and liberty
Every day create your history
Every page you turn you're writing your legacy
Every hero dreams of chivalry
Every child should sing together in harmony
All nations sing
Let's harmonize all around the world
[Verse 3]
How many victims must there be
Slaughtered in vain across the land
And how many children must we see
Before we learn to live as brothers
And leave one family oh
[Chorus]
Every day create your history
Every path you take you're leaving your legacy
Every soldier dies in his glory
Every legend tells of conquest and liberty
Every day create your history
Every page you turn you're writing your legacy
Every hero dreams of chivalry
Every child should sing together in harmony
[Outro]
A soldier dies
A mother cries
The promised child shines in a baby's eyes
All nations sing
Let's harmonize all around the world
@chrise8567
This isn't music. This is art.
@yeraldi.marmolejos.perlata8717
My man ❤️
@mallixone2219
En la clase de arte me enseñaron que de hecho toda la música en general es arte, osea; dah
PD: Me tomo la libertad de excluir al reggaeton, eso ni si quiera es música
@thedan1el_c
True
@frogazonbuttonup950
Her story??
@globabeatrice2860
I was scared for a sec that u will insult him
@abrahamdiaz1911
No matter how much time passes, Michael Jackson is and will remain the King of Pop.
@KnottsBear-yTalesPreserved
And nobody will even claim that title. No matter how the White driven media may try.
@Mi_amas_MJ
You're absolutely right!
@JMrealgamer
The King of Rock, Pop, Funk, Blues, Classical, Choir, and Jazz too. All those elements are in his music over the many years.