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
Heartbreaker
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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She only knows how low that she can go
She speaks the lines that can control my mind
Wherever she goes I know my eyes follow
She blew a kiss, I swear that it was meant
Only for me, then spoke with her body
Her only goal is just to take control
And I can't believe that I can't tell her no
That girl I can't take her
Should have known she was a heartbreaker
That girl I can't take her
Should have seen right through her she's a heartbreaker
That girl I can't take her
Should have seen it coming heartbreaker
That girl I can't take her
Should have seen right thriough her
She's a heartbreaker
She plays a game with such an innocent face
I didn't know heartbreaking was her case
Her actions confess and put me through the test
I was surprised that I was caught inside
Now she's thinking that I will never know
And she'll keep playing until I let her go
But I hope in time that she will finally realize
I'm onto her game and she'll get played the same
That girl I can't take her
Should have known she was a heartbreaker
That girl I can't take her
Should have seen right through her she's a heartbreaker
That girl I can't take her
Should have seen it coming heartbreaker
That girl I can't take her
Should have seen right thriough her she's a heartbreaker
I never thought that I would stop dreamin' about you
Stop being without you
But everyone told me so, to stop caring about you
And start being without you
But I'll find a way to go and start doin' without you
And stop talkin' about you
And what will she say?
They will say I was the man that got away
I can't blame her
I thought it was love, but it's game huh?
When you're dealing with the emotions, it's pain ma
Take a closer look when your dealing with a stranger
I can't change her, no
Heart murder in place then you'll see
It won't heal from Pepsi they see
Ball hard player, she's a star player
I need Liz Cracker
I ain't seen the heartbreaker, so come on
That girl I can't take her
Should have known she was a heartbreaker
That girl I can't take her
Should've seen right through her she's a heartbreaker
That girl I can't take her
Should have seen it coming heartbreaker
That girl I can't take her
Should've seen right through her she's a heartbreaker
That girl I can't take her
Should have known she was a heartbreaker
That girl I can't take her
Should've seen right through her she's a heartbreaker
That girl I can't take her
Should have seen it coming heartbreaker
That girl I can't take her
Should've seen right through her she's a heartbreaker
That girl I can't take her
Should have known she was a heartbreaker
That girl I can't take her
Should've seen right through her
That girl I can't take her
Should have seen it coming heartbreaker
That girl I can't take her
Should've seen right through her she's a heartbreaker
That girl I
Should have known she was a
That girl I
Should've seen right through her
That girl I can't take her
Should have seen it coming heartbreaker
That girl I can't take her
Should've seen right through her she's a heartbreaker
The lyrics of "Heartbreaker" by Michael Jackson speak about a woman who is deceitful and controlling. The use of vivid metaphors and imagery portrays the woman as having "come get me thighs" and "deceitful eyes." The lyrics explain how the woman has taken control of the singer's mind and actions, making him follow her wherever she goes. The singer is infatuated with the woman, causing him to have difficulty telling her no.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "heartbreaker" several times, indicating that the woman has a history of breaking men's hearts. The tone of the lyrics is frustrated, as the singer realizes the woman's true intentions and the harm she can cause. Towards the end of the song, the singer declares his determination to move on from the relationship, acknowledging that he was played in the game of love.
Overall, "Heartbreaker" is a cautionary tale about falling for someone who only wants to play games and break hearts. It highlights the importance of being able to see through people's actions and intentions, especially in matters of the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Deceitful eyes, she's got those come get me thighs
The girl has a seductive look and body language that attracts attention
She only knows how low that she can go
She has no moral boundaries and will do anything to get what she wants
She speaks the lines that can control my mind
Her words are manipulative and have power over the singer's thoughts and actions
Wherever she goes I know my eyes follow
The artist is deeply infatuated and cannot resist her charm and allure
She blew a kiss, I swear that it was meant
The girl performed a flirtatious act that was directed towards the artist
Only for me, then spoke with her body
She used her physical movements and gestures to communicate her intentions
Her only goal is just to take control
Her ultimate objective is to dominate and manipulate others
And I can't believe that I can't tell her no
Even though the artist is aware of her manipulations, he cannot resist her advances
She plays a game with such an innocent face
She uses a facade of innocence to mask her true intentions and actions
I didn't know heartbreaking was her case
The artist was unaware that the girl has a history of breaking hearts
Her actions confess and put me through the test
Her behavior reveals her true nature and puts the singer through a difficult trial
I was surprised that I was caught inside
The artist was caught off guard by his own feelings and vulnerability
Now she's thinking that I will never know
The girl believes that she can continue her manipulations undetected
And she'll keep playing until I let her go
She will continue to manipulate the singer until he breaks free from her hold
But I hope in time that she will finally realize
The singer hopes that the girl will eventually understand the pain she has caused
I'm onto her game and she'll get played the same
The artist will not fall victim to her manipulations and will turn the tables on her
I never thought that I would stop dreamin' about you
The artist was deeply in love with the girl
Stop being without you
The singer cannot imagine living without the girl
But everyone told me so, to stop caring about you
Others warned the singer to stop pursuing the girl
And start being without you
The artist needs to move on from the girl
But I'll find a way to go and start doin' without you
The artist is determined to recover from the heartbreak
And stop talkin' about you
The artist will no longer obsess over the girl
And what will she say?
The singer wonders how the girl will react to his departure
They will say I was the man that got away
Others will view the artist as the one who left the girl
I can't blame her
The singer cannot hold the girl solely responsible for his heartbreak
I thought it was love, but it's game huh?
The singer realizes that their relationship was not based on true love, but rather a game of manipulation
When you're dealing with the emotions, it's pain ma
Manipulating emotions results in pain and heartbreak for others
Take a closer look when your dealing with a stranger
It is important to be cautious and observant when interacting with someone unfamiliar
I can't change her, no
The artist cannot change the girl's manipulative nature
Heart murder in place then you'll see
The girl's manipulations will cause emotional harm to others
It won't heal from Pepsi they see
Even a famous brand like Pepsi cannot heal the emotional scars caused by heartbreak
Ball hard player, she's a star player
The girl is skilled at playing the game of manipulation
I need Liz Cracker
The artist needs a powerful ally or tool to fight against the manipulative girl
I ain't seen the heartbreaker, so come on
The artist calls out for the girl who broke his heart to confront him
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Fred Jerkins, Lashawn Daniels, Michael Jackson, Mischke Butler, Norman Gregg, Rodney Jenkins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rosemaryawino8157
Am I the only one who doesn't understand why this album is so underrated?!
@RangeelaRasul
All thanks to Sony & Tommy mottola👿
@RoyalRoses
Sony completely screwed Michael on the release. He did his job and they didn't do theirs but still got their check at the end of it all. He advocated for artists, who are being treated poorly by their labels, to have more rights over their music/career after this situation. He called Tommy Mottola 'The Devil' directly to the press several times and it was very well deserved (we all know how much Michael hated the press so he must have been extremely hurt to give them the information on this situation). He worked his artists to death then stole from them. When people talk about the evilness within the industry, people like Mottola are who they are talking about. Sony and Mottola are genuinely evil, they will get their karma one day and it won't be pretty.
@eetuhalonen9902
It´s not good.
@samucsn7636
@@eetuhalonen9902 🤫
@legendarywest8604
@@eetuhalonen9902 you lost your mind, this was the perfect comeback album for the direction of the way music was going... Sony fucked that man on this album nobody even knew about this album when it was released we was like oh shit when did Mike drop a new album with the lack of promotion.. He got one music video and one single from this, minus butterflies because we heard Marsha's version first, they didn't even give him a tour for this album he was played
@bigmonmon2
this album needs MORE recognition.
@DaSaintKk
crea the chi boi just came out? 2001 was just now?
@creathechiboi
bigmonmon
Wait, so why are these uploaded now?
Something happen or?
I’m here thinking this is some unreleased stuff
@ElliotK2
crea the chi boi no, this album is from 2001. I don’t know why it’s being uploaded to the channel just now. Maybe they forgot it.