History
Michael Jackson Lyrics


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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

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

Overall Meaning

"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

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@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



All comments from YouTube:

@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

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@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.

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