I Can't Help
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 Gary, Indiana—June 25, 2009 in Los… Read Full Bio ↴Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 Gary, Indiana—June 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California), was an American singer, songwriter and dancer. Dubbed the King of Pop, he is widely regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century and one of the greatest entertainers of all time. He was also known for his philanthropy, charitable fundraising, and lifestyle, residing in a private amusement park he called Neverland Ranch and often becoming the focus of tabloid scrutiny. Jackson's contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. Through his group, solo, and family work, he became one of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. He was also inducted into the Dance Hall of Fame as the first (and currently only) dancer from the world of pop and rock 'n' roll. Jackson's other achievements include 39 Guinness World Records—including one for "Most Successful Entertainer of All Time"—13 Grammy Awards as well as the Grammy Legend Award and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, 26 American Music Awards, 16 World Music Awards and the estimated sale of up 750 million units worldwide. Winning countless awards for his humanitarian endeavors, the singer has been honored by two Presidents of the United States. He has also been named as the artist of "the Decade", "Generation", "Century", and "Millennium" and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2002. Jackson has also won hundreds of other awards, making him the most awarded recording artist in the history of popular music. He is also credited for popularizing many physically complicated dance moves, such as the robot and the moonwalk, and has influenced and spawned a whole generation of a wide variety of artists including Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey, and The Weeknd, among others.

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

I Can't Help
Michael Jackson Lyrics


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Looking in my mirror
Took me by surprise
I can't help but see you
Running often through my mind
Helpless like a baby
Sensual disguise
I can't help but love you
It is getting better all the time

I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it even if I could
I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it, no

I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it even if I could
I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it, no

Love to run my fingers
Softly while you sigh
Love came and possessed you
Bringing sparkles to your eyes

Like a trip to heaven
Heaven is the prize
And I'm so glad I found you
You're an angel in disguise

I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it even if I could
I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it, no

I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it even if I could




I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it, no

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Michael Jackson's song "I Can't Help It" portrays love as something uncontrollable and involuntary. The singer seems to be deeply in love with someone, and the mere thought of them makes their heart race. The first verse mentions the singer looking in the mirror and being taken aback by the thought of their loved one, who they cannot help but keep thinking about. The second verse goes on to describe the singer's actions when around their beloved, softly running their fingers on their skin, and watching as their eyes light up with happiness. The chorus, which is repeated throughout the song, emphasizes the idea that the singer couldn't help being in love, even if they wanted to.


Line by Line Meaning

Looking in my mirror
As I look into the mirror, I am surprised to see you reflected in it.


Took me by surprise
I am caught off guard by the sight of you in the mirror.


I can't help but see you
I am unable to avoid seeing you in my thoughts, memories, and imagination.


Running often through my mind
Thoughts of you keep coming up in my mind frequently and persistently.


Helpless like a baby
I feel powerless and vulnerable, as if I were a newborn, when I think of you.


Sensual disguise
You represent sensuality and passion, as if you were a disguise for those qualities.


I can't help but love you
I am unable to resist the feelings of love and affection that I have for you.


It is getting better all the time
My love for you is growing and improving progressively over time.


Love to run my fingers
I enjoy the physical sensation of touching you softly and delicately.


Softly while you sigh
As I caress you, I hear you exhale a soft, pleasurable sound.


Love came and possessed you
Your heart and mind were overtaken and filled with love and passion.


Bringing sparkles to your eyes
As a result of falling in love, your eyes are now filled with a bright, joyful, and loving light.


Like a trip to heaven
Being with you and experiencing your love feels like a journey to a blissful and perfect place.


Heaven is the prize
Your love is something that I consider an ultimate, wonderful reward or goal.


And I'm so glad I found you
I feel fortunate and happy to have met you and fallen in love with you.


You're an angel in disguise
To me, you are like a heavenly and divine being in a human form.


I can't help it if I wanted to
Even if I wished to, I could not help the way I feel about you.


I wouldn't help it even if I could
Even if it were possible to change how I feel about you, I would not choose to do so.


I wouldn't help it, no
I am determined to keep feeling the same way about you, no matter what.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gina Foster, Ramel Govantez, Susaye Greene, Geoff Gurd, Martin Lascelles, Kevin Plasket, Stevie Wonder

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Looking in my mirror
Took me by surprise
I can't help but see you
Running often through my mind
Helpless like a baby
Sensual disguise
I can't help but love you
It is getting better all the time

I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it even if I could
I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it, no

I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it even if I could
I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it, no

Love to run my fingers
Softly while you sigh
Love came and possessed you
Bringing sparkles to your eyes

Like a trip to heaven
Heaven is the prize
And I'm so glad I found you
You're an angel in disguise

I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it even if I could
I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it, no

I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it even if I could
I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it, no



All comments from YouTube:

@NpJeyOficial

I love you forever ( Michael J )❤😭

@mateolaracevallos1839

<3

@hornypolice6490

thank you for loving me

@omegac95

@@hornypolice6490 😳😳what??

@benkazic6542

@Np Jey Michael who? Jordan? Jackson?

@lamargames3940

Me too

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@greenmasterrinse

MJ + Stevie + Quincy = This

Timeless

@jordan12118

All of them in their prime too. You knew it was gonna be a classic just because of that

@mrflynn01

Add Greg Phillinganes, there is no way to lose!!!

@EvidenceBasedMedsin

And Rid Temperton

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