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 Just Can't Stop Loving You
Michael Jackson Lyrics

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Como la brisa
Tu voz me acaricia y pregunto por ti
Cuando amanece
Tu amor aparece y me hace feliz

Me conoces bien
Y sabes también
Que nadie te querrá como yo

Tú me haces sentir
Deseos de vivir
Junto a ti por siempre
Tu amor es mi suerte

Tu voz me llama
Tú eres quien gana
En mi corazón
Porque me has dado
Algo sagrado
Con tu pasión

Me conoces bien
Y sabes también
Que no puedo vivir sin tu amor

Y cuando no estás
No hay felicidad
Mi vida no es vida
Si tú no estas

Todo mi amor eres tú
Todo mi amor eres tú
Cuando no estás
No hay quien me de lo que das tú
Pues todo mi amor eres tú

Noche de estrellas
Haz que me quiera
Como a ella yo
De madrugada
Ven que te espera
Todo mi amor

Soy joven, lo sé
Pero siento que
Te quiero y solo vivo por ti
Me conoces bien
Y sabes también
Que yo no puedo
Vivir sin tu amor

Todo mi amor eres tú
Todo mi amor eres tú
Cuando no estás
No hay quien me de lo que das tú
Pues todo mi amor lo eres tú

Cambiaremos al mundo mañana
Cantaremos sobre lo que fue
Y diremos adiós a la tristeza
Es mi vida y quiero estar junto a ti

Todo mi amor eres tú (now, baby, oh)
Todo mi amor eres tú
Cuando no estás (oh)
No hay quien me de lo que das tú (oh, what should I do)
Todo mi amor eres tú (ih-ji-ji)
Todo mi amor eres tú

Cuando no estás
No hay quien me de lo que das tú

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" are about the intense love and devotion that the singer has for someone else. The song is essentially a love letter to this person, with the singer singing about how their love is so strong that they can't even imagine living without the object of their affection. The song is full of romantic imagery, such as when the singer hears angels singing whenever their love is around, and is also full of promises to never stop loving the other person. The singer speaks about how their love can change the world and bring an end to sorrow, and how they will never stop fighting for the love they share.

The song is particularly notable for its beautiful melody and Jackson's emotive delivery. The song was originally written by a songwriter named Michael Masser for his own album, but it was ultimately offered to Jackson, who decided to record it as a duet with background singer Siedah Garrett. The song was released as the first single from Jackson's Bad album, and it was a massive success around the world, reaching the top of the charts in many countries. The music video for the song featured Jackson performing with Garrett, and it was widely praised for its simple, romantic visuals.

Overall, "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" is a beautiful and heartfelt song about the power of love to overcome anything. The song has become a classic in the years since its release, and it remains one of Jackson's most beloved ballads to this day.

Line by Line Meaning

Each time the wind blows I hear your voice so I call your name
The singer thinks of their lover every time the wind blows and hears their voice, causing them to call out their name.

Whispers at morning Our love is dawning Heaven's glad you came
The singer feels that their love is beginning anew in the morning, and that heaven is happy that their lover has entered their life.

You know how I feel This thing can't go wrong I'm so proud to say I love you
The singer is certain that their feelings for their lover are genuine and can not be ruined. They are proud to express their love.

Your love's got me high I long to get by This time is forever Love is the answer
The singer feels euphoric from the love they have for their lover and wants to be with them for eternity. They believe that love is the solution to all problems.

I hear your voice now You are my choice now The love you bring Heaven's in my heart
The singer can hear their lover's voice currently and confirms that they are the one they choose as a partner. The love their lover brings fills their heart with heavenly feelings of love.

At your call I hear harps And angels sing
At a simple call from their lover, the singer feels as though they hear heavenly music being played and that angels are singing.

I can't live my life without you I just can't hold on I feel we belong My life ain't worth living
The singer can not imagine their life without their lover, and the thought causes them to feel as though they can not hold on. They know they belong together and that life would not be worth living without their lover.

If I can't be with you I just can't stop loving you
The singer's love for their lover is so strong that they can not stop loving them, even if they can not be together.

And if I stop Then tell me just what will I do
If the singer were to ever stop loving their lover, they fear they would not know what to do and would be lost.

At night when the stars shine I pray in you I'll find A love so true
At night, the singer prays that they will be able to find a love as true as the love they have for their lover.

When morning awakes me Will you come and take me? I'll wait for you
The singer hopes that when they wake up in the morning, their lover will be there to take them. They are willing to wait for their lover.

I won't stop until I hear your voice saying "I do"
The singer will not stop pursuing their lover until they hear them say "I do" in reference to marriage.

This feeling's so strong Well, my life ain't worth living If I can't be with you
The singer's feelings for their lover are incredibly strong and intense, and they believe their life would not be worth living if they could not be with their lover.

We can change all the world tomorrow We can sing songs of yesterday I can say, "Hey farewell" to sorrow This is my life and I Want to see you for always
The singer believes that they and their lover have the power to change the world and be happy together, even if they sing songs of past troubles. They hope to never feel sorrow and only see their lover for the rest of their life.

You know I do Then tell me, just what will I do
The singer wants their lover to know that they truly love them and are asking them what they should do if they ever stopped loving them.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ruben Blades, Michael Jackson

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