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
In the closet
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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Is it worth the giving, is it worth the try
You cannot cleave it, or put it in the furnace
You cannot wet it, you cannot burn it
She wants to give it
(She wants to give it, she wants to give it) Dare me
(She wants to give it, she wants to give it)
(She wants to give it, she wants to give it) Yea
(She wants to give it, she wants to give it)
One thing in life you must understand
The truth of lust woman to man
So open the door, and you will see
There are no secrets
Make your move, set me free
Because there's something about you baby
That makes me want to give it to you
I swear there's something about you baby
Just promise me, whatever we say
Whatever we do to each other
For now we take a vow to just
Keep it in the closet
If you can get it, it's worth a try
I really want it, I can't deny
It's just desire, I really love it
'Cause if it's aching, you have to rub it
She wants to give it
She wants to give it
(She wants to give it, she wants to give it) Dare me
(She wants to give it, she wants to give it)
She wants to give it
(She wants to give it, she wants to give it) Yea
(She wants to give it, she wants to give it)
Just open the door, and you will see
This passion burns inside of me
Don't say to me, you'll never tell
Touch me there, make the move
Cast the spell
Because there's something about you baby
That makes me want to give it to you
I swear there's something about you baby
Just promise me, whatever we say
Or do to each other
For now we'll make a vow to just
Keep it in the closet
Because there's something about you baby
That makes me want to give it to you
Because there's something about you baby
That makes me want to give it to you
Because there's something about you baby
That makes me want to give it to you
Because there's something about you baby
That makes me want to give it to you
Because there's something about you baby
That makes me want to give it to you
Because there's something about you baby
Just promise me, whatever we say
Or do to each other
For now we'll make a vow to just
Keep it in the closet
She wants to give it,
She wants to give it, oh she want's to give it
She wants to give it, oh she want's to give it
She wants to give it,
She wants to give it, oh she want's to give it
She wants to give it,
She wants to give it, oh she want's to give it
In the Closet is a song about a secret relationship. The singer in the song talks about a lover who makes him feel high and whom he doesn't want to let go of. However, he also wonders if the relationship is worth pursuing, given the risks involved. The lyrics suggest that the passion between the two people is intense and hard to resist, but they also acknowledge that their situation is complicated and fraught with potential problems.
The song also explores the idea of keeping secrets and the power dynamics that can arise in a relationship when one person knows more than the other. The phrase "keep it in the closet" is a metaphor for the secrecy that the lovers feel is necessary to protect their relationship. However, the ultimate message of the song is that secrets cannot be maintained forever, and that eventually the truth will come out. The singer urges his lover to make a move and set him free, suggesting that he wants to be open and honest about their relationship.
Overall, In the Closet is a complex exploration of the risks and rewards of a secret relationship. It suggests that passion and desire can be powerful motivators, but that they can also lead to pain and heartbreak if they are not handled carefully.
Line by Line Meaning
She's just a lover, who makes me high
She is a woman who drives me wild with passion.
Is it worth the giving, is it worth the try
Is this love worth the risk and effort involved?
You cannot cleave it, or put it in the furnace
Love cannot be chopped or burned, it is intangible.
You cannot wet it, you cannot burn it
Love cannot be doused with water or set on fire, it is uncontainable.
One thing in life you must understand
There is an important truth that everyone should know.
The truth of lust woman to man
The truth is that there is a strong physical attraction between women and men.
So open the door, and you will see
If you open your heart, you will see the truth about love and passion.
There are no secrets
Everything is out in the open, there are no hidden agendas.
Make your move, set me free
Take action, release me from my desires.
Because there's something about you baby
You have a mysterious quality that attracts me.
Just promise me, whatever we say
Let's agree to keep our love a secret for now.
Whatever we do to each other
Whatever happens between us stays between us.
For now we take a vow to just
For the time being, let's make a solemn promise to keep things private.
Keep it in the closet
Don't let anyone else know about our love and passion.
If you can get it, it's worth a try
If you can obtain something you desire, it is worth pursuing.
I really want it, I can't deny
I feel a strong desire for you that I cannot ignore.
It's just desire, I really love it
I am passionate about you and the idea of being with you satisfies me.
'Cause if it's aching, you have to rub it
If there is a physical desire or ache, you need to address it.
This passion burns inside of me
I feel a strong and intense desire for you.
Don't say to me, you'll never tell
Don't promise to keep our love a secret but then go and tell someone.
Touch me there, make the move
Take action and satisfy my physical desire.
Cast the spell
Use your powers to captivate me and fulfill my desires.
She wants to give it
She desires to satisfy my physical desires.
She wants to give it, oh she want's to give it
She is eager to fulfill my physical desires.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Joe Jackson, Edward Theodore Riley
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