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
Keep the Faith
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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Will it get inside
Through the heart of your surrender
To your alibis
And you can say the words
Like you understand
But the power's in believing
So give yourself
'cause you can
Climb the highest mountain
Swim the deepest sea, hee
All you need is the will to want it
And, little self-esteem
So keep the faith
Don't let nobody turn you 'round
You gotta know when it's good to go
To get your dreams up off the ground
Keep the faith, baby, yea
Because it's just a matter of time
Before your confidence will win out
Believe in yourself no matter what it's gon' take
You can be a winner
But you got to keep the faith
gon' keep it brother
You got it
And when you think of trust
Does it lead you home
To a place that you only dream of when you're all alone
And you can go by feel
'stead of circumstance
But the power's in beliving
So give yourself a chance
I know that you can
Sail across the water
Float across the sky, high
Any road that you take will get you there
If you only try
So keep the faith, ow
Don't let nobody take you down, brother
Just keep your eyes on the prize
And your feet flat on the ground
Keep the faith, baby, yea
Because it's just a matter of time
Before your confidence will win out
I told my brother how to do the thing right
Lift up your head and show the world you got pride
Go for what you want, don't let 'em get in your way
You can be a winner,
But you got to keep the faith
Gon' keep it brother
You got it
I know that keepin' the faith
Means never givin' up on love
But the power that love has
To make it right
Makes it
Makes it right
Keep the faith
Don't let nobody turn you 'round brother
You got to know when it's good to go
To get your dreams up off the ground
Keep the faith
Baby, yea
Because it's just a matter of time
Before your confidence will win out
Better stand up and act like you wanna do right
Don't play the fool for the rest of your life
Work on it brother and you'll make it someday
Go for what you want and don't forget the faith
Look at yourself and what you're doin' right now
Stand back a minute just to check yourself out
Straighten out your life and how you're livin' each day
Get yourself together, 'cause you got to keep the faith
Uh, uh, uh
Don't let nobody take you down, brother
Just keep your eyes on the prize
And your feet flat on the ground
Keep the faith, baby, yea
Because it's just a matter of time
Before your confidence will win out
Lift up your mind
Before your mind gets blown
Some things in life you best just leave them alone
Go for what you want
Don't let it get in your way
You can make it happen
But ya got ta keep the faith
Gon' keep it brother
You got to keep the faith
Yeah keep the faith
Gon' keep it sister
You got to keep the faith now, now
I'll show my brotha
How to do the thing right
Lift up your head and show the world you got pride
Go for what you want
Don't let 'em get in your way
You can be a winner if you keep the faith
Straighten out yourself and get your mind on track
Dust off your butt and get your self-respect back
You've known me long enough to know that I don't play
Take it like you want it but you got to keep the faith
Gon'
Don't let nobody take you down
Just keep your eyes on the prize
And get your feet back on the ground
Keep the faith, baby, yea
Because it's just a matter of time
Before your confidence will win out
But till that day
I said you've got to keep the faith!
In "Keep the Faith", Michael Jackson urges the listener to persevere and believe in themselves, despite any obstacles or setbacks that they may face. The song is about having faith in oneself, and not letting anyone else bring you down. The lyrics are filled with motivational language and Jackson's trademark inspiring imagery, such as climbing the highest mountain and swimming the deepest sea. He tells the listener that they can achieve anything they want as long as they have the will to want it and a little bit of self-esteem. The song's uplifting message is reinforced by its catchy beat, driving bassline, and soaring chorus.
Line by Line Meaning
If you call out loud
If you express your desires with conviction and clarity
Will it get inside
Will your message reach the intended recipient
Through the heart of your surrender
By admitting vulnerability and letting go of control
To your alibis
To your excuses and justifications
And you can say the words
And you can articulate your goals
Like you understand
As though you comprehend the steps to reach what you seek
But the power's in believing
But the key factor is having faith in the outcome
So give yourself
So put trust in yourself
A chance
An opportunity to succeed
Cause you can
Because you are capable of
Climb the highest mountain
Overcome the greatest obstacles
Swim the deepest sea, hee
Conquer the most challenging feats
All you need is the will to want it
All you require is the desire and motivation to achieve it
And, little self-esteem
Even with low confidence in oneself
So keep the faith
Therefore, have unwavering belief in your ability
Don't let nobody turn you 'round
Do not allow others to discourage or divert you from your goals
You gotta know when it's good to go
You must distinguish the right time to act and move forward
To get your dreams up off the ground
To turn your aspirations into a concrete reality
Because it's just a matter of time
Since success is a predictable consequence of persistence
Before your confidence will win out
Before your positive self-assurance becomes the dominant force
Believe in yourself no matter what it's gon' take
Have confidence in yourself no matter what the circumstances
I told my brother how to do the thing right
I shared the knowledge of success with my kin
Lift up your head and show the world you got pride
Be confident and show the world you have dignity
Go for what you want, don't let 'em get in your way
Pursue what you desire and do not allow others to hinder you
You can be a winner,
You are capable of achieving victory
But you got to keep the faith
But it requires the unwavering belief in oneself
Gon' keep it brother
Keep the faith, brother
And when you think of trust
And when you consider trust
Does it lead you home
Does it bring you peace, comfort, and security
To a place that you only dream of when you're all alone
To a location that you can only imagine when you are isolated
And you can go by feel
And you can rely on your instincts
'stead of circumstance
Instead of being influenced by external factors
I know that you can
I am confident that you have the ability
Sail across the water
Overcome great challenges
Float across the sky, high
Achieve the impossible
Any road that you take will get you there
Any path that you choose will lead you to your goal
If you only try
If you put forth the effort
Gon' keep it brother
Keep the faith, brother
I know that keepin' the faith
I believe maintaining faith
Means never givin' up on love
Entails never giving up on love
But the power that love has
However, the strength that love possesses
To make it right
To make things better
Makes it
Enables it
Makes it right
Makes everything correct and satisfactory
Better stand up and act like you wanna do right
You should stand tall and behave in a righteous manner
Don't play the fool for the rest of your life
Do not behave foolishly for the remainder of your existence
Work on it brother and you'll make it someday
Focus on your pursuits, and eventually, you will achieve your aspirations
Look at yourself and what you're doin' right now
Examine your current behavior and actions
Stand back a minute just to check yourself out
Take a step back to judge yourself objectively
Straighten out your life and how you're livin' each day
Organize your life and your daily routine
Get yourself together, 'cause you got to keep the faith
Get yourself organized, for only by maintaining faith will you achieve your dreams
Keep the faith, ow
Continue to have faith, oh yeah
Lift up your mind
Rejuvenate your thought process
Before your mind gets blown
Before panic and confusion overtake your psyche
Some things in life you best just leave them alone
Some things in life are best to stay away from
Keep the faith, baby, yea
Maintain faith, my dear
Before your confidence will win out
Before your belief in yourself will emerge victorious
But till that day
However, until that moment
I said you've got to keep the faith!
I reiterate that you must maintain unwavering faith!
Don't let nobody take you down, brother
Do not allow anyone to bring you down, brother
Just keep your eyes on the prize
Focus on the goal at hand
And your feet flat on the ground
Remain firmly anchored to reality
Gon' keep it sister
Keep the faith, sister
I'll show my brotha
I will guide my brother
How to do the thing right
The proper way to achieve success
Don't forget the faith
Do not neglect faith
Straighten out yourself and get your mind on track
Organize your life and concentrate on your goals
Dust off your butt and get your self-respect back
Reclaim your dignity and self-worth
You've known me long enough to know that I don't play
You have known me for enough time to realize that I am serious
Take it like you want it but you got to keep the faith
Accept my advice as you wish, but you must continue to maintain faith
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL JACKSON, SIEDAH GARRETT, GLEN BALLARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jocelinecarrillo5994
Lyrics
If you call out loud
Will it get inside
Through the heart of your surrender
To your alibis
And you can say the words
Like you understand
But the power's in believing
So give yourself
A chance
'cause you can
Climb the highest mountain
Swim the deepest sea, hee
All you need is the will to want it
And, little self-esteem
So keep the faith
Don't let nobody turn you 'round
You gotta know when it's good to go
To get your dreams up off the ground
Keep the faith, baby, yea
Because it's just a matter of time
Before your confidence will win out
Believe in yourself no matter what it's gon' take
You can be a winner
But you got to keep the faith
gon' keep it brother
You got it
And when you think of trust
Does it lead you home
To a place that you only dream of when you're all alone
And you can go by feel
'stead of circumstance
But the power's in beliving
So give yourself a chance
I know that you can
Sail across the water
Float across the sky, high
Any road that you take will get you there
If you only try
So keep the faith, ow
Don't let nobody take you down, brother
Just keep your eyes on the prize
And your feet flat on the ground
Keep the faith, baby, yea
Because it's just a matter of time
Before your confidence will win out
I told my brother how to do the thing right
Lift up your head and show the world you got pride
Go for what you want, don't let 'em get in your way
You can be a winner,
But you got to keep the faith
Gon' keep it brother
You got it
I know that keepin' the faith
Means never givin' up on love
But the power that love has
To make it right
Makes it
Makes it right
Keep the faith
Don't let nobody turn you 'round brother
You got to know when it's good to go
To get your dreams up off the ground
Keep the faith
Baby, yea
Because it's just a matter of time
Before your confidence will win out
Better stand up and act like you wanna do right
Don't play the fool for the rest of your life
Work on it brother and you'll make it someday
Go for what you want and don't forget the faith
Look at yourself and what you're doin' right now
Stand back a minute just to check yourself out
Straighten out your life and how you're livin' each day
Get yourself together, 'cause you got to keep the faith
Uh, uh, uh
Don't let nobody take you down, brother
Just keep your eyes on the prize
And your feet flat on the ground
Keep the faith, baby, yea
Because it's just a matter of time
Before your confidence will win out
Lift up your mind
Before your mind gets blown
Some things in life you best just leave them alone
Go for what you want
Don't let it get in your way
You can make it happen
But ya got ta keep the faith
Gon' keep it brother
You got to keep the faith
Yeah keep the faith
Gon' keep it sister
You got to keep the faith now, now
I'll show my brotha
How to do the thing right
Lift up your head and show the world you got pride
Go for what you want
Don't let 'em get in your way
You can be a winner if you keep the faith
Straighten out yourself and get your mind on track
Dust off your butt and get your self-respect back
You've known me long enough to know that I don't play
Take it like you want it but you got to keep the faith
Gon'
Don't let nobody take you down
Just keep your eyes on the prize
And get your feet back on the ground
Keep the faith, baby, yea
Because it's just a matter of time
Before your confidence will win out
But till that day
I said you've got to keep the faith!
@Suwaniperera77
Michael Jackson is…
Timeless Brilliance!!! He is Rhythm, He is Music, He is Dance, He is Art!! None can reach his gifted brilliance!!!
ONE and ONLY Legendary King of Pop, Michael Jackson!! But above all he is an extremely kindhearted, generous, compassionate and loving soul!! He truly did his bit by giving back to not only to his country but to the entire world!! And the world today Misses Him and will continue to Miss this extraordinary Human Being!! ❤️
Sir, only if you know how much you and your music has inspired and strengthen me. You have strengthen my heart and soul through my hardest days, the days when I had no one but myself. Your music has given me so much strength and courage, filling me heart with light and hope. 🌻
Thank you for Everything Mr. Jackson!! Thank you for your being!! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and light!! Thank you for sharing your talent and your gift!! Thank you for your compassion!! Thank you for your Love!!Thank you for your service!! Thank you for giving back!!
Thank you for the Music!!
And Thank you for sharing!!! ❤️
Mr. Jackson, On behalf of the mankind, we are truly SORRY for what you had to endure!! 🤍
Sir, I adore you!!! We adore you!!! ❤️
Utmost Love and Respect for Eternity!!! ❤️
May you rest in Heavenly Peace!!!
🕊🤍🕊
@username10192
If you call out loud
Will it get inside
Through the heart of your surrender
To your alibis
And you can say the words
Like you understand
But the power's in believing
So give yourself
A chance
'cause you can
Climb the highest mountain
Swim the deepest sea, hee
All you need is the will to want it
And, little self-esteem
So keep the faith
Don't let nobody turn you 'round
You gotta know when it's good to go
To get your dreams up off the ground
Keep the faith, baby, yea
Because it's just a matter of time
Before your confidence will win out
Believe in yourself no matter what it's gon' take
You can be a winner
But you got to keep the faith
gon' keep it brother
You got it
And when you think of trust
Does it lead you home
To a place that you only dream of when you're all alone
And you can go by feel
'stead of circumstance
But the power's in beliving
So give yourself a chance
I know that you can
Sail across the water
Float across the sky, high
Any road that you take will get you there
If you only try
So keep the faith, ow
Don't let nobody take you down, brother
Just keep your eyes on the prize
And your feet flat on the ground
Keep the faith, baby, yea
Because it's just a matter of time
Before your confidence will win out
I told my brother how to do the thing right
Lift up your head and show the world you got pride
Go for what you want, don't let 'em get in your way
You can be a winner,
But you got to keep the faith
Gon' keep it brother
You got it
I know that keepin' the faith
Means never givin' up on love
But the power that love has
To make it right
Makes it
Makes it right
Keep the faith
Don't let nobody turn you 'round brother
You got to know when it's good to go
To get your dreams up off the ground
Keep the faith
Baby, yea
Because it's just a matter of time
Before your confidence will win out
Better stand up and act like you wanna do right
Don't play the fool for the rest of your life
Work on it brother and you'll make it someday
Go for what you want and don't forget the faith
Look at yourself and what you're doin' right now
Stand back a minute just to check yourself out
Straighten out your life and how you're livin' each day
Get yourself together, 'cause you got to keep the faith
Uh, uh, uh
Don't let nobody take you down, brother
Just keep your eyes on the prize
And your feet flat on the ground
Keep the faith, baby, yea
Because it's just a matter of time
Before your confidence will win out
Lift up your mind
Before your mind gets blown
Some things in life you best just leave them alone
Go for what you want
Don't let it get in your way
You can make it happen
But ya got ta keep the faith
Gon' keep it brother
You got to keep the faith
Yeah keep the faith
Gon' keep it sister
You got to keep the faith now, now
I'll show my brotha
How to do the thing right
Lift up your head and show the world you got pride
Go for what you want
Don't let 'em get in your way
You can be a winner if you keep the faith
Straighten out yourself and get your mind on track
Dust off your butt and get your self-respect back
You've known me long enough to know that I don't play
Take it like you want it but you got to keep the faith
Gon'
Don't let nobody take you down
Just keep your eyes on the prize
And get your feet back on the ground
Keep the faith, baby, yea
Because it's just a matter of time
Before your confidence will win out
But till that day
I said you've got to keep the faith
@pyarahindustani8553
Go for what you want
Don't let 'em get in your way
You can be a winner
If your keeping the faith
Straighten out yourself
And get your mind on track
Dust off your butt
And get your self-respect back
You've known me long enough
To know that I don't play
Take it like you wanna
But you got to keep the faith gon'
@DKFilms
One of the most criminally underrated Michael Jackson songs of all-time. One of my personal favorite tracks from his Dangerous album. Incredibly amazing, uplifting, and inspirational in every level.
@ninohideki
can't agree more!
@martinlear1681
bang on
@JAStudios
hi again dk. im on an MJ marathon and i keep finding you in the comment section of his music vids xd
@benjackson7872
You know that reminds me, I thought Invincible was one of his most criminally underrated albums of all-time
@haideefindlay5352
DKFilms agree... only been listening to this heavily for a few weeks
@leoniejosette5145
I used to play this when I got severely bullied for loving MJ back in high school during 2008-2009, I was a lonely isolated teenager, not many friends, I was different to the rest, loving MJ when no one else did, I got pushed into oncoming traffic and had stones thrown at me and my head. I used to listen to this, as if Michael was telling me to keep the faith, don't let anyone put you down! xxx I love you Michael, I kept the faith and I am now in a better place and excepted over 10 years on.
@chelleowen3245
I will still love Michael know matter what they did to him I don't care about these haters still gonna have love in heart not hatred
@rethabilemaklein720
I'm sorry you had to go through all that 😔
@lateshiachilds3640
That is so sad and crazy, so many people around the world love Michael Jackson even little kids and toddlers. I would have told those bullies what what if I saw them picking on you.