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
Love You Save The
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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Stop, stop, stop, you'd better save it!
When we played tag in grade school
You wanted to be It.
But chasing boys was just a fad
You crossed your heart you'd quit.
Your promise for my ring
Now just like back to grade school
You're doing the same old thing!
Stop, the love you save may be your own!
Darling, take it slow
Or some day you'll be all alone.
You'd better stop, the love you save may be your own!
Darling, look both ways before you cross me
You're headed for the danger zone.
I'm the one who loves you!
I'm the one you need!
Those other guys will put you down
As soon as they succeed!
They'll ruin your reputation!
They'll label you a flirt!
The way they talk about you
They'll turn your name to dirt, oh!
Isaac said he kissed you
Beneath the apple tree
When Benji held your hand he felt
Electricity
When Alexander called you
He said he rang your chimes.
Christopher discovered
You're way ahead of your times!
Stop, the love you save may be your own!
Darling, take it slow
Or some day you'll be all alone.
You'd better stop, the love you save may be your own!
Darling, look both ways before you cross me
You're headed for a danger zone.
Slow down.
Slow down.
Slow down.
Slow down.
S is for "Save it"
T is for "Take it slow"
O is for "Oh, no!"
P is for "Please, please, don't go!"
The love you save may be your own
Some day you may be all alone
Stop it!
Save it, girl!
Baby, ooh!
You better stop, the love you save may be your own
Please, please
Or some day, some day baby,
You'll be all alone
I'm the one who loves you!
I'm the one you need!
Those other guys will put you down
As soon as they succeed. (Ah!)
Stop, the love you save may be your own, baby
You'd better stop it, stop it, stop it girl!
Or someday you'll be all alone.
The way they talk about you
They'll turn your name, turn your name to dirt.
Stop, he love you save may be your own!
Don't you know don't you know.
Some day baby you'll be all alone. (Wait a while)
Those other guys will put you down
As soon as they succeed.
Stop, the love you save may be your own!
The song "The Love You Save" by Michael Jackson seems to be a cautionary tale about the dangers of giving into temptation and repeating past mistakes. The lyrics contrast the innocent fun of childhood games with the more serious consequences of adult relationships. The repeated refrain of "Stop, the love you save may be your own" serves as a warning to the listener not to rush into anything without considering the consequences, especially in the realm of love.
The verses describe various incidents involving the person the singer is addressing, highlighting the ways in which she has been immature or reckless in her actions. The chorus then reminds her to slow down and think things through before making any decisions that could harm her. The breakdown section, where the letters of the word "STOP" are spelled out, adds to the sense of urgency and emphasizes the importance of heeding the warning being given.
Overall, "The Love You Save" is a catchy pop song with a deeper message. It encourages listeners to be mindful of their actions and to take responsibility for their own well-being in matters of the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop na na na, you'd better save it!
Stop what you're doing and listen to me, because what I'm about to tell you is important.
When we played tag in grade school, you wanted to be it, but chasing boys was just a fad. You crossed your heart you'd quit.
When we were kids, you enjoyed playing games and chasing boys, but you promised to stop doing that once we grew up.
When we grew up you traded your promise for my ring, now just like back to grade school, you're doing the same old thing!
As adults, you made a commitment to me, but now you're breaking that promise and reverting back to old habits.
Stop, the love you save may be your own! Darling, take it slow or some day you'll be all alone.
Slow down and think about what you're doing, because the love you're saving by taking things slowly could be your own. Otherwise, you might end up alone.
You'd better stop, the love you save may be your own! Darling, look both ways before you cross me, you're headed for the danger zone.
I'm warning you to stop before you hurt yourself, because if you don't, you're heading for a dangerous situation that could end badly for everyone involved.
I'm the one who loves you! I'm the one you need!
I'm the one who truly loves and cares about you, and I'm the one who can give you everything you need.
Those other guys will put you down as soon as they succeed!
The other guys who are interested in you will only bring you down once they get what they want.
Stop, the love you save may be your own! Darling, take it slow or some day you'll be all alone. You'd better stop, the love you save may be your own! Darling, look both ways before you cross me, you're headed for a danger zone.
Once again, I'm warning you to slow down and think about the consequences of your actions, because the love you save by being careful could be your own. You don't want to end up alone or in a dangerous situation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FREDDIE PERREN, ALPHONSO MIZELL, DEKE RICHARDS, BERRY GORDY JR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@xscapemjlover9209
Michael Jackson is the greatest entertainer the world has ever seen
@annieray8964
Facts
@JohnnyAngel8
Ah, no.
@billiejeanies7041
PURRR
@r.o1449
@@iceychill2125 he didn't...
@iceychill2125
@@r.o1449 he did
@cdmbooks1493
There will never be another one like him. The great Michael Jackson.
@imetaboyiusedtoknow8308
The energy of this song still hits 50+ years later
@ign1096
Yea
@Gwen3344
@@ign1096 I was thinking and feeling the exact same thing!