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
Planet Earth / Earth Song
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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A capricious anomaly in the sea of space
Planet Earth are you just
Floating by, a cloud of dust
Do you care, have you a part
In the deepest emotions of my own heart
Tender with breezes caressing and whole
Alive with music, haunting my soul
With all my heart, I love you
What about sunrise what about rain
What about all the things
That you said we were to gain
What about killing fields is there a time
What about all the things
That you said was yours and mine
Did you ever stop to notice
All the blood we've shed before
Did you ever stop to notice
The crying Earth the weeping shores?
Aaah, oooh
I used to dream
I used to glance beyond the stars
Now I don't know where we are
Although I know we've drifted far
Hey, what about yesterday (What about us)
What about the seas (What about us)
The heavens are falling down (What about us)
I can't even breathe (What about us)
What about apathy (What about us)
I need you (What about us)
What about nature's worth (Ooh, ooh)
It's our planet's womb (What about us)
What about the holy land (What about it)
Torn apart by creed (What about us)
What about the common man (What about us)
Can't we set him free (What about us)
What about children dying (What about us)
Can't you hear them cry (What about us)
Where did we go wrong (ooo, ooo)
Someone tell me why (What about us)
What about baby Boy (What about it)
What about the days (What about us)
What about all their joy (What about us)
What about the man (What about us)
What about the crying man (What about us)
What about Abraham (What was us)
What about death again (Ooh, ooh)
Do we give a damn aaah, oooh
Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoo aaah, oooh
In Michael Jackson's "Planet Earth/Earth Song," the lyrics speak of a deep connection between the singer and the planet he inhabits. Earth is described as a "capricious anomaly in the sea of space," highlighting its unique and fragile nature. The singer asks if the planet cares about the emotions within his own heart, indicating a mutual relationship between himself and the Earth. The lyrics also address themes of environmental destruction, war, and social injustice. Jackson questions what will happen to the planet's people and creatures if these issues continue unchecked.
The lyrics also highlight a sense of disillusionment and loss. The singer used to dream and look beyond the stars, but feels disconnected from the world around him. He questions how humanity has let the planet get to this state, wondering where we went wrong and asking if we even care. The song ends on a bleak note, with the singer questioning if anyone cares about the death and destruction happening on the planet.
Line by Line Meaning
Planet Earth, my home, my place
Michael Jackson is acknowledging the Earth as his home and the place where he belongs.
A capricious anomaly in the sea of space
Michael Jackson describes the Earth as a whimsical, unpredictable anomaly in the vast sea of space.
Planet Earth are you just floating by, a cloud of dust
Michael Jackson questions if the Earth is just floating aimlessly like a cloud of dust with no sense of purpose.
Do you care, have you a part in the deepest emotions of my own heart
Michael Jackson questions whether the Earth is capable of feeling and empathizing with his deepest emotions.
Tender with breezes caressing and whole, alive with music, haunting my soul
Michael Jackson points out the beauty of nature with gentle breezes and soulful music that touches his spirit.
Planet Earth, gentle and blue, with all my heart, I love you
Michael Jackson expresses his love and appreciation for the gentle, blue Earth.
What about sunrise what about rain, what about all the things that you said we were to gain
Michael Jackson asks the Earth what happened to all the promises and benefits that were supposed to come with the natural phenomena such as sunrise and rain.
What about killing fields is there a time, what about all the things that you said was yours and mine
Michael Jackson confronts Earth about the atrocities that have happened on its surface, such as wars and conflicts, and questions whether it is really possible for anyone to claim ownership of the Earth.
Did you ever stop to notice all the blood we've shed before
Michael Jackson calls out Earth for being blind to the human suffering caused by wars and conflicts.
Did you ever stop to notice the crying Earth the weeping shores?
Michael Jackson demands that Earth acknowledges the impact that human actions, such as pollution and deforestation, have on the planet and its ecosystems.
I used to dream, I used to glance beyond the stars, now I don't know where we are, although I know we've drifted far
Michael Jackson reminisces about a time when he had hope for humanity and the future, but now he feels lost and confused due to the distance that has grown between humanity and nature.
Hey, what about yesterday (What about us), what about the seas (What about us), the heavens are falling down (What about us), I can't even breathe (What about us), what about apathy (What about us), I need you (What about us)
Michael Jackson lists various issues that humanity has caused, such as climate change and air pollution, and demands that the Earth takes action and joins forces with humanity to solve these problems.
What about nature's worth (Ooh, ooh), it's our planet's womb (What about us), what about the holy land (What about it), torn apart by creed (What about us), what about the common man (What about us), can't we set him free (What about us)
Michael Jackson urges the Earth and humanity to recognize the value of nature and treat it with respect, as it is our planet's womb and the source of life for all beings on Earth. He also highlights the importance of setting all people, regardless of their background or beliefs, free from oppression.
What about children dying (What about us), can't you hear them cry (What about us), where did we go wrong (ooo, ooo), someone tell me why (What about us)
Michael Jackson expresses his concern for the innocent lives lost due to human actions such as war and famine, and seeks answers as to how humanity has allowed this to happen.
What about baby Boy (What about it), what about the days (What about us), what about all their joy (What about us), what about the man (What about us), what about the crying man (What about us), what about Abraham (What was us), what about death again (Ooh, ooh), do we give a damn aaah, oooh
Michael Jackson reminds humanity that every human life has value and significance, regardless of gender, age, or ethnicity. He also questions whether humanity has any empathy for the suffering of other people and the impending threat of death.
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