Planet Earth / Earth Song
Michael Jackson Lyrics


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Planet Earth, my home, my place
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
Planet Earth, gentle and blue
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

Overall Meaning

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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