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
Speed Demon
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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It's on my mind
And nothin' really matters
I've got to be on time
Look in the view mirror
Is he hot on my tracks?
Is he getting nearer?
I feel some heat is on my back
(Speed demon)
Speedin' on the freeway
Gotta get a lead way
(Speed demon)
Doin' it on the highway
Gotta have it my way
(Speed demon)
Mind is like a compass
I'm stoppin' at nothin'
(Speed demon)
"Pull over, boy, and get your ticket right"
And nothin' gonna stop me
Ain't no stop and go
I'm speedin' on the midway
I gotta really burn this road
(Speed demon)
Speedin' on the freeway
Gotta get a lead way
(Speed demon)
Doin' it on the highway
Gotta have it my way
(Speed demon)
Mind is like a compass
I'm stoppin' at nothin'
(Speed demon)
"Pull over, boy, and get your ticket right"
Speed demon, you're the very same one
Who said the future's in your hands
The life you save could be your own
You're preachin' 'bout my life like you're the law
Gonna live each day and hour like
For me there's no tomorrow
Go, go, go, ow
(Speed demon)
Speedin' on the freeway
Gotta get a lead way
(Speed demon)
Got fire in my pocket
I just lit a rocket
(Speed demon)
I just, pull over, boy, and get your ticket right
(Speed demon)
Pull over, boy, and get your ticket right
(Speed demon)
I just, pull over, boy, and eat your ticket
Pull over, boy
Pull over, boy, and get your ticket right
Get your ticket right
Pull over, boy
Get your ticket right
Pull over, boy
And get your ticket right
Pull over, boy
Pull over, boy and
Get your ticket
Eat your ticket
Get your ticket
Eat yo', get yo'
Get your ticket right
In Michael Jackson's song Speed Demon, the singer is talking about his need for speed as he drives. He is headed for the border and nothing else matters but getting there on time. He feels the pressure of being pursued by a police officer as he looks in his rearview mirror. He talks about needing to get away and go fast even if it means breaking the law. He wants to live each day and hour like there's no tomorrow. This song is all about the feeling that comes with driving fast and breaking the rules. It represents Michael Jackson's need for freedom and the thrill that comes with getting away with something.
Overall, Speed Demon is a high-energy song that talks about living life to the fullest and enjoying every moment. It emphasizes the thrill of breaking the rules and going against authority, even if it means getting in trouble. It highlights the need for freedom and the desire to do things on one's own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm headed for the border
I am driving towards the border
It's on my mind
I am thinking about reaching the destination on time
And nothin' really matters
Anything else is not my concern right now
I've got to be on time
I need to reach my destination on time
Look in the view mirror
Checking rearview mirror for cops
Is he hot on my tracks?
Is the police car nearby?
Is he getting nearer?
Is the police car drawing closer?
I feel some heat is on my back
I sense that I am being pursued by the police
(Speed demon)
Speedin' on the freeway
Gotta get a lead way
I am driving fast on the freeway and need to find a gap in traffic
(Speed demon)
Doin' it on the highway
Gotta have it my way
I am driving fast on the highway and want to drive as I please
(Speed demon)
Mind is like a compass
I'm stopping at nothin'
My thoughts guide me like a compass, and I will stop at nothing to reach my destination on time
(Speed demon)
"Pull over, boy, and get your ticket right"
The police are telling me to pull over and pay the fine for my traffic violation
And nothin' gonna stop me
Ain't no stop and go
Nothing can prevent me from reaching my destination
I'm speedin' on the midway
I gotta really burn this road
I am driving fast on the road and want to cover as much distance as possible
Speed demon, you're the very same one
Who said the future's in your hands
I am the one in control of my future, despite being a speed demon
The life you save could be your own
If I am careful while driving, I can prevent accidents and save my own life
You're preachin' 'bout my life like you're the law
You are talking about my life like you are the authority on it (referring to the police)
Gonna live each day and hour like
For me there's no tomorrow
I will live each moment as if it's my last
Got fire in my pocket
I just lit a rocket
I have energy and I am speeding up
(Speed demon)
I just, pull over, boy, and get your ticket right
The police are asking me to stop and pay the fine
(Speed demon)
Pull over, boy, and get your ticket right
The police are asking me to pull over and pay the fine for my traffic violation
Pull over, boy, and eat your ticket
This line is nonsensical and doesn't have a clear meaning
Pull over, boy
Get your ticket right
The police are asking me to pull over and pay the fine for my traffic violation
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jackson
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@user-bn9es1vo6e
10 years later, if you're watching this, you're a legend.
@snowythesnowleopard3797
I am watching this 10 years later ✨❤️✨Hee hee✨❤️✨
@jaydenbatiste587
Yup
@timsanchez2584
Man, everybody says that same bullshit...tired and burned out...fuck outta here!
@user-xx2uk2gt5x
I am now a legend
@darthbeart-1014
It's to AWESOME to ignore
@dannydamnmendez
Only MJ could make dancing with a claymation rabbit look like the most badass thing imaginable
@Retr0ver4
Really though when I watched this movie as a kid that scene was so good, I used to practice the dance moves
@KeidyMartinez-sb5tt
ASFFGHJK ❤ 1:16
@KeidyMartinez-sb5tt
ADEMÁS ❤ 1:23