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
They Don't Care About Us
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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(Don't worry what people say, we know the truth)
All I want to say is that they don't really care about us
(Enough is enough of this garbage)
All I want to say is that they don't really care about us
Skinhead, dead head, everybody gone bad
Situation, aggravation, everybody, allegation
Bang-bang, shot dead, everybody's gone mad
All I want to say is that they don't really care about us
All I want to say is that they don't really care about us
Beat me, hate me, you can never break me
Will me, thrill me, you can never kill me
Jew me, sue me, everybody do me
Kick me, kike me, don't you black or white me
All I want to say is that they don't really care about us
All I want to say is that they don't really care about us
Tell me, what has become of my life?
I have a wife and two children who love me
I am the victim of police brutality, now
I'm tired of being the victim of hate
You're ripping me of my pride, oh, for God's sake
I look to Heaven to fulfill this prophecy, set me free
Skinhead, dead head, everybody gone bad
Trepidation, speculation, everybody, allegation
In the suit, on the news, everybody, dog food
Black man, blackmail, throw the brother in jail
All I want to say is that they don't really care about us
All I want to say is that they don't really care about us
Tell me, what has become of my rights?
Am I invisible 'cause you ignore me?
Your proclamation promised me free liberty, now
I'm tired of being the victim of shame
They're throwing me in a class with a bad name
I can't believe this is the land from which I came
You know, I really do hate to say it
The government don't want to see
But if Roosevelt was livin'
He wouldn't let this be, no, no
Skinhead, dead head, everybody gone bad
Situation, speculation, everybody, litigation
Beat me, bash me, you can never trash me
Hit me, kick me, you can never get me
All I want to say is that they don't really care about us
All I want to say is that they don't really care about us
Some things in life, they just don't want to see
But if Martin Luther was livin'
He wouldn't let this be, no, no
Skinhead, dead head, everybody gone bad
Situation, segregation, everybody, allegation
In the suit, on the news, everybody, dog food
Kick me, kike me, don't you wrong or right me (we're deep in fire)
All I want to say is that they don't really care about us
(We're deep in fire)
All I want to say is that they don't really care about us
(I'm here to remind you)
All I want to say is that they don't really care about us
(Don't you sit back and watch the beatin')
All I want to say is that they don't really care about-
All I want to say is that they don't really care about-
All I want to say is that they don't really care about us
"They Don't Care About Us" is a song by Michael Jackson, released in 1996 as part of his album "HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I." The song serves as an anthem for social change and highlights the problems of police brutality, racial discrimination, and societal injustice. The lyrics speak of the marginalized and oppressed standing up against an unjust and uncaring system. The man can scream all he wants about his plight, but those in power will do nothing. The lyrics are a call to arms to end the inequities in society.
The song's lyrics are broken up into four verses, with the first three verses expressing the social and racial injustices that Jackson and others have faced. The fourth verse says that, despite the injustices, people will rise and victory will be achieved. The chorus says that they don't really care about the people who are struggling.
The song's music video was filmed in various locations including Brazil and New York City, with Jackson and a large, multi-racial cast of performers dancing and singing in the streets. The video was controversial due to its political overtones and featured some violent scenes, including a riot in a prison, that were deemed inappropriate for a pop music video. Interestingly, the video was edited and released in two different versions - one with the controversial scenes and one without.
Line by Line Meaning
All I want to say is that they don't really care about us
Michael Jackson is speaking out about the way people, including those with power, treat those who are marginalized and in need.
Don't worry what people say, we know the truth
Despite negative opinions circulating among others, Michael Jackson is confident in the veracity of what he has said.
All I want to say is that they don't really care about us
Michael Jackson repeats his message from the first line, emphasizing its importance.
Enough is enough of this garbage
Michael Jackson is fed up with the current state of affairs and wants to see a change.
Skin head, dead head, everybody gone bad
People from all walks of life have turned cruel and dangerous.
Situation, aggravation, everybody, allegation
People are angry and making accusations against each other.
In the suit, on the news, everybody, dog food
Even those in positions of power are being treated unfairly.
Bang, bang, shot dead, everybody's gone mad
The situation has become violent and chaotic.
Beat me, hate me, you can never break me
Michael Jackson is stating that no matter how harshly he is treated, he will never be completely broken.
Will me, thrill me, you can never kill me
Michael Jackson is saying that he will not let anyone kill his spirit or passion.
Jew me, sue me, everybody do me
Michael Jackson is describing the many ways that he has been mistreated and abused by others.
Kick me, kike me, don't you black or white me
Michael Jackson highlights that discrimination can exist for people of different races and religions.
Tell me, what has become of my life?
Michael Jackson is questioning what has happened to his life.
I have a wife and two children who love me
Despite the challenges he faces, Michael Jackson has family who support him.
I am the victim of police brutality, now
Michael Jackson has been a victim of police brutality.
I'm tired of being the victim of hate
Michael Jackson is frustrated with being subjected to hateful treatment.
You're ripping me of my pride, oh, for God's sake
The way he is being treated is affecting his sense of self-worth.
I look to heaven to fulfill this prophecy, set me free
Michael Jackson hopes that he will someday find his freedom.
Black man, blackmail, throw the brother in jail
Michael Jackson highlights the injustice of a black person being held in jail as a result of blackmail.
Tell me, what has become of my rights?
Michael Jackson is concerned about the loss of his rights.
Am I invisible 'cause you ignore me?
Michael Jackson is asking why he has been ignored and dismissed.
Your proclamation promised me free liberty, now
Michael Jackson feels betrayed that the freedom he was promised has not been delivered.
I'm tired of being the victim of shame
Michael Jackson has been made to feel ashamed.
They're throwing me in a class with a bad name
Michael Jackson has been wrongly associated with a negative reputation.
I can't believe this is the land from which I came
Michael Jackson is disappointed with his homeland.
You know, I really do hate to say it
Michael Jackson is hesitant to say what's on his mind.
The government don't want to see
The government is ignoring the issue.
But if Roosevelt was livin', He wouldn't let this be, no, no
Michael Jackson thinks that if President Roosevelt were alive, he would work to address these issues.
Trepidation, speculation, everybody, allegation
People are afraid, uncertain, and making accusations.
Beat me, bash me, you can never trash me
Michael Jackson is once again asserting that he is stronger than any mistreatment he receives.
Hit me, kick me, you can never get me
Michael Jackson will not be defeated by physical violence.
Some things in life, they just don't want to see
People can deliberately choose to ignore important issues.
But if Martin Luther was livin', He wouldn't let this be, no, no
Michael Jackson contrasts the inaction of people today with the activism of Martin Luther King Jr.
Situation, segregation, everybody, allegation
The situation is bad and people are isolated and making accusations.
In the suit, on the news, everybody, dog food
Even the wealthy and those who control media messaging are subject to mistreatment.
Kick me, kike me, don't you wrong or right me
Michael Jackson is emphasizing the fact that discrimination is unacceptable, regardless of the reason for it.
All I want to say is that they don't really care about us (we're deep in fire)
Michael Jackson reiterates that people are in a dire position without support from those in power.
All I want to say is that they don't really care about us (I'm here to remind you)
Michael Jackson is raising awareness about the lack of support and calling for change.
All I want to say is that they don't really care about us (that you said that "it sucks to be them")
Michael Jackson believes that the negative attitudes conveyed about marginalized groups serve to further alienate and disadvantage them.
All I want to say is that they don't really care about
Michael Jackson concludes his song with this final statement, reiterating his point about the lack of support from those in power.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jackson
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"They Don't Care About Us" - Lyrics
Skin head, dead head
Everybody gone bad
Situation, aggravation
Everybody allegation
In the suite, on the news
Everybody dog food
Bang bang, shot dead
Everybody's gone mad
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
Beat me, hate me
You can never break me
Will me, thrill me
You can never kill me
Jew me, sue me
Everybody do me
Kick me, kike me
Don't you black or white me
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
Tell me what has become of my life
I have a wife and two children who love me
I am the victim of police brutality, no
I'm tired of being the victim of hate
You're raping me of my pride
Oh, for God's sake
I look to heaven to fulfill its prophecy...
Set me free
Skin head, dead head
Everybody gone bad
Trepidation, speculation
Everybody allegation
In the suite, on the news
Everybody dog food
Black man, blackmail
Throw the brother in jail
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
Tell me what has become of my rights
Am I invisible because you ignore me?
Your proclamation promised me free liberty, no
I'm tired of being the victim of shame
They're throwing me in a class with a bad name
I can't believe this is the land from which I came
You know I really do hate to say it
The government don't wanna see
But if Roosevelt was living
He wouldn't let this be, no, no
Skin head, dead head
Everybody gone bad
Situation, speculation
Everybody litigation
Beat me, bash me
You can never trash me
Hit me, kick me
You can never get me
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
Some things in life they just don't wanna see
But if Martin Luther was living
He wouldn't let this be, no, no
Skin head, dead head
Everybody's gone bad
Situation, segregation
Everybody allegation
In the suite, on the news
Everybody dog food
Kick me, kike me
Don't you wrong or right me
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about
All I wanna say is that
They don't really care about us
@yeetplyr8445
Most influential artist in history. My dad had a MJ CD that he’d always bump in the car, he’s no longer with us unfortunately but listening to MJ just brings back memories
@PSYCHO-dz1bf
Sorry to hear about you're dad I lost my uncle
@saidakhaitar8915
Moyaiacicicavec,NEMER,OUI,1,Michael,TOP,TODO,VIT,TODO,VIT,TODO,VIT,TODO,VIT,TODO,VIT,TODO,VIT,TODO,VIT,TODO,VIT,TODO,VIT,TODO,VIT,todo
@saidakhaitar8915
Salmmichaeltodolove,❤,❤,TOP,❤
@DuckEatBananas
@@PSYCHO-dz1bfI think he means Micheal Jackson isn’t with us anymore
@user-qb9ox4zn9j
😊@@PSYCHO-dz1bf
@carlaa6
O único clipe gravado do Brasil que arrepia a todos até hoje, as imagens, a letra, o toque do o Oludum, a voz do Michael, uma verdadeira harmonia musical.
@Lulaa_the_human
Olodum ❤❤❤. Perdón, no sé escribir en portugués. Soy argentina, estoy aprendiendo sambareggae y hace unos días nos enseñaron esta canción. Es muy divertida de tocar. Hermosa.
@Heitzinn
Vdd meu mano
@user-hk3ep8jf8j
Бир см тллиоарт ллох