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
Thriller
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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Something evil's lurking in the dark
Under the moonlight
You see a sight that almost stops your heart
You try to scream
But terror takes the sound before you make it
You start to freeze
As horror looks you right between your eyes
'Cause this is thriller
Thriller night
And no one's gonna save you
From the beast about to strike
You know it's thriller
Thriller night
You're fighting for your life
Inside a killer
Thriller tonight
I'm gonna thrill you tonight
You hear the door slam
And realize there's nowhere left to run
You feel the cold hand
And wonder if you'll ever see the sun
You close your eyes
And hope that this is just imagination
Girl, but all the while
You hear a creature creeping up behind
You're out of time
'Cause this is thriller
Thriller night
And no one's gonna save you
From the beast about to strike
You know it's thriller
Thriller night
You're fighting for your life
Inside a killer
Thriller tonight
I'm gonna thrill you tonight
Killer, thriller
Darkness falls across the land
The midnight hour is close at hand
Creatures crawl in search of blood
To terrorize y'all's neighborhood
And whosoever shall be found
Without the soul for getting down
Must stand and face the hounds of hell
And rot inside a corpse's shell
I'm gonna thrill you tonight
I'm gonna thrill you tonight, ooh baby
I'm gonna thrill you tonight
'Cause this is thriller
'Cause this is thriller
'Cause this is thriller
'Cause this is thriller
Killer, thriller
I'm gonna thrill you tonight
I'm gonna thrill you tonight
I'm gonna thrill you tonight
I'm gonna thrill you tonight
'Cause this is thriller
The song 'Thriller' is an iconic track by Michael Jackson from his 1982 album of the same name. The song, written by Rod Temperton, describes a horrifying encounter with terror, fear and death. The song starts ominously with "It's close to midnight, something evil's lurking in the dark, under the moonlight", and then progresses to describe the sense of dread, terror and the fight for survival, with the lines "You're fighting for your life inside a killer, thriller tonight."
The chorus sets the tone for the song, with the repeated lines "Cause this is thriller, thriller night, And no one's gonna save you from the beast about to strike". The lyrics evoke a sense of horror, as the storyteller describes a scene of supernatural horror, filled with zombies that dance and demons that crawl in search of blood. The song is a classic of the horror genre and has continued to thrill and scare generations of audiences.
Line by Line Meaning
It's close to midnight
The time of day is late, indicating a sense of danger and heightened tension.
Something evil's lurking in the dark
There is a malevolent presence that is hiding and waiting to strike.
Under the moonlight
The setting adds to the eerie and ominous atmosphere.
You see a sight that almost stops your heart
The sight is so frightening that it almost causes physical distress.
You try to scream
The natural reaction is to yell out in fear.
But terror takes the sound before you make it
Such intense fear grips you that you are unable to make a sound.
You start to freeze
The situation causes you to become motionless and unable to act.
As horror looks you right between your eyes
The fear is so intense that it seems to be staring at you directly.
You're paralyzed
The fear has rendered you unable to move or act in any way.
'Cause this is thriller Thriller night
The fear and danger intensify as the chorus kicks in, signaling a thrill ride that lasts all night.
And no one's gonna save you From the beast about to strike
There is no help to be found, as the danger is imminent and coming for you.
You know it's thriller Thriller night
The sense of danger and fear continues to build as the chorus repeats and emphasizes the perilous situation.
You're fighting for your life Inside a killer Thriller tonight
Your survival is on the line in the face of an unstoppable force that threatens your very existence.
You hear the door slam
The situation has escalated, and the danger is now in close proximity.
And realize there's nowhere left to run
All options for escape have been exhausted, leaving you trapped and helpless.
You feel the cold hand
The sense of danger is heightened as a physical sensation is felt from the evil presence.
And wonder if you'll ever see the sun
The fear is so great that you fear you may never be free from it.
You close your eyes
The overwhelming fear can be so intense that you can't bear to face it anymore and retreat from the situation mentally.
And hope that this is just imagination
The fear is so extreme that you cling to the hope that it is just a figment of your imagination and not real.
Girl, but all the while You hear a creature creeping up behind
Despite your hope, the danger is real and approaching, creating an overwhelming sense of dread.
You're out of time
The situation has reached critical mass, and there are no options left, no time to waste.
Darkness falls across the land
The darkness is descending, and with it brings a sense of doom.
The midnight hour is close at hand
The time is running out, and the danger is palpable with the approaching midnight hour.
Creatures crawl in search of blood
The creatures in this world crave the essence of life and the destruction of those who inhibit it.
To terrorize y'all's neighborhood
The creatures seek chaos and terror, and there is no refuge from their destruction.
And whosoever shall be found Without the soul for getting down
Those who cannot handle the thrill ride or find the courage to face the danger will be consumed by it.
Must stand and face the hounds of hell And rot inside a corpse's shell
Those who cannot fight back against the danger will be swallowed up by it, and their final fate sealed.
'Cause this is thriller
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the themes of suspense, danger, and terror throughout the song.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Rodney Lynn Temperton
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