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
When I Come Of Age
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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What should I be looking for?
What am I gonna be when I come of age?
Will I be strong? Yeah, yeah
Will I be a mighty man? (Mighty man)
Climb mountains if I can when I come of age?
Hey y'all, I think I'll be a movie star
I'm gonna be an astronaut, and rocket to the moon
And then I'll be the captain of a giant ship
I'm gonna take a long, long trip to a far off land
When I become a man
And what about love? (What about love?)
Will you still be in love with me?
I sure hope you will be when I come of age
And will you be true? (Would you be true?)
Will you still want to marry me?
I guess I have to wait and see when I come of age
My folks say I'm too young for love
But they don't seem to understand
That what I feel is love inside me
A feeling I understand
And while I've got this feeling
It's you, girl, you're so grand
And I'll love you, girl, just as strong
When I become a man
Wait, be patient, honey (when, when I come of age, yeah)
You've got to believe in me
Wait, wait for me, baby (when, when I come of age)
It'll be just you and me (we're gonna be so happy)
We'll do, do all the things (when, when I come of age, yeah)
We couldn't do before
When, when I come of age (we're gonna be so happy)
When, when I come of age, yeah
When, when I come of age, yeah (we're gonna be so happy) ooh
When, when I come of age, yeah (ooh)
When, when I come of age (we're gonna be so happy)
When, when I come of age, yeah
When, when I come of age (we're gonna be so happy) ooh
When, when I come of age, yeah
In the song "When I Come Of Age" by Michael Jackson, the singer is contemplating his future and what he wants to become when he grows up. He's asking questions like, "Where have I been?" and "What should I be looking for?", wondering about the path he'll take in life. He's hopeful and optimistic, imagining himself as a movie star, astronaut, and captain of a giant ship, dreaming big and aspiring to great things.
The second half of the song shifts to his thoughts on love. He's apparently in love with someone, but his parents don't approve, seeing him as too young for such feelings. Nonetheless, he persists in his feelings, assuring his beloved that when he comes of age, they'll be able to do all the things they couldn't do before and be happy together.
This song seems to capture the innocence and wonder of childhood while also hinting at the struggles of growing up and discovering oneself. It's a contemplative, introspective piece that shows a mature side of Michael Jackson's songwriting.
Line by Line Meaning
Where have I been?
I'm reflecting on my past experiences and wondering what they mean for my future.
What should i be looking for?
I'm seeking guidance on what I should be focusing on as I grow up.
What am I gonna be when I come of age?
I'm curious about what my future holds and what kind of person I will become.
Will I be strong?
I wonder if I'll have the strength and resilience to weather life's challenges.
Will I be a mighty man
I'm hoping I'll grow up to be someone who can make a significant impact on the world.
Climb mountains if I can
I want to be someone who can overcome any obstacle in their path.
Hey y'all I think I'll be a movie star
I'm dreaming about the possibilities for my future and imagining myself in different roles.
Or travel to some distant star
I'm thinking big and imagining grand adventures.
Yeah that's it I'm gonna be an astronaut
I've settled on the idea of being an astronaut as my ultimate goal.
And rock it to the moon
I want to achieve great things and reach new heights.
And then I'll be the captain of a giant ship
I'm thinking about becoming a leader and making important decisions.
I'm gonna take a long, long trip to far off land
I want to explore the world and have new experiences.
And what about love?
I'm starting to think about the role love will play in my future and how important it is.
Will you still be in love with me?
I'm worried about whether the person I love will still care for me as I grow up and change.
I sure hope you will be
I'm expressing my deep desire for the person I care about to continue to love me.
And will you be true?
I'm concerned about whether the person I love will remain faithful to me.
Will you still want to marry me?
I'm wondering about the future of our relationship and whether we'll still be together.
I guess I'll have to wait and see
I'm acknowledging that I can't predict the future and will have to let things play out naturally.
My folks say I'm too young for love
My parents don't understand the depth of my feelings for someone.
But they don't seem to understand
I feel like my parents are dismissing my emotions and not taking me seriously.
That what I feel is love for somebody
I'm sure that what I feel for this person is a genuine and powerful love.
A feeling I understand
I'm confident in my ability to recognize and express my emotions.
And while I've got this feeling
I'm fully committed to the person I love and won't let others convince me otherwise.
It's you, girl, you're so grand
I'm expressing my admiration and affection for the girl who has captured my heart.
And I'll love you girl just as strong
I'm promising to continue to love this person with the same intensity and commitment as I do now.
Wait, be patient honey
I'm asking for patience from the person I love as we mature and grow.
You've got to believe in me
I need the person I love to trust in my ability to become the person I want to be.
Wait, wait for me baby
I'm asking for continued commitment from the person I love as we navigate the challenges of growing up together.
It'll be just you and me
I'm reiterating my commitment to this person and our relationship, no matter what changes come our way.
We'll do all the things
I'm optimistic about the future and excited about the possibilities for our relationship.
We couldn't do before
I'm imagining a future where we have more freedom and independence to enjoy life together.
When when I come of age
I'm looking forward to growing up and becoming the person I am meant to be.
We're gonna be so happy
I'm hopeful about the future of our relationship and confident that we can weather any challenges that come our way.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hal Davis, Donald E. Fletcher, Weldon Dean Parks
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