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.
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Who Is It
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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I gave her time
I gave her everything
Inside one heart could find
I gave her passion
My very soul
I gave her promises
And secrets so untold
And she promised me forever
And a day we'd live as one
We made our vows
We'd live a life anew
And she promised me in secret
That she'd love me for all the time
It's a promise so untrue
Tell me what will I do ?
And it doesn't seem to matter
And it doesn't seem right
'Cause the will has brought
No fortune
Still I cry alone at night
Don't you judge of my composure
'Cause I'm lying to myself
And the reason why she left me
Did she find someone else ?
(Who is it ?)
It is a friend of mine
(Who is it ?)
Is it my brother ?
(Who is it ?)
Somebody hurt my soul
(Who is it ?)
I can't take this stuff no more
I am the damned
I am the dead
I am the agony inside
The dying head
This is injustice
Woe unto thee
I pray this punishment
Would have mercy on me
And she promised me forever
That we'd live our life as one
We made our vows
We'd live a love so true
It seems that she has left me
For such reasons unexplained
I need to find the truth
But see what will I do ?
And it doesn't seem to matter
And it doesn't seem right
'Cause the will has brought
No fortune
Still I cry alone at night
Don't you judge of my composure
'Cause I'm bothered everyday
And she didn't leave a letter
She just up and ran away
(Who is it ?)
It is a friend of mine
(Who is it ?)
Is it my brother ?
(Who is it ?)
Somebody hurt my soul
(Who is it ?)
I can't take it 'cause I'm lonely
(Who is it ?)
It is a friend of mine
(Who is it ?)
To me I'm bothered
(Who is it ?)
Somebody hurt my soul
(Who is it ?)
I can't take it 'cause I'm lonely
And it doesn't seem to matter
And it doesn't seem right
'Cause the will has brought
No fortune
Still I cry alone at night
Don't you judge of my composure
Cause I'm lying to myself
And the reason why she left me
Did she find someone else ?
And it doesn't seem to matter
And it doesn't seem right
'Cause the will has brought
No fortune
Still I cry alone at night
Don't you judge of my composure
'Cause I'm bothered everyday
And she didn't leave a letter
She just up and ran away
In "Who Is It", Michael Jackson sings about a broken heart and betrayal. He remembers all the things he gave his loved one, including money, time, passion, promises, and secrets. She promised to love him forever, but then she left without explanation, leaving him feeling lonely and used. He wonders if she found someone else and who that person could be. He repeats the questions "Who is it?" throughout the song, emphasizing his confusion and desperation for answers. Jackson sings about feeling like he's the damned, dead, and agony inside the dying head, referring to the pain he's experiencing from the breakup.
These lyrics appear to be about a romantic relationship gone wrong, but it's possible that they're also related to Jackson's struggles with the media and constant rumors and scandals that plagued his personal life. Jackson was known for his charitable donations and big-heartedness, but he also faced accusations of child molestation and financial mismanagement. It's possible that the song is a reflection of his feelings about being betrayed by someone close to him, whether that's a lover or a friend.
Line by Line Meaning
I gave her money
I provided her with financial assistance
I gave her time
I spent a significant amount of time with her
I gave her everything inside one heart could find
I gave her all the love and emotions that I could possibly give
I gave her passion
I showed intense love and desire towards her
My very soul
I gave the essence of my being to her
I gave her promises
I made commitments to her
And secrets so untold
I disclosed confidential information to her
And she promised me forever
She vowed to be with me forever
And a day we'd live as one
We promised to share our lives together
We made our vows
We had a formal agreement to be committed to each other
We'd live a life anew
We aimed to create a new life together
And she promised me in secret
She made private promises to me
That she'd love me for all the time
She vowed to love me for a lifetime
It's a promise so untrue
Her promise was false
Tell me what will I do ?
I am questioning what steps I should take next
And it doesn't seem to matter
No matter what I do, it doesn't seem to make a difference
And it doesn't seem right
My situation doesn't feel fair
'Cause the will has brought
Despite my effort, there was no favorable outcome
No fortune
I have not experienced any luck in this situation
Still I cry alone at night
I am emotionally affected by the situation and cry when no one is around
Don't you judge of my composure
Please do not make assumptions about my emotional state
'Cause I'm lying to myself
I am lying about how I really feel
And the reason why she left me
I am trying to comprehend why she ended our relationship
Did she find someone else ?
I am wondering if she left me for someone else
(Who is it ?)
I am questioning the identity of the person who hurt me
It is a friend of mine
The person who hurt me is someone I considered to be a friend
Is it my brother ?
I am considering the possibility that my brother is the one who hurt me
Somebody hurt my soul
My emotions and spirit have been damaged by someone's actions
I can't take this stuff no more
I am struggling to cope with the situation
I am the damned
I am cursed by this situation
I am the dead
I am emotionally dead
I am the agony inside
I am experiencing intense emotional pain
The dying head
I feel like I am dying inside
This is injustice
I am experiencing unfair treatment
Woe unto thee
Woe will come upon the person who caused my pain
I pray this punishment
I hope this situation brings some sort of retribution
Would have mercy on me
I hope that I receive compassion in this situation
And she promised me forever
She promised me a lifetime of commitment
That we'd live our life as one
We planned to share our lives together
We'd live a love so true
We would have an authentic and genuine relationship
It seems that she has left me
She appears to have ended our relationship
For such reasons unexplained
I don't understand why she ended things
I need to find the truth
I am searching for answers
To me I'm bothered
I am deeply troubled by this situation
I can't take it 'cause I'm lonely
I am struggling with feelings of loneliness
She just up and ran away
She abruptly ended our relationship and left without explanation
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Joe Jackson
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I gave her money
I gave her time
I gave her everything
Inside one heart could find
I gave her passion
My very soul
I gave her promises
And secrets so untold
And she promised me forever
And a day we'd live as one
We made our vows
We'd live a life anew
And she promised me in secret
That she'd love me for all the time
It's a promise so untrue
Tell me what will I do?
And it doesn't seem to matter
And it doesn't seem right
'Cause the will has brought
No fortune
Still I cry alone at night
Don't you judge of my composure
'Cause I'm lying to myself
And the reason why she left me
Did she find someone else?
(Who is it?)
Is it a friend of mine
(Who is it?)
Is it my brother?
(Who is it?)
Somebody hurt my soul
(Who is it?)
I can't take this stuff no more
I am the damned
I am the dead
I am the agony inside
The dying head
This is injustice
Woe unto thee
I pray this punishment
Would have mercy on me
And she promised me forever
That we'd live our life as one
We made our vows
We'd live a love so true
It seems that she has left me
For such reasons unexplained
I need to find the truth
But see what will I do?
And it doesn't seem to matter
And it doesn't seem right
'Cause the will has brought
No fortune
Still I cry alone at night
Don't you judge of my composure
'Cause I'm bothered everyday
And she didn't leave a letter
She just up and ran away
(Who is it?)
It is a friend of mine
(Who is it?)
Is it my brother?
(Who is it?)
Somebody hurt my soul
(Who is it?)
I can't take it 'cause I'm lonely
(Who is it?)
It is a friend of mine
(Who is it?)
To me I'm bothered
(Who is it?)
Somebody hurt my soul
(Who is it?)
I can't take it 'cause I'm lonely
And it doesn't seem to matter
And it doesn't seem right
'Cause the will has brought
No fortune
Still I cry alone at night
Don't you judge of my composure
Cause I'm lying to myself
And the reason why she left me
Did she find someone else?
And it doesn't seem to matter
And it doesn't seem right
'Cause the will has brought
No fortune
Still I cry alone at night
Don't you judge of my composure
'Cause I'm bothered everyday
And she didn't leave a letter
She just up and ran away
@juanpabloriverazenteno2799
33 years later, if you’re watching this, you’re a legend.
@michaelkarl3295
Thanks bro😊
@sidekickbeats_the_official
Thanks !! So are you !!
@trinity4080
🃏
@WaltzHappernan
yea
@dukegreat8593
Yeah I’m still on. Love you mj
@buchistein8576
Feb 2024 and watching this. MJ is timeless
@jasminkrakat5530
That's exactly how I feel about it
@AnitaAnita-qy4vc
Same here I love Michael Jackson and respect him
@queendiana_
so true!