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
Will You Be There
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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Ahnest du den Schöpfer, Welt?
Such' ihn über'm Sternenzelt
Über Sternen muss er wohnen
Hold me
Like the River Jordan
And I will then say to thee
Carry me
Like you are my brother
Love me like a mother
Will you be there?
Weary
Tell me, will you hold me?
When wrong will you scold me?
When lost will you find me?
But they told me
A man should be faithful
And walk when not able
And fight 'til the end, but I'm only human
Everyone's taking control of me
Seems that the world's got a role for me
I'm so confused, will you show to me
You'll be there for me
And care enough to bear me?
(Hold me) show me
(Lay your head lowly) told me
(Softly then boldly) yeah
(Carry me there) I'm only human
(Lead me) hold me
(Love me and feed me) yeah, yeah
(Kiss me and free me) yeah
(I will feel blessed) I'm only human
(Carry) carry
(Carry me boldly) carry
(Lift me up slowly) yeah
(Carry me there) I'm only human
(Save me) lead me
(Heal me and bathe me) lift me up, lift me up
(Softly you say to me)
(I will be there) I will be there
(Lift me) told me, yah
(Lift me up slowly)
(Carry me boldly) yeah
(Show me you care) you will be there
(Hold me) woo
(Lay your head lowly) get lonely sometimes
(Softly then boldly) I get lonely, yeah, yeah
(Carry me there) carry me there
(Lead me) woo
(Love me and feed me) lift me up, hold me up
(Kiss me and free me) lift me up sometimes, up sometimes
(I will feel blessed) yeah
In our darkest hour
In my deepest despair
Will you still care?
Will you be there?
In my trials and my tribulations
Through our doubts and frustrations
In my violence, in my turbulence
Through my fear and my confessions
In my anguish and my pain
Through my joy and my sorrow
In the promise of another tomorrow
I'll never let you part
For you're always in my heart
The lyrics of "Will You Be There" by Michael Jackson initially start with a German poem by Friedrich von Schiller titled "Ode to Joy." The poem reflects themes of universal love, brotherhood, and the existence of a higher power. The following lines urge the listener to appreciate the beauty of the world and acknowledge the presence of a grand creator beyond the stars. Jackson recites this poem to emphasize its relevance to his song's message, which is about seeking comfort and support in the face of life's difficulties.
The chorus of "Will You Be There" is a call for someone to be a friend, a loving partner, and a savior in times of despair. Jackson uses metaphors such as the River Jordan to symbolize the struggles of life, and he asks to be held like someone who needs guidance and love during tough times. He then acknowledges that he is human, and he may not always meet the expectations of others by following their ideas of being faithful, strong, or fearless. Despite his human limitations, he reaches out to seek assurance from someone who would care enough to bear him and hold his hand.
The song's lyrics reflect the depth of Jackson's spirituality and his belief in the power of love and compassion to overcome life's struggles. It is an homage to divine intervention, the strength of human connections, and the importance of finding comfort in the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
Ihr stürzt nieder, Millionen?
Do you acknowledge the presence of a higher power, oh world, even as your masses bow down in worship?
Ahnest du den Schöpfer, Welt?
Do you recognize the creator, world?
Such' ihn über'm Sternenzelt
Look for the creator above the highest stars.
Über Sternen muss er wohnen
He must reside above the stars.
Hold me
Embrace me tightly.
Like the River Jordan
With the same loving force as the River Jordan.
And I will then say to thee
I will then express to you.
You are my friend
That you are my companion and confidante.
Carry me
Bear me along with you.
Like you are my brother
As though you are my kin.
Love me like a mother
Love me with the tenderness of a mother.
Will you be there?
Will you stick with me through thick and thin?
When weary
When I am exhausted.
Tell me will you hold me
Can I confide in you and be comforted?
When wrong, will you scold me
In times of my wrongdoing, can you rebuke me?
When lost will you find me?
In my darkest moments, can you seek me out and help me get home?
But they told me
Yet I have been instructed.
A man should be faithful
As a man, I should be loyal.
And walk when not able
And persevere through my difficulties.
And fight 'til the end, but I'm only human
And fight until the end, however, I am only human, and I have my limits.
Everyone's taking control of me
Everyone is attempting to control me.
Seems that the world's got a role for me
It appears that I have a role in this world.
I'm so confused will you show to me
I am so lost, can you guide me back on track?
You'll be there for me
Will you be there for me when I need you?
And care enough to bear me?
Will you also care enough to endure me?
Show me
Demonstrate to me.
Lay your head lowly
Bow your head solemnly.
Told me
Warned me.
Softly then boldly
Gently yet confidently.
Carry me there
Take me wherever I need to go.
Lead me
Guide me.
Love me and feed me
Care for me and nourish my soul as well as my body.
Kiss me and free me
Kiss me and set me free from my bonds.
I will feel blessed
I will be blessed.
Carry
Lift.
Carry me boldly
Boldly hold me up.
Lift me up slowly
Gradually lift me up.
Save me
Rescue me.
Heal me and bathe me
Heal my hurts and wash me clean.
Softly you say to me
Whisper sweet words to me.
I will be there
I will be there for you.
Told me, yah
Instructed me, yes.
Show me you care
Demonstrate affection for me.
Woo
Expressing emotions.
I get lonely sometimes
Sometimes I feel lonely.
I get lonely, yeah, yeah
Yes, sometimes I feel quite lonely.
In our darkest hour
When we are at our lowest point.
In my deepest despair
When I am most distraught.
Will you still care?
Will you still look after me?
Will you be there?
Will you be present for me?
In my trials and my tribulations
During my hardships and difficulty.
Through our doubts and frustrations
Despite our hesitations and disappointments.
In my violence, in my turbulence
During times of unrest and chaos.
Through my fear and my confessions
Despite the times when I'm afraid or confess things that are difficult to admit.
In my anguish and my pain
During times of suffering and heartache.
Through my joy and my sorrow
During both happy and sad times.
In the promise of another tomorrow
Even as I look forward to another day with hope.
I'll never let you part
I will never let you go.
For you're always in my heart
Because you are always dear to me in my heart.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jackson
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Hold me
Like the River Jordan
And I will then say to thee
You are my friend
Carry me
Like you are my brother
Love me like a mother
Will you be there?
Weary, tell me will you hold me?
When wrong, will you scold me?
When lost will you find me?
But they told me
A man should be faithful
And walk when not able
And fight 'til the end, but I'm only human
Everyone's taking control of me
Seems that the world's got a role for me
I'm so confused will you show it to me
You'll be there for me
And care enough to bear me
Hold me (show me)
Lay your head lowly (told me)
Softly then boldly (yeah)
Carry me there (I'm only human)
Lead me (hold me)
Love me and feed me (lead again)
Kiss me and free me (yeah)
I will feel blessed (I'm only human)
Carry (carry)
Carry me boldly (carry, yeah)
Lift me up slowly (yeah)
Carry me there (I'm only human)
Save me (lift me)
Heal me and bathe me (lift me up, lift me up)
Softly you say to me
I will be there (I will be there)
Lift me (told me, yeah)
Lift me up slowly
Carry me boldly (yeah)
Show me you care (will you be there?)
Hold me (woo)
Lay your head lowly (get lonely sometimes)
Softly then boldly (I get lonely, yeah, yeah)
Carry me there (will you be there?)
Need me (woo)
Love me and feed me (lift me up, hold me up)
Kiss me and free me (lift me up sometimes, up sometimes)
I will feel blessed (oh-yeah)
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Lyrics:
Hold me
Like the River Jordan
And I will then say to thee
You are my friend
Carry me
Like you are my brother
Love me like a mother
Will you be there?
Weary, tell me will you hold me?
When wrong, will you scold me?
When lost will you find me?
But they told me
A man should be faithful
And walk when not able
And fight 'til the end, but I'm only human
Everyone's taking control of me
Seems that the world's got a role for me
I'm so confused will you show it to me
You'll be there for me
And care enough to bear me
Hold me (show me)
Lay your head lowly (told me)
Softly then boldly (yeah)
Carry me there (I'm only human)
Lead me (hold me)
Love me and feed me (lead again)
Kiss me and free me (yeah)
I will feel blessed (I'm only human)
Carry (carry)
Carry me boldly (carry, yeah)
Lift me up slowly (yeah)
Carry me there (I'm only human)
Save me (lift me)
Heal me and bathe me (lift me up, lift me up)
Softly you say to me
I will be there (I will be there)
Lift me (told me, yeah)
Lift me up slowly
Carry me boldly (yeah)
Show me you care (will you be there?)
Hold me (woo)
Lay your head lowly (get lonely sometimes)
Softly then boldly (I get lonely, yeah, yeah)
Carry me there (will you be there?)
Need me (woo)
Love me and feed me (lift me up, hold me up)
Kiss me and free me (lift me up sometimes, up sometimes)
I will feel blessed (oh-yeah)
@helenatjozongoro7894
Anyone watching this in 2024?
@kuanyshduyseev3942
Yes
@BRUNETTEGUERRIER
🤚🏾
@AntikaMondal-cq6mk
Yeah.....
@Matan-Ben
Yes 😊
@marilenesantos6625
Nao me canso de ver
@marklionelli6751
No one holds a candle to him 😢❤
@shottyvelishorty7978
Not even his own nephew😢
@tracibeck1895
Nobody can
@Mrluckysummer
ladies and gentlemen whoever still listen to this song may GOD bless you