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
Workin' Day And Night
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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You got me workin' day and night
Ooh my sugar
You got me workin' day and night
Scratch my shoulder
It's aching, make it feel alright
When this is over
I often wonder if lovin' you
Will be tonight
But what is love girl
If I'm always out of sight (ooh)
(That's why) You got me workin' day and night
And I'll be workin'
From sun up to midnight
You got me workin' workin' day and night
You got me workin' workin' day and night
You got me workin' workin' day and night
You got me workin' workin' day and night
You say that workin'
Is what a man's supposed to do
And I say it ain't right
If I can't give sweet love to you, yeah ah
I'm tired of thinkin'
Of what my life's supposed to be (well)
Soon enough darlin'
This love will be reality (ah ah)
How can you live girl
'Cause love for us was meant to be (well)
Then you must be seein'
Some other guy instead of me (ooh)
(That's why) You got me workin' day and night
And I'll be workin'
From sun up to midnight
You got me workin' workin' day and night
(Hold on)
You got me workin' workin' day and night
(I'm so tired tired now)
You got me workin' workin' day and night
(Hold on)
You got me workin' workin' day and night
(Hoo, hoo, hoo)
You say that workin'
Is what a man's supposed to do
And I say it ain't right
If I can't give sweet love to you
(Well, ah)
How can you live girl
'Cause love for us was meant to be (well)
Then you must be seein' (woo)
Some other guy instead of me (ooh)
(That's why) You got me workin' day and night (I don't understand it)
And I'll be workin'
From sun up to midnight
You got me workin' workin' day and night
(Hold on)
You got me workin' workin' day and night
(I'm so tired tired now)
You got me workin' workin' day and night
You got me workin' workin' day and night
You got me workin' workin' day and night
(Girl)
You got me workin' workin' day and night
(I'm so tired tired now)
You got me workin' workin' day and night
You got me workin' workin' day and night
(How can I get to you)
In the song "Workin' Day and Night" by Michael Jackson, the lyrics express the desire for love and connection amidst the demands of work. The singer is tired and physically weary but still willing to work hard to provide for their significant other. In the first verse, the singer sings about the physical toll that work has taken on their body but that the pain is worth it as long as they are able to love and be with their partner. The second verse highlights the tension between work and romantic relationships, but ultimately the singer reaffirms their commitment to love and suggests that they will soon be able to fully realize it.
Throughout the song, the repetition of the lines "You got me workin'" emphasizes the central theme of the song, which is the struggle between wanting to work hard to provide for a loved one and wanting to be able to love that person fully. The repetition also builds a sense of urgency and desperation, as the singer feels pulled in multiple directions and is struggling to balance their responsibilities. The use of repetition also emphasizes how hard the working life can be, especially when it is done to support someone else.
Overall, "Workin' Day and Night" is a song about the challenges of balancing work and love in a relationship. It highlights the physical and emotional toll that working hard can take on a person, but also emphasizes the importance of love and the desire to be able to fully realize it.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh my honey
My sweetheart
You got me workin' day and night
I am putting in a lot of effort to win your love
Ooh my sugar
My love
You got me workin' day and night
I am working tirelessly to make you mine
Scratch my shoulder
I am feeling tired but I need your comfort
It's aching, make it feel alright
Massage my tired muscles, it will make me feel better
When this is over
When I have won your heart
Lovin' you will be so right
Our love will be perfect
I often wonder if lovin' you
I am unsure if our love is meant to be
Will be tonight
Will finally happen
But what is love girl
What does love mean to you
If I'm always out of sight (ooh)
When I am not with you
(That's why) You got me workin' day and night
That is the reason I am putting in so much effort
And I'll be workin'
I will continue to put in effort
From sun up to midnight
I will work non-stop to win your love
You got me workin' workin' day and night
I am working hard to show you my love
You say that workin'
You believe that men should work
Is what a man's supposed to do
It is a duty of every man to provide for his family
And I say it ain't right
But I believe love is equally important
If I can't give sweet love to you, yeah ah
I want to show you my love and affection, not just material things
I'm tired of thinkin'
I am tired of worrying about what my life should be like
Of what my life's supposed to be (well)
I am tired of societal expectations
Soon enough darlin'
But I believe our love will soon become reality
This love will be reality (ah ah)
Our love will become true and real
How can you live girl
I wonder how you can be happy without me
'Cause love for us was meant to be (well)
I believe we are meant to be together
Then you must be seein'
I suspect you might be seeing someone else
Some other guy instead of me (ooh)
Someone else is taking my place in your life
(That's why) You got me workin' day and night (I don't understand it)
That is why I am working hard to win your love, even though I don't understand what is going on
(Hold on)
Stay with me
(I'm so tired tired now)
I am exhausted
(Hoo, hoo, hoo)
(vocalization)
(Girl)
My love
(How can I get to you)
I am trying to figure out how to win your love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jackson
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