Xscape
Michael Jackson Lyrics


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Everywhere I turn, no matter where I look
The systems in control, it's all ran by the book
I've got to get away so I can free my mind
Xscape is what I need
From the electric eyes

No matter where I am, I see my face around
They realize on my name, and push from town to town
Don't have a place to run, but there's no need to hide
I've got to, find a place
So I won't hide away

Xscape, got to get away from a system lose in the world today
Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships haven't gone my way
Xscape, the man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this man
Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me

I tried to share my life with someone I could love
But games and money is all she ever thought of
How could that be my fault when she gambled and lost?
I'm tired of silly games
It's time to make a change

Why is it I can't do whatever I want to?
Went in my personal life and I don't live for you
So don't you try to tell me what is right for me
You be concerned about you
I can do what I want to

Xscape, got to get away from a system lose in the world today
Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships haven't gone my way

Xscape, the man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this man
Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me

Xscape, got to get away from a system lose in the world today
Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships haven't gone my way
Xscape, the man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this man
Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me

Xscape

When I go, this problem world won't bother me no more

Xscape, got to get away from a system lose in the world today
Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships haven't gone my way
Xscape, the man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this man
Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me

Xscape, got to get away from a system lose in the world today
Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships haven't gone my way
Xscape, the man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this man
Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me

Xscape, got to get away
Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships haven't gone my way
Xscape, the man with the pen
Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me
Xscape





Xscape

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Michael Jackson's "XSCAPE," published after his tragic death, are poignant and valuable. The song lyrically explores the themes of personal freedom, individualism, and escapism. The opening lines of the song suggest that Jackson is unhappy with the way the world works, and believes everything is being controlled by systems and authorities who are "running everything by the book."


Jackson expresses a desire to "get away" and seeks "Xscape" to free his mind from the pressures of the world. He reflects on how difficult it is to escape his public persona, as he sees his face "everywhere he goes." Jackson notes how he has faced pressures in his personal relationships, but he is determined to do what he wants and escape the lies written by the man with the pen.


The overarching message of the song is that Jackson wishes to be free from the constraints of the world and make his own choices. The song encourages individuals to break free from societal pressures and pressures from others to live the life they choose.


Line by Line Meaning

Everywhere I turn, no matter where I look
No matter where I go or what I do, I am surrounded by the systems that are controlling the world.


The systems in control, it's all ran by the book
The people who control the world are sticking to traditional methods and everything is rigidly structured.


I've got to get away so I can free my mind
I need to escape from this structured world so that I can think freely.


Xscape is what I need
I need to find a way to escape this controlled and rigid world.


From the electric eyes
I am constantly being watched and monitored.


No matter where I am, I see my face around
People recognize me and my face is everywhere I go.


They realize on my name, and push from town to town
People take advantage of my name and use it for their own gain.


Don't have a place to run, but there's no need to hide
I have nowhere to run or hide, but I also have nothing to be ashamed of.


I've got to, find a place
I need to find a safe place where I can be myself.


So I won't hide away
This place will provide me the freedom and confidence to not hide from the world.


Xscape, got to get away from a system lose in the world today
I need to escape from the corrupt systems controlling the world today.


Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships haven't gone my way
I need a break from the pressure from relationships that haven't worked out for me.


Xscape, the man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this man
I am constantly being harassed by the lies that the media writes about me.


Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me
I can only be true to myself because I have nobody else to answer to.


I tried to share my life with someone I could love
I wanted to share my life and love with someone.


But games and money is all she ever thought of
But the person I was with only cared about games and money.


How could that be my fault when she gambled and lost?
I refuse to take the blame for her mistakes and poor choices.


I'm tired of silly games
I am done with playing foolish games.


It's time to make a change
It is time to bring about change in my life.


Why is it I can't do whatever I want to?
Why am I not allowed to do what I want with my own life?


Went in my personal life and I don't live for you
This is my personal life and I do not exist to please anyone else.


So don't you try to tell me what is right for me
Do not try to tell me what is right for me because only I can make that decision.


You be concerned about you
You should worry about your own life and not mine.


Xscape
I need to escape this world that's trying to control me.


When I go, this problem world won't bother me no more
Once I am gone, the problems of this world will no longer affect me.


Xscape, got to get away
I need to escape the world that is causing me so much pain and trouble.


Xscape, the man with the pen
I need to escape the lies that are written about me by the media.


Xscape
I need to find a way to escape this world that's trying to control and oppress me.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Fred III Jerkins, Harvey Jay Mason, Lashawn Ameen Daniels, Michael Joe Jackson, Rodney Roy Jerkins

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YaSSinE

Lyrics :
Everywhere I turn, no matter where I look
The systems in control, it's all ran by the book
I've got to get away so I can free my mind
Xscape is what I need
From the electric eyes
No matter where I am, I see my face around
They realize on my name, and push from town to town
Don't have a place to run, but there's no need to hide
I've got to, find a place
So I won't hide away
Xscape, got to get away from a system lose in the world today
Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships haven't gone my way
Xscape, the man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this man
Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me
I tried to share my life with someone I could love
But games and money is all she ever thought of
How could that be my fault when she gambled and lost?
I'm tired of silly games
It's time to make a change
Why is it I can't do whatever I want to?
Went in my personal life and I don't live for you
So don't you try to tell me what is right for me
You be concerned about you
I can do what I want to
Xscape, got to get away from a system lose in the world today
Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships haven't gone my way
Xscape, the man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this man
Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me
Xscape, got to get away from a system lose in the world today
Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships haven't gone my way
Xscape, the man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this man
Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me
Xscape
When I go, this problem world won't bother me no more
Xscape, got to get away from a system lose in the world today
Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships haven't gone my way
Xscape, the man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this man
Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me
Xscape, got to get away from a system lose in the world today
Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships haven't gone my way
Xscape, the man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this man
Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me
Xscape, got to get away
Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships haven't gone my way
Xscape, the man with the pen
Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me
Xscape
Xscape



Zachary Sinutko

Lyrics:

Everywhere I turn, no matter where I look

The systems in control, it's all ran by the book

I've got to get away so I can clear my mind,

Xscape is what I need,

Away from electric eyes

No matter where I am, I see my face around

They then ask on my name, and push from town to town

Don't have a place to run, but there's no need to hide,

I've got to, find a place,

So I won't hide away

Xscape, got to get away from a system lose in the world today

Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships that's gone away

Xscape, the man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this man

Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me

Sometimes I feel like

I've gotta get away

I tried to share my life with someone I could love

But games and money is all she ever thought of

How could that be my fault when she gambled and lost?

I'm tired of silly games,

It's time to make a change

Why is it I can't do whatever I want to? 

Went in my personal life and I don't live for you 

So don't you try to tell me what is right for me

You be concerned about you,

I can do what I want to

Xscape, got to get away from a system lose in the world today 

Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships that's gone away

Xscape, the man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this man 

Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me

Xscape, got to get away from a system lose in the world today

Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships that's gone away 

Xscape, the man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this

man 

Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me

When I go, this problem world won't bother me no more

Xscape

Xscape

Xscape

Xscape

Xscape, got to get away from a system lose in the world today 

Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships that's gone away 

Xscape, the man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this man 

Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me

Xscape, got to get away from a system lose in the world today

Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships that's gone away

Xscape, the man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this man

Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me

Xscape, got to get away 

Xscape, the pressure that I face 

Xscape, the man with the pen 

Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me

Xscape

Xscape,

Got to get away

Xscape,

The pressure that I face

Xscape,

The man with the pen 

Xscape,

I do what I wanna

I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me

Xscape



IgnitedBeast

Xscape
Xscape
Xscape
Everywhere I turn, no matter where I look
The systems in control, it's all ran by the book
I've got to get away so I can clear my mind
Xscape is what I need, away from electric eyes
No matter where I am, I see my face around
They pin lies on my name, and push them from town to town
Don't have a place to run, but there's no need to hide
I've got to, find a place, but I won't hide away
Xscape, got to get away from the system, lose in the world today
Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships, got to go away
Xscape, the man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this man
Xscape, I do what I wanna 'cause I gotta face nobody but me
Xscape
I tried to share my life with someone I could love
But games and money is all she ever thought of
How could that be my fault when she gambled and lost?
I'm tired of silly games, it's time to make a change
Why is it I can't do whatever I want to? (Oh)
When it's my personal life and I don't live for you (You)
So don't you try to tell me what is right for me
You be, concerned about you, I can do what I want to
Xscape, (Hoo-hoo) (oh, no)
Got to get away from the system, lose in the world today (I've got to get away)
Xscape
The pressure that I face from relationships got to go away (Don't you know I need it?)
Xscape
The man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this man (I've got to get away)
Xscape
I do what I wanna 'cause I gotta face nobody but me (Get away)
Xscape (Don't you try it)
Got to get away from the system lose in the world today
Xscape
The pressure that I face from relationships, got to go away (Pressure that I'm facing every day)
Xscape
The man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this man (Come on, now)
Xscape
I do what I wanna 'cause I gotta face nobody but me (Hoo-hoo)
When I go, (Oh, go) this problem world won't bother me no more
(This problem world won't bother me no more)
(Problem world, bother me, yeah, oh, yeah, hoo)
Xscape
Got to get away from a system lose in the world today (I've got to find a way)
Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships, got to go away (Pressure that I'm facing)
Xscape, the man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this man (Why, I wanna fly)
Xscape, I do what I wanna 'cause I gotta face nobody but me (I do what I wanna, hoo-hoo)
Xscape, got to get away from the system lose in the world today
Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships, got to go away
Xscape, the man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this man
Xscape, I do what I wanna 'cause I gotta face nobody but me (Hoo-hoo)
Xscape, got to get away
(I've got to get away)
Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships, got to go away (Can't take it no more)
Xscape, the man with the pen (I can't take this no more)
Xscape, I do what I wanna 'cause I gotta face nobody but me
Xscape (Ooow!)
Xscape



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Omar Alvarez

Tomorrow's gonna be 11 years without you man.. Im so glad you were born into this world.

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SolidGaming

It is kinda crazy to experience MJ singing on a present beat and killing it. This is the undisputed proof that MJ is indeed timeless. You can put his vocals on ANY kind of beat and it would be LIT AF

Shumail Maqbool Sabri

listen to mj album invisible its very much with present beat

Mr Incredible Meme SUPER

he will always be the king even if theres a new king.

Kiros

Billie jean, Beat It, basically every song on Invincible and Dangerous are on modern beats

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