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
Xscape
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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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
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
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
Omar Alvarez
Tomorrow's gonna be 11 years without you man.. Im so glad you were born into this world.
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OwnerSemiTest
Mhm same! 😢😥😢😥😢
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