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
You're My Best Friend My Love
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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You are the one that I run to
When just words aren't enough
You know exactly what to do
And every time I need someone
To turn my upside down back up
You're always there
You're my best friend
My love, my love
You're my best friend
My love, my love
You are my best friend
You're my warm when it's cold
You are my sunshine when it rains
And if the rain turns to snow
We'll still be on that friendship train
'Cause if our love affair should end (if our love affair should end)
I know I'll never find a friend
As great as you
Girl, I'm glad it's true
I know you're my best friend
My love, my love
You're my best friend
My love, my love
You are my best friend
Ooh, you're my best friend, oh
Girl, there'll be no other
You're my friend and lover
You're my best friend
Don't you know I love ya
You're my friend, my love
Ooh, ooh
Girl, there will always be someone to love ya
Someone who can love ya
(You're my best friend)
Yes, you are
Yes, you're my friend and lover
Girl, there'll be no other
(You're my best friend) ooh, ooh, ooh
And I'll be yours forever
You and me together
My best friend
My love, my love
These lyrics are expressing deep gratitude and appreciation for a significant other who is not only a romantic partner but also a best friend. The singer acknowledges that there are times when love alone cannot solve a problem and that's when they turn to their partner who understands them better than anyone else. The singer finds comfort in the fact that their partner knows what to do and say in those moments when words alone fall short.
The chorus of this song repeats the phrase "You're my best friend, my love" emphasizing that their partner plays dual roles in their life. They are not only a romantic interest but also someone the singer deeply cherishes and trusts. This is a relationship that the singer hopes will continue forever, as there's no other person they could find who would love them in the same way their partner does.
Overall, the lyrics convey that a relationship that is built on both love and friendship is the most desirable one. The song expresses thankfulness for a partner who is there for the singer through thick and thin, and someone who they know they can always count on.
Line by Line Meaning
When I need more than love
When I need more than just love, there is a special someone who I can rely on
You are the one that I run to
That special someone is the one I turn to for comfort and support
When just words aren't enough
There are times when words are not enough to express my feelings, but that special someone knows exactly what to do
You know exactly what to do
That special someone knows how to make things better even when words fail
And every time I need someone
Whenever I am in need, that special someone is always there for me
To turn my upside down back up
That special someone has the ability to turn my bad circumstances into good ones
You're always there
No matter what the situation, that special someone is always present
I'm so glad you care
I am grateful for the care and concern shown by that special someone
You're my best friend, my love, my love
That special someone holds a unique position in my life, as my best friend and my partner in love
You're my best friend, my love
That special someone is not just my lover, but also my closest friend
My love you are my best friend
The love I share with that special someone is built on a foundation of true friendship
You're my warm when it's cold
That special someone provides warmth in my life when things get cold and difficult
You are my sunshine when it rains
That special someone brings light into my life even during dark and troubling times
And if the rain turns to snow
Even when things get even harder, that special someone will stick around
We'll still be on that friendship train
Our friendship will remain strong and continue to grow, regardless of the circumstances
Cause if our love affair should end (if our love affair should end)
Even if our romantic relationship does not last, our friendship will endure
I know I'll never find a friend
It is unlikely that I will ever find a friend as loyal and supportive as that special someone
As great as you
That special someone is truly special and unique, and difficult to find again
Girl, I'm glad it's true
I am grateful that our friendship and love is a reality and not just a dream
Ooh, you're my best friend
That special someone truly is my best friend
Girl there'll be no other
There is no one else who can replace that special someone in my life
Don't you know I love ya
I want that special someone to know that I love them deeply
Ooh, ooh girl there will always be someone to love ya
Even if our relationship changes, there will always be love and care for that special someone
Someone who can love ya
There will always be someone who can provide love and support for that special someone
Yes you are
That special someone truly is the best friend and love of my life
I'll be yours forever
I am committed to that special someone for life
You and me together
We will stay united and together, come what may
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Christine Yarian Perren, Sam III Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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