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've Changed
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah.
I remember when you was a little girl
I say you never ever ever wore curls
You wore nothing but an old shaggy, shaggy
dress
I say you never ever try to look your best.
Now when I look at you
You've changed and it's showing
My love for you is growing
You've changed and it's showing
Yeah. Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah.
You legs were little
But now they are big
Instead of wearing a pony tail
You wear a little red wig
Your eyes are pretty
You got some kissable lips
And I love the way you walk
'cause you swing your hips!
Now when I look at you
All my love come a'running through
You've changed and it's showing
My love for you is growing
You've changed and it's showing.
Hoo hoo. Yeah. Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
yeah.
(Your walk) Oooh, baby, I love the way you
walk.
(Your talk) Oooh, oooh, the way you speak to
me.
(Your look) Oooh, my heart is shook.
(Your eyes) Oooh, baby, hypnotize.
Now when I look at you
All my love come a'running through
You've changed and it's showing
My love for you is growing
You've changed and it's showing.
...etc to FADE
In this song, Michael Jackson is addressing a girl whom he has known since she was a little girl. He reminisces about how she used to dress in a shaggy old dress and never tried to look her best. However, as the years have gone by, the girl has changed and Michael is taking notice. He comments on how she has grown taller and more attractive, and how she now wears a little red wig instead of a ponytail. He loves the way she walks and talks to him, as well as the way she looks at him with her pretty eyes. Michael declares his love for her and admits that his love is growing stronger by the day as he sees how much she has changed.
The message of this song seems to be that change can be a good thing. Michael is admiring the changes he sees in this girl and is falling in love with her all over again. Change is a natural part of life, and sometimes it can bring about positive developments. Michael seems to be celebrating this in his song.
Line by Line Meaning
Hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo
Introductory vocalization with no particular meaning.
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah.
Reinforcement of the introductory vocalization.
I remember when you was a little girl
Recollection of an earlier time in the person's life.
I say you never ever ever wore curls
Observation that in the past the person did not curl their hair.
You wore nothing but an old shaggy, shaggy dress
The person used to wear an unattractive, shaggy dress.
I say you never ever try to look your best.
Observation that the person did not try to look their best in the past.
Now when I look at you
Observation that the person is being looked at in the present.
All my love come a'running through.
The person experiences a rush of love when looking at them.
You've changed and it's showing
The person has changed and it is noticeable.
My love for you is growing
The person's love for them is increasing.
You legs were little
A description of the person's physical appearance in the past.
But now they are big
Observation that the person's legs are now larger than before.
Instead of wearing a pony tail
A description of the person's hair in the past.
You wear a little red wig
Observation that the person now wears a small red wig.
Your eyes are pretty
A compliment about the person's eyes.
You got some kissable lips
A compliment about the person's lips.
And I love the way you walk
A compliment about the person's gait.
'cause you swing your hips!
Observation that the person swings their hips while walking.
(Your walk) Oooh, baby, I love the way you walk.
Reiteration of the compliment about the person's gait (spoken).
(Your talk) Oooh, oooh, the way you speak to me.
Compliment about the person's speaking voice (spoken).
(Your look) Oooh, my heart is shook.
Compliment about the person's appearance (spoken).
(Your eyes) Oooh, baby, hypnotize.
Compliment about the person's eyes (spoken).
...etc to FADE
Continuation of the song to its end.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jesse Reese
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Michael's voice is so incredible 😍
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Michael Jackson had such a big voice for such a little boy. Untouchable talent Michael Jackson was born legend
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@trayvoncreighton7886
Michael's voice is so cute and very pure 💖
@octoman511
all i can say is..... pure soul perfection!
@Coffeenmysugar
This is one of my favorite songs!
@N-M
This is my favorite song!
@kgfran3561
Thanks for the song and the lyrics!