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 Can't Win
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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And you can't get out of the game
People keep saying things are going to change
But they look just like they're staying the same
You can't win, way over your head
And you only got yourself to blame
You can't win, chile (you can't win chile)
And you can't get out of the game
You can't win, the world keeps moving
And you're standing far behind
People keep saying, things will get better
(Just to ease your state of mind)
(So you lean back)(And you smoke that smoke)
(And you drink your glass of wine)
Sayin' you can't win, child
You can't break even
And you can't get out of the game
You can't win, you can't win no way
If your story stays the same
(You ain't winning) No, no
(But it's nice to see you, I'm awfully glad you came)
(Better cool it, cause it ain't about losin')
Then the world has got no shame
You can't win, chile
You can't break even
And you can't get out of the game
You can't win, you can't break even
Ain't the way it's supposed to be
(You'll be spending) No, no, oh
(Your little bit of money)
While someone else rides for free
(Learn your lesson) Ooo
(Refuel your mind before some turkey blows out your flame)
You can't win, chile
(No, you can't win)
You can't win, chile
(No, you can't win)
You can't win, chile
(No, you can't win)
You can't win, chile
(No, you can't win)
You can't win, chile
You can't break even
And you can't get out of the game
You can't get out of the game
You can't get out, woo, of the game, no, no
In Michael Jackson's song "You Can't Win", the lyrics are focused on portraying the difficulties and obstacles that one can face in life, and the idea that no matter how much you try, you can never truly escape the game of life. The first line: "You can't win, you can't break even" refers to the idea that no matter what you do, you will never truly be able to come out on top, even if you break even in some areas of your life. The repetition of this line throughout the song strengthens its message, as it shows that the game of life is a constant struggle and you must keep fighting to just keep up.
The line "People keep saying things are going to change, but they look just like they're staying the same" reflects the frustration of trying to change and improve, but not seeing any progress. This can be seen as a societal commentary, as there are many marginalized communities that struggle to attain equality, but are faced with constant obstacles that prevent any real change. The idea that "you only got yourself to blame" is also a reflection of the personal responsibility we have in our lives; while there are external factors that can impede our progress, we must also take accountability for our own actions and choices.
Overall, "You Can't Win" is a powerful song that reflects on the difficulties of life and the idea that sometimes, no matter how hard we try, we may never truly escape the game.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't win, you can't break even
No matter what you do, you cannot emerge victorious and even breaking even is not possible either.
And you can't get out of the game
You are stuck in the game regardless of whether you want to play or not.
People keep saying things are going to change
Others continue to tell you that change is coming.
But they look just like they're staying the same
However, nothing really appears to be any different.
You can't win, way over your head
You have no chance of winning and are completely out of your depth.
And you only got yourself to blame
You are solely responsible for the predicament you find yourself in.
You can't win, chile (you can't win chile)
The repetition reinforces that you cannot come out on top, no matter what.
You can't win, the world keeps moving
The world keeps going, and you are left behind.
And you're standing far behind
You are still making no progress.
People keep saying, things will get better
People keep trying to reassure you that things will improve.
(Just to ease your state of mind)
These words are meant to comfort you even though they may be empty promises.
(So you lean back) (And you smoke that smoke) (And you drink your glass of wine)
You try to escape these harsh realities by indulging in vices.
Sayin' you can't win, child
Repeating the chorus again reinforces the point.
You can't win, you can't win no way
There is absolutely no way to come out on top.
If your story stays the same
If you continue to remain in the same position and mindset.
(You ain't winning) No, no
You are not emerging victorious in any way.
(But it's nice to see you, I'm awfully glad you came)
Despite everything, it's great to see you.
(Better cool it, cause it ain't about losin')
You need to remain calm because it's not really about winning or losing.
Then the world has got no shame
If the world is not acknowledging your effort or failure, then it has no conscience.
Ain't the way it's supposed to be
Things are not progressing as they should or as you were expecting.
(You'll be spending) No, no, oh
You will end up using all your money.
(Your little bit of money)
Despite having little, you will still use it all.
While someone else rides for free
Meanwhile, others are benefiting without having to go through the same struggles as you.
(Learn your lesson) Ooo
Take this experience as a lesson to learn.
(Refuel your mind before some turkey blows out your flame)
You need to rest and refuel before someone else snuffs out your dreams and aspirations.
(No, you can't win)
This song is about demonstrating that winning is not always possible and coming to terms with that fact.
You can't get out, woo, of the game, no, no
The game does not allow you to quit, no matter how difficult it becomes.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charles Emanuel Smalls
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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