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 Rock My World
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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Darkchild, I like that
Ay, uh, uh, whoa, whoa
Whoa
My life will never be the same
'Cause girl, you came and changed
The way I walk
I cannot explain these things I feel for you
But girl, you know it's true
Stay with me, fulfill my dreams
And I'll be all you'll need (oh, oh, oh, oh, ooh)
It feels so right (girl)
I've searched for the perfect love all my life (all my life)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, ooh, it feels like I (like I)
Have finally found the perfect love this time (see)
And I finally found, come on, girl
You rocked my world, you know you did
And everything I own I give (you rocked my world)
The rarest love, who'd think I'd find
Someone like you to call mine? (You rocked my world)
You rocked my world, you know you did (girl)
And everything I own I give (come on, girl)
The rarest love, who'd think I'd find
Someone like you to call mine?
In time I knew that love would bring
Such happiness to me
I tried to keep my sanity
I've waited patiently
Girl, you know it seems
My life is so complete
A love that's true because of you
Keep doing what you do (oh, oh, oh, oh, ooh)
Who'd think that I (oh)
Finally found the perfect love
I searched for all my life? (Searched for all my life)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, who'd think I'd find (whoa, oh, oh)
Such a perfect love
That's awesomely so right? (Whoa, girl)
You rocked my world, you know you did (come on, come on, come on, come on)
And everything I own I give
The rarest love, who'd think I'd find (you rocked my world, girl)
Someone like you to call mine? (You rocked my world)
You rocked my world, you know you did (you rocked my world)
And everything I own I give (girl, girl, girl)
The rarest love, who'd think I'd find
Someone like you to call mine? (Girl)
You rocked my world, you know you did (oh)
And everything I own I give (you rocked my world)
The rarest love, who'd think I'd find
Someone like you to call mine?
You rocked my world (oh), you know you did
And everything I own I give (to rock my world)
The rarest love, who'd think I'd find
Someone like you to call mine?
And girl, I know that this is love
I felt the magic's all in the air
And girl, I'll never get enough
That's why I always have to have you here, hoo
You rocked my world (you rocked my world), you know you did
And everything I own I give (look what you did to me, baby, yeah)
The rarest love, who'd think I'd find (yeah, yeah, you, you, you, you)
Someone like you to call mine? (You rocked my world)
You rocked my world, you know you did (I cannot explain)
And everything I own I give ('cause you rocked my world)
The rarest love, who'd think I'd find (whoa)
Someone like you to call mine?
You rocked my world, you know you did
And everything I own I give (you, you, you, you did)
The rarest love, who'd think I'd find (see, it's you and me)
Someone like you to call mine? (And you, me)
You rocked my world, you know you did (know you did, baby)
And everything I own I give ('cause you rocked my world)
The rarest love, who'd think I'd find (hoo, hoo)
Someone like you to call mine?
You rocked my world
(You rocked my world, you know you did)
The way you talk to me, the way you're lovin' me
The way you give it to me (you, you, you, you)
You rocked my world, you know you did
(Give it to me) (you and me)
(Yeah, yeah, you, you, yeah, and me, yeah, hoo)
You rocked my world you know you did (you rocked my world)
(You rocked my world) You rocked my world
(You rocked my world) You rocked my world (you, you, me)
(Come on, girl) You rocked my world, you know you did (come on, girl)
And everything I own I give (baby, baby, baby)
The rarest, love who'd think I'd find (and you, yeah, and me)
Someone like you to call mine? (You, me, and you, me hoo)
You rocked my world, you know you did
And everything I own I give (you rocked my world, hoo)
The rarest love who'd think I'd find (you rocked my world, hoo)
Someone like you to call mine (yeah, yeah)
The song "You Rock My World" is a tribute to the woman who has rocked Michael Jackson's world. The lyrics describe how the woman has changed everything about his life, from the way he walks and talks to the way he feels. He promises to fulfill her dreams if she stays with him, and claims that he has finally found the perfect love that he has been searching for his entire life. He acknowledges that he has waited patiently for this love to come into his life, and he feels that his life is now complete.
The repeated use of the phrase "you rocked my world" emphasizes the intensity of his feelings for this woman. He believes that this love is rare and unexpected, and that he will never get enough. He also acknowledges that he cannot explain these feelings, but simply knows that they are true. Jackson's signature vocal ad-libs and the upbeat, danceable production by Rodney Jerkins (known as Darkchild) elevate this song to a classic MJ track.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't think they're ready for this one
Michael Jackson is suggesting that the listeners might not be prepared or worthy to listen to the song, that it is going to be something extraordinary.
My life will never be the same
Michael Jackson is proclaiming that his life is forever changed by the presence of this woman in his life.
Cause girl, you came and changed
The female protagonist has had a profound impact on Michael Jackson's life.
The way I walk, the way I talk
Michael Jackson admits that the woman has changed him, even his basic actions like walking and talking are affected.
I cannot explain these things I feel for you
Michael Jackson is saying that he can't put his emotions into words, he's overwhelmed and doesn't know how to express himself adequately.
It feels so right (girl)
Michael Jackson is expressing his joy and satisfaction being around the girl.
I've searched for the perfect love all my life (all my life)
Michael Jackson acknowledges that he's been looking for a love like this for a long time, maybe even his whole life.
You rocked my world, you know you did
In simple words, Michael Jackson is saying that the girl has turned his world upside down.
And everything I own I give (you rocked my world)
Michael Jackson is willing to give up everything he has for the girl who has rocked his world.
The rarest love, who'd think I'd find
Michael Jackson found a rare kind of love with this girl, and he never thought he would be lucky enough to find it.
And girl, I know that this is love
Michael Jackson acknowledges that this is true love he's experiencing, he is sure of it.
I felt the magic's all in the air
Michael Jackson wants to convey that he feels the magic of love is all around him when he is with this girl.
And girl, I'll never get enough
Michael Jackson is saying he will never get enough of the love he gets from this girl.
That's why I always have to have you here, hoo
Michael Jackson wants to express that he always wants the girl by his side, as he can't get enough of her love for him.
In time, I knew that love would bring such happiness to me
Michael Jackson is aware that love brings him immense joy and happiness.
A love that's true because of you
Michael Jackson believes that the love he shares with the girl is true, and it's all due to her presence in his life.
Keep doing what you do (oh, oh, oh, oh, ooh)
Michael Jackson is urging the girl to keep being who she is and has been to keep the love and passion alive.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Fred Jerkins, Lashawn Ameen Daniels, Michael Jackson, Michael Joe Jackson, Nora Shena Payne, Rodney Jerkins
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Shannon Vanderhoof
I really enjoy this song.
Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us.
🖤 💦 🎼 ❤
Speroket Gaming
As a kid I didn't know who Michael Jackson was. I do remember seeing his celebration of life on TV. Later down the line I only listen to one song that was Thriller because I like Halloween. But when I met my best friend she kind of introduce me to more of his songs. He has so many good ones. So now I listen to MJ's songs for one they're good and for two it reminds me of my best friend.
SirListens
That's a great friend!
Caim Xo 3
R.I..P to a real king