Michael Jackson performs with Slash during the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall
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1982
Thriller
People always told me, be careful what you do/ And don't go around breaking young girls' hearts/ My mother always told me, be careful who you love/ Be careful what you do/ 'Cause the lie becomes the truth
"Billie Jean"
Song by Michael Jackson
1987
Bad
As I turn up the collar on/ My favorite winter coat/ This wind is blowin' my mind/ I see the kids in the street/ Without enough to eat/ Who am I to be blind/ Pretending not to see their needs?
"Man in the Mirror"
Song by Glen Ballard and Siedah Garrett
1991
Dangerous
Born to amuse, to inspire, to delight/ Here one day/ Gone one night/ Like a sunset/ Dying with the rising of the moon/ Gone too soon
"Gone Too Soon" Song by Alan Kohan and Larry Grossman
1995
HIStory
Tired of injustice/ Tired of the scheme/ Life is disgustin'/ So what does it mean/ You kickin' me down/ I got to get up/ As jacked as it sounds/ The whole system sucks
"Scream"
Song by James Harris III, Terry Lewis, Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson
2001
Invincible
Don't walk away/ See, I just can't find the right thing to say/ I tried but all my pain gets in the way/ Tell me what I have to do so you'll stay/ Should I get down on my knees and pray
"Don't Walk Away"
Song by Edward Riley, Richard Stites and Reed Vertelney