Some songs entertain; others change the planet. One of the most poignant and emotional compositions ever made, Michael Jackson’s Earth Song is a heartrending appeal for the planet, the surroundings, and mankind itself. This track, which came out as component of his HIStory album, is more than music; it’s a call to action.

Michael’s voice shows urgency from the very start of notes. Describing deforestation, war, animal abuse, and environmental degradation, the words pose difficult inquiries about the decisions people have taken. Rising from terrible sorrow to a full throated call for change, his vocals grow with raw emotion, therefore this is among his most outstanding vocal work ever.

Michael Jackson – Earth Song (Official Video)

Even further in the music video does this message run. Showing the unvarnished effects of human activities on the planet, it includes terrible pictures of war, natural disasters, and deforestation. But in the traditional Michael Jackson style, the video also offers a message of hope in that people start to reverse the damage, proving that it is possible to change even if too late.

And if this song moved you, you need to watch Michael’s celebrated live show of ‘Man in the Mirror’ at the 1988 Grammys. Like Earth Song, then, this is a strong song of introspection driving us all to act and improve the world.

Michael Jackson – Man In The Mirror | Live at the 30th Annual Grammy Awards, 1988

Michael Jackson’s songs were always about more than simply entertainment—they were about effecting change from Earth song to Man in the Mirror. Follow his verified accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter if you wish to have contact with his heritage; his message of love, unity, and transformation is still inspiring millions.

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