June 19, 2011

A father's message to his children (Lyrics blog)

A lot has been said on Michael Jackson. Usually the media presented just one side of the story and most of the time it did so while distorting or fully replacing reality. 
As a father, there wasn't really to much talk of him apart from one happening in Germany, the extent to which he went to protect his children from media frenzy and the short marriage he had with Price and Paris' mother.
 
But there is more. He knew what a blessing was to have them and he didn't took any moment of their time together for granted.


The conduct and actions of his three young children after his death reveal the solid upbringing they got from their dad. As I said before, the speech they gave at the 2010 Grammy Awards are proof of Michael's strength and human quality.


"Speechless" is a song that came out of joy. And later, in a online chat with fans Michael picked it as one of his favorites.

"I was with these kids in Germany, and we had a big water balloon fight, and I was so happy after the fight that I ran upstairs in their house and wrote Speechless. Fun inspires me. I hate to say that, because it's such a romantic song, but it was the fight that did it. I was happy, and I wrote it in its entirety right there. I felt it would be good enough for the album. Out of the bliss comes magic, wonderment, and creativity."
Michael Jackson

The song had mixed reviews and most of them were based on the authors own idea of what Michael Jackson's music should sound like and what themes he should have approached, regardless of what Michael Jackson cared about and the message he wanted to send out.

Michael Jackson is one of the most sincere artist out there. His songs some from personal experience and it is that honesty that helped create the bond between him and his fans.
"Speechless" is also a perfect example of his power as a vocalist. 

"Everything with Michael is a stand-out moment, 
but an absolutely gorgeous piece of music called Speechless was really an event. 
Michael sings the first eight bars A capella. 
At the end, he closes it off A cappella - it was Michael's idea to add the A cappella parts."
Bruce Swedien

Your love is magical, that's how I feel
But I have not the words here to explain
Gone is the grace for expressions of passion
But there are worlds and worlds of ways to explain
To tell you how I feel
But I am speechless, speechless
That's how you make me feel
Though I'm with you I am far away and nothing is for real
When I'm with you I am lost for words, I don't know what to say
My head's spinning like a carousel, so silently I pray

Helpless and hopeless, that's how I feel inside
Nothing's real, but all is possible if God is on my side
When I'm with you I am in the light where I cannot be found
It's as though I am standing in the place called Hallowed Ground
Speechless, speechless, that's how you make me feel
Though I'm with you I am far away and nothing is for real
I'll go anywhere and do anything just to touch your face
There's no mountain high I cannot climb
I'm humbled in your grace

Speechless, speechless, that's how you make me feel
Though I'm with you I am lost for words and nothing is for real
Speechless, speechless, that's how you make me feel
Though I'm with you I am far away, and nothing is for real
Speechless, speechless, that's how you make me feel
Though I'm with you I am lost for words and nothing is for real
Speechless

Your love is magical, that's how I feel
But in your presence I am lost for words
Words like, “I love you.”


Speechless
Written and composed by Michael Jackson
Produced by Michael Jackson
Arranged by Michael Jackson
Lead vocals by Michael Jackson
Orchestra arranged and conducted by Michael Jackson and Jeremy Lubbock
Keyboards performed by Brad Buxer
Background vocals by Andrae Crouch and The Andrae Crouch Singers: Alfie Silas Durio, Valerie Doby, Maxi Anderson, Kristie Murden, Patrice Morris, Yvonne Williams, Yonciele Faggett, Tenika Johns, Angel Johnson, Linda McCrary, Sue Merriett, Deborah Sharp-Tayler, Marja Dozier, Zaneta M. Johnson, Gloria Augustus, Alice Jean McRath, Sandra Crouch, Zandra Williams, Judy Gossett, Geary Lanier Faggett, Johnnie Walker, Ron Taylor, Daniel Johnson, Harold Green, Laquentan Jordan, Tim Brown, Howard McCrary, Sam McCrary, Kevin Dorsey and Andrae Crouch
Viola/contractor: Novi Novoq
Viola: Thomas Tally
Violins: Peter Kent, Gina Kronstadt, Robin Lorentz, Kristin Fife and John Wittenberg
Digital editing by Brad Buxer and Stuart Brawley
Recorded by Bruce Swedien, Brad Buxer and Stuart Brawley
Mixed by Bruce Swedien

Happy Father's Day!

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