ReidOne 12,427 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Seriously, guys... MJ's songs from 20 years ago summarize 2016 perfectly. And in particular, I'm talking about "They Don't Care About Us"... ...the song itself is about racial injustice and oppression of underprivileged society. And the video takes place in a prison. It is the music video embodiment of #BlackLivesMatter. He's rallying for all of us who have been oppressed by the supposed "freedom" offered by America. ...but that video wasn't enough. 20 years ago, MJ decided to make a second video with this song about the poverty in Rio De Janeiro. Does it get any more 2016 than this folks??? MJ was literally 20 years ahead of his time. (PS. the original idea for this post came from listening to the brilliant Bevy Smith on SIRIUS XM Radio Andy). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino 12 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 King of TIMELESS art Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kabirartfling 9,063 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 @PartySick this thread has ur name all over it Give your love to me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATCAT 60,044 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 I agree with the OP, but I don't agree with the title Yes, it's very relatable, but it's a song similar in depth to TIHTY, it's basically applicable to ANY situation. This kitten over here (meow) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacify Him 9,073 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Umm yeah he sure is for eternity but like this year? I’m getting on your nerves Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReidOne 12,427 Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 4 minutes ago, Nino said: King of TIMELESS art It's literally the truth. Not a joke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
malazam 15,710 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 4 minutes ago, ReidOne said: MJ was literally 20 years ahead of his time. what? No, he wasn't. but yes, I agree with the relevant thing. My love *starts crying* another shot before we kiss the other side Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReidOne 12,427 Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 24 minutes ago, VenusAsABoy said: Umm yeah he sure is for eternity but like this year? That's exactly what I mean, tho... These 2 videos (for the same song, 20 years ago) perfectly mirror the headlines of 2016. - #BlackLivesMatter - poverty in Rio De Janeiro (home of the 2016 Olympics) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiggyZiggs 30,062 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 I've not listened to his music in quite a while....but his music is the definition of TIMELESS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas 27,026 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 My favorite song by MJ, his agressive vocals really slay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altair 2,000 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Yeah but honesty, I don't think MJ was the best candidate for this song.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReidOne 12,427 Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neight Shayde 7,925 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Still love how Gaga referenced the first few lines for "Bad Kids"! <3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMonster08 4,528 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 I didn't know MJ copied Lady Gaga's prison concept from Telephone. Spoiler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartySick 160,271 Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 11 hours ago, kabirartfling said: @PartySick this thread has ur name all over it I needed to get on earlier today 10 hours ago, Altair said: Yeah but honesty, I don't think MJ was the best candidate for this song.... I think he was tbh. The HIStory album was full of songs like this. Michael was pissed about society and about how people were treating him personally (since this was after the 1993 allegations). Scream, They Don't Care About Us, This Time Around, D.S., Tabloid Junkie, Money, Earth Song, and songs that approached the topic at a sadder and more personal level like Childhood and Stranger in Moscow. He spent so long showing a loving and hopeful face, really believing the world was going to change that all the negative emotions spewed out all over this album. It's an angry, paranoid masterpiece and TDCAU is its signature song Billionaires are a cancer. Even the ones you like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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