They Don't Care About Us
Michael Jackson
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Skin head, dead head Everybody gone bad Situation, aggravation Everybody allegation In the suite, on the news Everybody dog food Bang bang, shot dead Everybody's gone mad All I want to say is that They don't really care about us All I want to say is that They don't really care about us Beat me, hate me You can never break me Will me, thrill me You can never kill me Sue me, Sue me Everybody do me Kick me, kick me Don't you black or white me All I want to say is that They don't really care about us All I want to say is that They don't really care about us Tell me what has become of my life I have a wife and two children who love me I am the victim of police brutality, now I'm tired of bein' the victim of hate You're rapin' me of my pride oh, for God's sake I look to heaven to fulfill its prophecy Set me free Skin head, dead head Everybody gone bad Trepidation, speculation Everybody allegation In the suite, on the news Everybody dog food Black man, black mail Throw your brother in jail All I want to say is that They don't really care about us All I want to say is that They don't really care about us Tell me what has become of my rights Am I invisible because you ignore me? Your proclamation promised me free liberty, now I'm tired of bein' the victim of shame They're throwing me in a class with a bad name I can't believe this is the land from which I came You know I do really hate to say it The government don't want to see But if Roosevelt was livin' He wouldn't let this be, no, no Skin head, dead head Everybody gone bad Situation, speculation Everybody litigation Beat me, bash me You can never trash me Hit me, kick me You can never get me All I want to say is that They don't really care about us All I want to say is that They don't really care about us Some things in life they just don't want to see But if Martin Luther was livin' He wouldn't let this be, no, no Skin head, dead head Everybody gone bad Situation, segregation Everybody allegation In the suite, on the news Everybody dog food Kick me, kick me Don't you wrong or right me All I want to say is that They don't really care about us All I want to say is that They don't really care about us All I want to say is that They don't really care about us All I want to say is that They don't really care about us All I want to say is that They don't really care about us All I want to say is that They don't really care about us
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Written by: Michael Jackson
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14 facts about this song
Song Title & Creator"They Don't Care About Us" is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson.
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AlbumIt was released on March 31, 1996, from his ninth studio album, "HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I."
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ControversyThe song was controversial for its lyrics containing racial slurs, which aroused accusations of anti-Semitism. Jackson stated that he was using those terms to describe societal prejudice, not to promote hate.
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Filming LocationsTwo versions of the music video were created—a prison version directed by Spike Lee and a Brazil version shot in the Santa Marta slum of Rio de Janeiro.
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Legal IssuesMichael Jackson faced legal issues with the Rio de Janeiro state’s government because they argued that the singer didn't obtain the necessary permits to film the video that was broadcasted around the world, showing the country in a negative light.
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CertificationsDespite the controversies, "They Don't Care About Us" managed to top the charts in several countries and was certified platinum by the RIAA.
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Live PerformancesThe song was a part of Jackson's setlist for the HIStory World Tour that commenced in 1996 and also featured in his concert movie 'This Is It.'
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RemixIn 2020, a remix version of the song was released, featuring Brazilian percussion troupe Olodum, who also appeared in the original music video.
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Societal ImpactThe song, years after its release, has been used in several protests against police violence and racism, following its strong lyrics against systemic inequality.
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Later UsageThe song was featured in the credits of the 2007 film "Sicko" by Michael Moore as a critique of the American healthcare system.
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Sample UsageRapper Tupac Shakur sampled Jackson's song in his own track, "Letter to the President."
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Beatbox VersionA version featuring Michael Jackson beatboxing was leaked online, showcasing his extensive musical talents.
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Commercial SuccessThe song sold over 2 million copies worldwide, cementing its place in pop culture history.
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AwardsThe song's music video won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Music Video in 1997.
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