Figure Out the Lyrics: Michael Jackson

By: Jouviane Alexandre
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Figure Out the Lyrics: Michael Jackson
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Were you a big fan of the King of Pop? Michael Jackson had some of the biggest singles in the history of music. Can you figure out his hit singles from just a few lyrics? Find out with this quiz!
Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: “We both found what we were looking for. With a friend to call my own, I’ll never be alone.”
Off the Wall
Rock With You
Ben
Although the song was initially written for Donny Osmond, the song went to a young Michael Jackson when Osmond was unable to record it. “Ben” was Michael Jackson’s first solo song to hit number one on the Billboard charts. The song won a Golden Globe for Best Song.
Happy

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: “You’re just a product of loveliness. I like the groove of your walk, your talk, your dress.”
Bad
P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
Wanna Be Startin' Something
The Way You Make Me Feel
“The Way You Make Me Feel” was the third single from Michael Jackson’s album, “Bad.” The song quickly rose to number one and Jackson performed it live at the 1988 Grammy Awards.

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: “Beat me, hate me. You can never break me. Will me, thrill me. You can never kill me.”
Beat It
They Don't Care About Us
"They Don't Care About Us" was the second single off of Michael Jackson's album "HIStory: Past, Present, and Future, Book 1." The song is known for its controversial lyrics and Jackson even re-recorded parts of the single after media scrutiny.
Thriller
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "Oh what a feeling there'll be the moment I know she loves me. 'Cause when I look in her eyes I realize I need her sharing her world beside me."
Human Nature
Got to Be There
In 1971, Michael Jackson released his first solo album. His leading and debut single was "Got to Be There," which has been covered by Chaka Khan and Boyz II Men.
You Are Not Alone
Scream

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "Touch me and I feel on fire. Ain't nothin' like a love desire."
Jam
Earth Song
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
"Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" is one of Michael Jackson's hit singles from the 1979 album, "Off the Wall." The song won him his first solo Grammy Award.
Heal the World

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "As I turn up the collar on my favorite winter coat. This wind is blowin' my mind."
Smooth Criminal
Dirty Diana
Remember the Time
Man in the Mirror
"Man in the Mirror" appeared on Michael Jackson's 1988 album, "Bad." Although it didn't win, the song was nominated for Record of the Year at the 1989 Grammy Awards.

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "I cannot explain the things I feel for you, but girl, you know it's true. Stay with me, fulfill my dreams, and I'll be all you'll need."
You Rock My World
"You Rock My World" was one of Michael Jackson's later singles, released on his 2001 album, "Invincible." Although the song didn't reach number one, it did make it into the top 10 of the Billboard charts, which was a first for Jackson in 6 years.
Smooth Criminal
Black or White
Jam

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "Since the day I've been loving you, I can't catch a cold, I can't catch the flu."
Beat It
Farewell My Summer Love
I Just Can't Stop Loving You
Just a Little Bit of You
"Just a Little Bit of You" was one of the singles released from Michael Jackson's 1975 album, "Forever, Michael." He was only 16 years old when the album was released and this song was Michael's biggest hit since he was 13.

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "And when the groove is dead and gone, you know that love survives. So we can rock forever, on."
Wanna Be Startin' Something
Rock With You
"Rock With You" was Michael Jackson's second single off of his 1979 album, "Off the Wall." The record went on to top both the pop and R&B Billboard charts.
Beat It
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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "Hey baby do what you please. I have the stuff that you want. I am the thing that you need."
The Way You Make Me Feel
Bad
Dirty Diana
"Dirty Diana" was one of the singles from Michael Jackson's 1988 album, "Bad." The song performed exceptionally well commercially and topped the Billboard charts in the US and many other countries.
P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "Since I met her from the start, I'm so proud I am the only one who is special in her heart."
The Girl is Mine
Appearing on Michael Jackson's most successful album, "Thriller," "The Girl Is Mine" was the album's first single and was recorded with former Beatles member, Paul McCartney.
Human Nature
Earth Song
You Are Not Alone

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "I found my happiest of days, when you came to see your grandma in May."
Remember the Time
The Way You Make Me Feel
Farewell My Summer Love
In 1984, Michael Jackson released a compilation album titled, "Farewell My Summer Love." The tracks on the album were a set of lost files said to be found by Motown in 1984. The songs on the album were recorded a decade prior, in 1973.
Touch the One You Love

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "And mother always told me be careful of who you love. And be careful of what you do 'cause the lie becomes the truth."
Beat It
One Day in Your Life
Bad
Billie Jean
"Billie Jean" was the second single that Michael Jackson released from his most successful album, "Thriller." The song topped the charts in multiple countries and won two Grammy Awards.

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "So they came into the outway. It was a Sunday, what a black day. Mouth to mouth resuscitation, sounding heartbeats intimidations."
Bad
Smooth Criminal
"Smooth Criminal" was the seventh single from Michael Jackson's 1988 album, "Bad." The song was also featured in "Moonwalker," a 1988 film where Jackson featured many longer versions of his music videos from the album.
Scream
Off the Wall

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "So tonight gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf and just enjoy myself. Groove, let the madness in the music get to you."
Ben
Thriller
Bad
Off the Wall
"Off the Wall" was the same titled single off of Michael Jackson's 1980 album. Being Jackson's 3rd top 10 single from the album, this song helped Michael Jackson be the first person to have four top 10 singles on one album.

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "And it doesn't seem to matter, and it doesn't seem right. 'Cause the will has brought no fortune. Still I cry alone at night."
Ain't No Sunshine
Music and Me
She's Out of My Life
Who Is It?
"Who Is It" appeared on Michael Jackson's eighth studio album, "Dangerous," which was released in 1991. Many have noted a similarity in the lyrics to that of Michael Jackson's hit '80s single, "Billie Jean."

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "They're out to get you, better leave while you can. Don't wanna be a boy, you wanna be a man."
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
Beat It
"Beat It" was one of the many hit singles off of Michael Jackson's 1983 album, "Thriller." Not only did it top the charts in multiple countries, it also won the Grammy for Record of the Year and Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.
Thriller
Just a Little Bit of You

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "I took my baby on a Saturday bang. 'Boy, is that girl with you?' Yes, we're one and the same."
Bad
Wanna Be Startin' Something
Jam
Black or White
"Black or White" topped the Billboard charts at number 1 and was one of the biggest hits from Michael Jackson's 1991 album, "Dangerous." There was controversy surrounding the final minutes of the music video, but many stations cut it out during their broadcasts.

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "Each time the wind blows, I hear your voice so I call your name."
Remember the Time
They Don't Care About Us
Gone Too Soon
I Just Can't Stop Loving You
In 1987, on the successful album, "Bad," Michael Jackson released a duet, "I Just Can't Stop Loving You," with Siedah Garrett. After his duet with Paul McCartney in 1982, this was his second single to hit number one on the Adult Contemporary charts.

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "Please don't close the door to our future. There's so many things we haven't tried."
Earth Song
I Wanna Be Where You Are
"I Wanna Be Where You Are" was one of Michael Jackson's earliest singles off of his 1972 album, "Got to Be There." The song has been covered and sampled by numerous singers like Marvin Gaye, Chris Brown, and Beyonce.
You Rock My World
You Are Not Alone

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "I took my baby to the doctor with a fever, but nothing he found. By the time this hit the street, they said she had a breakdown."
Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
"Wanna Be Startin' Something" was the first track and fourth single off of Michael Jackson's 1983 album, "Thriller." On the 25th anniversary album of "Thriller," the song was remade with Akon and released as a single for the album.
Hold My Hand
Heal the World
Bad

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "Do you remember when we fell in love? We were young and innocent then. Do you remember how it all began?"
Blood on the Dance Floor
Scream
Remember the Time
"Remember the Time" was the second single from Michael Jackson's 1991 album, "Dangerous." Another one of Jackson's later singles, "Remember the Time" topped the Billboard charts at #3.
Will You Be There

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "Don't point your finger, not dangerous. This is our planet. You're one of us."
Dangerous
Another Part of Me
Although one of his lesser known singles from his 1988 album, "Bad," "Another Part of Me" still performed well. The song was also featured in the video game version of Michael Jackson's "Moonwalker."
The Way You Make Me Feel
Smooth Criminal

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "Get me out into the nighttime. Four walls won't hold me tonight. If this town is just an apple, then let me take a bite."
Another Part of Me
The Way You Make Me Feel
Human Nature
"Human Nature" appeared on the 1982 album, "Thriller." Becoming another top ten single for Michael Jackson, the song was the fifth top ten single from the album.
Earth Song

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "I have to find my peace 'cause no one seems to let me be. False prophets cry of doom. What are the possibilities?"
Leave Me Alone
Give In to Me
Gone Too Soon
Jam
"Jam" was the fourth single from Michael Jackson's 1991 album, "Dangerous." The music video was popular for the appearance of Michael Jordan. The basketball great is seen showing Jackson how to play basketball, while Jackson shows Jordan a few dance moves.

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "It's just a feeling. You have to soothe it. You can't neglect it. You can't abuse it."
Girl You're So Together
In the Closet
"In the Closet" was another top ten single for Michael Jackson off of his 1991 album, "Dangerous." The song was also the album's second single to top the R&B charts.
You Are Not Alone
Dirty Diana

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "Honey, come set me free. Don't you know now is the perfect time. We can dim the lights just to make it right."
Remember the Time
Bad
One Day in Your Life
P.Y.T, (Pretty Young Thing)
"P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" was another popular single that propelled the 1982 "Thriller" album to success. The song became the 6th top ten single from the album.

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "Make it a better place. For you and for me and the entire human race."
Earth Song
Heal the World
"Heal the World" is a single from Michael Jackson's 1991 album, "Dangerous." This led to the creation of the Heal the World Foundation.
Hold My Hand
One More Chance

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "What about sunrise, what about rain? What about all the things that you said we were to gain?"
Gone Too Soon
Childhood
Earth Song
"Earth Song" was one of the tracks released on Michael Jackson's album, "HIStory: Past, Present, and Future, Book 1." Although the song was never released as a single in the United States, it performed exceptionally well in the UK.
Cry

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "You hear the door slam and realize there's nowhere left to run. You feel the cold hand and wonder if you'll ever see the sun."
Jam
Thriller
"Thriller" was the final single released from Michael Jackson's most successful album of the same name. The music video was increasingly popular, lasting 14 minutes long. Although it didn't make it to number 1 on the Billboard charts, it is one of the most popular songs on the album.
Scream
Billie Jean

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "I'm giving you on count of three. To show your stuff or let it be... I'm telling you just watch your mouth. I know your game, what you're about."
Dirty Diana
Smooth Criminal
Dangerous
Bad
"Bad" was one of the leading singles off of Michael Jackson's 1987 album of the same title. "Bad" went on to be another top ten hit for Jackson and stayed at the top of the charts in many countries.

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "Carry me like you are my brother. Love me like a mother."
Music and Me
Rock With You
Will You Be There
"Will You Be There" was the 8th single released from the 1991 album, "Dangerous." The song was also featured on the "Free Willy" soundtrack and served as the theme for the film.
Rockin' Robin

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "And the night is gonna be just fine. Gotta fly, gotta see, can't believe. I can't take it."
Love Never Felt So Good
"Love Never Felt So Good" was one of the singles released on Michael Jackson's posthumous album, "Xscape." There are two versions of the song, the second featuring Justin Timberlake. When this song made it to the top 10 in 2014, it made Michael Jackson the first artist to have a top ten single in five different decades.
Remember the Time
Give in to Me
Will You Be There

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "Tired of injustice, tired of the schemes. The lies are disgusting so what does it mean?"
They Don't Care About Us
The Way You Make Me Feel
Scream
On his 1995 album, "HIStory: Past, Present, Future, Book I," Michael Jackson released the single, "Scream," alongside his sister, Janet Jackson. The song was nominated for both a Grammy and American Music Award.
Leave Me Alone

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Which Michael Jackson song features the lyrics: "Everyday I sit and ask myself how did love slip away. Something whispers in my ear and says."
Smooth Criminal
Heal the World
You Are Not Alone
"You Are Not Alone" was another popular single from Michael Jackson's 1995 album, "HIStory." The song holds the record for the first single to ever debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Gone Too Soon

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