Who Is It

Michael Jackson

About Who Is It

"Who Is It" is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was released by Epic Records on August 31, 1992 in the UK, and March 29, 1993 in the US, as the fifth single from Jackson's eighth studio album, Dangerous (1991). The song was written and composed by Jackson, and produced by Jackson and Bill Bottrell. The song's lyrics pertain to despair over being left by someone you love; some critics noted a comparison to the lyrics of the song to Jackson's single, "Billie Jean", from the album Thriller. As part of the promotion for the song, two music videos were released in 1992. The song was not performed by Jackson on any of his world concert tours. He did, however, perform a small segment of the song in his interview with Oprah Winfrey in early 1993. An instrumental portion of the song was supposed to be used during the This Is It comeback concerts in London, which were canceled due to Jackson's death. 


Year:
1991
6:34
140 
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I gave her money
I gave her time
I gave her everything
Inside one heart could find
I gave her passion
My very soul
I gave her promises
And secrets so untold

And she promised me forever
And a day we'd live as one
We made our vows
We'd live a life anew
And she promised me in secret
That she'd love me for all the time
It's a promise so untrue
Tell me what will I do?

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
Don't you judge of my composure
'Cause I'm lying to myself
And the reason why she left me
Did she find someone else?

(Who is it?)
Is it a friend of mine
(Who is it?)
Is it my brother?
(Who is it?)
Somebody hurt my soul
(Who is it?)
I can't take this stuff no more

I am the damned
I am the dead
I am the agony inside
The dying head
This is injustice
Woe unto thee
I pray this punishment
Would have mercy on me

And she promised me forever
That we'd live our life as one
We made our vows
We'd live a love so true
It seems that she has left me
For such reasons unexplained
I need to find the truth
But see what will I do?

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
Don't you judge of my composure
'Cause I'm bothered everyday
And she didn't leave a letter
She just up and ran away

(Who is it?)
It is a friend of mine
(Who is it?)
Is it my brother?
(Who is it?)
Somebody hurt my soul
(Who is it?)
I can't take it 'cause I'm lonely

(Who is it?)
It is a friend of mine
(Who is it?)
To me I'm bothered
(Who is it?)
Somebody hurt my soul
(Who is it?)
I can't take it 'cause I'm lonely

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
Don't you judge of my composure
Cause I'm lying to myself
And the reason why she left me
Did she find someone else?

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
Don't you judge of my composure
'Cause I'm bothered everyday
And she didn't leave a letter
She just up and ran away

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Michael Jackson

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist also he is the most famous recording artist worldwide, entertainer and businessman. Often referred to as the King of Pop, King of Pop, Rock and Soul, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. His contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. The eighth child of the Jackson family, he debuted on the professional music scene along with his brothers as a member of The Jackson 5 in 1964, and began his solo career in 1971. He has donated a total of 500 Million dollars to charities and has sold… more »

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Written by: Michael Joe Jackson

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10 facts about this song

ALBUM RELEASE
"Who Is It" is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was released by Epic Records on August 31, 1992, as the fifth single from his eighth studio album, "Dangerous" (1991).
CHART PERFORMANCE
The song was successful on music charts worldwide. It peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart and number 14 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
SONGWRITING
Michael Jackson wrote and composed "Who Is It" himself. It is noted for its lyrics dealing with betrayal and deceit.
MUSIC VIDEO
The music video was directed by David Fincher, who has also directed music videos for other notable artists, and later became a successful Hollywood director.
ADVERTISING
The song was used in Jackson's Pepsi television commercial for the "Dangerous World Tour".
REMIXES
There are several remixes of "Who Is It", created by music producers including The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), and Moby.
AWARDS
In 1993, "Who Is It" won a BMI Pop Award for being one of the most played songs on U.S. radio and television.
COVER VERSIONS
Other artists have covered "Who Is It” in their own style, including the classical crossover violinist David Garrett on his 2019 album “Unlimited - Greatest Hits"
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Despite its commercial success, "Who Is It" was never performed live by Michael Jackson in any of his world concert tours.
SAMPLE USAGE
The song's elements have been sampled in tracks by numerous artists, the most notable being LL Cool J's 2001 hit "Paradise," which features elements from the song, including the usage of the original beat.

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