You Rock My World

Michael Jackson

About You Rock My World

"You Rock My World" is a song by American singer Michael Jackson from his tenth and final studio album Invincible (2001) It was released as the lead single from the album on August 22, 2001 by Epic Records."You Rock My World" peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was Jackson's last top ten song in the United States until "Love Never Felt So Good", which featured Justin Timberlake, peaked at number 9 in 2014. The track reached number one in France, Poland, Portugal, Romania, South Africa, and Spain. It also peaked within the top ten in Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 44th Grammy Awards. As part of promotion for "You Rock My World", a music video was released. The video, which is thirteen and a half minutes long, was directed by Paul Hunter and features Chris Tucker and Marlon Brando. In the video, Jackson and Tucker portray men who are trying to gain a woman's affection. The video has been compared to Jackson's previous videos "Smooth Criminal" and "The Way You Make Me Feel".  


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2003
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Ho, oh,
My life will never be the same
'Cause girl, you came and changed
The way I walk
The way I talk

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

Oh, oh, oh, oh, ooh, it feels so right (Girl)
I've searched for the perfect love all my life 
(All my life)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, ooh, it feels like I (Like I)
Have finally found her perfect love is mine 
(See, I finally found, come on, girl)

You rocked my world, you know you did
And everything I'm gonna give (You rocked my world)
And there ain't nothing we could find
Someone like you to call mine (You rocked my world)

You rocked my world, you know you did (Girl)
And everything I'm gonna give (I want you, girl)
And there ain't nothing we could find
Someone like you to call mine

In time I knew that love would bring
This happiness to me
I tried to keep my sanity
I waited patiently

Girl, you know it seems
My life is fully complete
Our love is true because of you
You're doin' what you do

Oh, oh, oh, oh, who'd think that I (Oh)
Have finally found the perfect love I searched for all
My life (Searched for all my life)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, who'd think I'd find
(Whoa, oh, oh)
Such a perfect love that's so right (Whoa, girl)

You rocked my world, you know you did (Come on, come
On, come on, come on)
And everything I'm gonna give
And there ain't nothing we could find (Girl)
Someone like you to call mine (You rocked my world)

You rocked my world (You rocked my world), you know
You did
And everything I'm gonna give (Girl, girl, girl)
And there ain't nothing we could find
Someone like you to call mine (Girl)

You rocked my world, you know you did (Oh)
And everything I'm gonna give (You rocked my world)
And there ain't nothing we could find
Someone like you to call mine

You rocked my world (Oh) you know you did
And everything I'm gonna give (To rock my world)
And there ain't nothing we could find
Someone like you to call mine

Girl, I know that this is love
I felt the magic all in the air
And girl, I'll never get enough
That's why I always have to have you here, ho

You rocked my world (You rocked my world)
You know you did
And everything I'm gonna give 
(Look what you did to me, baby, yeah)
And there ain't nothing (Yeah, yeah) we could find
Someone like you to call mine (You rocked my world)

You rocked my world, you know you did 
(Know you did, baby)
And everything I'm gonna give 
(Cause you rocked my world)
And there ain't nothing we could find (Ho, ho)
Someone like you to call mine

(You rocked my world)
You rocked my world, you know you did
(The way you talk to me, the way you're lovin' me)
(The way you give it to me)

You rocked my world, you know you did
(Give it to me)
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, ooh)
You rocked my world (You rocked my world), you know
You did
(You rocked my world, you rocked my world)

(Come on, girl) 
You rocked my world 
(Come on, girl),
You know you did
(Baby, baby, baby)
And everything I'm gonna give
And there ain't nothing we could find
Someone like you to call mine

You rocked my world, you know you did
And everything I'm gonna give
And there ain't nothing we could find
Someone like you to call mine

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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: Fred Jerkins, Lashawn Ameen Daniels, Michael Jackson, Michael Joe Jackson, Nora Shena Payne, Rodney Jerkins

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"You Rock My World" is generally classified as Pop and R&B. It features influential beats, up-tempo melodies, and soulful undertones.
Album Release
The song was released as a single from Michael Jackson's final studio album "Invincible", which was released in 2001.
Chart Performances
As a result of its popularity, "You Rock My World" topped the charts multiple times. It reached #10 on the US Billboard Hot 100, #2 on the UK Singles Chart, and #1 in France.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by Paul Hunter and features guests like comedian Chris Tucker and actor Marlon Brando. The video is well-known for its storyline and choreography.
Songwriting Credits
Michael Jackson co-wrote "You Rock My World" with Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins III, LaShawn Daniels, and Nora Payne.
Notable Performances
The song was performed live by Michael Jackson only once, at the 30th Anniversary Celebration: The Solo Years concert in 2001.
Awards and Nominations
Michael Jackson's "You Rock My World" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 2002.
Commercial Success
"You Rock My World" achieved a significant commercial success worldwide. It was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating over one million units sold.
Length
The radio edit of the song lasts for 4:25, while the album version is longer at 5:39. The extended version, showcased in the video, clocks in at over 13 minutes.
Reviews
The song received positive reviews from music critics, with many praising the classic "Michael Jackson sound". Critics often note its infectious beat and Michael Jackson’s pristine vocals.
Sampling
"You Rock My World" was sampled in 2021 by The Weeknd in his song "Take My Breath", further continuing Michael Jackson’s influence on contemporary pop music.

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