Leave Me Alone
Michael Jackson
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I don't care what you talkin' 'bout baby I don't care what you say Don't you come walkin' beggin' back mama I don't care anyway Dime after dime I gave you all of my money No excuses to make Ain't no mountain that I can't climb baby All is going my way 'Cause there's a time when you're right And you know you must fight Who's laughing baby, don't you know And there's the choice that we make And this choice you will take Who's laughin' baby So just leave me alone Leave me alone (leave me alone) (leave me alone) Leave me alone (leave me alone) (leave me alone) (leave me alone) Leave me alone, stop it! Just stop doggin' me around There was a time I used to say girl I need you But who is sorry now You really hurt, you used to take and deceive me Now who is sorry now You got a way of making me feel so sorry I found out right away Don't you come walkin' beggin' I ain't lovin' you Don't you get in my way 'Cause there's a time when you're right And you know you must fight Who's laughing baby, don't you know And there's the choice that we make And this choice you will take Who's laughin' baby So just leave me alone Leave me alone (leave me alone) (leave me alone) Leave me alone (leave me alone) (leave me alone) (leave me alone) Leave me alone, stop it! Just stop doggin' me around 'Cause there's a time when you're right And you know you must fight Who's laughing baby, don't you know And there's the choice that we make And this choice you will take Who's laughin' baby So just leave me alone Leave me alone (leave me alone) (leave me alone) Leave me alone (leave me alone) (leave me alone) (leave me alone) Leave me alone, stop it! Just stop doggin' me around So just leave me alone Leave me alone (leave me alone) (leave me alone) Leave me alone (leave me alone) (leave me alone) (leave me alone) Leave me alone, stop it! Just stop doggin' me around Don't come beggin' me Don't come beggin' Don't come lovin' me Don't come beggin' I love you I don't want it I don't, I don't, I don't, I Don't Don't come beggin' me Don't come beggin' Don't come lovin' me Don't come beggin'
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Written by: Michael Jackson
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Leave Me Alone" was a response by Michael Jackson to negative and false stories about him in the media. This song was his plea for privacy.
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Album InclusionInterestingly, "Leave Me Alone" is technically not part of the "Bad" album where it originally appeared. The song was an extra track added to the CD version of the album, but was not included in the vinyl release.
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Interactive Music VideoThe music video of "Leave Me Alone" was interactive and included several references to the false stories about Jackson, including the rumors of him sleeping in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber or wanting to purchase the elephant man's bones.
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Award-Winning VideoThe music video for "Leave Me Alone" won a Grammy Award for Best Music Video, Short Form in 1990, providing evidence of Jackson's strong visual creativity alongside his musical genius.
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Representation in Other Media"Leave Me Alone" is also recognized in other forms of media, such as video games. For example, it was included in the 2010 video game "Michael Jackson: The Experience".
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Versions by "TwoThe industrial rock duo "Two", formed by Rob Halford of Judas Priest and John Lowery, performed a darkly inspired cover of the song "Leave Me Alone" on their album "Voyeurs" in 1998.
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Production Team"Two's" version of "Leave Me Alone" was produced by renowned musician Trent Reznor and longtime collaborator Dave Ogilvie.
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Differences in VersionsWhile the song retains its original title in Two's cover, the lyrics and melody were significantly altered, offering a unique take on the song.
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Critical ReceptionBoth versions have received mixed to favorable reviews, with Jackson's original celebrated for its impactful message and innovative video, while Two's version was appreciated for its dark ambiance and Halford's vocal prowess.
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Cultural ImpactMichael Jackson's "Leave Me Alone" has become an influential piece of pop culture, inspiring covers and references in music, TV shows, films and video games. Similarly, Two's cover version is often acknowledged for providing a starkly contrasting, industrial contemplation of the same theme, thus contributing to its depth and breadth in popular music.
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