Earth Song

Earth Song" is the third single from Michael Jackson's album HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I. It is the fifth song on the second disc of the album. It is a ballad that incorporates elements of blues, gospel and opera. Jackson had a long-standing history of releasing socially conscious material such as "We Are the World", "Man in the Mirror" and "Heal the World". However, "Earth Song" was the first that overtly dealt with the environment and animal welfare. The song was written and composed by Jackson; the task of production was split between Jackson, David Foster and Bill Bottrell. Reviews were generally favorable, but some charged that the song sounded pompous[citation needed]."Earth Song" was accompanied by a lavish music video shot on four geographical regions. It centered around the destruction and rebirth of Earth and went on to receive a Grammy nomination in 1997. The song was a top five hit in most European countries. In the United Kingdom, it remains Jackson's best-selling single and was the country's 1995 Christmas number-one single. "Earth Song" was not released as a single in the United States. Jackson went on to receive recognition from various animal and environmental organizations.



(for all pupils)
1. Watch  the clip 



(for pupils who have difficulties in listening)
II.Answer  the questions after watching the music video "Earth Song"
1. Which line of the song is repeated several times?
2. How does the  performer and people feel  in the song?
3. Is the end of the song happy or unhappy?
4. Can the wind of change help people survive the Earth? In what way?

(for pupils who have some  difficulties in expressing their thoughts)
III. Read the comments on this clip http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=5203   and write your own comment on it.

(for pupils who have difficulties in listening and  expressing their thoughts)
IV. Do all the tasks mentioned above.
V. Sing the song.

EARTH SONG
What about sunrise
What about rain
What about all the things
That you said we were to gain
What about killing fields
Is there a time
What about all the things
That you said was yours and mine…
Did you ever stop to notice
All the blood we’ve shed before
Did you ever stop to notice
The crying Earth the weeping shores?
Aaaaaaaaaah Aaaaaaaaaah

What have we done to the world
Look what we’ve done
What about all the peace
That you pledge your only son
What about flowering fields
Is there a time
What about all the dreams
That you said was yours and mine…
Did you ever stop to notice
All the children dead from war
Did you ever stop to notice
The crying Earth the weeping shores?
Aaaaaaaaaaah Aaaaaaaaaaah
I used to dream
I used to glance beyond the stars
Now I don’t know where we are
Although I know we’ve drifted far
Aaaaaaaaaaah Aaaaaaaaaaaah
Aaaaaaaaaaah Aaaaaaaaaaaah
Hey, what about yesterday
(What about us)
What about the seas
(What about us)
The heavens are falling down
(What about us)
I can’t even breathe
(What about us)
What about the bleeding Earth
(What about us)
Can’t we feel its wounds
(What about us)
What about nature’s worth
(Оoo, ooo)
It’s our planet’s womb
(What about us)
What about animals
(What about it)
We’ve turned kingdoms to dust
(What about us)
What about elephants
(What about us)
Have we lost their trust
(What about us)
What about crying whales
(What about us)
We’re ravaging the seas
(What about us)
What about forest trails
(
Оoo, ooo)
Burnt despite our pleas
(What about us)
What about the holy land
(What about it)
Torn apart by creed
(What about us)
What about the common man
(What about us)
Can’t we set him free
(What about us)
What about children dying
(What about us)
Can’t you hear them cry
(What about us)
Where did we go wrong
(
Оoo, ooo)
Someone tell me why
(What about us)
What about babies
(What about it)
What about the days
(What about us)
What about all their joy
(What about us)
What about the man
(What about us)
What about the crying man
(What about us)
What about Abraham
(What was us)
What about death again
(ooo, ooo)
Do we give a damn
Aaaaaaaaaaah Aaaaaaaaaaah

 All comments

I don't know how anyone could not love this song! This is about our world, our planet, where we survive and he is singing the Truth! God Bless you MJ for this song! Totally, I love this song and you are so right in this song my angel! 
Aaaaaaaaah Oooooooooh

Edward Ramirez месяца назад

 Hello everyone. The reality of this world, the hope of a better world for all children today suffer from us adults.
I love all the children and all the animals.


what did he mean when he said "when you  pledged your only son"

It could be a reference to Jesus.  Jesus was God's first creation so he could be the "only son".  If you look at the lyrics MJ could be singing as a prayer....asking God "did you notice this crying Earth...."

caycug14 месяца назад (запись изменена)


Unfortunately, we need tanks to protect ourselves and the innocent from terrorists/bullies/power-hungry whackos. It would be nice if everyone on the planet was peace-loving... but that is just not reality. May Jesus bring peace.



I'm with world peace too. I just hope one day it will happen, for our kids, grand kids, and descendants.

bluemagicrg


Michael you are the King of Pop all over the World, for ever..!!

I miss you sooo much from Germany :-((

You live in my heart more like my father with whom I a unit or team was like, I love and miss you so much .. !!



This is a perfect Video....In this song there is all the anger and sadness I feel at this moment!

MATILDE MENDOZA LOA


I LOVE IT!!

D.Lee Lopez


This just brings tears to my eyes every time i hear it...... the destruction of the world and it is mankind that is doing it which could be stopped 

Marouane Dahni


Check out my most recent Earth Song video it shows the lyrics that Michael says, the original, that you were not meant to see.

Juliane silva


michael jackson, this is the sad reality of our planet, I would very much like to meet you, sorry that you died ...

luis alberto campos johnson


that pretty song

Оксана Сапронова


не могу смотреть этот клип без слёз. я знаю что человек самая опасная тварь на Земле. только люди способны на месть, войну и разрушения просто так. так захотелось его воспалённому мозгу. животные и звери живут в согласии с природой, только человек лезет поперек. Человек - зло


shyrel manson



Nature i love ..nature+human = life:) 
Nature + religious human s = Slavery and death..


Michael North


Weapons cause war, like spoons cause obesity...besides what does that have to do with this video?
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michael jackson, this is the sad reality of our planet, I would very much like to meet you, sorry that you died ...

sad

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