In the Closet

Michael Jackson

About In the Closet

"In the Closet" is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was released on April 9, 1992 as the third single from his eighth album, Dangerous (1991). The song was written and produced by Jackson and Teddy Riley. It became the album's third consecutive top ten pop single, reaching number six on the US Billboard Hot 100. It also became its second number one R&B single. The song re-entered the UK Singles Chart at number 20 in 2006.


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She's just a lover, who makes me high
Is it worth the giving, is it worth the try
You cannot cleave it, or put it in the furnace
You cannot wet it, you cannot burn it

She wants to give it
(She wants to give it, she wants to give it) Dare me
(She wants to give it, she wants to give it)
She wants to give it
(She wants to give it, she wants to give it) Yea
(She wants to give it, she wants to give it)

One thing in life you must understand
The truth of lust woman to man
So open the door, and you will see
There are no secrets
Make your move, set me free

Because there's something about you baby
That makes me want to give it to you
I swear there's something about you baby

Just promise me, whatever we say
Whatever we do to each other
For now we take a vow to just
Keep it in the closet

If you can get it, it's worth a try
I really want it, I can't deny
It's just desire, I really love it
'Cause if it's aching, you have to rub it
She wants to give it

She wants to give it
(She wants to give it, she wants to give it) Dare me
(She wants to give it, she wants to give it)
She wants to give it
(She wants to give it, she wants to give it) Yea
(She wants to give it, she wants to give it)

Just open the door, and you will see
This passion burns inside of me
Don't say to me, you'll never tell
Touch me there, make the move
Cast the spell

Because there's something about you baby
That makes me want to give it to you
I swear there's something about you baby

Just promise me, whatever we say
Or do to each other
For now we'll make a vow to just
Keep it in the closet

Because there's something about you baby
That makes me want to give it to you

Because there's something about you baby
That makes me want to give it to you

Because there's something about you baby
That makes me want to give it to you

Because there's something about you baby
That makes me want to give it to you

Because there's something about you baby
That makes me want to give it to you

Because there's something about you baby

Just promise me, whatever we say
Or do to each other
For now we'll make a vow to just
Keep it in the closet

She wants to give it,
She wants to give it, oh she want's to give it
She wants to give it, oh she want's to give it
She wants to give it,
She wants to give it, oh she want's to give it
She wants to give it,
She wants to give it, oh she want's to give it

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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, Edward Theodore Riley

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20 facts about this song

Song Production
"In the Closet" is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was released on April 9, 1992, as the third single from his eighth album, "Dangerous."
Song Performance
The song peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the album's third consecutive top ten pop hit.
Collaborations
It features vocal passages from Princess Stéphanie of Monaco. Jackson and Teddy Riley created the demo but the final version was produced by Jackson and new jack swing mogul Teddy Riley.
Music Video
The music video for this song was directed by Herb Ritts and features supermodel Naomi Campbell. The video was filmed in Salton Sea, California and portrays an intense and romantic love between Jackson and Campbell.
Dance Choreography
The music video introduced different sexy dance routines and new dance moves which were later named the "butterfly" and the "robot."
Theme
The song's lyrics, about keeping a secret relationship hidden, were the subject of much speculation about Jackson's personal life.
Princess Stéphanie's Participation Controversy
Despite her notable vocal presence in the song, Princess Stéphanie was not credited in the album notes as a featured artist until many years later.
Live Performance
Despite being a top ten hit, Jackson never performed this song live.
Song Title
“In the Closet” is a phrase that historically refers to one keeping their homosexuality a secret, coming from the phrase “come out of the closet”. The song however, deals with secret love affairs, not closeted homosexuality.
Chart Performance
“In the Closet” was successful worldwide, peaking #1 for two consecutive weeks on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and charted within the top 10 in several countries, such as Australia, New Zealand, France and the UK.
Artist and Album
"In the Closet" is a song from legendary pop artist Michael Jackson. It's featured on his eighth studio album, titled "Dangerous," which was released in November 1991.
Chart performance
The song performed exceptionally well on music charts around the world. It reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and charted within the top 20 in several countries, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and most parts of Europe.
Collaboration Mystery
The song is a duet with a female vocalist who was credited as "Mystery Girl." This mystery girl turned out to be pop icon Madonna initially, but they couldn't agree on the song concept and so the princess of Monaco, Stephanie, ended up doing the job anonymously.
Music Video
The music video for "In The Closet" was filmed in Salton Sea, California and directed by Herb Ritts. Supermodel Naomi Campbell played Jackson's love interest in the video, their chemistry was palpable, garnering lots of attention.
Inspiration
Jackson explains the 'In The Closet' concept as something two lovers say to each other but do not share with the world, hence the mystery surrounding the song's secondary performer.
Musical Style
The song is a departure from Jackson's signature pop-style. It blends R&B and new jack swing, a popular genre in the early 90s, characterized by its use of jazz, funk, rap, and R&B elements.
Certificate
The song was given a Gold certification after it sold 500,000 copies in 1992, reaffirming its success.
Stephanie’s Involvement Revealed
The princess of Monaco, Stephanie, revealed herself as the secret 'Mystery Girl' and her voice was confirmed to be in the final mix of "In the Closet."
Controversy
Despite its success, the song ended up being a source of controversy due to its sexual nature — a departure from Jackson's familiar style. But, after all, it was this controversy that largely contributed to the song's intrigue and success.
Live Performance
"In the Closet" was performed live by Jackson during his Dangerous World Tour from 1992 to 1993. The live version also generated a lot of buzz due to its sensual choreography.

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