Is It Scary

Michael Jackson

About Is It Scary

"Is It Scary" is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson. The song was originally written to have been featured in the 1993 film Addams Family Values, but the plans were canceled after contract conflicts. The song was recorded for Jackson's 1997 remix album, Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix. "Is It Scary" was written and produced by Jackson, Jimmy Jam (James Harris III) and Terry Lewis. "Is It Scary" received mixed reviews from contemporary music critics. Musically, the song was viewed by music critics as showing a "darker side" of Jackson, and compared the song's composition to the music of Marilyn Manson. In November 1997, a radio edit version of the song was released as a promotional single in the Netherlands, while promo singles containing remixes were released in the United States and the United Kingdom.  


Year:
1997
5:35
196 
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There's a ghost out in the hall
There's a goul beneath the bed
Now it's coming through the walls
Now it's coming down the stairs

Then there's screaming in the dark
Hear the beating of his heart
Can you feel it in the air
Ghosts be hiding everywhere

I'm gonna be
Exactly what you want to see
It's you who's haunting me
You're warning me
To be the stranger
In your life

Am I amusing you
Or just confusing you
Am I the beast
You visualized
And if you want to see
Eccentrialities
I'll be grotesque
Before your eyes

Let them all materialize
Is that scary for you, baby
Am I scary for you, oh
Is it scary for you, baby
Is it scary for you
You know the stranger is you
Is it scary for you, baby

There's a creak beneath the floor
There's a creak behind the door
There's a rocking in the chair
But nobody sitting there
There's a ghostly smell around
But nobody to be found
And a coughin' and a yawnin'
Where restless soul's spoke

I'm gonna be
Exactly what you gonna see
So did you come to me
To see your fantasies
Performed before your very eyes

A haunting ghostly treat
The foolish trickery
And spirits dancing
In the light

But if you came to see
The truth the purity
It's here inside
A lonely heart

So let the performance start
Is that scary for you, baby
Am I scary for you, oh
Am I scary for you, baby
Am I scary for you
So tell me is it scary for you, baby
So tell me is it crazy for you, baby
Am I scary for you
You know the stranger is you
Am I scary for ya

Masquerade the heart
Is the height of haunting souls
Just not what you seek of me
Can the heart reveal the proof
Like a mirror reveals the truth
See the evil one is you

Is that scary for you, baby
Am I scary for you, oh
Am I scary for you, baby
Is it scary for you
So tell me am I scary for you, baby
Am I scary for ya, baby
Is is scary for ya, baby
Am I scary for you
(I don't want to talk about it)

Am I scary for you, baby
Am I scary for you
I'm tired of being abused
You know you're scaring me too
I see the evil is you
Is it scary for you, baby

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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 JACKSON, JAMES HARRIS III, TERRY LEWIS

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12 facts about this song

Background Information
"Is It Scary" is a song by American singer-songwriter Michael Jackson. The track is from his remix album, "Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix" released in 1997.
Film Soundtrack
This song was originally written for the 1993 horror film "Addams Family Values," but due to contractual problems, it was not included in the film.
Album Inclusion
Later, it was considered to be featured in Jackson’s 1995 album, "HIStory: Past, Present, and Future, Book I", but got dropped again and finally made its way into "Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix."
Song Theme
The song carries themes of social isolation and self-realization, where Jackson sings about being viewed differently.
Ghosts Connection
"Is It Scary" also features in Jackson’s 1997 short film, "Ghosts", which reportedly holds a Guinness World Record for being the longest music video ever made.
Song Lyrics
In response to critics and tabloids that relentlessly vilified Jackson, the lyrics are self-defensive where he questions if his personality scares people.
Co-writers
The song was co-written by Michael Jackson, James Harris III, and Terry Lewis.
Musical Arrangement
"Is It Scary" is a mix of pop and dance style music, and is typified by creepy sounds to enhance its thriller-like theme.
Song Reception
Even though it did not receive a standalone release as a single, the song has been appreciated for its intense lyrics and sound quality.
Album Success
The album, "Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix", despite mixed reviews, became the best-selling remix album of all time and "Is It Scary" has been one of the notable tracks.
DJ Remix
In 2010, a remixed version of "Is It Scary" was released in the remix suite by Sony Music on the posthumous album, "Michael Jackson: The Remix Suite".
Media Coverage
The song, although not as famous as some of Jackson's more iconic tracks, earned media attention due to its powerful message of necessary questioning about societal norms and prejudices.

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