Chicago
Michael Jackson
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I met her on my way to Chicago Where she was all alone And so was I So I asked her for her name She smiled and looked at me I was surprised to see That a woman like that Was really into me She said she didn’t have no man Raised her kids the very best she can (She was loving me) She told me she was all alone Said at home she didn’t have no phone (She was wanting me) She said just to give her a page To spend the night was the goal she played (She was loving me) She lied to you, lied to me Thought she was loving me, loving me Yeah I never would’ve thought she was living like that Her words seemed so sincere When I held her near She would tell me how she feels It felt so real to me This girl, she had to be An angel sent from heaven just for me She said she didn’t have no man Raised her kids the very best she can (She was loving me) She told me she was all alone Said at home she didn’t have no phone (She was loving me) She said just to give her a page To spend the night was the goal she played She lied to you, lied to me 'Cause she was loving me, loving me Yeah She tried to live a double life Loving me while she was still your wife (She was wanting me) She thought that loving me was cool With you at work and the kids at school (She was loving me) She said that it would never end Tried to keep me any way she can (She was wanting me) She lied to you, lied to me Because she had a family, family Yeah Why, oh no Alright Oh (I’m in love, love) I didn’t know she was already spoken for ‘Cause I’m not that kind of man Swear that I would’ve never looked her way Now I feel so much shame And all things have to change You should know that I’m holding her blame She said she didn’t have no man Raised her kids the very best she can (Holding her to blame) She told me she was all alone Said at home she didn’t have no phone (Holding her to blame) She said just to give her a page To spend the night was the goal she played (Holding her to blame) She lied to you, lied to me Thought she was loving me, loving me (Holding her to blame) Yeah She tried to live a double life Loving me while she was still your wife (Holding her to blame) She thought that loving me was cool With you at work and the kids at school (Holding her to blame) She said that it would never end Tried to keep me any way she can (Holding her to blame) She lied to you, lied to me Because she had a family, family Yeah She said she didn’t have no man Raised her kids the very best she can (She was loving me) She told me she was all alone Said at home she didn’t have no phone (She was loving me) She said just to give her a page To spend the night was the goal she played She lied to you, lied to me 'Cause she was loving me, loving me (She was loving me) Yeah She tried to live a double life Loving me while she was still your wife (She was wanting me) She thought that loving me was cool With you at work and the kids at school (She was loving me) She said that it would never end Tried to keep me any way she can (She was wanting me) She lied to you, lied to me Because she had a family, family Yeah
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Written by: DANIELLE ROONEY
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10 facts about this song
Creation"Chicago" was originally recorded by Michael Jackson in 1999 during sessions for his album "Invincible", but it was not included in the final track list of the album.
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ReleaseThe song was posthumously released on May 13, 2014, in Jackson's second posthumous album "Xscape."
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ProducersIt was produced by Timbaland, Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon, and Timbaland Productions assistant Chris Godbey.
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Writing CreditMichael Jackson and Cory Rooney are credited as the writers of the song.
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Original TitleThe song was originally referred to as "She Was Loving Me". It was changed to "Chicago" in the posthumous release.
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InspirationThe song tells the story of a woman who was unfaithful to her husband with the singer. The choice of title, "Chicago", is inspired by the place where Michael Jackson met that woman for the first time.
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Critical ReceptionCritics noted the song for its mature themes and praised Michael’s impressive vocal performance.
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Album SuccessThe album "Xscape" peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard 200 and received Platinum certification from RIAA. "Chicago" however, did not individually chart.
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Notable PerformanceThe song was performed by a hologram version of Michael Jackson at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards as part of the promotion of "Xscape."
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Unique StyleUnlike the other tracks in the album which are a mix of pop, soul, and R&B, "Chicago" has a unique pop sound, making it stand out among the rest.
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