Ghosts

Michael Jackson

About Ghosts

"Ghosts" is a 1997 song by Michael Jackson. "Ghosts" was written, composed and produced by Michael Jackson and Teddy Riley. Commentators made observations about the paranoid lyrics, a common theme in Jackson's work. Its music video was a five-minute clip taken from the much longer film of the same name. It was released as part of the single release "HIStory"/"Ghosts", a double A-side single from Michael Jackson's 1997 remix album Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix. The song would become a top five hit in the UK, France and Italy, but did not chart as highly elsewhere.  


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2010
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There's a ghost down in the hall
There's a ghoul upon the bed
There's something in the walls
There's blood up on the stairs
And it's floating through the room
And there's nothing I can see
And I know that that's the truth
Because now it's onto me

I don't understand it
Hey
I don't understand it!
Aw

There's a thumpin' in the floor
There's a creak behind the door
There's a rocking in the chair
But there's no-one sitting there
There's a ghostly smell around
But nobody to be found
And a coughin' and a yawnin'
Where a restless soul is going

I don't understand it
Hey
I don't understand it

And who gave you the right to scare my family?
And who gave you the right to scare my baby, she needs me
And who gave you the right to shake my family tree?
They put a knife in my back
Shot an arrow in me
Tell me are you the ghost of jealousy
The ghost of jealousy

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

I don't understand it
Yeah yeah!
Don't understand it
You just a dog gone
Aw

And who gave you the right to scare my family?
And who gave you the right to scare my baby, she needs me
And who gave you the right to shake my family tree?
And who gave you the right to take intrusion, to see me?
And who gave you the right to shake my family?
And who gave you the right to hurt my baby, she needs me
And who gave you the right to shake my family tree?
They put a knife in my back
Shot an arrow in me
Tell me are you the ghost of jealousy
A suckin' ghost of jealousy
Aw

Who gave you the right to shake my family?
And who gave you the right to scare my baby, she needs me
And who gave you the right to shake my family tree?
And who gave you the right to take, intrusion to see me?
And who gave you the right to hurt my family?
And who gave you the right hurt my baby, she needs me
And who gave you the right to shake my family tree?
They put a knife in my back
Shot an arrow in me
Tell me are you the ghost of jealousy
The ghost of jealousy

Aw
Dog gone
But there's no doubt about it, piece of mind
Tell me are you the ghost of jealousy

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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, TEDDY RILEY

Lyrics © Global Talent Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Ghosts" was a song by Michael Jackson from his 1997 remix album, "Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix."
Collaboration
The song was co-written by Teddy Riley, a famous R&B songwriter and producer who often collaborated with Michael Jackson.
Film Connection
It was initially designed for a horror-themed film project called "Is This Scary?" featuring Stephen King and Mick Garris. However, the project got postponed. Later, the song was used for the 1997 film "Michael Jackson's Ghosts".
Chart Performance
Although not one of Jackson's biggest hits, "Ghosts" still managed to reach the Top 5 in the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Ghosts" was a short film with the same name, directed by famous horror director Stan Winston. Michael Jackson played five different characters in this short film, showcasing his versatility as an artist.
Lengthy Production
It was reportedly one of the longest music videos ever produced, lasting approximately 40 minutes.
Song Theme
The song, along with its video, depict Jackson’s feelings about the media scrutiny he encountered, represented through a "spooky" theme playing on the public's perception of him as a "ghost".
Live Performances
Although the song originated from a film project, Jackson included it in the setlist for his HIStory World Tour in 1996-1997.
Notable Recognition
The music video for "Ghosts" won a Bob Fosse Award for Best Choreography in a Music Video.
Release Controversy
Despite the success of the music video, the song itself was released as a single only in the UK, which frustrated some fans and Music Critics.

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