Chicago

Michael Jackson

About Chicago

"Chicago" is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson. The song was originally recorded during the Invincible recording sessions under the name "She Was Lovin' Me". A reworked version of the song was included in Jackson's posthumous album Xscape. It was first revealed that "Chicago" would be the first release from the Xscape album. However, plans changed and "Love Never Felt So Good" became the debut release instead.


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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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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: 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.
Release
The song was posthumously released on May 13, 2014, in Jackson's second posthumous album "Xscape."
Producers
It was produced by Timbaland, Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon, and Timbaland Productions assistant Chris Godbey.
Writing Credit
Michael Jackson and Cory Rooney are credited as the writers of the song.
Original Title
The song was originally referred to as "She Was Loving Me". It was changed to "Chicago" in the posthumous release.
Inspiration
The 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.
Critical Reception
Critics noted the song for its mature themes and praised Michael’s impressive vocal performance.
Album Success
The album "Xscape" peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard 200 and received Platinum certification from RIAA. "Chicago" however, did not individually chart.
Notable Performance
The song was performed by a hologram version of Michael Jackson at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards as part of the promotion of "Xscape."
Unique Style
Unlike 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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