Stranger in Moscow
Michael Jackson
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I was wandering in the rain Mask of life, feelin' insane Swift and sudden fall from grace Sunny days seem far away Kremlin's shadow belittlin' me Stalin's tomb won't let me be On and on and on it came Wish the rain would just let me How does it feel (How does it feel) How does it feel How does it feel When you're alone And you're cold inside Here abandoned in my fame Armageddon of the brain KGB was doggin' me Take my name and just let me be Then a beggar boy called my name Happy days will drown the pain On and on and on it came And again, and again, and again Take my name and just let me be How does it feel (How does it feel) How does it feel How does it feel How does it feel How does it feel (How does it feel now) How does it feel How does it feel When you're alone And you're cold inside How does it feel (How does it feel) How does it feel How does it feel How does it feel How does it feel (How does it feel now) How does it feel How does it feel When you're alone And you're cold inside Like a stranger in Moscow (oh, not the same) Like a stranger in Moscow (oh, not the same) We're talkin' danger We're talkin' danger, baby Like a stranger in Moscow We're talkin' danger We're talkin' danger, baby Like a stranger in Moscow I'm livin' lonely I'm livin' lonely, baby Stranger in Moscow
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Written by: Michael Joe Jackson
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15 facts about this song
Song's Inspiration"Stranger in Moscow" was inspired by a dark period in Michael Jackson's life when he felt particularly isolated and mistrusted.
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CompositionUnlike most pop songs, there are no drums in "Stranger In Moscow" until about halfway into the song.
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AlbumThe song is part of Michael Jackson's ninth studio album, "HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I" released in 1995.
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Music VideoThe black and white music video for the song was directed by Nick Brandt, who also co-wrote it with Michael Jackson.
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ChartsThe song reached number 1 on the UK Singles Chart and top 10 in Italy, Spain, and Ireland.
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ProductionJackson produced, composed, and performed the song almost entirely on his own.
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Release Date"Stranger in Moscow" was released as the fifth single from the album on November 4, 1996.
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DevelopmentIt is reported that Michael Jackson wrote the song in 1993 during his Dangerous World Tour stop in Moscow, thus naming it 'Stranger In Moscow'.
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Deep SignificanceThe creation of this song aligns with the time when child sexual allegations were first brought against Jackson, making it a deep and emotional reflection of his state of mind.
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ReceptionDespite its less commercial success in the United States compared to Jackson's previous hits, the song received critical acclaim for its spellbinding production and poignant lyrics.
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Musical StyleThe song showcases a downtempo music style, with layers of keyboard synthesizers and a meandering bassline.
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LyricsThe lyrics describe a state of feeling alone and paranoid, symbolically presenting Jackson as a stranger in a foreign land.
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LengthThe song's duration is nearly seven minutes, making it one of the longest tracks on the 'HIStory' album.
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Background VocalsThe background vocals took on an ethereal quality with the use of a vocal harmonizer.
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Notable CoverIn 2017, Tame Impala performed a cover of "Stranger in Moscow" as a tribute to Michael Jackson.
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