Oh and by the way, this is one of MJs GREATEST MUSIC VIDEOS! Yet it somehow almost never gets mentioned amongst his best videos! So insane. I can't wait till it gets remastered to 4k!
Michael's Masterpiece. The chorus was sung like that for everybody in the world, no matter what their language. The video is incredible and one of the most expensive ever made.
I appreaciate so much how you now started dissecting his lyrics bc this is the album where you obviously started seeing he had something to say. His message keeps repeating. He already said the same when he was still with the Jacksons "Can you feel it" it only evolved and was the entire time the same thing. It was the true essence of his being. Even when on a drip under medications his true heart and care was the same. He cared so much. Too much. Why it is so unfathomable how his image was so unjustly twisted when we all know the depth of love he felt. The empathy of this man is probably what is missing in these ppl who flipped it. Artists at times care for their art as if they were "babies" and once its recorded they feel like they have to let them go and it is what it is even if in their heads its still evolving. Michaels relationship to this song has never ended. He worked on it all his life although it was released on HIStory. He worked on it in the 80s and there were notes and handwritings found on his death bed where he still was working on it. Earth song is a song that seemed he had not really have let go ever. I was smiling when he started the bridge "I used to dream..." thinking Seph now knows what a bridge is thanks to the Mexico depos. ;-))) The chorus is in my opinion the wheeping and crying of the planet.
He did often have some humanitarian message in most of his albums, often overlooked or drowned out by his more digestible songs. I would say Man in the Mirror is his moment of introspective evolution, after the bad album he really dove into spirituality and more relatable concepts for his songs.
Impossible not to feel something with this song! Michael has that effect! Also he wrote an incredibly beautiful touching poem about the Earth ❤ also I love what you said about his clothes! For some reason I have never actually paid attention to what he was wearing but now that I think about it I'm sure it had a purpose and I agree that he wanted to appear more relatable to the poor or people who are struggling as if to say "I am just like you" "I feel your pain", so beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and for now giving me a new look on what was already such a special deep beautiful song/video to me! You could have gone on and on and I would listen Seph, I loved it ❤
Nice good reaction Thank you Seph! I'm fortunate that it's the CD single of This song ... that I found signed on the 'inside' cover (so they had no idea in the charity shop where I purchased it for 50p!) 'To Tom from Michael Jackson'. Me and my 'late' wonderful friend Alice checked it out and it was definitely Michael's writing - a Genuine autograph!🥰
I absolutely adore this song, think its possibly my favourite of all his recordings, great message and sung to perfection, it deserved its long reign at no 1 in the uk ❤
I remember when this song was released so vividly! I think he wasn't promoting in US anymore by that point, but here in Europe it was HUGE and one of his biggest hits! But I also remember how media and critics mocked him so much about it, they were like who does he think he is, Jesus? But look at us now, look at the world, the song is more relevant than ever before :(
And that is why he is the KING! And to me not only the king of pop but also the king of humanity. The man really cared and always tried to put out the most beautiful meaningful touching songs for the world! The way he sings the verses conveys such sadness, and by the end he is just letting out his frustration and screaming in hopes his message is heard!
This is what I call a masterpiece!! Music with MEANING, a message for humanity! MJ Is the king of that! Only someone with a good heart could write such deep beautiful music! Not to mention the visuals! Nobody touches the heart and soul deeply like MJ!
Great reaction and i'm so happy it had the effect it did as it's such a powerful song. I truly recommend his song "We've Had Enough" it's not in his main discography (it came out on a boxset) but it's message is in the same vein as Earth Song & They Don't Care About Us and it's lyrics are some of my absolute favourites for the same reason as they just hit SO HARD like this did. There's also a demo for Earth Song called 'What About Us' that you can listen to as that was it's original name. The Chorus was intentionally catchy and without lyrics because he wanted everyone in the world to be able to sing along no matter what language you spoke or country you were from. And without trying to give spoilers (i only say this because it's relevant to the song and because it shows you just what a good person he was) in his last rehearsal the night before he died he did Earth Song and one of his final messages to the people around him he was talking about protecting the earth and that we needed to do something about it. To me it was his final goodbye to us asking us to take care of it for him and i think it showed the true essence of who he truly was. You'll see his speech and the rehearsal when watching the movie This is it. His lyrics on this song are some of his absolute best imo he just keeps getting better. Now i'm just gonna go back to giggling like an idiot for your reaction to You Are Not Alone don't mind meeeee.
Did you know that “Earth Song” actually does not have a lyrical chorus because Michael wanted to do a chorus that anyone around the world no matter what language they spoke understood so the chorus goes like “Aaaaaaaaa aa oh ooh oooh” It’s a chorus not to be understood by words but rather felt and understood you can hear it’s a pleading, sadness and calling for our bleeding planet. Such a great message that unfortunately still is relevant today in protecting our beautiful earth
Darn it, I was going to post it on this video, haha. But now I wont as its already here :-) Anyways, this song should have received massive promotion in the USA and Canada, it was a travesty it never happened and the song is mostly unknown in North America.
So good to see earth song gave you goosebumps & yet made you feel conflicted just like stranger in Moscow because on one hand, it's such a great song but on another hand, it soo sad!
This emotive Michael masterpiece brought out my favorite facets of your character, namely your sense of morality, humanity, decency, and compassion. Characteristics that unfortunately are increasingly rare in our society of self importance at the expense of everything and everyone around us. We're soiling our nest and now we have to live in it. We treat each other badly and wonder why we are so unhappy. I love your anecdote about smiling at those you pass on the street. I go on frequent walks and am amazed at how infrequently those around me will return friendly eye contact, a smile, or "hello". You look so damn handsome here, Seph.
Ooo I love what you said here!! "We're Soiling our nest and now have to live in it" wow this really does sum up everything! And yes i agree with you on strangers. I do quite often crowd watch. I'll sit on a bench eat some lunch and observe people as they walk by. 90% of them have their noses in their phones and are completely oblivious to the world. And the other 10% look completely miserable. It's rare to see people holding hands here too. It feels like we are disconnected from eachother as a society, we are more interested in whats happening about Taylor swift or some big companys then we are our own family and friends and neighbors. A "Hello" from someone you are sitting next to on a bus or train is actually extremely rare. And goodluck getting a conversation past the weather. I spoke to this guy from Ireland the other day, he was down here to watch some football. He was wearing a t-shirt i used to wear, i said to him that I owned the same one "It was a reebok branded one" then I complimented his shoes and that's how we got on to football. Personally don't like football much. But it's just nice to be able to talk to people, always a pleasure to hear someone talk about things they are passionate about. 😄
@@SephPlays I love that story. You embody the notion of the "kindness of strangers". It's in large part what initially attracted me to you and your channel. And it is what has made this journey on the "Seph train" so darn enjoyable. Your parents so clearly raised you well. You are one of the good ones, Seph.
Fun fact about Earth Song. In a concert Michael had in Japan I believe it was, a fan actually climbs up on the cherry picker where Michael is performing Earth song it is the most death-defying act a fan ever did and Michael handled it like a pro and kept on singing and kept that fan safe!
Those guttural screams as you called them, the aaaaaaa ooooooo:s, that's the result of Michael Jackson trying to channel the planet itself, the cries of the very Earth. And, as other's already written, a non-verbal "language" that's universal, that everyone from every part of the Earth can sing along to and understand.
What other musician ever could write a hit song and at the same time bringing up such important topics, the video is amazing and the song has stood the test of time and will be relevant in 100 years (sadly)! I think this is a true masterpiece on so many levels - glad we got Sephs take on it as well. And that it went TOP of Sephs favorite MJ songs was just icing on the cake!
This is one of my first memories of MJ as a child. As a little german child, I didn't understand what he was saying but the words didn't matter because I understood him on a soul level. I remember watching it in awe and it was the first time I realized how big this world is, that it went beyond my childhood home and the neighboring streets😄 I wanted to listen to it again desperately and asked all the adults around me but I didn't know what it was called. I just said it's about the world and it sounds really big😂😂 They didn't know what song I was talking about. For some years I thought I had imagined it but then one day TH-cam recommended "Michael Jackson - Earth song" to me and just looking at the title I knew then this is what I'd been searching for. Because it really is the "earth's song". You can hear the earth weeping in it. Gosh, it is one of his greatest masterpieces and still gives me shivers listening to it.
Seph being speechless says it all😆 Michael wrote some wonderful poems and short stories that you can find in his book dancing the dream. Also please watch or react to MJ's premiere of Earth Song in the German TV Show Wetten dass in 1995. That performence for sure has its place in the history of German television!
I loved your reaction. It was so right for this phenomenal song. I have goosebumps every time I hear it and it never fails to bring tears to my eyes. This song is more current today than when he wrote it.......MJ was prophetic!!! Just WOOOOOOWWWWWEEEEE!!!!
p.s. you nailed it with the lyrics. Your interpretation is in line with my thoughts. I recently bought his book 'Dancing The Dream' which is full of his poems and this song. He truly was a highly conscious and empathetic man. A real threat to the corporations and their selfishness.
@@SephPlays I think it definitely was worth the wait. I know I said this on your 'Dirty Diana' reaction I think (because it was really funny) but this is definitely your best reaction. The fact that you recognise what an important song this is and gave it the full 29 minute treatment. This was Michael's favourite song out of his entire discography, he would have been so pleased if he could see your analysis.
This song really reminds of Stevie wonders “As” which also had a triumphant choir. Stevie wonder in mid 70s made an awesome genre bending album called “Songs on the key of life” speaking on the world and Michael finally made his with History.
Hearing this was what made Michael Jackson go from being just the really cool singer and dancer my parents liked to being one of the people I admired the most in the whole world. It honestly is such a masterpiece that doesn't even feel like a song, it's a call to action for humanity and a prayer to God. It shows Michael both at his most vulnerable and at his strongest. He is the person spreading a message that everyone needs to hear, but he is also saying that he feels lost and can't do it alone. His voice is the one soaring through the skies as the world is healing, but only after he fell to his knees and prayed for someone/something higher to do what he could not. He is pointing out all the lies behind the promises that destroying the world will somehow make life better, but he isn't really saying he isn't part of the problem himself - What about all the things that you said WE were to gain? What about all the dreams that you said was yours and MINE? What have WE done to the world? Where did WE go wrong? Do WE give a damn? He was a force to be reckoned with, but he was also incredibly humble. You can feel how much he cares. You can hear the despair and the hope. Earth Song really is him opening his heart up and anyone who is genuinely listening to message can't help but be touched by it. And because he was a creative genius whose influence could not be denied even after years of people lying on him, the message lives on through his art, just waiting for new listeners to connect with it and take action like he did - after all, while he did not magically fix the world, he brought joy to millions and always did everything in his power to help as many people as he possibly could. He did his part and is telling us to do the same.
Another beautiful meaningful song, that's what makes him great and so special, not only was he the greatest entertainer and an incredibly talented singer and dancer, what other artist makes songs about the planet?? The world really needs Michael right now, we need his message of love peace and unity more than ever, damn he is missed!! The one who truly cared when no one did, and in return what did he get?? Disrespect and hate, we did not deserve this man... a shame... RIP. If he was alive right now I think he would be incredibly saddened and heartbroken with the situation of the world, and at the same time I bet he would still be putting out hopeful inspiring songs for us during these difficult times and would do his very best to help through charity work. At least his masterpieces will last for all time.
Normally don't respond to Michael ..... but WHAT A POWERFUL SONG AND VIDEO! Easily, one of absolute-favorite contemporary Michael Jackson song. Wow! It blew me away too my friend ..... "THOSE WHO FORGET THE PAST .... ARE DOOMED TO REPEAT IT"
It's amazing that we've come so far, Seph. I remember seeing your first video of MJ (if I am not mistaken, it was a fan made video called Blackness, talking about some of his conditions). And we're here, both big fans of MJ listening to this masterpiece, but more than that, listening to songs that are not only made to profit from them, but to learn from them. I am very proud of you. Love your reactions so much!
Amazing powerful message ❤ great commentary Seph you can go on and on I'll listen, I love that the song touched you so much and you had so much to say, it's the Michael magic 😍
Seth,You are so right, about M.J. songs, most of his songs are indeed messase sog, if you noticed his first albums starting from his youth up to his Off The Wall albums were vpretty much fun productions: But, pay attention to the transition of his songs, (he still sang fun and ballards) however, this is when he started singing more Message songs, yet some people hardly paid attention to the lyrics, for the reason you just said ( his productionn was /is so awesome, you find yourslf boobing to the beat) therefore missing the message that he is conveying, M.J., Was so awesme, to (me) it seems like, he was born in a world, that was not ready for him, yet he, was in the exact era where he belonged and thank God that he gave us M.J. Our Michael Forever loved and Missed😊❤ Have a great weekend, Moonwalkers: I love you, for real though!
i was watching your mj videos last night and was sad that u had not reacted to this song yet and ive woken up to your reaction to it, when ever it is on i sing my heart out it is such a powerful song and one of my favourite songs of all time
This song makes me tear up it's so powerful! 😢 beautiful reaction to a beautiful song I loved everything you said at the end ❤ Seph what would you say is the song you like the most out of the 5 you reacted to from this album so far? ❤
In addition to the story the song tells, the quality of the music and the production behind it should be emphasized. In terms of sound, the song is a masterpiece. A choir and a full symphony orchestra were brought in. It was recorded over 5 years from 1990 to 1995 and was originally intended to appear on the Dangerous album. The last part of the song was originally sung as a falsetto, but shortly before the end of the album recordings he decided to re-record it in a more aggressive tone, straining his vocal chords to the point of damaging them.
The lyrics "What about apathy? I need you" are actually incorrect. The correct lyrics are "What about Africans? I ain't even thru'". Confirmed by Genius Lyrics site.
@@for-house-stark Yeah, "what about apathy, I need you" doesn't even make sense really. And "I ain't even thru!" is because he is ranting and has more to say.
@@kaijss I've had letters through the post threatening me with legal action if I carry on posting anything that is currently owned by UMG the company who owns Queen, Beatles, Pink Floyd *among others* It was enough to scare me 😭😭
"fun fact" he wrote and sung most of this during his BAD tour in Vienna in 1988. This song was going to be on Dangerous. The The Dangerous versions sounds better . Great song however one of his best.
An anthem! If he was alive today, he would feel outrageous about what is happening in Palestine. "What about the holy land? Torn apart by creed" We understand your anger, Seph! ❤
I'm from Israel (aka from the 'holy land' as he said) and I feel this message dearly. On october 7th last year, terrorists shot thousands of rockets to us and murder*d 1,200 people, including my sister's best friend who was burn*d alive. I wish no one, especially no child, will ever have to die again in this war - nor in Israel, Gaza or everywhere else. I just wish peace🙏🏼🙏🏼☮️🫶🏻
The world would be a safer and happier place without Trump, Putin, Netanyahu and Kim Jong Un. Prayers to all of the innocent affected in Gaza/Israel.❤️
rest in peace to the 40,000 innocent Palestinians murdered by israel since october 7th, 2023 and the innocent people in israel killed because of their government's greed
Wow! I guess this is a song with a very powerful message, I thought the song 🎵 would be about the investment (because it's title Earth 🌎 Song ♥️ 🎵)but I guess it's more than that,like it could be an Anti war song 🎵 to all wars (including after 9/11 and beyond), also in the video 📹 it ❤️ looks like he's somewhere in Africa 🌍 and it's catching on fire 🔥 and wildfires can be anywhere including North America 🌎 🇺🇸 💙 and you probably heard that we have mascot that helps you prevent that (even if you don't live in the USA, you probably heard of him anyway)and that's Smokey the 🐻 Bear... also I think some charities might be scams (so you be careful with that [issues]), also I think this song 🎵 also would speak to everyone (including for those who live indigenous tribe's)?... well that's all for now thank you for sharing this Seph I appreciate it. 😀 ❤
He actually wrote a song "Palestine don't cry" and had Rabbi Shmuley as his spiritual guide. Then he broke up contact with him and put him on his "enemies"- list. I wouldn't be surprised if powerful zionists were involved in his murder...
All MJ wanted was to change the world…He changed his shade to reach others other than his original look/culture (Here me out…I’m realizing that now in my 40s) God had a plan for this man….I don’t think he could’ve given this type of attention/message through…how he looked in Thriller stage….Think about it….Jesus had to come back as a baby to ultimately reach people and gain their attention…. 💡
It has nothing to do with any of that! He had VITILIGO! He released songs about the world way before this "We Are The World", "We Are Here To change The World", "Can You Feel It", were all before he "changed his shade"! 🙄
MJ wrote this song! He was a phenomenonal songwriter. Earth song was nominated for a grammy and it won major awards especially humanitarian awards
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Wrote and composed!
Oh and by the way, this is one of MJs GREATEST MUSIC VIDEOS! Yet it somehow almost never gets mentioned amongst his best videos! So insane. I can't wait till it gets remastered to 4k!
Michael's Masterpiece.
The chorus was sung like that for everybody in the world, no matter what their language.
The video is incredible and one of the most expensive ever made.
EARTH SONG WAS NUMBER 1 IN THE UK AND GERMANY FOR SIX WEEKS! It was his biggest hit in both places. It was number 1 in fifteen countries
Such an important message. He tried to warn us. MJ was ahead of his time. I love you Michael angel. You were to good for this world. Miss you so much.
It Thrills me to know when to see the younger generation appreciating Michael's genius and his messaging hallelujah!
I appreaciate so much how you now started dissecting his lyrics bc this is the album where you obviously started seeing he had something to say. His message keeps repeating. He already said the same when he was still with the Jacksons "Can you feel it" it only evolved and was the entire time the same thing. It was the true essence of his being. Even when on a drip under medications his true heart and care was the same. He cared so much. Too much. Why it is so unfathomable how his image was so unjustly twisted when we all know the depth of love he felt. The empathy of this man is probably what is missing in these ppl who flipped it.
Artists at times care for their art as if they were "babies" and once its recorded they feel like they have to let them go and it is what it is even if in their heads its still evolving. Michaels relationship to this song has never ended. He worked on it all his life although it was released on HIStory. He worked on it in the 80s and there were notes and handwritings found on his death bed where he still was working on it. Earth song is a song that seemed he had not really have let go ever.
I was smiling when he started the bridge "I used to dream..." thinking Seph now knows what a bridge is thanks to the Mexico depos. ;-)))
The chorus is in my opinion the wheeping and crying of the planet.
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He did often have some humanitarian message in most of his albums, often overlooked or drowned out by his more digestible songs. I would say Man in the Mirror is his moment of introspective evolution, after the bad album he really dove into spirituality and more relatable concepts for his songs.
@@kyleenglot9184 but although it sounds so much as if MJ had written Man in the mirror he didnt.
Impossible not to feel something with this song! Michael has that effect! Also he wrote an incredibly beautiful touching poem about the Earth ❤ also I love what you said about his clothes! For some reason I have never actually paid attention to what he was wearing but now that I think about it I'm sure it had a purpose and I agree that he wanted to appear more relatable to the poor or people who are struggling as if to say "I am just like you" "I feel your pain", so beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and for now giving me a new look on what was already such a special deep beautiful song/video to me! You could have gone on and on and I would listen Seph, I loved it ❤
He clothes have always been a highlight for me, always wearing something iconic 😍
Thank you for your wonderful comment Anaabella ❤️
Believe it or not, he did this live, too, and I love watching the videos of that! He was something else, otherworldly.
For me this song is one of MJ's best compositions. He wrote and composed it in 1988.
This was Michael’s last and final rehearsal (song performed on stage) the night before he died
THIS IS HIS BEST SONG EVER imo. I mean, the message, melody, production, video... YOU CANT DO BETTER THAN THIS
Can i just say that im truly shocked!! You love Depeche and Michael!?? Holy smokes that's rare! ❤️
@@SephPlays Michael, Depeche and Madonna are my faves from my childhood/teenage years. I really enjoy your reactions. Keep up
Nice good reaction Thank you Seph! I'm fortunate that it's the CD single of This song ... that I found signed on the 'inside' cover (so they had no idea in the charity shop where I purchased it for 50p!) 'To Tom from Michael Jackson'. Me and my 'late' wonderful friend Alice checked it out and it was definitely Michael's writing - a Genuine autograph!🥰
That was an unmistakable message. And only we humans can change it. All the greed of the elites is destroying us and we have to stop it🙏
MJ broke his voice singing this powerful and beautiful song. He wrote it in a hotel in Vienna decades ago and it is still relevant today.
Earth song actually originated all the way back to the bad era in the late 80s. That's when MJ conceived of the song but he hadn't perfected it yet
I absolutely adore this song, think its possibly my favourite of all his recordings, great message and sung to perfection, it deserved its long reign at no 1 in the uk ❤
This is one of his most powerful songs with one of the most important messages known to man.
What a Great Reaction! So Glad to see You finally reacting to The Earth Song.🔥🔥🔥
I remember when this song was released so vividly! I think he wasn't promoting in US anymore by that point, but here in Europe it was HUGE and one of his biggest hits! But I also remember how media and critics mocked him so much about it, they were like who does he think he is, Jesus? But look at us now, look at the world, the song is more relevant than ever before :(
The Media hated him anyway. THEY hated that he was loved, admired and on top of the game and THEY could not change that - but they tried!
And that is why he is the KING! And to me not only the king of pop but also the king of humanity. The man really cared and always tried to put out the most beautiful meaningful touching songs for the world! The way he sings the verses conveys such sadness, and by the end he is just letting out his frustration and screaming in hopes his message is heard!
This is what I call a masterpiece!! Music with MEANING, a message for humanity! MJ Is the king of that! Only someone with a good heart could write such deep beautiful music! Not to mention the visuals! Nobody touches the heart and soul deeply like MJ!
Great reaction and i'm so happy it had the effect it did as it's such a powerful song. I truly recommend his song "We've Had Enough" it's not in his main discography (it came out on a boxset) but it's message is in the same vein as Earth Song & They Don't Care About Us and it's lyrics are some of my absolute favourites for the same reason as they just hit SO HARD like this did.
There's also a demo for Earth Song called 'What About Us' that you can listen to as that was it's original name. The Chorus was intentionally catchy and without lyrics because he wanted everyone in the world to be able to sing along no matter what language you spoke or country you were from.
And without trying to give spoilers (i only say this because it's relevant to the song and because it shows you just what a good person he was) in his last rehearsal the night before he died he did Earth Song and one of his final messages to the people around him he was talking about protecting the earth and that we needed to do something about it. To me it was his final goodbye to us asking us to take care of it for him and i think it showed the true essence of who he truly was. You'll see his speech and the rehearsal when watching the movie This is it.
His lyrics on this song are some of his absolute best imo he just keeps getting better.
Now i'm just gonna go back to giggling like an idiot for your reaction to You Are Not Alone don't mind meeeee.
PLS DON'T FORGET TO REACT TO "GHOSTS" BY MJ TOO, everybody seems to forget this 'kind of ghost version of thriller' banger exists 🛐👑😭
Good one for him to do for Halloween 👻
@@lacthocia the 30-40 minute full movie too not the short version on the MJ TH-cam channel!!
He wrote this song in 1988 in a Austria hotel room. There is a demo from 1988 on TH-cam.
Oh wow, I did not know that. He was so prophetic!
Did you know that “Earth Song” actually does not have a lyrical chorus because Michael wanted to do a chorus that anyone around the world no matter what language they spoke understood so the chorus goes like “Aaaaaaaaa aa oh ooh oooh” It’s a chorus not to be understood by words but rather felt and understood you can hear it’s a pleading, sadness and calling for our bleeding planet. Such a great message that unfortunately still is relevant today in protecting our beautiful earth
Darn it, I was going to post it on this video, haha. But now I wont as its already here :-) Anyways, this song should have received massive promotion in the USA and Canada, it was a travesty it never happened and the song is mostly unknown in North America.
So good to see earth song gave you goosebumps & yet made you feel conflicted just like stranger in Moscow because on one hand, it's such a great song but on another hand, it soo sad!
god, the song is just sooooo amazing!! it's like entering into a different dimension, it's beautiful
Might be my favorite song from him.
The greatest ever PERIOD.
yes seph I love this song and I agree with everything you said about the song and what Michael wanted ❤
You gotta watch his live performance of earth song in 1997
We are destroying our home...." it's our planets womb"..MJ
" Do we give a damn?" 30 years ago he already knew!!
This emotive Michael masterpiece brought out my favorite facets of your character, namely your sense of morality, humanity, decency, and compassion. Characteristics that unfortunately are increasingly rare in our society of self importance at the expense of everything and everyone around us.
We're soiling our nest and now we have to live in it. We treat each other badly and wonder why we are so unhappy. I love your anecdote about smiling at those you pass on the street. I go on frequent walks and am amazed at how infrequently those around me will return friendly eye contact, a smile, or "hello".
You look so damn handsome here, Seph.
Ooo I love what you said here!! "We're Soiling our nest and now have to live in it" wow this really does sum up everything!
And yes i agree with you on strangers. I do quite often crowd watch. I'll sit on a bench eat some lunch and observe people as they walk by. 90% of them have their noses in their phones and are completely oblivious to the world. And the other 10% look completely miserable. It's rare to see people holding hands here too. It feels like we are disconnected from eachother as a society, we are more interested in whats happening about Taylor swift or some big companys then we are our own family and friends and neighbors.
A "Hello" from someone you are sitting next to on a bus or train is actually extremely rare. And goodluck getting a conversation past the weather.
I spoke to this guy from Ireland the other day, he was down here to watch some football. He was wearing a t-shirt i used to wear, i said to him that I owned the same one "It was a reebok branded one" then I complimented his shoes and that's how we got on to football. Personally don't like football much. But it's just nice to be able to talk to people, always a pleasure to hear someone talk about things they are passionate about. 😄
@@SephPlays I love that story. You embody the notion of the "kindness of strangers". It's in large part what initially attracted me to you and your channel. And it is what has made this journey on the "Seph train" so darn enjoyable. Your parents so clearly raised you well. You are one of the good ones, Seph.
Fun fact about Earth Song. In a concert Michael had in Japan I believe it was, a fan actually climbs up on the cherry picker where Michael is performing Earth song it is the most death-defying act a fan ever did and Michael handled it like a pro and kept on singing and kept that fan safe!
I truly believe this is the song and Legacy Michael would like to be left with...EARTHSONG.. We Are One!
Those guttural screams as you called them, the aaaaaaa ooooooo:s, that's the result of Michael Jackson trying to channel the planet itself, the cries of the very Earth. And, as other's already written, a non-verbal "language" that's universal, that everyone from every part of the Earth can sing along to and understand.
Wait until you watch the live performance, so beautiful and emotional 😢❤ I cry whenever I watch it
His aws. Sounds like the earth is screaming in pain. Genius!
Read the lyrics in our own time. Perfect summary beautifully said, Thank you, Seph.
I can NOT WAIT for your reaction to this song live
What other musician ever could write a hit song and at the same time bringing up such important topics, the video is amazing and the song has stood the test of time and will be relevant in 100 years (sadly)! I think this is a true masterpiece on so many levels - glad we got Sephs take on it as well. And that it went TOP of Sephs favorite MJ songs was just icing on the cake!
This is one of my first memories of MJ as a child. As a little german child, I didn't understand what he was saying but the words didn't matter because I understood him on a soul level. I remember watching it in awe and it was the first time I realized how big this world is, that it went beyond my childhood home and the neighboring streets😄
I wanted to listen to it again desperately and asked all the adults around me but I didn't know what it was called. I just said it's about the world and it sounds really big😂😂 They didn't know what song I was talking about. For some years I thought I had imagined it but then one day TH-cam recommended "Michael Jackson - Earth song" to me and just looking at the title I knew then this is what I'd been searching for. Because it really is the "earth's song". You can hear the earth weeping in it.
Gosh, it is one of his greatest masterpieces and still gives me shivers listening to it.
Watching a half-hour long reaction to earth song is the best way to start the day :D! I love it and I love this song! Keep up the good work!
Seph being speechless says it all😆
Michael wrote some wonderful poems and short stories that you can find in his book dancing the dream.
Also please watch or react to MJ's premiere of Earth Song in the German TV Show Wetten dass in 1995. That performence for sure has its place in the history of German television!
He made this song from 1988 to 1995
I loved your reaction. It was so right for this phenomenal song. I have goosebumps every time I hear it and it never fails to bring tears to my eyes. This song is more current today than when he wrote it.......MJ was prophetic!!! Just WOOOOOOWWWWWEEEEE!!!!
p.s. you nailed it with the lyrics. Your interpretation is in line with my thoughts. I recently bought his book 'Dancing The Dream' which is full of his poems and this song. He truly was a highly conscious and empathetic man. A real threat to the corporations and their selfishness.
Eventually!!! Do you remember me begging you to react to this like 5 months ago? I’ve been waiting for this day 🎉
And was it worth the wait?
@@SephPlays I think it definitely was worth the wait.
I know I said this on your 'Dirty Diana' reaction I think (because it was really funny) but this is definitely your best reaction.
The fact that you recognise what an important song this is and gave it the full 29 minute treatment.
This was Michael's favourite song out of his entire discography, he would have been so pleased if he could see your analysis.
Thank you Seph, great reaction ❤ I love how you go through the lyrics afterwards 😊 Really cool.
This song really reminds of Stevie wonders “As” which also had a triumphant choir. Stevie wonder in mid 70s made an awesome genre bending album called “Songs on the key of life” speaking on the world and Michael finally made his with History.
Michael's masterpiece. I cry every time I hear it. ❤
Great, in depth reaction, this is why you are the best music reactor on TH-cam.
You must look up lyrics for Earth Song
4 songs from the HIStory album already on S+ tier by Seph, glad to see you are enjoying the album!!!
seph when you get to Michael's ghost short film make sure you watch the full short film and not the shortened version
One of the many reasons ive been excited about you getting yo the HIStory album. Beautiful and meaningful song. One of his very best.
You understood the true message.👍🙏❤️
YES!!!! EARTH SONG GETS AN S-RANK!!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼We all knew this song would hit you hard!
It's by far Michael's masterpiece 😊
@@Lucas_boilon period!
One of my favorites!
Hearing this was what made Michael Jackson go from being just the really cool singer and dancer my parents liked to being one of the people I admired the most in the whole world. It honestly is such a masterpiece that doesn't even feel like a song, it's a call to action for humanity and a prayer to God. It shows Michael both at his most vulnerable and at his strongest.
He is the person spreading a message that everyone needs to hear, but he is also saying that he feels lost and can't do it alone. His voice is the one soaring through the skies as the world is healing, but only after he fell to his knees and prayed for someone/something higher to do what he could not. He is pointing out all the lies behind the promises that destroying the world will somehow make life better, but he isn't really saying he isn't part of the problem himself - What about all the things that you said WE were to gain? What about all the dreams that you said was yours and MINE? What have WE done to the world? Where did WE go wrong? Do WE give a damn?
He was a force to be reckoned with, but he was also incredibly humble. You can feel how much he cares. You can hear the despair and the hope. Earth Song really is him opening his heart up and anyone who is genuinely listening to message can't help but be touched by it. And because he was a creative genius whose influence could not be denied even after years of people lying on him, the message lives on through his art, just waiting for new listeners to connect with it and take action like he did - after all, while he did not magically fix the world, he brought joy to millions and always did everything in his power to help as many people as he possibly could. He did his part and is telling us to do the same.
Another beautiful meaningful song, that's what makes him great and so special, not only was he the greatest entertainer and an incredibly talented singer and dancer, what other artist makes songs about the planet?? The world really needs Michael right now, we need his message of love peace and unity more than ever, damn he is missed!! The one who truly cared when no one did, and in return what did he get?? Disrespect and hate, we did not deserve this man... a shame... RIP. If he was alive right now I think he would be incredibly saddened and heartbroken with the situation of the world, and at the same time I bet he would still be putting out hopeful inspiring songs for us during these difficult times and would do his very best to help through charity work. At least his masterpieces will last for all time.
Normally don't respond to Michael ..... but WHAT A POWERFUL SONG AND VIDEO! Easily, one of absolute-favorite contemporary Michael Jackson song. Wow! It blew me away too my friend ..... "THOSE WHO FORGET THE PAST .... ARE DOOMED TO REPEAT IT"
Mike is magic... 🎉🎉❤
We have seen 'Seph Rant Mode' many times but you have to admit 'Michael Rant Mode' takes it to a completely different level. 📢😂
It's amazing that we've come so far, Seph. I remember seeing your first video of MJ (if I am not mistaken, it was a fan made video called Blackness, talking about some of his conditions). And we're here, both big fans of MJ listening to this masterpiece, but more than that, listening to songs that are not only made to profit from them, but to learn from them. I am very proud of you. Love your reactions so much!
FINALLY!! ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL IMPACTFUL SONGS OF ALL TIME!!
This song and video imagery especially are so powerful that it’s hard for me to listen to it regularly. But it’s a MASTERPIECE!
Amazing powerful message ❤ great commentary Seph you can go on and on I'll listen, I love that the song touched you so much and you had so much to say, it's the Michael magic 😍
Seth,You are so right, about M.J. songs, most of his songs are indeed messase sog, if you noticed his first albums starting from his youth up to his Off The Wall albums were vpretty much fun productions: But, pay attention to the transition of his songs, (he still sang fun and ballards) however, this is when he started singing more Message songs, yet some people hardly paid attention to the lyrics, for the reason you just said ( his productionn was /is so awesome, you find yourslf boobing to the beat) therefore missing the message that he is conveying,
M.J.,
Was so awesme, to (me) it seems like, he was born in a world, that was not ready for him, yet he, was in the exact era where he belonged and thank God that he gave us M.J.
Our Michael
Forever loved and Missed😊❤
Have a great weekend, Moonwalkers: I love you, for real though!
You explained this song so well , well said, bless your beautiful heart ❤
i was watching your mj videos last night and was sad that u had not reacted to this song yet and ive woken up to your reaction to it, when ever it is on i sing my heart out it is such a powerful song and one of my favourite songs of all time
I can't wait for him to react to the History Tour
It´s a spiritual experience, this song 🥺
Now Michael is SCREAMING it to us... Will you listen?
I really needed this after listening to "Faking Michael" podcast...omg...well Seph you are in for a wild ride ahead of you STILL.
@@katie4aday511 is the podcast on Spotify?
@@for-house-stark yup...its a bomb
@@katie4aday511 will check it out now
What is that?
@@Markdavis-34gf check it out "Faking Michael" podcast by Damien Shields...it will blow your mind.
This song makes me tear up it's so powerful! 😢 beautiful reaction to a beautiful song I loved everything you said at the end ❤ Seph what would you say is the song you like the most out of the 5 you reacted to from this album so far? ❤
Earth song was a UK number one for 6 consecutive weeks and held of Oasis Wonder Wall from getting to the top spot.
It also kept off a Beatles song from hitting number 1 I heard
Yes that's correct. @@for-house-stark
@@for-house-starkthe Beatles weren’t making music in the 90s though?
@@Mdd099 their label were still releasing Beatles albums all through the 90s and the 2000s
You ain’t lying that the world is such a crappy place!!! So true the greedy ones!!
In addition to the story the song tells, the quality of the music and the production behind it should be emphasized. In terms of sound, the song is a masterpiece. A choir and a full symphony orchestra were brought in. It was recorded over 5 years from 1990 to 1995 and was originally intended to appear on the Dangerous album. The last part of the song was originally sung as a falsetto, but shortly before the end of the album recordings he decided to re-record it in a more aggressive tone, straining his vocal chords to the point of damaging them.
The lyrics "What about apathy? I need you" are actually incorrect.
The correct lyrics are "What about Africans? I ain't even thru'".
Confirmed by Genius Lyrics site.
@@RITWINS no wonder! Everytime I heard him sing that "what about apathy" part, it never really sounded like he said apathy. Africans is spot on!
@@for-house-stark Yeah, "what about apathy, I need you" doesn't even make sense really.
And "I ain't even thru!" is because he is ranting and has more to say.
@@RITWINS it made absolutely no sense
This definitely makes more sense!
Thank you! Whenever I heard it it never sounded like he said "I need you" and I could never figure out what it was! 😂
This the best MJ philanthropic song, after Man in the Mirror.
As a one-off, can you please react to the queen live aid concert? You won’t regret it!!!!
Copyright issues has prevented me from doing anything queen related. So it's not possible 😭
@@SephPlays nooooo! Is there no work-around? There are loads of reactions on the internet? Surely it’s possible somehow!
@@kaijss I've had letters through the post threatening me with legal action if I carry on posting anything that is currently owned by UMG the company who owns Queen, Beatles, Pink Floyd *among others*
It was enough to scare me 😭😭
"fun fact" he wrote and sung most of this during his BAD tour in Vienna in 1988. This song was going to be on Dangerous. The The Dangerous versions sounds better . Great song however one of his best.
Earth song was recorded in the bad era and I believe to be his biggest UK #1 Hit in the 90’s
@@Ltforlife22 it's his biggest UK #1 hit ever
An anthem! If he was alive today, he would feel outrageous about what is happening in Palestine.
"What about the holy land?
Torn apart by creed"
We understand your anger, Seph! ❤
I'm from Israel (aka from the 'holy land' as he said) and I feel this message dearly. On october 7th last year, terrorists shot thousands of rockets to us and murder*d 1,200 people, including my sister's best friend who was burn*d alive. I wish no one, especially no child, will ever have to die again in this war - nor in Israel, Gaza or everywhere else. I just wish peace🙏🏼🙏🏼☮️🫶🏻
The world would be a safer and happier place without Trump, Putin, Netanyahu and Kim Jong Un.
Prayers to all of the innocent affected in Gaza/Israel.❤️
rest in peace to the 40,000 innocent Palestinians murdered by israel since october 7th, 2023 and the innocent people in israel killed because of their government's greed
Christmas #1 in the UK. Not sure if it was his first.
REACT TO BLAME IT ON THE BOOGIE BY THE JACKSONS
What about everything?
❤❤❤❤❤
When he says Pledge Your only son he is referring to Jesus Christ
Wow! I guess this is a song with a very powerful message, I thought the song 🎵 would be about the investment (because it's title Earth 🌎 Song ♥️ 🎵)but I guess it's more than that,like it could be an Anti war song 🎵 to all wars (including after 9/11 and beyond), also in the video 📹 it ❤️ looks like he's somewhere in Africa 🌍 and it's catching on fire 🔥 and wildfires can be anywhere including North America 🌎 🇺🇸 💙 and you probably heard that we have mascot that helps you prevent that (even if you don't live in the USA, you probably heard of him anyway)and that's Smokey the 🐻 Bear... also I think some charities might be scams (so you be careful with that [issues]), also I think this song 🎵 also would speak to everyone (including for those who live indigenous tribe's)?... well that's all for now thank you for sharing this Seph I appreciate it. 😀 ❤
He actually wrote a song "Palestine don't cry" and had Rabbi Shmuley as his spiritual guide. Then he broke up contact with him and put him on his "enemies"- list. I wouldn't be surprised if powerful zionists were involved in his murder...
Argentina❤
All MJ wanted was to change the world…He changed his shade to reach others other than his original look/culture (Here me out…I’m realizing that now in my 40s) God had a plan for this man….I don’t think he could’ve given this type of attention/message through…how he looked in Thriller stage….Think about it….Jesus had to come back as a baby to ultimately reach people and gain their attention…. 💡
It has nothing to do with any of that! He had VITILIGO! He released songs about the world way before this "We Are The World", "We Are Here To change The World", "Can You Feel It", were all before he "changed his shade"! 🙄
You need to react to Dimash's Story of One Sky music video! It's also got a powerful message. It's a complete masterpiece.
Sad fact :
When he was on deaths door , he was wearing this earth song shirt , later found as dead while wearing this....
th-cam.com/video/obBnUq2Z5f8/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
with Michael's voice