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“Childhood“ is is a biographical song written and composed by Michael Jackson solely and featured on the HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I album. The theme of the track is in part, a biographical reference to Jackson’s difficult years as a youngster, such as the relationship with his father and the pressures of being world famous from such a young age—as the lead member of The Jackson 5. It would become the main theme song for Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home, continuing his association with the Free Willy series. The track appeared on several compilation albums, but was met with a mixed reception amongst critics. The song’s music video, which had little in common with the supporting film, has been critically praised.
From a young age Jackson was physically and mentally abused by his father through incessant rehearsals, whippings and derogatory name calling. Jackson’s abuse as a child has affected him throughout his later life.[45] In one altercation—later recalled by Marlon Jackson—Joseph held Michael Jackson upside down by one leg and “pummeled him over and over again with his hand, hitting him on his back and buttocks”.[26] Joseph would often trip up or push the male children into walls.[26] One night, while Jackson was asleep, Joseph climbed into his room through the bedroom window. Wearing a fright mask, he entered the room screaming and shouting. Joseph said he wanted to teach his children not to leave the window open when they went to sleep. For a number of years afterward, Jackson suffered nightmares about being kidnapped from his bedroom.[26]
Although it had been reported for a number of years that Jackson had an abusive childhood, he first spoke openly about it in a 1993 interview with Oprah Winfrey. He grimaced when speaking of the childhood abuse at the hands of his father; he believed he had missed out on much of his childhood years, admitting that he often cried from loneliness.[33][46][47] In the same interview, speaking of his father, Jackson said, “There were times when he’d come to see me, I’d get sick…I’d start to regurgitate. I’m sorry…Please don’t be mad at me…But I do love him”.[48] In Jackson’s other high profile interview Living with Michael Jackson (2003), the singer covered his face with his hand and began crying when talking about his childhood abuse.[26] Jackson recalled that Joseph sat in a chair as the group rehearsed, saying, “He had this belt in his hand. If you didn’t do it the right way, he would tear you up, really get you. It was bad. Real bad”.[49]
When Jackson received his Living Legend award—presented to him by Janet Jackson—at the 1993 Grammys, he said, “I don’t read all the things written about me, I wasn’t aware the world thought I was so weird and bizarre. But when you grow up like I did in front of 100 million people since the age of five, you’re automatically different…My childhood was completely taken away from me. There was no Christmas, no birthdays. It was not a normal childhood, no normal pleasures of childhood. Those were exchanged for hard work, struggle and pain, and eventual material and professional success”.[50]
Album booklet
In the HIStory album booklet there is a drawing of Jackson as a child. He is huddled in corner of the room and looks scared; The electric cord of his microphone has snapped. On one corner wall are the lyrics to “Childhood”, the other wall shows Jackson’s signature.[18][51]
“Childhood” is a biographical song, written, produced and sung solely by Michael Jackson.[36][52] New York City’s children’s choir are credited for providing backing vocals on the track.[53] It became the main theme song for the Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home soundtrack, which was released by Jackson on his record label MJJ.[36][54] Jackson had previously provided the main theme song for the first Free Willy film, his hit single “Will You Be There”, originally from Dangerous.[55] Aside from HIStory and the Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home soundtrack, “Childhood” appeared on compilations such as Movie Music: The Definitive Performances and Sony Music 100 Years: Soundtrack for a Century.[54]
Jon Pareles described it as a “defense show…Over tinkling keyboards and strings that could be sweeping across a cinemascope panorama, he croons [the lyrics]“.[18] He described it as “creepy” yet “lushest”.[18] In the song, Jackson states, “No one understands me…They view it as such strange eccentricities, ’cause I keep kidding around”. He invokes “the painful youth I’ve had” and asks the public to, “Try hard to love me” and, with a breaking voice, asks, “Have you seen my childhood?”.[18] James Hunter believed, “uncut Hollywood fluff like “Childhood”…has zero point of view on itself; its blend of rampaging ego and static orchestral pop is a Streisand-size mistake”.[1] Chris Willman of the Los Angeles Times described it as “dynamically enunciated reading and maudlin string arrangement directly invoke Streisand”.[30]
Tim Molloy, of the Associated Press, called it a sweet sounding pleading song.[56] Patrick Macdonald of The Seattle Times described “Childhood” as “a sad, self-pitying song, but quite moving and beautiful”.[29] Taraborrelli observed that the song was not purely about his bad childhood years, but was also a plea for compassion and understanding.[57]
The video is set in a forest; Jackson, in scruffy clothes, sings “Childhood” while sitting on a tree stump. The camera moves up the trees into the night sky and flying airships travel overhead. On board the ships, children are seen playing a variety of games as they travel further away from Jackson, towards the moon. Other children appear in the forest undergrowth before floating up towards the airships, but Jackson remains seated on the tree stump. Jason James Richter plays a minor role in the video.
The video for “Childhood” is 4:27 minutes long and has little in common with the corresponding film.[36][52] In the publication, Doug Pratt’s DVD: Movies, Television, Music, Art, Adult, and More!, Pratt describes the video as “outstanding, a Chris Van Allsburg-style vision of children in flying airships, crusading through a forest at night”.[52]
“Scream/Childhood” was a worldwide hit, in the U.S. it was the first song in the 37 year history of Billboard to debut at number five—where it peaked.[2] By the end of August 1995 it was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA for shipments of a million copies in the U.S.[3] It reached number one in Italy and New Zealand, number two in Australia and Norway and number three in the UK. It became a top five hit in every major music market.[58][59] A remix of “Scream” was also issued in the UK which charted at number 43.[2]
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michael you were my everything now when i get up i know ur not there or alive i think of u everyday i will still support your kids by buying things
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I have a sad childhood too,Michael. but you’re more success than me. Although that, I still miss you, Michael. you’re always in my heart although you are gone too soon, goodbye Michael.
One of my favourites, so much emotion in the song especially lyrically..he seems so adventurous, wanting to play but can’t as he sits on the tree stump…his urge to just fly away, all these things he can’t do, but its just left to his imagination and dreams…he’s recreated everything through his music…neverland etc. for him to rebuild what he never had…unfortunately it will never be the same! soo sad…and the most difficult thing is that no one understands him..’no one understands me…’ that lyric is soo true. People don’t know this song very well…infact some haven’t even heard it!- they really should because all you can do is pity him
michael you were everything i want it,the day i heard you died it made cry for days . i hope anybody could judge you the way you look. we will all miss you love v
i love you with all my heart i love you mj i hope ill see you when my day comes
we were so sad when we heard that you were gone from this world forever,we will miss you even though i been having dreams about you lately , with love . crvc
The thought of never seeing him dance again and never will there be a new video really kills me. My heart goes out to his kids, I am 28, and the thought of not having my dad is crazy. Michael’s babies are so beautiful, God Bless them, I hope they know they are loved, even by us fans… Michael was an angel, and he will never be forgotten!
It saddens me so much when I hear of neglected and abused children-I wish I could hug them and take all their pain away-just as I wished I could have done for Michael. I loved him so much and will til I get to see him again. LOVE U MJ and your beautiful children also. Miss U MJ
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Wow, This ideo made me cry. All your songs have had an affect on me,many people dont get that about you. When i talk about you around my friends its like they roll there eyes and i can just hear what they are thinking. All i can do is try to explain to them how much you mean to me. What im trying to say is I know how you(Michael)feel Michael i love you and i always will. At least your in a place where your not alone and you dont have to worry about anything and no more pain. Michael I love you forever and always.