Michael Jackson: The Ultimate Collection - Track listing

Much of the music is drawn from the height of Jackson's career, particularly from the main five albums: Off the Wall, Thriller, Bad, Dangerous and HIStory. Notable tracks on the compilation include the first release of the demos of songs such as "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" and "Shake Your Body Down to the Ground", and rarities such as "We Are Here to Change the World" (from the film Captain EO), "On The Line" (from the film "Get On The Bus"), "Cheater" and "Monkey Business" (from the Bad and Dangerous sessions), and the original demo of "We Are the World", featuring Jackson as a soloist. The set also included four new songs, "In The Back", "Beautiful Girl", "The Way You Love Me", and "We've Had Enough", all written by Jackson.

Michael Jackson: The Ultimate Collection - Track listing:

Disc one
I Want You Back
The Jackson 5
ABC
The Jackson 5
I'll Be There
The Jackson 5
Got to Be There
I Wanna Be Where You Are
Ben (single version)
Dancing Machine (single version)
The Jackson 5
Enjoy Yourself
The Jacksons
Ease on Down the Road (w/Diana Ross)
You Can't Win (From "The Wiz")
Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground) (Early Demo)*
The Jacksons
Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground) (single edit)
The Jacksons
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
Rock with You
Off the Wall
She's out of My Life
Sunset Driver (Demo)*
Lovely One"
The Jacksons
This Place Hotel
The Jacksons

Disc two
Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
The Girl Is Mine" (w/Paul McCartney)
Thriller
Beat It
Billie Jean
P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) (Demo)*
Someone in the Dark
State of Shock (w/Mick Jagger)
The Jacksons
Scared of the Moon" (Demo) *
We Are the World" (Demo) *
We Are Here to Change the World" (From "Captain EO") *

Disc three
Bad
The Way You Make Me Feel
Man in the Mirror
I Just Can't Stop Loving You
Duet with Michael Jackson and Siedah Garrett
Dirty Diana
Smooth Criminal
Cheater (Demo)*
Dangerous (Early Version)*
Monkey Business*
Jam
Remember the Time
Black or White
Who Is It (IHS Mix)
Someone Put Your Hand Out

Disc four
You Are Not Alone
Stranger in Moscow
Childhood (Theme from "Free Willy 2")
On the Line (From "Get on the Bus")
Blood on the Dance Floor
Fall Again (demo)*
In the Back*
Unbreakable
You Rock My World (album version)
Butterflies
Beautiful Girl (demo)*
The Way You Love Me
We've Had Enough

Disc five (DVD)
Michael Jackson live in concert from the Dangerous Tour in Bucharest, Romania in 1992.

Jam
Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
Human Nature
Smooth Criminal
I Just Can't Stop Loving You
She's Out of My Life
I Want You Back"/"The Love You Save
I'll Be There
Thriller
Billie Jean
Working Day & Night
Beat It
Will You Be There
Black or White
Heal the World
Man in the Mirror

Tracks marked with an asterisk (*) were previously unreleased.

Source: wikipedia.com

On the Line

No sense pretending its over
Hard times just don't go away
You gotta take that chip off your shoulder
It's time you open up
Have some faith
Nothing good ever comes easy
All good things come in due time
Yes it does
You gotta have something to believe in
I'm telling you to open mind
Gotta put your heart on the line
If you wanna make it right
You've got to reach out and try
Gotta put your heart on the line
If you wanna make it right
Gotta put it all on the line
You see yourself in the mirror
And you don't like what you see
And things aren't getting much clearer
Don't you think it's time you go for a change
Don't waste your time on the past, no, no
It's time you look to the future
It's all right there if you ask
This time if you try much harder
You'll be the best that could can be
Gotta put your heart on the line
If you wanna make it right
You've got to reach out and try
Gotta put your heart on the line
If you wanna make it right
If you wanna do it now
You gotta learn to try
You can make it right somehow
Let love come free
And that's just so easy now
You gotta go for what you want
You gotta do what you got to do
Gotta put your heart on the line
If you wanna make it right
You've got to reach out and try
Gotta put your heart on the line
If you wanna make it right
[Repeat and fade out]

The Way You Love Me

I was alone in the dark when I met ya
Uuuuuuuuuuh uuuuuuh
You took my hand and you told me you loved me
Uuuuuuuuuuh uuuuuuh
I was alone, there was no love in my life
(I was alone, there was no love in my life)
I was afraid of life and you came in time
(I was afraid of life and you came in time)
You took my hand and we kissed in the moonlight
(You took my hand and we kissed in the moonlight)
Uuuuuuuuuuh uuuuuuh
I like the way how you're holdin' me
It doesn't matter how you are holdin' me
I like the way how you're lovin' me
It doesn't matter how you are lovin' me
I like the way how you're touchin' me
It doesn't matter how you are touchin' me
I like the way how you're kissin' me
It doesn't matter how you are kissin' me
You'll seeeee...
...it won't be long 'til we make vows, I bet ya
Uuuuuuuuuuh uuuuuuh
I thank the Heavens above that I met ya
Uuuuuuuuuuh uuuuuuh
I was alone, there was no love in my life
(I was alone, there was no love in my life)
I was afraid of life and you came in time
(I was afraid of life and you came in time)
You took my hand and we kissed in the moonlight
(You took my hand and we kissed in the moonlight)
Uuuuuuuuuuh
I like the way how you're lovin' me
It doesn't matter how you are holdin' me
I like the way how you're holdin' me
It doesn't matter how you re lovin' me
I like the way how you're touchin' me
It doesn't matter how you are touchin' me
I like the way how you're kissin' me
It doesn't matter how you are kissin' me
The world's a better place 'cause you came in time,
You took away the rain and brought the sunshine,
I was afraid 'cause I was hurt the last time,
Uuuuuuuuuuh Ahhhhhhhh.
I like the way how you're holdin' me
It doesn't matter how you are holdin' me
I like the way how you're lovin' me
It doesn't matter how you are lovin' me
I like the way how you're touchin' me
It doesn't matter how you are touchin' me
I like the way how you're kissin' me
It doesn't matter how you are kissin' me
You seeeee.
Uuuuuuuuuuh uuuuuuh (x12)
Chcksthtshtshtsh
Lalalalala lalalalala lalalalalalala

We've Had Enough

Love was taken from a young live
And no one told her why
Her direction has a dimlight
From one more violent crime
She innocently questioned why
Why her father had to die
She asked the men in blue
How is it that you get to choose
Who will live and who will die
Did god told you you could decide ?
You saw he didn't run
And that my daddy had no gun
In the middle of the village
Within a distant land
Lies a cool boy with his broken toy
To young to understand
He's awaken, ground is shaking
His father grabs his hand
Screaming crying, his wife's dying
Now he's left to explain
He innocently questioned why
Why his mother had to die
Why did these soldiers come here for ?
If they're for peace why is there war ?
Did god say that they could decide
Who will live and who will die ?
All my mama ever did
Was try to take care of her kids
We're innocently standing by
Watching people loosing lives
It seem as if we have no voice
It's time for us to make a choice
Only god could decide
Who will live and who will die
There's nothing that can't be done
If we raise our voice as one
Did god hear it from me ?
Did god hear it from you ?
Did god hear it from us ?
We can't take it
We've already had enough
Did god hear it from me ?
Did god hear it from you ?
Did god hear it from us ?
We can't take it
We've already had enough
Thank god I care for me
Thank god I care for you
Thank god it came from you babe
We can't take it
We've already had enough
Deep in my soul baby
Deep in your soul and by your side
Deep in my soul
It's so big and i'm still alive
Did god hear it from us ?
We can't take it
We've already had enough
It's going down baby
Just let god decide,
It's going on baby
Just let god decide
Deep in my soul baby
We've already had enough

You Can't Win

You can't win
You can't break even
And you can't get out of the game
People kee sayin'
Things are gonna change
But they look us like
You're stayin' the same
You can't win
Get over your head
And you only have yourself to blame
You can't win Child
(You can't win Child)
You ain't break even
And you can't get out of the game
You can't win
The world keeps movin'
And you're standin' far behind
People keep sayin'
Things'll get better
(Just to ease your state of mind)
(So you lean back, and you smoke that smoke)
(And you drink your glass of wine)
So you can't win, Child
You can't break even
And you can't get out of the game
You can't win, you can't win no way
If your story stays the same
(You ain't winnin'),
No, no,
(But it's nice to see you)
(I'm awfully glad you came)
(Better cool it 'cause
It ain't abour losin')
Then the world has got no shame
You can't win, Child
You can't break even
You can't get out of the game
You can't win
You can't break even
Ain't the way it's supposed to be
(You'll be spendin'),
No, no
(Your little bit of money)
While someone else rides for free
(Learn your lesson), ooh,
(Refuel your mind)
(Before someone blows out your flame)
You can't win, Child. No!
You can't win
You can't win, Child. No!
You can't win
You can't win, Child. No!
You can't win
You can't win, Child. No!
You can't win
You can't win, Child
You can't break even
And you can't get out of the game
You can't get out of the game
You can't get out (ugh!) of the game
No, no...

Sunset Driver

all alone
she's in the ego zone
the word is out that you're doing wrong
on the move
got fire in your shoes
by word of mouth
you are on the news

your living in sunset times {livin in sunset times}
hoo!

feelin bad
you're livin much too fast
the truth, the truth
that cha on the pass
in the raw
they don't know what you saw
from word of mouth
you're breaking every law
sunset driver
midnight rider
friday's brighter
morning rider
youre a saturday nighter!

on the go
got fever in your soul
you ___ hot shot
where ya gonna go?
living hot
doin what you should not
the bigs are me
but what do you got
we're living in sunset times {living in sunset times}
want that dimeeee.....

shoot the breeze
you feel that she's a tease
your night is be what ya wanna be
who's to trust?
we're living dangerous
your lights are black
but this is what ja moose?8o
sunset driver
midnight rider
friday's brighter
the breath in Higher

you're a saturday nighter!
HOO!
uck!
duukuh dun nuh nuh nuh nuh nuhn na nuhn

you are there when the night down
standin there
they dont care bout

Scared of the Moon

Alone she lies waiting
Surrounded by gloom
Invaded by shadows
Painting the room
The light from the window
Cuts through the air
And pins the child lying there
Scared of the moon
She pulls up the covers
And shivers in fright
She hides from the colour
That writes on the light
The light through the window
That lights up the sky
And causes her moanful cry
Scared of the moon
There's nothing wrong
Don't be bothered they said
It's just childish fantasies
Turning your head
No need to worry
It's really too soon
But there she lies shivering
Scared of the moon
Scared of the moon
Scared of the moon
Scared of the moon
Scared of the moon
The years go by swiftly
And soon childhood ends
But life is there fearful
When evening descends
The fear of the child
Still intrude the night
Returning on beams of light
Scared of the moon
The feeling of terror
She felt as a youth
Has turned from a fantasy
Into a truth
The moon is the enemy
Twisting her soul
And taking its fearful tone
Scared of the moon
But now there are others
That sit here alone
And wait for the sunlight
To brighten their gloom
Together they gather
The loners see shade
But knowing just why they're scared
Scared of the moon
Scared of the moon
Scared of the moon
Scared of the moon
Scared of the moon

We Are The World

There is a time,
When we should hear a certain call,
`cause the world, it seems it`s written in these lines,
`cause there`s a chance for takin`,
in leading our own lives,
it seems we need nothing at all,
I used to feel,
That I should give away my heart,
And it shows that we are needed in there,
Then I read the headlines,
And it said that got in there,
And it showed that we are - - - in there,
We are the world,
We are the children,
We are the one to make a brighter day,
So let`s start givin`,
There`s a chance we`re takin`,
We`re takin all our lives,
It`s true we`re make it a brighter day just you and me.
Uuuuuh yeah!
Given your heart
And you will see that someone cares
`Cause you know that they can`t feed them all,
Then I read the papers
And it said that you and I
And it shows the - - - when we work hard,
We are the world,
We are the children,
We are the one to make a brighter day,
So let`s start givin`,
There`s a chance we`re takin`,
We`re takin all our lifes,
It`s true we`re make it a brighter day just you and me.
Now there`s a time when we must love at all,
Uuuuuuuh
And it seem the life, make love at all,
But
And I love you more and more,
It seem you and I will make a new day,
We are the world,
Ooooh!
We are the children,
Are the children!
We are the ones to make a brighter day,
So let`s start givin`,
Let`s start givin`!
There`s a chance we`re takin`,
We`re takin all our lives,
It`s true we`re make it a brighter day just you and me.
We are the world,
Are the world!
We are the children,
Are the children!
We are the one to make a brighter day,
So let`s start givin`,
So let`s start givin`!
There`s a chance we`re takin`,
Takin`!
We`re takin all our lives,
It`s true we`re make it a brighter day just you and me.

We are the world,
Sharon!
We are the children,
Shalingen!
We are the one to make a brighter day,
Sharon!
So let`s start givin`,
`Cause that`s what we`re bein!
There`s a chance we`re takin`,
OOOOOOOOOOOO…
We`re takin all our lives,
OOOOOOOOOOOO…
It`s true we`re make it a brighter day just you and me,
Oooooooh Yeah!
We are the world,
Sharon!
We are the children,
Shalingen!
We are the one to make a brighter day,
Sharon!
So let`s start givin`,
`Cause that`s what we`re bein!
There`s a chance we`re takin`,
OOOOOOOOOOOO…
We`re takin all our lives,
OOOOOOOOOOOO…
It`s true we`re make it a brighter day just you and me.
There is a time,
When we should hear a certain call,
`cause the world, it seems it`s written in these lines,
`cause there`s a chance for takin`,
in leading our own lives,
it seems we need nothing at all,
I used to feel,
That I should give away my heart,
And it shows that we are needed in there,
Then I read the headlines,
And it said that got in there,
And it showed that we are - - - in there,
We are the world,
We are the children,
We are the one to make a brighter day,
So let`s start givin`,
There`s a chance we`re takin`,
We`re takin all our lives,
It`s true we`re make it a brighter day just you and me.
Uuuuuh yeah!
Given your heart
And you will see that someone cares
`Cause you know that they can`t feed them all,
Then I read the papers
And it said that you and I
And it shows the - - - when we work hard,
We are the world,
We are the children,
We are the one to make a brighter day,
So let`s start givin`,
There`s a chance we`re takin`,
We`re takin all our lifes,
It`s true we`re make it a brighter day just you and me.
Now there`s a time when we must love at all,
Uuuuuuuh
And it seem the life, - - - make love at all,
But - - - - -
And I love you more and more,
It seem you and I will make a new day,
We are the world,
Ooooh!
We are the children,
Are the children!
We are the ones to make a brighter day,
So let`s start givin`,
Let`s start givin`!


There`s a chance we`re takin`,
We`re takin all our lives,
It`s true we`re make it a brighter day just you and me.
We are the world,
Are the world!
We are the children,
Are the children!
We are the one to make a brighter day,
So let`s start givin`,
So let`s start givin`!
There`s a chance we`re takin`,
Takin`!
We`re takin all our lives,
It`s true we`re make it a brighter day just you and me.
We are the world,
Sharon!
We are the children,
Shalingen!
We are the one to make a brighter day,
Sharon!
So let`s start givin`,
`Cause that`s what we`re bein!
There`s a chance we`re takin`,
OOOOOOOOOOOO…
We`re takin all our lives,
OOOOOOOOOOOO…
It`s true we`re make it a brighter day just you and me,
Com`on girl! Yeah!
We are the world,
Sharon!
We are the children,
Shalingen!
We are the one to make a brighter day,
Sharon!
So let`s start givin`,
`Cause that`s what we`re bein!
There`s a chance we`re takin`,
OOOOOOOOOOOO…
We`re takin all our lives,
OOOOOOOOOOOO…
It`s true we`re make it a brighter day just you and me,
Oooooooh Yeah!
We are the world,
Sharon!
We are the children,
Shalingen!
We are the one to make a brighter day,
Sharon!
So let`s start givin`,
`Cause that`s what we`re bein!
There`s a chance we`re takin`,
OOOOOOOOOOOO…
We`re takin all our lives,
OOOOOOOOOOOO…
It`s true we`re make it a brighter day just you and me.

We Are Here To Change The World

Were on a mission
In the everlasting light that shines
A revelation
Of the truth in chapters of our minds
So long, bad times
Were gonna shake it up and break it up
Were sharing light brighter than the sun
Hello , good times
Were here to simulate, eliminate
An congregate, illuminate
(we are here to change the world)
Gonna change the world, hee
(we are here to change the world)
Gonna change the world, ooo
So do surrender
cause the powers deep inside my soul
Sing it
(we are here to change the world)
Gonna change the world, sing it
(we are here to change the world)
Hee, gonna change the world, ooo
(we are here to change the world)
Were gonna change the world, girl
(we are here to change the world)
My brothers my brother na
Were gonna change the world
(we are here to change the world)
Hee, deep down in my body,
Deep down in my soul, baby
(we are here to change the world)
Hee, were gonna change the world,
Ooo

Cheater

VERSE ONE
You know I work to hard for this kinda play, (ho!)
I wrote a letter, for the getto of the CIA, (ho!)
I don't care a jack, or about what cha' do, (ho!)
Just put ya dime on the line baby, cos i own you, (ho!)

CHORUS
Somebody said, give up instead on how you feel, (ah-uh)
One blow to the head is all you need
(I aint takin it..ya,)
Cheater (oooooh!, Do it!, What!, (Ya Got) Do it!, What! (Get back on
me...))

VERSE TWO
Boy, ya better go and get yourself somebody too (ho!)
I know ya name and the game is "I own you" (ho!)
Ya, tellin' me that ya comin to a compramise (ho!)
Ya smilin at me while, ya stealin right before my eyes (dag-narmit (ho!))

CHORUS
Somebody said, give up instead on how ya feel, (ah-uh)
One blow to the head is all ya need,
(I aint takin it, ya...)
Cheater (ooooooooooh! Do it!, What, Do it!, What!, Get back on me...)

BRIDGE
I hurt my backbone baby,
I start to give it up,
Life is an aggrovator,
Sumtimes I part it up,
I broke my radiator,
I live to starve the bone,
I pray to leave my body,
Don't you ever call!

VERSE THREE
I dont care a jack, or about what you do (ho!)
Just sign your name on the line baby, I own you (dag-narmit)
(You are a...)
Cheater (oooo0000ooh!, Give it to me, What!, What!, get jack on me...)

CHORUS
Somebody said, give up instead on how you feel, (aah-uh)
One blow to the head is all you need,
(I aint takin' it..!)
Cheater... (ooohh) Dag-gonmit, Got-Give Give it to me, (cheatin baby)
(You are a) Cheater

Monkey Business

My love have mercy,
my love have mercy
say no good for me,
say no good for me babe,
my love have mercy,
my love have mercy,
'ain't no good for me babe,
to me it's coming down babe.
Every time I follow saying babe it's just too much for me,
I don't ever follow saying 'cause it's all a bless for me,
everybody is gonna doing to somebody's loving and start a fee
don't you just, no stuffin' me.
Chorus
wanna got get, just mowin' the lawn
I might have did it but what I saw,
oh no, hoo, hee hee, hoo hoo,

don't you monkey do it and do,
you can't lie down
oh no
nooo babe,
too much,
monkey business come down.

My love have mercy,
my love have mercy,
don't be callin' me down mercy,
don't be callin' me down babe,
say love have mercy,
don't be callin' me down mercy,
don't be callin' me down babe.
Every time I follow saying babe it's just too much for me,
everybody is doing to somebody's loving; it seems to me
I just can't believe the things i'm seein' so just let it be,
all my tender on you,
so don't you stuck no stuff in me.
Chorus
wanna got get, just mowin' the lawn
I might have did it but what I saw,
oh no, noooo, no, noo,
don't you monkey do it and do,
you can't
oh no
nooo babe,
too much,
monkey business come down.
I read the paper and I can't believe what's going round,
somebody's doing to somebody and somebody's tellin',
I'm really mad,
don't the monkey shout in me,
Chorus
wanna got get, just mowin' the lawn
I might have did it but what I saw,
oh no, hoo, hee hee, hoo hoo,
don't you monkey do it and do,
you can't lie down
oh no
nooo babe,
too much,
monkey business come down.
Chorus
wanna got get, just mowin' the lawn
I might have did it but what I saw,
oh no, hoo, hee hee, hoo hoo,
seems right telling I'll be did it to you
ohhh no, go baby,
too much,
monkey business come down,
hoo hee,
it's coming down babe,
hoo hoo,
monkey, monkey, monkey, MONKEY,
monkey business come down,
satisfying uuuh babe,
hee hee,
monkey business come down,
you know it babe,
you wanna fight it,
hee hee
monkey monkey monkey,
it's just monkey business come down,
your business, my business,
your business, my business,
you know it's a monkey,
monkey, monkey, monkey, MONKEY,
monkey business come down,
don't you monkey do it and do,
you can't lie ----,
oh noo,
I'm mercy, I'm mercy,
monkey business come down,
and monkey see, and monkey do,
you can't ----,
oh noo, oh noo, I'm mercy,
monkey, monkey, monkey, MONKEY,
monkey business come down,
your business, my business,
your business, my business,
your business, my business,
your business,
monkey business come down,
your business, my business,
your business, my business,
your business,
too much for the kids babe,
it's a monkey business come down
oh noo babe, noo, noo!!!

Fall Again

Feels like a fire that burns in my heart
Every single moment that we spend apart
I need you around for every day to start
I haven’t left you alone
There’s something about you, I stare in your eyes
And everything I’m looking for I seem to find
All this time away is killing me inside
I need your love in my life
I wanna spend time till it ends
I wanna fall in you again
Like we did when we first met
I wanna fall with you again
Ohhhh (etc.)
We fought in a battle, nobody one
And now we face a mountain to be overcome
You can’t turn away, the past is said and done
I need us to carry on
I wanna spend time till it ends
I wanna fall with you again
Like we did when we first met
I wanna fall with you again
la la la la la, whoa (etc.)
You’ll try everything you never thought would work before
When you live, when you love, and you give them your all
You can always give up some more
Baby nothing means anything unless you’re here to share with me
I can breathe, I can bleed, I can die in my sleep
Cause you’re always there in my dreams
I wanna spend time till it ends
I wanna fall with you again
Like we did when we first met
I wanna fall with you again
I wanna spend time till it ends
I wanna fall with you again
Like we did when we first met
I wanna fall with you again
Ohh, la la la
You again

In The Back

they still say your a liar
and you dont do what they buy but (or) and you dont have to deny it
just that amaze..
why you wanna get me?
dreams dont last forever
why you wanna fix me?
(see) please dont take it
god forsake it
I cant take it
why you stab me in the back?
your stuck with a loser
she still hurts just a bit
she ...a dadadadda
daddadaadeeedadadad
dadadadadeeda she dadadeedadada
why you wanna get me
this dude wont last forever
why you wanna kick me (ohh no)
please dont take it
God forsake it
I wont take it,
why you stab me in the back
why you wanna fix me
things dont last forever
why you wanna get me
we could be together
why you wanna hit me
..it will ...
why you wanna get me
(see) please dont take it
god forsake it
I wont take it
why you stab me in the back
(oooo)

Beautiful Girl

I'm in Love With a Beautiful Girl
I'm in Love With a Beautiful Girl
It's almost Like Dancing
When Romancing in Her Arms
It's just a part of it
Can't you see that I'm in Love
I'm in Love
I'm in Love
I'm in Love
Da da da da da da da da
Da da da de da da da da
Da da da da da da da da
Can't you see that I'm in Love
I'm in Love With a Beautiful Girl
I'm in Love With a Beautiful Girl
It's almost Like Dancing
When Romancing in Her Arms
It's just a part of it
Can't you see that I'm in Love
I'm in Love
I'm in Love
Love
Da da da da da da da da da
Love
Da da da da da da da da da
Love
She never knows
Love
Can't you see that I'm in love
[Guitar Solo]
It's almost Like Dancing
When Romancing in Her Arms
It's just a part of it
Can't you see that I'm in Love
I'm in Love
I'm in Love
She never thought
In all of the times we're waiting for
Can't you see that I'm in Love
I'm in Love
I'm in Love
Love
Can't you see that Im in love
I'm in love
I'm in love
I'm in love
Love
Can't you see that I'm in love
I'm in love
I'm in love
I'm in love
I'm in love