I think Michael took a huge risk in releasing the songs he did on HIStory
(disc 2) because not only are there probably his most forcefully direct message
songs but also some of his most personal ones too. He’s emptying his heart out
for all the world to witness and hear (SIM, Childhood) and despite these
feelings of his, he also thinks about others, namely “You Are Not Alone” - which
is probably the only song on that whole album that has some measure of comfort
and peace. I think “Smile” is a pep talk he’s giving himself. I also think that
“Come Together” is out of place on here. I’ll have to read Joe’s book to help me
with that one. If he mentions it specifically that is.
His vulnerability is endearing and
heartbreaking. If the events of 1993 had never happened, we wouldn't have seen
what the depth of hurt and pain that he experienced looked like in a person so
gentle and kind and loving. That he shared that with us, it really exposed
himself and opened himself up for more ridicule, but I love that he did it
anyway. That was a courageous and bold move to take. I hope it was truly
cathartic for him. I think he also released those personal songs too so they
could be used as teachable messages.
There’s really nothing else comforting or inspirational in the album apart
from YANA, Smile & History (to a certain degree). Everything else stirs you
up, riles you up, makes you angry, makes you cry, makes you react and then, in
my experience, makes you want to act. This album feeds my humanity and keeps me
focused. Yano, I still cant listen to “Little Susie”. The music and lyrics still
freak me out!! *grins*
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