Michael Jackson – Black or White Lyrics

R&B

"What?"
"Turn it off!"
"Dad, this is the the best part!"
"Turn it off!"
"No!"
"It's too late for this, turn it off!"
"Dad, this is the best part, come on!"
"No, turn it off now!"
"No, this is the... I wanna listen to it, ok?"
"Yeah, right... too late? Sure. Eat this!"

I took my baby on a Saturday bang
Boy, is that girl with you?
Yes, we're one and the same
Now, I believe in miracles
And a miracle has happened tonight

But if you're thinkin' about my baby
It don't matter if you're black or white

They print my message in the Saturday Sun
I had to tell them I ain't second to none
And I told about equality
And it's true, either you're wrong or you're right

But if you're thinkin' about my baby
It don't matter if you're black or white

Don't compare!

I am tired of this devil
I am tired of this stuff
I am tired of this business
Sewn when the going gets rough

I ain't scared of your brother
I ain't scared of no sheets
I ain't scared of nobody
Girl, when the goin' gets mean

Protection for gangs, clubs and nations
Causing grief in human relations
It's a turf war on a global scale
I'd rather hear both sides of the tale
See, it's not about races, just places, faces
Where your blood comes from is where your space is
I've seen the bright get duller
I'm not going to spend my life being a color

Don't tell me you agree with me
When I saw you kicking dirt in my eye

But if you're thinkin' about my baby
It don't matter if you're black or white

I said if you're thinkin' of being my baby
It don't matter if you're black or white
I said if you're thinkin' of being my brother
It don't matter if you're black or white

Alright, alright, oh
Ooh, ooh, alright
Yeah yeah yeah, now
Alright, alright, ooh ooh
Sh'mon, now
Yeah yeah yeah, now
Alright, ooh ooh

It's black, it's white
It's tough for you to get by
It's black, it's white, ooh
It's black, it's white
It's tough for you to get by
It's black, it's white
Whoo!

Comments (11)

  • Anonymous
    I love Black Or White! It's such a good uplifting song about beating racism and loving people no matter who they are, where they come from or their colour and race. Instead of doing crass songs like Dangerous and Billie Jean, Michael actually hit a winner in the cleanness department and it has a great message, that more songs now days need! Good job, MJ!
  • Anonymous
    I love Black Or White! It gives me a bit of hope that things don't matter at all. I absolutley love this song and think that Michael did an excellent job with this (the music video is EXCELLENT!)
  • Anonymous
    i never lyked michael jackson. and my mom bought "this is it" and i fell in love with this song. i dont know why tho.
  • Anonymous
    I LOVE BLACK OR WHITE, I FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS SONG ,BECAUSE I FEEL BLACK OR WHITE IS A VERY GOOD SONG AND ALL THE SONG.GOOD JOB,MJ!
  • Anonymous
    i believe this song shows that people dont have to be racist. its just wrong, in my opinion.
  • Anonymous
    I like this song and I am happy Michael sang it instead of anyone else. I truly believe Michael did not care what the color of anyone's skin was. I have hoped for many years that the idea of different races would end forever. So far that has not happened. I am white, and I hate saying that! I am not a 'racist' in any way, shape, or form. I have friends and people that are dear to me from all colors. Is there ever going to be just the human race? I so want that to happen. One thing I would like to say here of all places is African-American, Asian American, or any of the others is a crock of bulls**t! We are Americans! The world needs to stop thinking that way. Most black people here in the U.S. are so far removed from being from Africa just like I am far removed from England. I don't call myself British American! Think about it. We are all human. If we would all think that way and teach our children that way, then we would truly be that way. As long as the people that want to start talking about how ad they have because they are this or that color. I got news for ALL of YOU, all people have it bad. No matter what the skin color is.
  • Anonymous
    It is so wrong to be racist! People who are tend to be trouble makers! Get over it!
  • Philip
    so...........................................where we go everyday mexico? we allready
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  • Lonly
    The message of this song is that it doesn't matter what skin colour you have but it whats inside
  • kyla
    Every single song of Michael Jackson has a meaning in my heart >>><3