Michael Jackson - "They Don't Care About Us"

[Relaxing Cup]

Can't believe this doesn't have a thread.

Trump was elected last night. I have always loved this song I used to relate this song about how I feel towards the gov, and our police, but afteR last night seeing half of the US vote for a man who has spewed nothing but hate, I can't help but feel my own people do not care about us,. people of color, lgbtq, women.

[Choco]

This is very good. It's probably overlooked a lot because of how strong his discography is.

[Unhinged]

One of my favorites songs by him. Great lyrics, great message, amazing melody...everything is on point. Though I think, just like when it was released, that it's largely overlooked mostly in North America. This song was a hit world wide when it was released in '96 and remains popular as it is his third most watched video ever on YouTube. I will say that slowly North America seems to be waking up to this songs awesomeness. I've seen videos of Black Lives Matter protesters chanting this song at protests. It's message resonates just as strong today as it did back then.

Here is the songs second video, which was the only time MJ ever did two videos for one song. Can't say I have a favorite version as they are both poignant:

[Unhinged]

This song is so lit. Will overtake "Thriller" as his most watched video on YouTube within the next month as it's closing in on 600 million views. Dare I say that we can add this to his classics list?

When the album dropped it was an instant favorite of mine and remains so and it's amazing to see that all these years later it's taking on a new life.

"We're deep in the fire!"

[Ｓｏｕｎｄｃｌ🕤ｃｋ]

My favorite song by Michael.

[kcdawg13]

Very strong song, this and Earth Song absolutely killed.

[Relaxing Cup]

I’d actually consider this one of his signature songs globally, I hear it out a lot.

[🇯🇲 lucy88 🇯🇲]

Very good song with a deep meaning.

[Relaxing Cup]

This song keeps coming up, I’ve been listening to it all week..for obvious reasons. Wish the lyrics weren’t still so applicable to this day.... 😔

Michael’s message is still so important to the Black community especially.

[Unhinged]

With its two video versions it’s nearing 750 million views on YouTube. I’d say it’s for sure a signature song if his now. Amazing.

[Jay D83]

I can not get this song out of my head.

[House Lannister]

This was probably one of MJ's best socially conscious songs. Probably because it works well musically.

And the lyrics have punch for a good reason as he looked out into the world and saw injustice and abuse.

Definitely one song that needs to be reassessed today.

[disman00911]

I hate this song.  Probably my least favorite Michael Jackson song.

[Deleted]

Spike Lee released a new version of the video.

[Relaxing Cup]

This song is so good, and his most viewed video on youtube