If'n I Was God
Michael Jackson · Anthology [1990]
Well just for spite
I wouldn't set the sun at night
'Til everyone was treated right
By everyone else they see
If'n I was God
I'd fix it so without explaining
Folks would know, they'd know
What's going on inside
Of everyone else like me
Nobody hurt nobody else
Oh no I wouldn't let it be
Nobody have a need to pray
Except for thanking me
If'n I was God
I'd make us wise
So everyone could realise
That everywhere beneath the sun
Everyone needs, everyone
And God that in heaven what I would do
If'n I was you
If'n I was God
Love each other, reach out
And touch somebody's hand
If'n I Was God
Michael Jackson's "If'n I Was God" serves as a poignant spiritual reflection on the burden of divine power and the responsibility to heal the world. Recorded for the *Anthology [1990]* compilation, the track features Jackson's signature falsetto and emotive delivery, blending gospel influences with his signature pop production. The song explores themes of empathy and the desire to alleviate human suffering, positioning Jackson not merely as a performer but as a compassionate figure seeking to bridge the gap between humanity and the divine. It stands as a significant example of his later work, which increasingly focused on social consciousness and religious undertones, complementing his broader legacy of humanitarianism and musical innovation.