Ghosts
Michael Jackson · Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix [1997]
There's a ghoul under the bed
There's something in the walls
There's blood up on the stairs
And it's floating through the room
And there's nothing I can see
And I know that that's the truth
Because now it's haunting me.
I don't understand it
Hey!
I don't understand it!
Aaow!
There's a thumpin' in the floor
There's a creak behind the door
There's a rocking in the chair
But there's no-one sitting there
There's a ghostly smell around
But nobody to be found
And a coffin that lay open
Where a restless soul is going
Don't understand it
Hey!
Don't understand it
And who gave you the right to shake my family?
And who gave you the right to shake my baby,
She needs me
And who gave you the right to shake my family tree?
You put a knife in my back
Shot an arrow in me!
Tell me are you the ghost of jealousy
The ghost of jealousy
There's a thumpin' in the floor
There's a creak behind the door
There's a rocking in the chair
But nobody's sitting there
There's a ghostly smell around
But nobody to be found
And a coffin that lay open
Where a restless soul is going
Don't understand it!
Yeah Yeah!
Don't understand it!
Your just a doggone! Aaow!
And who gave you the right to scare my family?
And who gave you the right to scare my baby,
She needs me
And who gave you the right to shake my family tree?
And who gave you the right to take intrusion,
To see me?
And who gave you the right to shake my family?
And who gave you the right to hurt my baby,
She needs me
And who gave you the right to shake my family tree?
You put a knife in my back,
Shot an arrow in me!
Tell me are you the ghost of jealousy
A suckin' ghost of jealousy
Aaow!
And who gave you the right to shake my family?
And who gave you the right to shake my baby,
She needs me
And who gave you the right to shake my family tree?
And who gave you the right to take intrusion
To see me?
And who gave you the right to hurt my family?
And who gave you the right to hurt my baby,
She needs me
And who gave you the right to shake my family tree?
You put a knife in my back
Shot an arrow in me!
Tell me are you the ghost of jealousy
The ghost of jealousy
Aaow!
Tell me
Are you the ghost of jealousy
About Ghosts
"Ghosts" by Michael Jackson, released on the 1997 compilation *Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix*, stands as a poignant reflection on the artist's personal struggles and the haunting nature of fame. The track, a blend of soulful vocals and atmospheric production, captures the emotional weight of his later years, echoing themes found in his broader discography from *Thriller* through *HIStory*. It serves as a somber counterpoint to his earlier dance-pop anthems, delving into the complexities of human connection and the shadows that often accompany public stardom. The recording exemplifies Jackson's mastery of blending R&B sensibilities with cinematic storytelling, reinforcing his status as a visionary who consistently pushed the boundaries of pop music while addressing universal human experiences.