Planet Earth

Michael Jackson · Other Songs - Michael Jackson

Planet Earth, my home, my place

A capricious anomaly in the sea of space

Planet Earth, are you just

Floating by, a cloud of dust

A minor globe, about to bust

A piece of metal bound to rust

A speck of matter in a mindless void

A lonely spaceship, a large asteroid



Cold as a rock without a hue

Held together with a bit of glue

Something tells me this isn't true

You are my sweetheart, soft and blue

Do you care, have you a part

In the deepest emotions of my own heart

Tender with breezes, caressing and whole

Alive with music, haunting my soul.



In my veins I've felt the mystery

Of corridors of time, books of history

Life songs of ages throbbing in my blood

Have danced the rhythm of the tide and flood

Your misty clouds, your electric storm



Were turbulent tempests in my own form



I've licked the salt, the bitter, the sweet

Of every encounter, of passion, of heat

Your riotous color, your fragrance, your taste

Have thrilled my senses beyond all haste



In your beauty I've known the how

Of timeless bliss, this moment of now.



Planet Earth, are you just

Floating by, a cloud of dust

A minor globe, about to bust

A piece of metal bound to rust

A speck of matter in a mindless void

A lonely spaceship, a large asteroid



Cold as a rock without a hue

Held together with a bit of glue

Something tells me this isn't true

You are my sweetheart, soft and blue

Do you care, have you a part

In the deepest emotions of my own heart

Tender with breezes, caressing and whole

Alive with music, haunting my soul.



Planet Earth, gentle and blue

With all my heart, I love you."

Planet Earth

Michael Jackson's 'Planet Earth' stands as a poignant addition to his catalog, reflecting his enduring commitment to environmental advocacy and social consciousness. While often overshadowed by his most famous environmental anthem, 'Earth Song,' this track similarly weaves themes of ecological fragility into his signature pop sensibilities. Released during a period where Jackson was deeply engaged in humanitarian causes, the recording captures his ability to blend mainstream appeal with urgent messaging. The song contributes to his broader legacy of using music to highlight global issues, complementing other works that explore themes of unity and care for the world. It remains a testament to his versatility as an artist who consistently sought to elevate the human experience through his musical output.