We Are The World (demo)

Michael Jackson · Other Songs - Michael Jackson

There is a time when we should hear the certain calls

'Cause the world it seems it's right in this limb

'Cause there's a chance for taking in needing our own lives

It seems we need nothing at all



I used to feel that I should give away my heart

And it shows that fear of needing it there

Then I read the headlines and it said they're dying there

And it shows that we must heed instead



We are the world

We are the children

We are the ones who make a brighter day

So let's start giving

There's a chance we're taking

We're taking our own lives

It's true we'll make a brighter day

Just you and me



Give in your heart and you will see that someone cares

'Cause you know that they can feed them all

Then I read the paper and it said that you've been denied

And it shows the second we will call



We are the world

We are the children

We are the ones who make a brighter day

So let's start giving

There's a chance we're taking

We're taking our own lives

It's true we'll make a brighter day

Just you and me



Now there's a time when we must love them all

And it seems that life, it don't make love at all

But if you'd been there, and I'll love you more and more

It seems in life, I didn't do that



We are the world, the world

We are the children, are the children

We are the ones who make a brighter day

So let's start giving, let's start giving

There's a chance we're taking

We're taking our own lives

It's true we'll make a brighter day

Just you and me



We are the world, are the world

We are the children, are the children

We are the ones who make a brighter day

So let's start giving, let's start giving

But there's a chance we're taking, taking

We're taking our own lives

It's true we'll make a brighter day

Just you and me



We are the world, shalom

We are the children, shalingin

We are the ones who make a brighter day, shalom

So let's start giving, 'cause that's what we're being

There's a chance we're taking

We're taking our own lives

It's true we'll make a brighter day

Just you and me

Come on, yeah



We are the world, shalom

We are the children, shalingin

We are the ones who make a brighter day, shalom

So let's start giving, 'cause that's what we're being

There's a chance we're taking

We're taking our own lives

It's true we'll make a brighter day

Just you and me

Oh yeah, we got it



We are the world, shalom

We are the children, shalingin

We are the ones who make a brighter day, shalom

So let's start giving, cause that's what we're being

There's a chance we're taking

We're taking our own lives

It's true we'll make a brighter day

Just you and me

We Are The World (demo)

This demo recording by Michael Jackson serves as the foundational track for the iconic charity single 'We Are The World.' While the final version features a collaborative ensemble of superstars, Jackson's original take captures his distinctive vocal style and the song's urgent humanitarian message. The demo highlights his ability to blend soulful emotion with a driving rhythm, establishing the melodic and lyrical core that would later define the project. Released during a period where Jackson was deeply engaged in global social causes, the recording reflects his commitment to using music for positive change. It stands as a significant piece of his discography, showcasing his versatility and the collaborative spirit that characterized his work with other legendary artists during this era.