Black Or White
Michael Jackson · Dangerous
I took my baby
On a Saturday bang
Boy is that girl with you
Yes we're one and the same
Now I believe in miracles
And a miracle
Has happened tonight
But, if
You're thinkin'
About my baby
It don't matter if you're
Black or white
They print my message
In the Saturday sun
I had to tell them
I ain't second to none
And I told about equality
An it's true
Either you're wrong
Or you're right
But, if
You're thinkin'
About my baby
It don't matter if you're
Black or white
I am tired of this devil
I am tired of this stuff
I am tired of this business
Sew when the
Going gets rough
I ain't scared of
Your brother
I ain't scared of no sheets
I ain't scare of nobody
Girl when the
Goin' gets mean
(L. T. B. Rap performance)
Protection
For gangs, clubs
And nations
Causing grief in
Human relations
It's a turf war
On a global scale
I'd rather hear both sides
Of the tale
See, it's not about races
Just places
Faces
Where your blood
Comes from
Is where your space is
I've seen the bright
Get duller
I'm not going to spend
My life being a color
(Michael)
Don't tell me you agree with me
When I saw you kicking dirt in my eye
But, if
You're thinkin' about my baby
It don't matter if you're black or white
I said if
You're thinkin' of
Being my baby
It don't matter if you're black or white
I said if
You're thinkin' of
Being my brother
It don't matter if you're
Black or white
Ooh, ooh
Yea, yea, yea now
Ooh, ooh
Yea, yea, yea now
It's black, it's white
It's tough for you
To get by
It's black , it's white, whoo
It's black, it's white
It's tough for you
To get by
It's black , it's white, whoo
On a Saturday bang
Boy is that girl with you
Yes we're one and the same
Now I believe in miracles
And a miracle
Has happened tonight
But, if
You're thinkin'
About my baby
It don't matter if you're
Black or white
They print my message
In the Saturday sun
I had to tell them
I ain't second to none
And I told about equality
An it's true
Either you're wrong
Or you're right
But, if
You're thinkin'
About my baby
It don't matter if you're
Black or white
I am tired of this devil
I am tired of this stuff
I am tired of this business
Sew when the
Going gets rough
I ain't scared of
Your brother
I ain't scared of no sheets
I ain't scare of nobody
Girl when the
Goin' gets mean
(L. T. B. Rap performance)
Protection
For gangs, clubs
And nations
Causing grief in
Human relations
It's a turf war
On a global scale
I'd rather hear both sides
Of the tale
See, it's not about races
Just places
Faces
Where your blood
Comes from
Is where your space is
I've seen the bright
Get duller
I'm not going to spend
My life being a color
(Michael)
Don't tell me you agree with me
When I saw you kicking dirt in my eye
But, if
You're thinkin' about my baby
It don't matter if you're black or white
I said if
You're thinkin' of
Being my baby
It don't matter if you're black or white
I said if
You're thinkin' of
Being my brother
It don't matter if you're
Black or white
Ooh, ooh
Yea, yea, yea now
Ooh, ooh
Yea, yea, yea now
It's black, it's white
It's tough for you
To get by
It's black , it's white, whoo
It's black, it's white
It's tough for you
To get by
It's black , it's white, whoo
Black Or White
Released on the 1991 album Dangerous, "Black Or White" stands as a defining track in Michael Jackson's discography, blending funk, pop, and rock to deliver a message of racial unity. The song's distinctive sound, featuring a prominent synthesizer riff and Jackson's emotive vocals, became a global anthem that transcended cultural boundaries. As a key component of his Dangerous era, the recording exemplifies his ability to merge diverse musical influences into a cohesive and powerful statement. Its enduring legacy lies in its universal theme and its role as a staple in the pop canon, continuing to resonate with audiences decades after its initial release.