Little Susie
Michael Jackson · HIStory: Past, Present And Future, Book 1 CD2
The girl with the tune
Who sings in the daytime at noon
She was there screaming
Beating her voice in her doom
But nobody came to her soon...
A fall down the stairs
Her dress torn
Oh the blood in her hair...
A mystery so sullen in air
She lie there so tenderly
Fashioned so slenderly
Lift her with care,
Oh the blood in her hair...
Everyone came to see
The girl that now is dead
So blind stare the eyes in her head...
And suddenly a voice from the crowd said
This girl lived in vain
Her face bear such agony, such strain...
But only the man from next door
Knew Little Susie and how he cried
As he reached down
To close Susie's eyes...
She lie there so tenderly
Fashioned so slenderly
Lift her with care
Oh the blood in her hair...
It was all for God's sake
For her singing the tune
For someone to feel her despair
To be damned to know hoping is dead and you're doomed
Then to scream out
And nobody's there...
She knew no one cared...
Father left home, poor mother died
Leaving Susie alone
Grandfather's soul too had flown...
No one to care
Just to love her
How much can one bear
Rejecting the needs in her prayers...
Neglection can kill
Like a knife in your soul
Oh it will
Little Susie fought so hard to live...
She lie there so tenderly
Fashioned so slenderly
Lift her with care
So young and so fair
Little Susie
Little Susie stands as a poignant song in Michael Jackson's expansive discography, appearing on the second disc of his 1995 double album HIStory: Past, Present And Future, Book 1. This track showcases the King of Pop's enduring ability to craft intimate ballads that explore themes of love and loss. Distinct from the high-energy pop anthems that defined much of his career, the song offers a softer, more reflective listening experience. It highlights Jackson's vocal versatility and his skill in conveying deep emotion through melody and arrangement. As part of a comprehensive collection spanning his past and present work, the recording reinforces his status as a master storyteller within the pop genre. The song remains a cherished piece for fans seeking to understand the emotional depth present in his later recordings.