^^ tricia your very interpretation is exactly what I mean about them downplaying the seriousness of Michael's message. This is his ART; it should LIVE...And this video, to me, shows they didn't want to go down that path and, subsequently, it looked more of a tribute video than anything else. They could have made this very deep and dark (as the songs entails); It's Michael's MESSAGE that's important here, not a tribute to him...A nice way to honour him would be to portray his message/lyrics exactly the way he wrote them..using his handwritten lyrics, too..the profundity in those! They should not be ignored! To me, its like writing a book report and only reading about a quarter of the book. There is so much more to discover with this song. There is so much more to it. This is what disappoints me.
Look at his message in Black or White Panther Dance...The controversy that erupted there! But, he had an important message to get across and he went there! Michael was always about the visual aspect and getting to the crux of the issue - he did whatever he had to do to get his point expressed (when the whole world says NO, you say YES)...That should signal to people it was highly important to him. There are always going to be people ranting about sex in videos, but look at the controversial ones out there nowadays, and a lot of them dont have any deep lyrical message to them at all...
As I have stated a few times already, Michael Jackson is much more than a hat and a glove...Yes, the video portrayed love and inspiration, but that is not what the song is about (its a good thought though, of course, but this has been showcased already in the HMH video) Now, how about we reveal a completely different aspect of Michael Jackson...
These types of songs he writes are a fantastic way of showing THAT aspect of his talent - his songwriting, which I believe he receives very little credit for already. These types of songs he writes are also ways to express his concerns and feelings about all sorts of issues - greed, racism, political activism, neglect, abuse, struggles, prostitution, the plight of children, the earth and its entities etc., etc., etc. The man was very well read and had views, thoughts, and strong feelings about all of the above and more. He was MORE than just a performer.
I want people to remember him for MUCH more than a hat and a glove. I am quoting this from another member:
Whatever you think about Michael Jackson, he was GREATER.
That is all.