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Black or White
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Jul 28, 2026
Original Lyrics
English
[Skit: L.T.B. & Andres McKenzie]
(Hey) What?
(Turn it off) Dad, this is the best part
(Turn it off) No
(It's too late for this, turn it off)
Dad, this is the best part, come on
(No, turn it off now) No, this is the—, I wanna listen to it, okay?
('Cause it's too loud and disturbs the neighbors, turn it off now)
Right, too late? Sure, eat this
[Intro: Michael Jackson]
Ow (Ooh)
Ow
[Verse 1: Michael Jackson]
I took my baby on a Saturday bang
Boy, is that girl with you? Yes, we're one and the same
[Chorus: Michael Jackson]
Now, I believe in miracles
And a miracle has happened tonight, hee
But if you're thinkin' about my baby
It don't matter if you're black or white, ooh
[Verse 2: Michael Jackson]
They print my message in the Saturday sun
I had to tell 'em, "I ain't second to none"
[Chorus: Michael Jackson]
And I told about equality
And it's true, either you're wrong or you're right, hoo
But if you're thinkin' about my baby
It don't matter if you're black or white, hoo
[Post-Chorus: Michael Jackson]
Gone wit' ya, babe
Hee-hee
[Bridge: Michael Jackson]
I am tired of this devil
I am tired of this stuff
I am tired of this business
Go when the goin' gets rough
I ain't scared of your brother
I ain't scared of no sheets
I ain't scared of nobody
Go when the goin' gets mean (Ow)
[Verse 3: L.T.B.]
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, it's where your space is
I've seen the bright get duller
I'm not gonna spend my life being a color
[Chorus: Michael Jackson]
Don't tell me you agree with me
When I saw you kickin' dirt in my eye (Hee-hee)
But if you're thinkin' about my baby
It don't matter if you're black or white
[Post-Chorus: Michael Jackson]
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
[Outro: Michael Jackson]
Alright, alright (Ooh-ooh)
Alright (Yeah, yeah, yeah), yeah, now
Alright, alright (Ooh-ooh)
Shamone, don't (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, now, alright, ah
It's black, it's white
It's tough for you to beat, yeah (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
It's black, it's white, hoo (It's white, ooh-ooh)
It's black, it's white
It's tough for you to beat, yeah (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
It's black, it's white, hoo
(Hey) What?
(Turn it off) Dad, this is the best part
(Turn it off) No
(It's too late for this, turn it off)
Dad, this is the best part, come on
(No, turn it off now) No, this is the—, I wanna listen to it, okay?
('Cause it's too loud and disturbs the neighbors, turn it off now)
Right, too late? Sure, eat this
[Intro: Michael Jackson]
Ow (Ooh)
Ow
[Verse 1: Michael Jackson]
I took my baby on a Saturday bang
Boy, is that girl with you? Yes, we're one and the same
[Chorus: Michael Jackson]
Now, I believe in miracles
And a miracle has happened tonight, hee
But if you're thinkin' about my baby
It don't matter if you're black or white, ooh
[Verse 2: Michael Jackson]
They print my message in the Saturday sun
I had to tell 'em, "I ain't second to none"
[Chorus: Michael Jackson]
And I told about equality
And it's true, either you're wrong or you're right, hoo
But if you're thinkin' about my baby
It don't matter if you're black or white, hoo
[Post-Chorus: Michael Jackson]
Gone wit' ya, babe
Hee-hee
[Bridge: Michael Jackson]
I am tired of this devil
I am tired of this stuff
I am tired of this business
Go when the goin' gets rough
I ain't scared of your brother
I ain't scared of no sheets
I ain't scared of nobody
Go when the goin' gets mean (Ow)
[Verse 3: L.T.B.]
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, it's where your space is
I've seen the bright get duller
I'm not gonna spend my life being a color
[Chorus: Michael Jackson]
Don't tell me you agree with me
When I saw you kickin' dirt in my eye (Hee-hee)
But if you're thinkin' about my baby
It don't matter if you're black or white
[Post-Chorus: Michael Jackson]
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
[Outro: Michael Jackson]
Alright, alright (Ooh-ooh)
Alright (Yeah, yeah, yeah), yeah, now
Alright, alright (Ooh-ooh)
Shamone, don't (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yeah, now, alright, ah
It's black, it's white
It's tough for you to beat, yeah (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
It's black, it's white, hoo (It's white, ooh-ooh)
It's black, it's white
It's tough for you to beat, yeah (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
It's black, it's white, hoo
Translation
English
[Skit: L.T.B. & Andres McKenzie]
(Oye) ¿Qué?
(Apaga eso) Papá, esta es la mejor parte
(Apaga eso) No
(Es demasiado tarde para esto, apaga eso)
Papa, esta es la mejor parte, vamos.
(No, apágalo ahora) No, esto es—, quiero escucharlo, ¿sí?
('Porque es demasiado fuerte y molesta a los vecinos, apágalo ahora')
Bien, demasiado tarde? Seguro, come esto
[Intro: Michael Jackson]
¡Uf! (Oh)
¡Uf!
[Verso 1: Michael Jackson]
Toma mi bebé en una sesión de sábado
¿Chica, está ese chico contigo? Sí, somos uno y el mismo
[Coro: Michael Jackson]
Ahora, yo creo en los milagros
Y un milagro ha sucedido esta noche, hee
Pero si estás pensando en mi bebé
No importa si eres negro o blanco, ohh
[Verso 2: Michael Jackson]
Imprimen mi mensaje en el sábado soleado
Dijo que tenía que decírselo, 'No soy segundo a nadie'
[Coro: Michael Jackson]
Y le dije sobre la igualdad
Y es verdad, ya sea que estés equivocado o estés correcto, hoo
Pero si estás pensando en mi bebé
No importa si eres negro o blanco, ohh
[Post-Coro: Michael Jackson]
Se marchó contigo, cariño
Hee-hee
[Puente: Michael Jackson]
Estoy cansado de este diablo
Estoy cansado de esta cosa
Estoy cansado de este negocio
Ve cuando sea difícil ir
No tengo miedo de tu hermano
No tengo miedo de las sábanas
No tengo miedo de nadie
Ve cuando sea difícil de manejar (¡Uf!)
(Oye) ¿Qué?
(Apaga eso) Papá, esta es la mejor parte
(Apaga eso) No
(Es demasiado tarde para esto, apaga eso)
Papa, esta es la mejor parte, vamos.
(No, apágalo ahora) No, esto es—, quiero escucharlo, ¿sí?
('Porque es demasiado fuerte y molesta a los vecinos, apágalo ahora')
Bien, demasiado tarde? Seguro, come esto
[Intro: Michael Jackson]
¡Uf! (Oh)
¡Uf!
[Verso 1: Michael Jackson]
Toma mi bebé en una sesión de sábado
¿Chica, está ese chico contigo? Sí, somos uno y el mismo
[Coro: Michael Jackson]
Ahora, yo creo en los milagros
Y un milagro ha sucedido esta noche, hee
Pero si estás pensando en mi bebé
No importa si eres negro o blanco, ohh
[Verso 2: Michael Jackson]
Imprimen mi mensaje en el sábado soleado
Dijo que tenía que decírselo, 'No soy segundo a nadie'
[Coro: Michael Jackson]
Y le dije sobre la igualdad
Y es verdad, ya sea que estés equivocado o estés correcto, hoo
Pero si estás pensando en mi bebé
No importa si eres negro o blanco, ohh
[Post-Coro: Michael Jackson]
Se marchó contigo, cariño
Hee-hee
[Puente: Michael Jackson]
Estoy cansado de este diablo
Estoy cansado de esta cosa
Estoy cansado de este negocio
Ve cuando sea difícil ir
No tengo miedo de tu hermano
No tengo miedo de las sábanas
No tengo miedo de nadie
Ve cuando sea difícil de manejar (¡Uf!)
Meaning & Explanation
‘Black or White’ is a powerful anthem advocating for racial equality and unity. The song, primarily delivered through Michael Jackson's signature performance style, centers around the simple yet profound message that love shouldn’t be defined by race. The initial skit highlights a childish argument about noise, representing the triviality of prejudice. The verses build on this theme, asserting that regardless of background ('black or white'), a connection is what truly matters. The repeated chorus drives home this central idea with an energetic plea for acceptance and understanding. The bridge, driven by Michael's passionate delivery, rejects divisive concepts like 'devil', ‘stuff’ and ‘business’, advocating instead for focusing on human connections without prejudice. The song uses metaphorical imagery – the “dirt in my eye” – to symbolize the pain caused by racial discrimination. It's ultimately a call for empathy and recognizing shared humanity.