At this time, there are protests and riots in some U.S. cities to honor George Floyd, a black man who has been killed by a white policeman. His death has been tied to racism. The country is now angry about his tragic death. People who are unable to participate in the protests and riots resort to social media, where they can post pictures to support the "Black Lives Matter" movement. The "Black Lives Matter" movement reminds me of three songs from Michael Jackson. Those songs are "Black or White," "You're Not Alone," and "Man in the Mirror." All the lyrics mentioned for each song can be found in Google or LyricFind.
1. "Black Or White"
In this song, Michael Jackson says, "It don't matter if you're black or white." Anyone can support the "Black Lives Matter" movement. That includes other races as well.
2. "You Are Not Alone"
In this song, Michael Jackson says, "That you are not alone / For I am here with you." All the protestors, rioters, and advocates are here together to support a common cause. Being together helps everyone conquer their fears as they speak up for black people. "…my world so cold" indicate the dark forces of racism that surround the world. "I thought I heard you cry" makes me think about the black victims who have suffered from racism. It also makes me think about the people of any race or ethnicity that have been mourning for their black friends or family members that have died as a result of racism. "You're always in my heart" means that the black victims who have suffered or died as a result of racism will always be remembered.
3. "Man in the Mirror"
In this song, Michael Jackson says, "If you want to make a world a better place / Take a look at yourself, and then make that / Change!" This is the lyrics or advice that the rioters, protestors, and advocates should be listening to. How are we going to stop racism if we do not make that change? Michael Jackson also says, "I've been a victim of a selfish kind of love / It's time that I realize / That there are some with no home, not a nickel to loan / Could it be really me, pretending that they're not alone?" This conveys that all of us will be able to stop racism as long as we are loving, sympathetic, and selfless to everyone despite their race or ethnicity.
