HIStory

Track 28 on HIStory: Past, Present And Future - Book I

Produced by

Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis & Michael Jackson

History, the title track of Michael Jackson’s 1995 album, was released as a single on July 30, 1997. The song was written and composed by Michael and co-produced by… Read More

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HIStory Lyrics

[Verse 1]
He got kicked in the back
He say that he needed that
He hot willed in the face
Keep daring to motivate
He say, one day, you will see
His place in world history
He dares to be recognized
The fire's deep in his eyes

[Pre-Chorus]
How many victims must there be
Slaughtered in vain across the land
And how many struggles must there be
Before we choose to live the prophet's plan
Everybody sing

[Chorus]
Every day, create your history
Every path you take, you're leaving your legacy
Every soldier dies in his glory
Every legend tells of conquest and liberty

[Verse 2]
Don't let no one get you down
Keep moving on higher ground
Keep flying until
You are the king of the hill
No force of nature can break
Your will to self-motivate
She say this face that you see
Is destined for history

[Pre-Chorus]
How many people have to cry
The song of pain and grief across the land
And how many children have to die
Before we stand to lend a healing hand
Everybody sing

[Chorus]
Every day, create your history
Every path you take, you're leaving your legacy
Every soldier dies in his glory
Every legend tells of conquest and liberty
Every day, create your history
Every page you turn, you're writing your legacy
Every hero dreams of chivalry
Every child should sing together in harmony
All nations sing
Let's harmonize all around the world

[Bridge]
How many victims must there be
Slaughtered in vain across the land
And how many children must we see
Before we learn to live as brothers
And leave one family, oh

[Chorus]
Every day, create your history
Every path you take, you're leaving your legacy
Every soldier dies in his glory
Every legend tells of conquest and liberty
Every day, create your history
Every page you turn, you're writing your legacy
Every hero dreams of chivalry
Every child should sing together in harmony

[Outro]
A soldier dies
A mother cries
The promised child shines in a baby's eyes
All nations sing
Let's harmonize all around the world

About

History, the title track of Michael Jackson’s 1995 album, was released as a single on July 30, 1997. The song was written and composed by Michael and co-produced by long-time collaborators Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. To create a ceremonial, historic theme, the track incorporates audio samples from such pivotal historical moments as Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream” speech, and Neil Armstrong’s famous quote from the moon, “one small step from man, one giant leap for mankind”.