A parasite is an organism that sustains itself by living off of another organism without contributing anything back into the host or its environment.

In other words, the Paparazzi selfishly live and suck off of the lives of people whilst providing no mutual benefit.

He’s telling us that as consumers we control the market. We’re eating up all of this gossip and that feeds the problem

Often gossip is justified as being an innocent means of entertainment, but in actuality, many artists are stalked and provoked.

He references the famous quote, “The pen is mightier than the sword” Saying that paparazzi may think they’re writing with a harmless pen when it’s just as dangerous as a blade.

He also mentions that these people are willing to get their news at any cost no matter how true or false it is. Referencing the story of Jesus Christ, a man unjustly crucified for a crime he didn’t commit.

This whole song is a double entendre for sex. Very often in MJ’s music you’ll see him mention “Dancing” or “music” as a euphemism for sex.

The first biblical record of woman is deceit. Every thing this guy does is motivated by the fact that he thinks he’s the epitome of creation and she’s the downfall. It’s the reason he only partially commits to her to not be pulled down by association

Act your age! Stop letting people tell you “grow up” you’re supposed to act out and have rage and sing out. You’re in the age of worry!

We’re living in a time of worry. Despite, smile through it. Go out and have fun. Tell ‘worry’ “Why should I care?”.

The “Age of worry” could either be generational as in Mayer’s generation, or just simply at that time period of life he’s in now.