Heal The World

Album: Dangerous (1991)
Charted: 2 27
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  • (Think about um, the generations
    And ah, say we want to make it a better place for our children
    And our children's children so that they, they
    They, they know it's a better world for them
    And think if they can make it a better place)

    There's a place in your heart
    And I know that it is love
    And this place it was brighter than tomorrow
    And if you really try
    You'll find there's no need to cry
    In this place you'll feel there's no hurt or sorrow

    There are ways to get there
    If you care enough for the living
    Make a little space
    Make a better place

    Heal the world
    Make it a better place
    For you and for me, and the entire human race
    There are people dying
    If you care enough for the living
    Make a better place for you and for me

    If you want to know why
    There's love that cannot lie
    Love is strong
    It only cares of joyful giving
    If we try we shall see
    In this bliss we cannot feel
    Fear of dread, we stop existing and start living

    Then it feels that always
    Love's enough for us growing
    Make a better world
    So make a better world

    Heal the world
    Make it a better place
    For you and for me, and the entire human race
    There are people dying
    If you care enough for the living
    Make a better place for you and for me

    And the dream we were conceived in will reveal a joyful face
    And the world we once believed in will shine again in grace
    Then why do we keep strangling life
    Wound this earth, crucify its soul?
    Though it's plain to see, this world is heavenly
    Be god's glow

    We could fly so high
    Let our spirits never die
    In my heart I feel you are all my brothers
    Create a world with no fear
    Together we cry happy tears
    See the nations turn their swords into plowshares

    We could really get there
    If you cared enough for the living
    Make a little space
    To make a better place

    Heal the world
    Make it a better place
    For you and for me, and the entire human race
    There are people dying
    If you care enough for the living
    Make a better place for you and for me
    Heal the world
    Make it a better place
    For you and for me, and the entire human race
    There are people dying
    If you care enough for the living
    Make a better place for you and for me

    Heal the world (heal the world)
    Make it a better place
    For you and for me, and the entire human race
    There are people dying
    If you care enough for the living
    Make a better place for you and for me

    There are people dying
    If you care enough for the living
    Make a better place for you and for me

    There are people dying
    If you care enough for the living
    Make a better place for you and for me

    You and for me (for a better place)
    You and for me (make a better place)
    You and for me (make a better place)
    You and for me (heal the world we live in)
    You and for me (save it for our children)
    You and for me (heal the world we live in)
    You and for me (save it for our children)
    You and for me (heal the world we live in)
    You and for me (save it for our children)
    You and for me (heal the world we live in)
    You and for me (save it for our children) Writer/s: Michael Joe Jackson
    Publisher: Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 15

  • Jamiu from NigeriaI love the messages in the song
  • Chit Jmc from Los Angeles, CaMichael J’s one of the best songs he has written. Inspiring, meaningful message of hope & love to mankind. “We are the world, we are the children…”
  • Luke Lee from London, UkA very moving song. If only people had listened to Michael instead of trying to bring him down! I remember the James Bulger case clearly, I was a teen then. The UK was stunned. It was horrible.
  • Raibaru And Kelleeooo from NoCan you touch your brain?
  • Jesse Kosson from NigeriaI really love this song and i wish jackson is still living, giving us hope and making us happy. anytime i listen to this song,the song give me hope
  • Titilope from NigeriaOh my God,i really love this song
    But it is a pity that jackson is dead now
  • Siahara Shyne Carter from United StatesMany people I want to SLAP w this song Other countries there >,>
    They're making their own place 'Ugly' Rather than making it 'A better Place'
    The World is Over Populated. This is God one way of Saying "I NEED TO REMOVE SOME PEOPLE ON THIS EARTH" This pandemic CORONAVIRUS is sent from Heaven not a bad news for All,

    This world need to Cleanse from all Evil People
  • Aileen Joy M. from South Cotabato, Philippines I can't stop my tears from falling every time I hear "Heal the World". I wish I met MJ before, thank him and hug him for this very beautiful song he left for the world to hear. This time of pandemic , the song touches my heart and soul. I love you MJ.
  • Miles from Vancouver, CanadaIt's hard to believe that we're all going through this horrible pandemic that's making us prisoners in our own homes. This song has essentially taken on a new meaning. I guess it is kinda preachy, but it has a beautiful melody. It even makes a perfect closer for the History hits album.
  • Davilla Emota from Papua New GuineaWhat a nice, meaningful song.
  • Jane from Jinan, ChinaWhat a beautiful song. One of my all-time favorite, soothing my heart gently every time I listen to it.
  • Rhi from Kathmandu, Nepalthank you Michael. this song was one of the first songs of Michael i heard. and i couldn't help but fall in love. RIP.
  • Hannah from Ottawa, OnThanks for the music MJ.♥
  • Camille from Toronto, OhBeautiful rendition of the song sung at the end of MJ's memorial at the Staple Center in LA. RIP, MJ. Thanks for the memories.
  • Erin from Boston, Massachusetts, Ma"Heal The World" might be one of the most beautiful MJ songs ever produced. He was a gentle soul tormented by an abusive childhood, a relentless media, and an isolating fame. If only he knew how his death has deeply affected people around the world. RIP MJ 7/3/09
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