Released: December 10, 2010
Songwriter: James Porte Eddie Cascio
Producer: Eddie Cascio Michael LeFevre Teddy Riley
According to the Breaking News Songfacts, the song finds Michael addressing his conflicts with the media and other detractors. It begins with sound bytes of news reports about Jackson's life and death before the King of Pop sings about his contempt for the tabloid press. On July 6, 2022, Jackson's estate and Sony Music removed the song, along with "Monster" and "Keep Your Head Up", from streaming services Spotify and Apple Music amid the allegations that the vocals are not Jackson's. Read more on Last.fm.
Everybody wanting a piece of Michael Jackson
Reporters stalking the moves of Michael Jackson
Just when you thought he was done
He comes to give it again
They could print it around the world today
He want to write my obituary
[Pre-Chorus]
No matter what, you just want to read it again
No matter what, you just want to feel it again
[Chorus]
Why is it strange that I would fall in love?
Who is that boogieman you’re thinking of?
Or am I crazy cause I'm just in love
This is breaking news
This is breaking news
[Verse 2]
Everybody watching the news of Michael Jackson
They want to see that I fall cause I'm Michael Jackson
You write the words to destroy like it’s a weapon
You turned your back on a love and you can’t get it again
[Pre-Chorus]
No matter what, you just want to read it again
No matter what, you just want to feel it again
[Chorus]
Why is it strange that I would fall in love?
Who is that boogieman you’re thinking of?
Or am I crazy cause I'm just in love
This is breaking news
This is breaking news
Why is it strange that I would fall in love?
Who is that boogieman you’re thinking of?
Or am I crazy cause I'm just in love
This is breaking news
This is breaking news
[Bridge]
All the news today, they say we're crazy (celebrity)
And on the screen today, we're on display (baby)
[Chorus]
Why is it strange that I would fall in love?
Who is that boogieman you’re thinking of?
Or am I crazy cause I'm just in love
This is breaking news
This is breaking news
Why is it strange that I would fall in love?
Who is that boogieman you’re thinking of?
Or am I crazy cause I'm just in love?
This is breaking news
This is breaking news
[Outro]
You're breaking the news!
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