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This track was released by Epic Records as the second single from Jackson's album of the same name. Jackson wrote and composed the piece himself, working collaboratively on production. The song drew inspiration from a real-world account of a young person attempting to improve their circumstances through private school education, only to face a tragic end upon returning to their community.
Lyrics ↗What the lyrics are about
A young man seeks to escape poverty by attending private school but is killed when he returns home.
| Producer | Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones |
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