Heal The World – English Lyrics

• By: Michael Jackson
• Album: Dangerous

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a journey of profound meaning and simple yet powerful language with Michael Jackson's ''Heal the World''. This iconic ballad, with its clear message of unity and compassion, offers a unique opportunity to explore English vocabulary related to humanitarianism, emotion, and global challenges. Its accessible lyrics and universal themes make it an excellent song for language learners to grasp context and intent, demonstrating how music can convey deep aspirations for a better world.

[English]

Think about, ehm, the generations and

Say we wanna make it a better place for our children

And our children's children, so that 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 could be much 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 a love that cannot lie

Love is strong, it only cares for joyful giving

If we try, we shall see

In this bliss we cannot feel

Fear or dread, we stop existing and start living

Then it feels that always

Love's enough for us growing

Make a better world

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'll cry happy tears

See the nations turn their swords into ploughshares

...

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

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

Make 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

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
generations /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃənz/ B2	noun - all the people born and living at about the same time, typically having similar experiences and attitudes
children /ˈtʃɪldrən/ A2	noun - young human beings below the age of puberty or full physical development
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and natural features
place /pleɪs/ A1	noun - a particular position or area
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection
brighter /ˈbraɪtər/ B2	adjective - giving off more light; more cheerful or optimistic
try /traɪ/ A2	verb - make an effort to do something
sorrow /ˈsɒroʊ/ B2	noun - a state of deep distress caused by difficult circumstances
care /kɛər/ A2	verb - feel or show concern for someone or something
living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ A2	adjective - alive; currently existing noun - people who are currently alive
dying /ˈdaɪɪŋ/ B1	verb - in the process of losing life
joyful /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/ B2	adjective - full of happiness and joy
fear /fɪər/ A2	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by the perception of danger
dread /drɛd/ C1	verb - feel fear or anxiety about something that may happen
strangling /ˈstræŋɡlɪŋ/ C2	verb - to kill or restrict someone by compressing their neck
grace /ɡreɪs/ B2	noun - elegant or attractive appearance or movement; a period of forgiveness

Key Grammar Structures

• Think about, ehm, the generations and say we wanna make it a better place for our children

  ➔ Modal verbs (wanna) expressing desire, infinitive of purpose (to make)

  ➔ "Wanna" is a colloquial contraction of "want to", indicating a desire. The phrase "to make it a better place" explains the *purpose* of the action.

• There's a place in your heart and I know that it is love

  ➔ Existential 'there is/are', relative clause ('that it is love')

  ➔ The sentence uses the existential 'there is' to introduce the idea of a place. The clause "that it is love" *defines* what that place is.

• If you really try, you'll find there's no need to cry

  ➔ First conditional (If + present simple, will + infinitive), contraction ('you'll')

  ➔ This is a classic example of a first conditional sentence, expressing a likely outcome if a condition is met. "You'll" is a *contraction* of "you will".

• Make a little space, make a better place

  ➔ Imperative mood (commands)

  ➔ These are direct *commands* or instructions, using the base form of the verb. They are used to encourage action.

• Though it's plain to see this world is heavenly, be God's glow

  ➔ Subordinating conjunction ('though'), passive voice ('be God's glow')

  ➔ "Though" introduces a contrasting idea. "Be God's glow" is an unusual construction, almost a poetic *imperative* or a call to embody divine light.