Xscape – English Lyrics

• By: Michael Jackson
• Album: Xscape

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of Michael Jackson's *Xscape*, a collection of reworked gems that offer a masterclass in pop, R&B, and funk. This album is special because it lets you hear the King of Pop's timeless vocals set against modern, energetic production, providing a unique connection to his musical process from past decades. Learning from this music means appreciating how iconic melodies can be refreshed while retaining the core brilliance of the original artist.

[English]

Everywhere I turn, no matter where I look

The systems in control, it's all ran by the book

I've got to get away so I can free my mind

Xscape is what I need

From the electric eyes

No matter where I am, I see my face around

They realize on my name, and push from town to town

Don't have a place to run, but there's no need to hide

I've got to, find a place

So I won't hide away

Xscape, got to get away from a system lose in the world today

Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships haven't gone my way

Xscape, the man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this man

Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me

I tried to share my life with someone I could love

But games and money is all she ever thought of

How could that be my fault when she gambled and lost?

I'm tired of silly games

It's time to make a change

Why is it I can't do whatever I want to?

Went in my personal life and I don't live for you

So don't you try to tell me what is right for me

You be concerned about you

I can do what I want to

Xscape, got to get away from a system lose in the world today

Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships haven't gone my way

Xscape, the man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this man

Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me

Xscape, got to get away from a system lose in the world today

Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships haven't gone my way

Xscape, the man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this man

Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me

Xscape

When I go, this problem world won't bother me no more

Xscape, got to get away from a system lose in the world today

Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships haven't gone my way

Xscape, the man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this man

Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me

Xscape, got to get away from a system lose in the world today

Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships haven't gone my way

Xscape, the man with the pen that writes the lies that hassle this man

Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me

Xscape, got to get away

Xscape, the pressure that I face from relationships haven't gone my way

Xscape, the man with the pen

Xscape, I do what I wanna cause I gotta face nobody but me

Xscape

Xscape

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
Xscape /ɪˈskeɪp/ A1	noun - an escape or means of escaping
system /ˈsɪstəm/ A2	noun - a set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnecting network
control /kənˈtroʊl/ A2	noun - the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events verb - to exercise restraint or direction over
pressure /ˈprɛʃər/ A2	noun - the continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it
relationship /rɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/ A2	noun - the way in which two or more people or things are connected
hassle /ˈhæsəl/ B1	noun - a situation or problem that is annoying or difficult to deal with verb - to annoy or bother someone
tired /ˈtaɪərd/ A1	adjective - feeling a need to rest or sleep
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A1	noun - the act or process of making or becoming different verb - to make or become different
personal /ˈpɜːrˌsɒnəl/ A2	adjective - relating to a person's private life, relationships, and emotions
concerned /kənˈsɜːrnd/ A2	adjective - involved or affected by something
electric /ɪˈlɛktrɪk/ A2	adjective - relating to electricity
realize /ˈriəlaɪz/ B1	verb - to become fully aware of something as a fact
gambled /ˈɡæmbəld/ B1	verb - to play games of chance for money
silly /ˈsɪli/ A1	adjective - foolish or ridiculous
fault /fɔːlt/ A2	noun - a mistake or failure to do something correctly

Key Grammar Structures

• Everywhere I turn, no matter where I look

  ➔ Present Simple with 'wherever' for general truth

  ➔ The phrase 'Everywhere I turn' and 'no matter where I look' both use the present simple to express a general, ongoing situation.

• I've got to get away so I can free my mind

  ➔ Present Perfect with 'have got to' for necessity

  ➔ The phrase 'I've got to get away' uses the present perfect with 'have got to' to emphasize the necessity of the action.

• They realize on my name, and push from town to town

  ➔ Present Simple for habitual actions

  ➔ The phrase 'They realize on my name, and push from town to town' uses the present simple to describe habitual actions.

• I've got to, find a place

  ➔ Punctuation and emphasis with a comma

  ➔ The comma after 'I've got to' is used to create a pause and emphasize the following action.

• Xscape, got to get away from a system lose in the world today

  ➔ Infinitive without 'to' after 'got to'

  ➔ The phrase 'got to get away' uses the infinitive form without 'to' after 'got to', which is a common construction in informal English.