Despite all the rumors, gossip, and scandals following his passing, Michael Jackson remains a great musician and the true King of Pop.

His songs continue to be listened to and will be cherished for decades to come. After all, he was a great creator, a true genius in his field.

“Earth Song” is an undeniable hit that, considering the modern-day disasters and crises, remains highly relevant today. Michael began working on the song in 1988 when he traveled to Austria as part of his tour. Initially, the song was titled “What About Us.”

The work on this future hit took a long seven years, and now we can all see that this effort was more than justified. Michael re-recorded the vocal part multiple times, saving the last fragment for the very end. According to Jackson himself, he intended to “kill his voice” while performing the climax of the entire composition.

“Earth Song” is now considered one of the few songs by the King of Pop that strongly emphasizes numerous social issues. Michael Jackson addressed poaching, and constant human rights violations, and also highlighted environmental concerns.

According to many critics, the artist sought to present himself as a true humanist, and his intense vocals became a symbol of his attempt to reach out to a selfish, apathetic society where each person cares only for themselves. And, indeed, he succeeded.

Let’s rewatch that very music video together, enjoy the song, and reflect once more on how people are destroying themselves and their only home in this Universe. Be sure to watch the video below—it’s a great reason to change your habits and start caring for nature.