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It is a song steeped with antiwar lyrics and Jackson's wish for the humanity of making the world a better place. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The music video for the song was directed by Joe Pytka . In a 2001 Internet chat with fans , Jackson said that "Heal the World" is the song he was most proud to have created.
The finale of the event featured group renditions of the Jackson anthems "We Are the World" and "Heal the World". [88] The singalong of "We Are the World" was led by Darryl Phinnessee, who had worked with Jackson since the late 1980s. [88] [89] It also featured co-writer Lionel Richie and Jackson's family, including his children.
Tikkun olam (/ t i ˈ k uː n ʌ ˈ l ɑː m /; Hebrew: תיקון עולם \ תִּקּוּן עוֹלָם, romanized: tiqqūn ʻōlām / tikún olám, lit. 'repairing of the world') is a concept in Judaism, which refers to various forms of action intended to repair and improve the world.
Jackson and the world's people unite in a spiritual chant—"Earth Song"—which summons a force that heals the world. Using special effects, time is reversed so that life returns, war ends and the forests regrow. The video closes with a request for donations to Jackson's Heal the World Foundation.
Rolling Stone said its readers "mostly agreed" with the assessment of a February 27, 2010, Saturday Night Live parody: "Recently, the music world came together to record 'We Are the World 2,' a song to raise awareness of the Haiti earthquake disaster; sadly, the song itself was a disaster," with several impersonators dubbing the parody "We Are ...
Prior to the creation of the Heal the World Foundation, Jackson had expressed great interest in humanitarianism, equality and world peace. Songs such as "Can You Feel It", "We Are the World" and "Man in the Mirror" convey this. Jackson also donated millions of dollars to charity, including his $5 million share from the Victory Tour. [3]
Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon examines the future of the teams on the outside looking in at the NFL playoffs.
Jackson and the world's people unite in a spiritual chant—"Earth Song"—which summons a force that heals the world. Using special effects, time is reversed so that life returns, war ends, and the forests regrow. The video closes with a request for donations to Jackson's Heal the World Foundation.