In the Closet (4:47)
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“In the Closet” is a song by American rock, R&B and pop singer Michael Jackson from his 1991’s Dangerous album. The song became that album’s second number one R&B single and its third top ten pop single, hitting number six on the Billboard Hot 100. The song, written by Jackson and Teddy Riley, is about keeping a relationship secret between lovers. It was also Jackson’s effort to silence critics who questioned his sexuality. “In the closet” is an American English idiom used when one is not open about an aspect of their life, particularly in regard to sexual orientation. Despite the song’s suggestive name its lyrics do not allude to hidden sexual orientation but rather a concealed relationship; “Don’t hide our love/ Woman to man.” The New York Times stated, “Only Jackson would use that title for a heterosexual love song… Rolling Stone described the number as “titillatingly titled” but “determinedly heterosexual.” The single’s music video, directed by Herb Ritts, features Jackson performing sensual and physically complicated dance techniques with supermodel Naomi Campbell. The song’s female vocal was originally labeled “Mystery Girl” but was later revealed to be Princess Stéphanie of Monaco. Campbell mimes the lyrics for the music video.
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Retro_Saiyan wrote:
To humanxonature: The songwriter credit reads "Michael Jackson/Teddy Riley" (I do hope I am correct for once).
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humanxonature wrote:
did shy michael write this song? LOL. or did someone else? anyway theres something about you michael that makes me want to give it to you x 234235923252352 k thanks bye
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madameulalala wrote:
Wer von euch hat "This is it" gesehen?? der Film war top da hat er auch dieses Lied gesungen
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Ciekuri wrote:
I think a lot of ladies would definitely want to give it. Me included.
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sodolafamidore7 wrote:
oh jeeze Michael!!! you drive me crazy!!! you are way to sexy!!! all that moaning!!! aghhhhh *passes out from to much sexiness*
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vns_mainata wrote:
i LOVE this song! <3
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redcrush wrote:
This is an excellent song and it's awesome that it's getting many more plays. It totally deserves it.
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kokofu1975 wrote:
lengent never die
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aineb wrote:
266,685 plays (66,840 listeners)
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aineb wrote:
<33333
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humanxonature wrote:
hottest michael song, tied with break of dawn! :)
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S_Naragon wrote:
Both song and video are so HOT!!!
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daddeezgrl wrote:
there he is... the face I remember....love you Michael and Janet kicks ass!!
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Katisdope wrote:
mmmmhhhmmmm
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katherine799 wrote:
"I cannot contain myself when in your presence"........ love this song)))
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hellembivos wrote:
Sexiest song ever! [2]
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Homebody911 wrote:
Soooooooooo HOT! But I do not like her so close to Michael.
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jaycee1814 wrote:
Keep it in the closet lol....
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Z3R0FiR3 wrote:
One hot song & video!
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quintuple wrote:
if it's achin', you have to rub it
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