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Be Not Always
4,808
R&B/Soul
Be Not Always was released on July 2, 1984 by Epic as a part of the album Victory
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AlbumVictory
Release DateJuly 2, 1984
LabelEpic
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM123

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Jacksons
The Jacksons
Performer
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Background Vocals
Greg Porée
Greg Porée
Acoustic Guitar
Robin Ross
Robin Ross
Viola
Gayle Levant
Gayle Levant
Harp
Murray Adler
Murray Adler
First Violin
Matt Forger
Matt Forger
Conductor
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Composer
Marlon Jackson
Marlon Jackson
Lyrics
Jerry Hey
Jerry Hey
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Producer
Bruce Swedien
Bruce Swedien
Mixing Engineer
John Van Nest
John Van Nest
Assistant Engineer
Mike Hatcher
Mike Hatcher
Assistant Engineer

Lyrics

Always, be not always
And if always
Bow our heads in shame
Always, please be not always
And if always
Bow our heads in blame
'Cause time has made promises
Just promises
Faces, did you see their faces
Did they touch you
Have you felt such pain
To have nothing
To dream something
Then lose hoping
Is not life but lame
But time has made promises
Just promises
Mothers cry, babies die
Helplessly in arms
While rockets fly
And research lies
In progress to become
But what of men
Of flesh and blood
We turn our backs on life
How can we claim to stand for peace
When the races are in strife
Destroying life
Always, be not always
But if always
Bow our heads in shame
Always, please, please be not always
'Cause if always
Bow our heads in blame
'Cause time, time has made promises
Death promises
Written by: Marlon Jackson, Michael Jackson
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