: Jackson requested a change from "begging my wife" to "cuts like a knife" because, as a 21-year-old, he felt uncomfortable singing about marriage.
: Eschewing the complex choreography of his later "short films," the video features Jackson sitting on a barstool in a dark room, lit only by a single spotlight. Michael Jackson Shes Out Of My Life Official Video
: The song was written by Tom Bahler about a real-life breakup. : Jackson requested a change from "begging my
: Jackson later explained in his autobiography, Moonwalk , that the song reminded him of his profound loneliness and feeling "poor in moments of true joy" despite his professional success. Songwriting Context as a 21-year-old