In the introspective ballad "Stranger in Moscow", Jackson laments his "fall from grace"; "Earth Song", "Childhood", "Little Susie" and "Smile" are operatic pop songs.
I den selvfordybende ballade "Stranger in Moscow" klager Jackson over sit fald fra fordums storhed, mens sange som "Earth Song", "Childhood", "Little Susie" og "Smile" alle er operatiske popstykker.