Michael Jackson – Give In To Me

Written by Michael with Bill Bottrell, and recorded by Michael with special guest Slash – from Guns N’ Roses – on guitar.

"He sent me a tape of the song that had no guitars other than some slow picking," said Slash. "I called him and sang over the phone what I wanted to do."

Slash, at the time, was just leaving for Africa, so he and Michael managed to work it out so they could record Slash’s contribution when he returned from Africa. "I basically went in and started to play – thet was it," said Slash. "Michael just wannted whatever was in my style. He just wanted me to do that – no pressure. He was really in synch with me."

[Teddy Riley’s Words About The Song]
Bill Bottrell put in some great production on this track. Because he had his hand in there it ended up sounding perfect. He had the magic touch and had everything levelled up nicely. He’s been doing it for so long. He’s the best with microphones, and knowing where to sit the instruments on the track. He’s really good.

I also like Bruce Swedien who mixed some tracks on this album. I’d never worked with Brucey before that. But I always ask for him as an engineer after working with him on this.

Credits
* Written and composed by Michael Jackson and Bill Bottrell
* Produced by Michael Jackson and Bill Bottrell
* Recorded and mixed by Bill Bottrell
* Guitars recorded by Jim Mitchell; Assisted by Craig Brock
* Special guitar performance by Slash
* Solo and background vocals: Michael Jackson
* Bass, drums, mellotron and guitar: Bill Bottrell
* Guitar: Tim Pierce

Give In To Me – Lyrics

She Always Takes It With A Heart Of Stone
‘Cause All She Does Is Throws It Back To Me
I’ve Spent A Lifetime
Looking For Someone
Don’t Try To Understand Me
Just Simply Do The
Things I Say

Love Is A Feeling
Give It When I Want It
‘Cause I’m On Fire
Quench My Desire
Give It When I Want It
Talk To Me Woman
Give In To Me
Give In To Me

You Always Knew Just How To Make Me Cry
And Never Did I Ask You Questions Why
It Seems You Get Your Kicks From Hurting Me
Don’t Try To Understand Me
Because Your Words Just Aren’t Enough

Love Is A Feeling
Quench My Desire
Give It When I Want It
Takin’ Me Higher
Love Is A Woman
I Don’t Wanna Hear It
Give In To Me
Give In To Me

You And Your Friends
Were Laughing At Me In Town
But It’s Okay
And It’s Okay
You Wont Be Laughing Girl
When I’m Not Around
I’ll Be Okay
And I, I’m Not Fine
Gotta, The Peace Of Mind No

Don’t Try To Tell Me
Because Your Words
Just Aren’t Enough

Love Is A Feeling
Quench My Desire
Give It When I Want It
Takin’ Me Higher
Talk To Me Woman
Love Is A Feeling
Give In To Me
Give In To Me
Give In To Me
Aaah

Love Is The Feeling
I Don’t Wanna Hear It
Quench My Desire
Takin’ Me Higher
Tell It To The Preacher
Satisfy The Feeling
Give In To Me
Give In To Me

I Don’t Wanna
I Don’t Wanna
I Don’t Wanna Dream Now

Give It To The Fire
Talk To Me Woman
Quench My Desire
Not Like A Lady
Talk To Me Baby
Give In To Me

Give In To The Fire
Give In To Me
Give In To Me
Give In To Me

Love A Woman
Give In To Me
Give In To Me
Give In To Me
Give In To Me

‘Cause I’m On Fire
Talk To Me Woman
Quench My Desire
Give It To The Feeling