"Gone Too Soon"

“Gone Too Soon” is ballad recorded by American musician Michael Jackson . It was written and composed by Larry Groosman and Buz Kohan , Produced by Jackson , and Co-produced by Bruce Swedien for the singer’s studio album , Dangerous (1991). The song was also mixed by Swedien and featured instrumentation by artists such as David Paich , Steve Porcaro , Michael Boddicker , Abraham Laboriel and Paulinho Da Costa . “Gone Too Soon” was dedicated to the memory of Jackson’s friend Ryan White , a teenager from Kokomo , Indiana who came to national attention , after being expelled from his school for having HIV/AIDS .

The song was released on Desember 1 , 1993 , as the ninth and final single from the Dangerous album . Following its release-on World AIDS Day of 1993 – “Gone Too Soon” became a moderate chart success in several countries ; France , Germany , The Netherlands , New Zealand , Switzerland , and the UK . The song was released as a cassette single in the US and became a hit in Africa , where it charted at number 3 . “Gone Too Soon” wasn’t a significant critical success , as it received mixed reviews from music critics .

“Gone Too Soon” was promoted with a music video directed by Bill Dicocco , which shoed footage of Jackson and White together , as well as scenes from the latter’s funeral . A live performance by Jackson at Bill Clinton;s inaugural celebration also served as a promotional platform , for both the song and AIDS-re;ated funding. “Gone Too Soon” later receved more exposure , following the deaths of both Diana , Princess of Wales and Jackson himself .

"Gone Too Soon - Michael Jackson"

Like a comet

Blazing ‘cross the evening sky

Gone too soon

Like a rainbow

Fading in the twinkling of an eye

Gone too soon

Shiny and sparkly

And splendidly bright

Here one day

Gone one night

Like the loss of sunlight

On a cloudy afternoon

Gone too soon

Like a castle

Built upon a sandy beach

Gone too soon

Like a perfect flower

That os just beyond your reach

Gone too soon

Born to amuse , to inspire , to delight

Here one day

Gone one night

Like a sunset

Dying with the rising of the moon

Gone too soon

Gone too soon