MJ 視為一生摯友的 Elizabeth Taylor 日前過世,兩個不同年代的巨星相交近四十年的情誼,終於成為不朽的傳奇。現在世人稱 MJ 為流行樂之王 (King of Pop),也是因為 Elizabeth Taylor;事實上 Elizabeth Taylor 本來是說「流行樂、搖滾樂、靈魂樂之王(King of Pop, Rock and Soul)」。
MJ 飽受流言之苦、抹黑之累的時候,泰勒依然不離不棄,自始至終堅定相信 MJ 的清白,這樣的情誼使 MJ 感受至深,加上兩人都是童星出身,彼此惺惺相惜, MJ 因而 (在泰勒 65 歲生日時) 寫下這首歌對泰勒致敬:Elizabeth, I Love You。
Welcome to Hollywood That's what they told you A child star in Hollywood That's what they sold you Grace with beauty, charme and talent You would do what you were told But they robbed you of your childhood Took your youth and sold it for gold
Elizabeth, I love you You're every star that shines in the world to me Elizabeth can't you see that it's true Elizabeth, I love you You're more than just a star to me
Lovely Elizabeth You have surpassed them all My friend Elizabeth Learned to outlast them all Many started back when you did Lost their way and now they're gone But look at you, a true survivor Full of life and carrying on
This is your life You seem to have it all You reached your peak They wanted you to fall It's very sad, this world can be so bad But though all the heartaches When they put you down You know you were the victor And you earned the crown It's like walking through the fire Determinded to win You were beating life's battles Again and again
Elizabeth, I love you You're every star that shines in the world to me Elizabeth can't you see that it's true
Remember the time I was alone You stood by my side and said: "Let's be strong" You did all these things That only a true friend can do
Elizabeth, I love you The world knows your work now I pray one day I'll be just like... you.