In the introspective ballad "Stranger in Moscow", Jackson laments his "fall from grace"; "Earth Song", "Childhood", "Little Susie" and "Smile" are operatic pop songs.
Na balada introspectiva "Stranger in Moscow", Jackson láiase da súa "caída en desgraza", mentres cancións como "Earth Song", "Childhood", "Little Susie" e "Smile" son pezas pop.