The stage show often featured a physical tank and actors dressed as soldiers and refugees, visually representing the destruction of war and environmental neglect.
The song uniquely blends blues, gospel, and opera, creating a "musical apocalypse" that transitions from a quiet lament to a desperate, aggressive cry for change.
One of the most famous HD clips features a fan who climbed onto the crane with Michael. Jackson famously held onto the man to keep him from falling until the crane was lowered safely.