I was unfamiliar with the song or story of Carousel. It sounds like a good tune that should have gotten some attention on a recording at some point. I agree with you that it could have replaced one of the other two songs on Thriller you mention. Human Nature is the better song but I've always interpreted as one about loving who you love. Whether that be another man or woman it makes sense that Jackson might have been exploring his own sexuality at the time. Thus, it was more relevant to his life than Carousel.
I was unfamiliar with the song or story of Carousel. It sounds like a good tune that should have gotten some attention on a recording at some point. I agree with you that it could have replaced one of the other two songs on Thriller you mention. Human Nature is the better song but I've always interpreted as one about loving who you love. Whether that be another man or woman it makes sense that Jackson might have been exploring his own sexuality at the time. Thus, it was more relevant to his life than Carousel.
I do like "Carousel" a lot. Sometimes I like going down a rabbit hole. You never know what you're going to find. Thanks for listening.