Did You Know
“Billie Jean” is a song by the legendary American musician Michael Jackson. It was released as a single from his sixth studio album, “Thriller,” in 1983. The song was written and composed by Michael Jackson himself and produced by Quincy Jones. “Billie Jean” is widely regarded as one of Jackson’s most iconic and successful songs, and it played a significant role in establishing him as a pop music icon.
The song’s distinctive bassline, catchy melody, and memorable lyrics helped it become a massive hit, topping the charts in numerous countries around the world. The music video for “Billie Jean” also gained widespread attention and played a crucial role in the popularization of music videos on MTV.
The song’s lyrics tell the story of a woman named Billie Jean, who claims that the narrator is the father of her child, a claim that he denies. The lyrics and the music video’s imagery led to speculation about their potential real-life inspirations, but Jackson maintained that the song was a work of fiction and not directly autobiographical.
“Billie Jean” was not only a commercial success but also received critical acclaim. It won numerous awards and accolades, including two Grammy Awards in 1984. Its impact on pop music and culture is undeniable, and it remains a classic and beloved track that continues to be celebrated by music enthusiasts of all generations.
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Lyrics
She was more like a beauty queen
From a movie scene
I said, “Don’t mind, but what do you mean
I am the one
Who will dance on the floor in the round?”
She said I am the one
Who will dance on the floor in the roundShe told me her name was Billie Jean
As she caused a scene
Then every head turned with eyes that dreamed of being the one
Who will dance on the floor in the roundPeople always told me, “Be careful of what you do.
And don’t go around breaking young girls’ hearts.”
And mother always told me, “A-be careful of who you love,
And be careful of what you do
‘Cause the lie becomes the truth.”Billie Jean is not my lover
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
She says I am the one
But the kid is not my sonFor forty days and for forty nights
Law was on her side
But who can stand
When she’s in demand
Her schemes and plans
‘Cause we danced on the floor in the round
So take my strong advice
Just remember to always think twice
(Do think twice, do think twice.)She told, “My baby, we’d danced ’til three.”
Then she looked at me
Then showed a photo of a baby cry
His eyes looked like mine, oh, no
Do a dance on the floor in the round, babyA-people always told me, “Be careful of what you do
And don’t go around breaking young girls’ hearts.”
(Don’t break no heart.)
A-but she came and stood right by me
And just the smell of sweet perfume
And this happened much too soon
And she called me to her roomBillie Jean is not my lover
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
(No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.)
Billie Jean is not my lover
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
She says I am the one
But the kid is not my sonShe says I am the one
But the kid is not my sonNo, no, no
Billie Jean is not my lover
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one
(No, there’s not me, baby.)
But the kid is not my son
(No, no, no, no, no, no, no.)
She says I am the one (No, babe.)
But the kid is not my son, no, no, noShe says I am the one
You know what you did
She says he is my son
Breaking my heart, babe
She says I am the oneBillie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
She is the one
Billie Jean is not my lover
She is the one
Don’t call me Billie Jean
Billie Jean is not my lover
She is the one
She stumbled onto the scene
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover