Billie Jean Lyrics : “Billie Jean” is an absolute titan of a track that stands as one of the most influential, commercially successful, and culturally significant singles in the history of popular music. Released as a defining crown jewel of the legendary Thriller album, the song explores a tense, gripping narrative of fame, paranoia, and false paternity claims. Driven by Michael’s signature vocal hiccups, intense emotional delivery, and a bassline that fundamentally changed music production, the track became a global phenomenon. It remains an essential cornerstone for pop purists, dance music enthusiasts, and high-energy throwback playlists worldwide.
The song’s legendary, revolutionary sonic landscape was masterfully guided by the iconic maestro Quincy Jones, with Michael Jackson himself serving as the co-producer. Together, they engineered a stark, driving, and hypnotic rhythm that perfectly balances a crisp drum groove with lush, dramatic synthesizer pads. The brilliant arrangement, packed with sharp, cinematic strings and unforgettable hooks, was written jointly by Michael Jackson and Jerry Hey. This collaborative masterclass created a timeless, dance-floor-packing anthem that permanently elevated the boundaries of modern pop and funk.
Billie Jean Lyrics
She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene, uh
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 round?
She told me her name was Billie Jean as she caused a scene
Then every head turned with eyes that dreamed of bein’ the one, uh
Who will dance on the floor in the round?
People always told me, “Be careful of what you do,” uh
“And don’t go around breakin’ young girls’ hearts” (Hee-hee)
And mother always told me, “Be careful of who you love
And be careful of what you do (Oh, oh)
‘Cause the lie becomes the truth” (Oh, oh), hey
Billie Jean is not my lover, uh
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one (Oh, baby)
But the kid is not my son (Woo)
Uh, she says I am the one (Oh, baby)
But the kid is not my son (Hee-hee-hee; no, no)
(Hee-hee-hee, woo)
For forty days and for forty nights, the 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 (Hee, uh, uh)
So take my strong advice
Just remember to always think twice (Don’t think twice)
Do think twice (A-hoo)
She told my baby we danced ’til three, then she looked at me
Then showed a photo of a baby cryin’, his eyes were like mine (Oh no)
‘Cause we danced on the floor in the round, baby (Ooh, hee-hee-hee)
People always told me, “Be careful of what you do,” uh
“And don’t go around breakin’ young girls’ hearts” (Don’t break no hearts; hee-hee)
But she came and stood right by me
Just the smell of sweet perfume (Ha-oh)
This happened much too soon (Ha-oh, ha-ooh)
She called me to her room (Ha-oh, hoo), hey
Billie Jean is not my lover (Woo)
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one, uh
But the kid is not my son, uh
No-no-no, uh, no-no-no, no-no-no (Woo)
Billie Jean is not my lover, uh
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son (No, no)
She says I am the one (Oh, baby)
But the kid is not my son (No, hee-hee-hee)
(Ah-hee-hee-hee)
[Interlude]
Hee, hoo
(Chicka-boom, chicka-boom, chicka-boom, chicka-boom)
She says I am the one, uh
But the kid is not my son (No-no-no, woo, uh)
Billie Jean is not my lover, uh
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one (You know what you did to me, baby)
But the kid is not my son
No-no-no (No-no-no, ah), no-no-no-no (No-no-no)
She says I am the one (No, baby)
But the kid is not my son (No-no-no-no; woo, uh)
She says I am the one (You know what you did)
She says he is my son (Breakin’ my heart, babe)
She says I am the one
Yeah, yeah, Billie Jean is not my lover, uh
Yeah, Billie Jean is not my lover, uh
Yeah, Billie Jean is not my lover, uh (She is just a girl)
Yeah, Billie Jean is not my lover, uh (She is just a girl; don’t call me Billie Jean, hoo)
Billie Jean is not my lover, uh (She is just a girl; she’s not at the scene)
Billie Jean is not (Hee), aaow, ooh
Yeah, Billie Jean is
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Billie Jean Song Credits :
| Title : | Billie Jean |
| Singer : | Michael Jackson |
| Lyrics By : | Jerry Hey, Michael Jackson |
| Music By : | Quincy Jones |
| Label : | Epic Records |
| Director : | Steve Barron |
| Released on : | November 30, 1982 |
