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 round

She 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 round

People always told me be careful of what you do
And don't go around breaking young girls' hearts
And mother always told me 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 son

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
So take my strong advice, just remember to always think twice
(Do think twice)

She told my baby we'd danced till three, then she looked at me
Then showed a photo my baby cried his eyes were like mine (oh, no!)
'Cause we danced on the floor in the round, baby

People always told me be careful of what you do
And don't go around breaking young girls' hearts
She came and stood right by me
Then the smell of sweet perfume
This happened much too soon
She called me to her room

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

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 son

She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
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 son

She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
She says I am the one

Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover

Billie Jean is
Billie Jean is
Billie Jean is

Not my lover
Not my lover
Not my lover
Not my lover

Billie Jean is not my lover (she is just a girl)
Billie Jean is not my lover (she is just a girl)
Billie Jean is not my lover (she is just a girl)
Billie Jean is not my lover (she is just a girl)

Billie Jean is
Billie Jean is

Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover

Billie Jean is
Billie Jean is

Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover

Billie Jean is
Billie Jean is

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Lost Fingers' song "Billie Jean" tell the story of a man who encounters a woman named Billie Jean who claims that he is the father of her child. The man denies the claim, insisting that Billie Jean is not his lover and that the child is not his son. The song explores themes of betrayal, love, and trust, as the man struggles to come to terms with the implications of Billie Jean's claim.

The lyrics also allude to the dangers of fame and the scrutiny that celebrities face in their personal lives. The line "People always told me be careful of what you do / And don't go around breaking young girls' hearts" suggests that the man's celebrity status has made him a target for false accusations and gossip.

The chorus of the song, which repeats the phrase "Billie Jean is not my lover," is a powerful statement of the man's denial and determination to clear his name. Overall, the lyrics to "Billie Jean" are a poignant reflection on the complexities of love and the challenges of fame.

Line by Line Meaning

She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene
She was extremely attractive, as if she belonged in a Hollywood film.

I said don't mind, but what do you mean I am the one
I was confused about what she meant when she said I was 'the one'.

Who will dance on the floor in the round
She was referring to the dance style which involves people dancing around each other.

She said I am the one, who will dance on the floor in the round
She insisted that she was the one who would dance around me.

She told me her name was Billie Jean, as she caused a scene
She introduced herself as Billie Jean while making a commotion.

Then every head turned with eyes that dreamed of being the one
Everyone noticed her and wished they were the one she was paying attention to.

Who will dance on the floor in the round
Referring to the dance style again, this time as a desirable activity.

People always told me be careful of what you do
I had been advised to be cautious with my actions.

And don't go around breaking young girls' hearts
I had been explicitly warned not to hurt young women's feelings.

And mother always told me be careful of who you love
My mother warned me about being careful with my choice of romantic partners.

And be careful of what you do 'cause the lie becomes the truth
My mother suggested that deception, when acted upon, can become a reality.

Billie Jean is not my lover
I am not romantically involved with Billie Jean.

She's just a girl who claims that I am the one
Billie Jean has been insisting that I am 'the one.'

But the kid is not my son
I am not the father of the child Billie Jean has.

For forty days and for forty nights
This is a reference to a biblical story.

The law was on her side
The legal system favored Billie Jean.

But who can stand when she's in demand
Nobody can resist her when she's the center of attention.

Her schemes and plans
Billie Jean had some tricks and ideas up her sleeve.

'Cause we danced on the floor in the round
She refers again to our dance routine.

So take my strong advice, just remember to always think twice
I am advising that one should always think through their actions before proceeding.

(Do think twice)

She told my baby we'd danced till three, then she looked at me
Billie Jean informed my significant other we were dancing until after three in the morning, and then she gave me a suggestive look.

Then showed a photo my baby cried his eyes were like mine (oh, no!)
She showed a photo of her baby, causing my partner to cry because the child looked like me.

'Cause we danced on the floor in the round, baby
The lyrics repeat the line about our dance routine again here.

She came and stood right by me
At this point in the story, Billie Jean approached me closely.

Then the smell of sweet perfume
I noticed a pleasant smell coming from her.

This happened much too soon
Things started to happen too quickly.

She called me to her room
Billie Jean invited me to her room.

Billie Jean is not my lover
Reiterating again that Billie Jean and I are not romantically involved.

She's just a girl who claims that I am the one
Billie Jean still insists I am 'the one.'

But the kid is not my son
The child she has is not mine.

She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
This line is a repetition of the earlier idea.

She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son

She says I am the one
Billie Jean maintains that I am 'the one.'

Billie Jean is not my lover
Stating again that I am not romantically involved with Billie Jean.