Thriller
Michael Jackson Lyrics

It's close to midnight
The time of day is late, indicating a sense of danger and heightened tension.

Something evil's lurking in the dark
There is a malevolent presence that is hiding and waiting to strike.

Under the moonlight
The setting adds to the eerie and ominous atmosphere.

You see a sight that almost stops your heart
The sight is so frightening that it almost causes physical distress.

You try to scream
The natural reaction is to yell out in fear.

But terror takes the sound before you make it
Such intense fear grips you that you are unable to make a sound.

You start to freeze
The situation causes you to become motionless and unable to act.

As horror looks you right between your eyes
The fear is so intense that it seems to be staring at you directly.

You're paralyzed
The fear has rendered you unable to move or act in any way.

'Cause this is thriller Thriller night
The fear and danger intensify as the chorus kicks in, signaling a thrill ride that lasts all night.

And no one's gonna save you From the beast about to strike
There is no help to be found, as the danger is imminent and coming for you.

You know it's thriller Thriller night
The sense of danger and fear continues to build as the chorus repeats and emphasizes the perilous situation.

You're fighting for your life Inside a killer Thriller tonight
Your survival is on the line in the face of an unstoppable force that threatens your very existence.

You hear the door slam
The situation has escalated, and the danger is now in close proximity.

And realize there's nowhere left to run
All options for escape have been exhausted, leaving you trapped and helpless.

You feel the cold hand
The sense of danger is heightened as a physical sensation is felt from the evil presence.

And wonder if you'll ever see the sun
The fear is so great that you fear you may never be free from it.

You close your eyes
The overwhelming fear can be so intense that you can't bear to face it anymore and retreat from the situation mentally.

And hope that this is just imagination
The fear is so extreme that you cling to the hope that it is just a figment of your imagination and not real.

Girl, but all the while You hear a creature creeping up behind
Despite your hope, the danger is real and approaching, creating an overwhelming sense of dread.

You're out of time
The situation has reached critical mass, and there are no options left, no time to waste.

Darkness falls across the land
The darkness is descending, and with it brings a sense of doom.

The midnight hour is close at hand
The time is running out, and the danger is palpable with the approaching midnight hour.

Creatures crawl in search of blood
The creatures in this world crave the essence of life and the destruction of those who inhibit it.

To terrorize y'all's neighborhood
The creatures seek chaos and terror, and there is no refuge from their destruction.

And whosoever shall be found Without the soul for getting down
Those who cannot handle the thrill ride or find the courage to face the danger will be consumed by it.

Must stand and face the hounds of hell And rot inside a corpse's shell
Those who cannot fight back against the danger will be swallowed up by it, and their final fate sealed.

'Cause this is thriller
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the themes of suspense, danger, and terror throughout the song.