michael jackson
Bille Jean Lyrics
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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 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, do think twice)
She told my baby we'd danced till three, then she looked at me
Then showed a photo of a baby cries 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
Just 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
(you know what you did, (she says he is my son)breaking my heart babe)
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 (don't Billie Jean)
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
The song "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson is the story of an obsessive fan who claimed that Jackson was the father of her child. The story begins with Jackson meeting Billie Jean, who is described as a beauty queen from a movie scene. She tells him that she is the one who will dance on the floor in the round. Later, Jackson is warned by his mother and other people to be careful of who he loves and to be mindful of the consequences of his actions.
The chorus of the song reveals that Billie Jean is not Jackson's lover and that he is not the father of her child. However, Billie Jean continues to pursue him and spread rumors about their relationship. Jackson denies the allegations and insists that they only danced on the floor in the round. Jackson's frustration grows as he sings, "She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son." In the end, the song suggests that Billie Jean is simply a figment of Jackson's imagination.
Overall, "Billie Jean" is a complex song that touches on issues of fame, love, and obsession. Jackson's powerful vocals and catchy beat convey both the intensity of his emotions and the larger cultural significance of the story he tells.
Line by Line Meaning
She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene
The woman had a stunning appearance like a queen from a film - beautiful and captivating.
I said don't mind, but what do you mean, I am the one
Who will dance on the floor in the round
I didn't object, but I was confused when she claimed that I was the chosen one who could dance effortlessly on the circular floor.
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
She introduced herself as Billie Jean, and her captivating personality gathered the attention of everyone present, all of whom secretly wished they could be the one to dance on the circular dance floor.
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
Various people warned me to tread carefully and avoid hurting young girls' feelings. My mother also advised me to pick my lovers cautiously because the truth has a way of revealing itself regardless of what I do.
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
Billie Jean is not my love interest. She's merely a girl yet insists that I am her desired partner. However, I am not the father of her baby, despite her claims.
For forty days and 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, do think twice)
For forty consecutive days and nights, the law was favorable to her cause. But who can resist someone determined to get what they want? Her manipulative schemes befuddled me, and we continued to dance on the circular dance floor. So I advise everyone always to be cautious and think twice about their choices.
She told my baby we'd danced till three, then she looked at me
Then showed a photo of a baby cries his eyes were like mine (oh, no!)
'Cause we danced on the floor in the round, baby
She told my lover that we danced until three in the morning, then showed us a picture of her baby, who cried with eyes similar to mine. This happened because we were dancing on the circular dance floor.
She came and stood right by me
Just the smell of sweet perfume
This happened much too soon
She called me to her room
She walked over and stood beside me, surrounded by the scent of a fragrant perfume. Things escalated too quickly, and she invited me into 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 the one I love; she's only a girl who insists that she loves me. Still, her baby is not mine.
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
She says I am the one
She continues to insist that I am her desired partner, but her baby is not my own.
(you know what you did, (she says he is my son)breaking my heart babe)
She says I am the one
I know exactly what I did to hurt her, and she blames me for breaking her heart, indicating that I am the father of her baby out of wedlock.
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover (don't Billie Jean)
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
Repeated assertions that Billie Jean is not my desired partner but a complicated woman entangled in messy affairs.
Contributed by Hudson C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.