Billie Jean
Gamer's Delight 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.)
She told my baby we'd danced 'til three
Then she looked at me
She showed a photo of a baby crying
His eyes looked like mine
Go on dance 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, she says he is 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 not my lover
The lyrics of the song "Billie Jean" by Gamer's Delight delve into the story of a woman, Billie Jean, who claims that the singer is the father of her child. The song begins with the singer describing Billie Jean as a beauty queen from a movie scene and how she claims that he is the one that will dance on the floor in the round. However, the singer denies these claims and even warns the listeners to be careful of what they do and whom they love because lies can become the truth.
Throughout the song, the singer tries to distance himself from Billie Jean's claims by asserting that the child is not his. However, he also expresses confusion and frustration about the situation as Billie Jean's schemes and plans seem to be working against him. At one point, Billie Jean even shows the singer a photo of a crying baby, which she claims is his. The song ends with the repeated assertion that Billie Jean is not the singer's lover and that the kid is not his son.
Overall, "Billie Jean" is a song that explores themes of love, deception, and personal responsibility. The singer struggles with the accusations that Billie Jean has put forth, but ultimately stands his ground in denying any involvement in the situation. It's a classic example of the type of storytelling that Michael Jackson was known for in his music, and the song has remained an enduring hit for decades since its initial release.
Line by Line Meaning
She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene
She was incredibly beautiful and captivating, like she belonged in a Hollywood movie.
I said don't mind, but what do you mean I am the one
I was confused about what she meant by referring to me as 'the one'.
Who will dance on the floor in the round
She was referring to the dancing style where people dance in a circle on the dance floor, and she and I were going to dance together in this way.
She said I am the one who will dance on the floor in the round
She affirmed that she was going to be the one dancing with me in the round on the dance floor.
She told me her name was Billie Jean, as she caused a scene
She introduced herself as Billie Jean and made quite an impression by drawing attention to herself.
Then every head turned with eyes that dreamed of being the one
Everyone in the room wished they were in my place and could dance with her instead of me.
People always told me be careful of what you do
I had been warned to be cautious of my actions and to think things through before making decisions.
And don't go around breaking young girls' hearts
I had been advised not to engage in any behavior that would cause emotional pain or harm to young women.
And mother always told me be careful of who you love
My mother had always cautioned me to choose my partners wisely and be careful about who I love.
And be careful of what you do 'cause the lie becomes the truth
I was warned to be cautious of my actions because if I lied or acted recklessly, it could cause problems and become the truth over time.
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 insists that I am the man she is looking for.
But the kid is not my son
I am not the father of the child she claims to be mine.
For forty days and forty nights
For an extended period of time.
The law was on her side
In this situation, the law sided with Billie Jean.
But who can stand when she's in demand
Billie Jean was in high demand, making it difficult for anyone to refute her claims.
Her schemes and plans
Billie Jean had a plan or agenda that she was trying to execute.
So take my strong advice, just remember to always think twice
My advice to others is to always think carefully about their choices and actions before they act on them.
She told my baby we'd danced 'til three
Billie Jean told my partner that we had danced together until three o'clock in the morning.
Then she looked at me
After sharing this information with my partner, Billie Jean turned her attention to me.
She showed a photo of a baby crying
Billie Jean presented a photo of a crying infant to me, which she claimed was my child.
His eyes looked like mine
Billie Jean tried to convince me that the child in the photo had my physical characteristics.
Billie Jean is not my lover
I am reiterating that Billie Jean and I do not have a romantic relationship.
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
Billie Jean believes that I am the man she has been searching for, but I am not the father of the child in the photo.
She says I am the one, she says he is my son
Billie Jean insists that I am the father of her child, even though I deny it.
Billie Jean is not my lover
I am repeating that I am not romantically involved with Billie Jean.
Billie Jean is not my lover
I restate that Billie Jean and I are not romantically involved.
Billie Jean is not my lover
I again emphasize that Billie Jean and I do not have a romantic relationship.
Billie Jean is not my lover
I continue to stress that I am not romantically involved with Billie Jean.
Billie Jean is not my lover
I repeat the fact that Billie Jean and I are not romantically involved.
Billie Jean is not my lover
I conclude the song by reiterating that I am not romantically involved with Billie Jean.
Writer(s): Michael Joe Jackson
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