Thriller
Jackson (Michael) Lyrics
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Something evil's lurking in the dark
Under the moonlight
You see a sight that almost stops your heart
You try to scream
But terror takes the sound before you make it
You start to freeze
As horror looks you right between your eyes
'Cause this is thriller
Thriller night
And no one's gonna save you
From the beast about to strike
You know it's thriller
Thriller night
You're fighting for your life
Inside a killer
Thriller tonight
I'm gonna thrill you tonight
You hear the door slam
And realize there's nowhere left to run
You feel the cold hand
And wonder if you'll ever see the sun
You close your eyes
And hope that this is just imagination
Girl, but all the while
You hear a creature creeping up behind
You're out of time
'Cause this is thriller
Thriller night
And no one's gonna save you
From the beast about to strike
You know it's thriller
Thriller night
You're fighting for your life
Inside a killer
Thriller tonight
I'm gonna thrill you tonight
Killer, thriller
Darkness falls across the land
The midnight hour is close at hand
Creatures crawl in search of blood
To terrorize y'all's neighborhood
And whosoever shall be found
Without the soul for getting down
Must stand and face the hounds of hell
And rot inside a corpse's shell
I'm gonna thrill you tonight
I'm gonna thrill you tonight, ooh baby
I'm gonna thrill you tonight
'Cause this is thriller
'Cause this is thriller
'Cause this is thriller
'Cause this is thriller
Killer, thriller
I'm gonna thrill you tonight
I'm gonna thrill you tonight
I'm gonna thrill you tonight
I'm gonna thrill you tonight
'Cause this is thriller
The lyrics of Michael Jackson's iconic song Thriller paint a vivid picture of horror and fear. The first verse describes a person who encounters something terrifying in the dark that nearly stops their heart. They try to scream, but the sound is silenced by fear. The person begins to freeze as they come face-to-face with the horror staring right at them. The chorus references the song's title and repeats the word "thriller" to describe the experience of fighting for your life against a killer.
The second verse builds on the fear and tension, as the person realizes there's nowhere left to run and that a creature is creeping up behind them. They close their eyes and hope it's just their imagination, but they're out of time. The second chorus repeats the message that no one will save them from the beast about to strike, and with the words "killer, thriller" emphasizes the danger facing the person. The final verse takes a more abstract approach, describing the darkness falling and creatures crawling in search of blood. The lyrics come full circle as the final chorus repeats the message that the person's only hope is to fight for their life against the thriller.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Rodney Lynn Temperton
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@janicehill7134
I’ve always been in awe with this dance and music video … !!!
It’s the best dance I’ve ever seen in my life time ..!!!
It’s just wow 🤩 and phenomenal…!!
I even bought the vhs music video of thriller when it came out !!!
Jaw dropping dance !!!!
I had no idea …
Now I do …!!!!
I do remember… omg !!!!
Amazing !!!
@janardansinghgohil6752
"Is this a movie or a song?"
MJ : YES
@safaafify8810
😂😂😂
@edviza1935
He took it even further in Bad
@deptusmechanikus7362
actual MJ: Tee-hee
@wedadbader
Polverine lol ppl still watching this song and commenting
@sergiu-mariusmoldovan6117
The best video all the time !!!
@Local-Art-Kid
When we were kids: Scariest thing we ever saw
Now: A masterpiece
@whatsyour_motive
Dead ass.i was so scared.still am in a way
@leilanihosea7795
True tho I was terrified as a kid watching esp on the zombie part😅
@petergant8767
It was a masterpiece then!