Billie Jean
Jamie Lancaster Lyrics

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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 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
(Don't think twice, don't 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
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

Overall Meaning

"Billie Jean" is a song by Michael Jackson, and this cover version by Jamie Lancaster & Karen Souza takes on a different style; a slow, jazzy tone with a female vocal. The lyrics tell of a woman named Billie Jean who approaches the singer claiming that he is the father of her child. However, he denies the allegation and insists that Billie Jean is not his lover. The song is thought to be inspired by a real-life event in Michael Jackson's life, where he was falsely accused of fathering a child and became embroiled in a legal dispute over paternity.

The opening lines "She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene" set the scene for the glamorous, almost cinematic encounter between the singer and Billie Jean. The lyrics suggest that Billie Jean is something of a mysterious figure, turning heads with her presence and causing a scene wherever she goes. The repeated line "She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son" serves to reinforce the singer's insistence that he is not the father of Billie Jean's child.

The lyrics also touch on themes of caution and self-preservation. The singer's mother warns him to be careful of who he loves and what he does, reminding him that "the lie becomes the truth." The song suggests that the singer has learned from the situation with Billie Jean and is advising others to be cautious in their own relationships. Ultimately, "Billie Jean" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of getting too involved too quickly, of jumping to conclusions, and of failing to protect oneself from the consequences of one's actions.

Line by Line Meaning

She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene
She was extremely beautiful and captivating, almost like a character in a movie

I said don't mind, but what do you mean, I am the one
I didn't pay much attention to what she said, but then she claimed that I was the one she was talking about

Who will dance on the floor in the round
She was referring to someone who would dance with her and other people in a round formation

She said I am the one, who will dance on the floor in the round
She confirmed that I was the one she was talking about, and that I would dance with her on the floor in the round

She told me her name was Billie Jean, as she caused a scene
She introduced herself as Billie Jean, and her arrival caused quite a commotion

Then every head turned with eyes that dreamed of being the one
Everyone turned their heads to look at her, and they all wished that they were the ones she was talking about

People always told me be careful of what you do
Throughout my life, I've been warned to be cautious about my actions

And don't go around breaking young girls' hearts
One specific warning was not to hurt young girls emotionally

And mother always told me be careful of who you love
My mother advised me to be careful when choosing who I loved

And be careful of what you do 'cause the lie becomes the truth
She warned that lies can easily become the truth, and that I should watch my actions and words

Billie Jean is not my lover
I want to make it clear that Billie Jean and I are not romantically involved

She's just a girl who claims that I am the one
Billie Jean is simply a girl who believes that I am the one she's been looking for

But the kid is not my son
Despite Billie Jean's claims, I am not the father of the child she's referring to

For forty days and forty nights
Billie Jean had been pursuing me for over a month

The law was on her side
Perhaps due to legal issues or other circumstances, Billie Jean had some kind of advantage in this situation

But who can stand when she's in demand
Billie Jean's allure and popularity made it difficult for anyone to resist her

Her schemes and plans
It's possible that Billie Jean had some kind of agenda or strategy in her pursuit of me

So take my strong advice, just remember to always think twice
Based on my experience, I advise others to be more careful and thoughtful before they act

She told my baby we'd danced till three, then she looked at me
Billie Jean claimed that we had danced together until three in the morning, and then she turned to me for confirmation

Then showed a photo my baby cried his eyes were like mine (oh, no)
After showing me a photo, my child cried because his eyes looked so much like mine

She came and stood right by me
Billie Jean approached me and stood directly next to me

Just the smell of sweet perfume
I noticed how lovely her perfume smelled

This happened much too soon
Billie Jean's advances felt too sudden and unexpected

She called me to her room
Billie Jean invited me to go to her room with her

You know what you did, (she says he is my son) breaking my heart babe
Billie Jean accuses me of breaking her heart, and insists that her child is mine

Billie Jean is not my lover
I repeat that Billie Jean and I are not in a romantic relationship

Billie Jean is not my lover
I repeat once again that Billie Jean and I are not romantically involved

Billie Jean is not my lover
I emphasize yet again that Billie Jean and I are not in a romantic relationship

Billie Jean is not my lover (don't Billie Jean)
I urge listeners not to pursue a relationship with Billie Jean, as she is not the right partner for them

Billie Jean is not my lover
I once again clarify that Billie Jean and I are not romantically involved

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jackson

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