Thriller
Kid Drew and the Kids Lyrics


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Ooh, it's close to midnight
Something evil lurkin' 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 the eyes
You're paralyzed

'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

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 creepin' up behind
You're outta time

'Cause this is thriller, thriller night
There ain't no second chance
Against the thing with the forty eyes, girl

Thriller, thriller night
You're fighting for your life
Inside a killer, thriller tonight

Night creatures call
And the dead start to walk
In their masquerade, masquerade

There's no escaping
The jaws of the alien this time
This is the end of your life, end of your life

They're out to get you
There's demons closing in on every side
Ooh, they will possess you
Unless you change that number on your dial

Now, is the time
For you and I to cuddle close together, yeah
All through the night
I'll save you from the terror on the screen
I'll make you see

That this is thriller, thriller night
Girl, I can thrill you more
Than any ghost would ever dare try

Thriller, thriller night
So let me hold you tight
And share a killer, thriller, chiller
Thriller here tonight

'Cause this is thriller, thriller night
Girl, I can thrill you more
Than any ghost would ever dare try

Thriller, thriller night
So let me hold you tight
And share a 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 rots inside a corpse's shell

The foulest stench is in the air
The funk of forty thousand years
And grizzly ghouls from every tomb
Are closing in to seal your doom

And though you fight to stay alive
Your body starts to shiver




For no mere mortal can resist
The evil of the thriller

Overall Meaning

The song "Thriller" by Michael Jackson is a classic Halloween anthem that has been enjoyed by generations of music lovers. The lyrics of the song describe a horror movie-like scene where something evil is lurking in the dark, ready to strike. The singer paints a vivid picture of terror, describing how terrifying it is to try and scream out for help but find yourself paralyzed with fear. The chorus of the song repeatedly tells the listener that they are in a thriller, and no one can save them from the beast about to strike.


As the song progresses, the terror continues to build. The listener hears the sound of creatures crawling, the foulest stench in the air, and the approach of grizzly ghouls from every tomb. No mere mortal can resist the evil of the thriller, and the song ends on a chilling note, warning the listener that this may be the end of their life. However, there is a small glimmer of hope, as the final verse of the song tells us that we can come together and fight the terror of the thriller.


Overall, "Thriller" is an incredibly powerful song that taps into our deepest fears and anxieties. By painting a picture of horror and terror, Michael Jackson created a song that continues to resonate with listeners decades after its release.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooh, it's close to midnight
It's almost the darkest hour of the night


Something evil lurkin' in the dark
There's an ominous presence hiding in the shadows


Under the moonlight
Illuminated by the light from the moon


You see a sight that almost stops your heart
What you're witnessing is nearly heart-stoppingly terrifying


You try to scream
You attempt to express your fear


But terror takes the sound before you make it
Your fear prevents you from making a sound


You start to freeze
You become motionless with fear


As horror looks you right between the eyes
You're met with a horrifying image straight ahead


You're paralyzed
Fear has almost completely immobilized you


'Cause this is thriller, thriller night
What you're currently experiencing is a thrilling, hair-raising, and scary night


And no one's gonna save you
There's no one around to save you from the horror


From the beast about to strike
You're about to be attacked by an ominous creature


You know it's thriller, thriller night
You're well aware that this is a thrilling, scary evening


You're fighting for your life
You're struggling to stay alive


Inside a killer, thriller tonight
You're in the midst of an event that's both suspenseful and threatening


You hear the door slam
The sound of a closing door alerts you


And realize there's nowhere left to run
You come to the realization that there's no escape


You feel the cold hand
The sensation of a chilling hand touches you


And wonder if you'll ever see the sun
You consider whether or not you'll live to see another day


You close your eyes
You shut your eyes to try to escape the situation


And hope that this is just imagination
You hope that this is only a product of your mind's creation


Girl, but all the while
But in reality


You hear a creature creepin' up behind
You hear an ominous creature advancing towards you from behind


You're outta time
You've run out of time


'Cause this is thriller, thriller night
This is an exciting, chilling, and frightening night


There ain't no second chance
You don't get a second opportunity


Against the thing with the forty eyes, girl
You're fighting a formidable creature


Night creatures call
All the things that go bump in the night become vocal


And the dead start to walk
Even the dead begin to move and walk around


In their masquerade, masquerade
They're all in disguise, pretending to be something they're not


There's no escaping
Running away isn't an option


The jaws of the alien this time
This time, the alien's powerful mouth will consume its prey


This is the end of your life, end of your life
The end of your life is near


They're out to get you
Their goal is to capture and consume you


There's demons closing in on every side
Evil creatures are approaching from all sides


Ooh, they will possess you
They'll take control over your mind and body


Unless you change that number on your dial
The situation can be avoided if you make a phone call to the right number


Now, is the time
This moment in time is the right opportunity


For you and I to cuddle close together, yeah
We should get close and embrace each other


All through the night
Throughout the entire night


I'll save you from the terror on the screen
I'll shield you from the fear projected on the screen


I'll make you see
I'll help you understand


That this is thriller, thriller night
This is an intense and exciting night


Girl, I can thrill you more
I can give you more excitement than any ghost could


Than any ghost would ever dare try
Ghosts wouldn't even attempt to give you this level of thrills


Thriller, thriller night
This is a thrilling, intense evening


So let me hold you tight
Let me embrace you tightly


And share a killer, thriller, chiller
Let's experience this thrilling, scary, and exciting event together


Thriller here tonight
The thrilling night is happening right now


'Cause this is thriller, thriller night
This is an exciting, chilling, and frightening night


Girl, I can thrill you more
I can give you more excitement than any ghost could


Than any ghost would ever dare try
Ghosts wouldn't even attempt to give you this level of thrills


Thriller, thriller night
This is a thrilling, intense evening


So let me hold you tight
Let me embrace you tightly


And share a killer, thriller
Let's experience this thrilling, scary, and exciting event together


Darkness falls across the land
The entire area is consumed by darkness


The midnight hour is close at hand
It's almost midnight


Creatures crawl in search of blood
Evil creatures are hunting for victims to consume


To terrorize y'all's neighborhood
Their mission is to spread fear throughout the neighborhood


And whosoever shall be found
Anyone who's discovered


Without the soul for getting down
Those without the right mindset


Must stand and face the hounds of hell
They have to face their impending doom


And rots inside a corpse's shell
They'll be trapped, and their body will begin to decay


The foulest stench is in the air
The air is filled with the most disgusting odor


The funk of forty thousand years
The reeking smell has been present for an incredibly long time


And grizzly ghouls from every tomb
Horrifying undead creatures emerge from graves and tombs


Are closing in to seal your doom
They're getting closer, and your fate has been sealed


And though you fight to stay alive
Even though you resist with all your might


Your body starts to shiver
Your body trembles with fear


For no mere mortal can resist
No ordinary human can withstand


The evil of the thriller
The intense horror and thrilling experience of this event




Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Rodney Lynn Temperton

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