Billie Jean
LIVING ROOM - Michael Jackson 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 'til 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
The lyrics to "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson tell the story of a mysterious woman named Billie Jean who claims that the singer is the father of her child. The song starts by describing Billie Jean as a beautiful and glamorous woman who turns heads wherever she goes. The chorus repeats the line "Billie Jean is not my lover" several times, emphasizing that the singer did not have a romantic relationship with her. The verses reveal that Billie Jean's claims have caused turmoil in the singer's life. He feels pressure from the law and public opinion, and he worries about how the situation will affect his relationships with his loved ones. Despite all this, the singer maintains his innocence and repeatedly denies that he is the father of Billie Jean's child.
One interpretation of the song is that it is about Jackson's real-life experiences with obsessive fans who claimed to be his lovers or the mothers of his children. Jackson was famously private about his personal life, and his music often explored themes of isolation and misunderstanding. "Billie Jean" is a classic example of his ability to craft a catchy, danceable pop tune that also contains deeper layers of meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene
She had a striking appearance like that of a beauty queen from the movies.
I said don't mind, but what do you mean, I am the one
I didn't object, but I was uncertain about what she meant when she said I was the one.
Who will dance on the floor in the round?
She asked who would be the one to dance in the circular dance floor.
She said I am the one, who will dance on the floor in the round
She claimed she was the one who would dance in the circular dance floor.
She told me her name was Billie Jean, as she caused a scene
She introduced herself as Billie Jean while creating a disturbance or commotion.
Then every head turned with eyes that dreamed of being the one
Everyone around turned their heads and had a desire to be the chosen one.
People always told me be careful of what you do
I always received advice from people to be cautious of my actions.
And don't go around breaking young girls' hearts
I was warned not to break the hearts of young girls.
And mother always told me be careful of who you love
My mother always warned me to be cautious with whom I love.
And be careful of what you do 'cause the lie becomes the truth
I was reminded to be careful of my actions since lies can turn into truths.
Billie Jean is not my lover
I declared that Billie Jean is not my romantic partner.
She's just a girl who claims that I am the one
I pointed out that Billie Jean is just a girl who asserts that I am the chosen one.
But the kid is not my son
I stated that the child in question is not my offspring.
For forty days and forty nights
The duration of the following events was forty days and forty nights.
The law was on her side
The law favored Billie Jean in the situation.
But who can stand when she's in demand
It's difficult to resist her when she's desired by others.
Her schemes and plans, 'cause we danced on the floor in the round
Her cunning plans were executed while we were on the circular dance floor together.
So take my strong advice, just remember to always think twice
My sincere advice to you is to think twice before making any significant decisions.
(Do think twice, do think twice)
I repeat, think twice before you act.
She told my baby we'd danced 'til three, then she looked at me
Billie Jean informed my girl that we danced together until three in the morning, then stared at me.
Then showed a photo my baby cried his eyes were like mine (oh, no)
She then revealed a photo, and my girl cried because the child in the picture looked like me.
She came and stood right by me
Billie Jean approached me and stood next to me.
Just the smell of sweet perfume
I could smell a lovely fragrance from her perfume.
This happened much too soon
All of this happened abruptly and too quickly.
She called me to her room
Billie Jean invited me to her room.
You know what you did, (she says he is my son) breaking my heart babe
Billie Jean accused me of fathering her child and causing her emotional pain.
Billie Jean is not my lover
I reiterated that Billie Jean is not my romantic partner.
Billie Jean is not my lover (don't Billie Jean)
I stressed that Billie Jean is not my love interest.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jackson
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