Thriller
LIVING ROOM - Michael Jackson Lyrics


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It's close to midnight
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
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

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

Overall Meaning

The song Thriller, performed by Michael Jackson, is an iconic piece of music that has stood the test of time. The lyrics are meant to convey a sense of fear, dread and anticipation in the listener, and are heavily influenced by the horror genre. The song begins by setting the scene; it is close to midnight, and something evil is lurking in the dark. The opening lines are designed to create a feeling of unease, and make the listener feel as though they are in a terrifying situation themselves. The line "you're paralyzed" serves to emphasize this point, as it shows just how frightening the situation is.


From there, the song goes on to describe the "beast about to strike" and the fight for survival that the singer is facing. The lyrics "you hear a creature creeping up behind/ you're out of time" bring the sense of danger to a head and make the listener feel as though they, too, are in a life and death struggle. The chorus of the song, "This is thriller, thriller night," is meant to be a rallying cry for the listener. It's a reminder that this is not just any ordinary night, but a night of terror and excitement.


Finally, the song ends with a nod to the horror genre, as the singer talks about "creatures crawling in search of blood." There's a sense of foreboding that runs through the entire song, and it's clear that Michael Jackson was looking to capture the essence of what makes horror so popular. The song is a masterpiece of storytelling, with lyrics that are both evocative and chilling.


Line by Line Meaning

It's close to midnight
The time of night is getting late.


Something evil's lurking in the dark
There's something sinister hiding in the shadows.


Under the moonlight
In the light of the moon.


You see a sight that almost stops your heart
You witness something terrifying that makes your heart skip a beat.


You try to scream
You attempt to let out a scream.


But terror takes the sound before you make it
Your fear prevents you from being able to scream out loud.


You start to freeze
You become paralyzed with fear.


As horror looks you right between your eyes
You are face to face with your worst nightmare.


You're paralyzed
You are unable to move out of fear.


'Cause this is thriller
This situation is like a thrilling horror movie.


Thriller night
This is a night full of thrills, but also terror.


And no one's gonna save you
There's no one around to help or protect you.


From the beast about to strike
A dangerous creature is about to attack you.


You know it's thriller
You are aware that this is a thrilling and scary situation.


You're fighting for your life
You're struggling to survive and stay alive against the monster.


Inside a killer
You're trapped inside a place with a murderer.


Thriller tonight
This particular night is full of horror and excitement.


I'm gonna thrill you tonight
You are going to experience a thrilling and scary ride tonight.


You hear the door slam
You hear a loud noise as if someone has closed a door.


And realize there's nowhere left to run
You suddenly understand that you are trapped and unable to escape.


You feel the cold hand
You feel the sensation of a cold and unwelcome touch.


And wonder if you'll ever see the sun
You worry if you'll ever make it out alive or if you'll ever see the daylight again.


You close your eyes
You shut your eyes, perhaps trying to make the situation less real.


And hope that this is just imagination
You desperately want to believe that this is all just a nightmare.


Girl, but all the while
But in reality, at the same time,


You hear a creature creeping up behind
You detect the sound of something moving slowly up behind you.


You're out of time
You're running out of time to escape or defend yourself.


Darkness falls across the land
The darkness spreads throughout the area.


The midnight hour is close at hand
It's almost midnight, the time when terrible things can happen.


Creatures crawl in search of blood
Monsters are moving around, looking for their next victim.


To terrorize y'all's neighborhood
The creatures are causing chaos and fear in the area.


And whosoever shall be found
Anyone who is located near to the monsters.


Without the soul for getting down
Without the courage to fight back or defend oneself.


Must stand and face the hounds of hell
These people will have to confront their worst fears and fight off the scary creatures.


And rot inside a corpse's shell
Those who fail to fight off the beasts will be doomed to die and never experience life again.


'Cause this is thriller
The situation is a gripping and terrifying one.


Killer, thriller
There is a killer and thriller present here.


I'm gonna thrill you tonight
The thriller will give you an exciting and memorable experience tonight.


I'm gonna thrill you tonight, ooh baby
You are going to encounter a frightening and exhilarating experience tonight, my dear.


I'm gonna thrill you tonight
You'll have an unforgettable time tonight, full of thrills and scares.


'Cause this is thriller
This is going to be a thrilling and intense experience.


Killer, thriller
There's a presence of both a murderer and an exciting, frightening story.


I'm gonna thrill you tonight
You are going to have a memorable and chilling experience tonight.


I'm gonna thrill you tonight
You will face a terrifying and exhilarating adventure tonight.


I'm gonna thrill you tonight
You're going to experience an unforgettable thrill ride tonight.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Rodney Lynn Temperton

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