The Girl Is Mine
M.Jackson & Paul McCartney Lyrics
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Since I met her from the start
I'm so proud I am the only one
Who is special in her heart
The girl is mine
The doggone girl is mine
I know she's mine
I don't understand the way you think
Saying that she's yours not mine
Sending roses and your silly dreams
Really just a waste of time
Because she's mine
The doggone girl is mine
Don't waste your time
Because the doggone girl is mine
I love you more than he
(Take you anywhere)
Well I love you endlessly
(Loving we will share)
So come and go with me
Two on the town
But we both cannot have her
So it's one or the other
And one day you'll discover
That she's my girl forever and ever
I don't build your hopes to be let down
'Cause I really feel it's time
I know she'll tell you I'm the one for her
'Cause she said I blow her mind
The girl is mine
The doggone girl is mine
Don't waste your time
Because the doggone girl is mine
She's mine, she's mine
No, no, no, she's mine
The girl is mine, the girl is mine
The girl is mine, the girl is mine
The girl is mine, (yep) she's mine
The girl is mine, (yep) she's mine
Don't waste your time
Because the doggone girl is mine
The girl is mine, the girl is mine
Michael, we're not going to fight about this, okay
Paul, I think I told you, I'm a lover not a fighter
I've heard it all before, Michael, she told me that I'm her forever lover
You know, don't you remember?
Well, after loving me, she said she couldn't love another
Is that what she said?
Yes, she said it, you keep dreaming
I don't believe it
The girl is mine (mine, mine, mine)
In "The Girl Is Mine," Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney engage in a heated conversation about a girl they both want. Each of them claims to have a special relationship with her, but Michael insists that he is the only one she truly has feelings for, hence the lyrics, "I'm so proud I am the only one who is special in her heart." Although Paul tries to convince Michael that the girl is his, Michael tells him not to bother, as he knows that "the doggone girl is mine."
The song is about the conflict between two men in love with the same woman. However, it doesn't contain any aggression or violence as the men are trying to sort it out through conversation. "The Girl Is Mine" is a playful and innocent song that highlights the two legends' musical chemistry and friendly rivalry.
Line by Line Meaning
Every night she walks right in my dreams
I dream of her every night
Since I met her from the start
Ever since I met her, I have been enamored with her
I'm so proud I am the only one
I feel so happy that I am the only one she loves
Who is special in her heart
I know that I am the only one she truly loves
The girl is mine
I know that she is mine
The doggone girl is mine
I am absolutely sure that she belongs to me
I don't understand the way you think
I don't understand why you think she could be yours
Saying that she's yours not mine
You keep claiming that she has feelings for you
Sending roses and your silly dreams
The gifts you send her are pointless, she only has eyes for me
Really just a waste of time
You're honestly wasting your time trying to win her over
Don't waste your time
You're wasting your time trying to get her attention
I love you more than he
I love her more than you do
Well I love you endlessly
I will love her forever
So come and go with me
Let's go out together and have fun
Two on the town
Let's paint the town red together
But we both cannot have her
We can't both have her, it's either one of us
So it's one or the other
One of us has to step back
And one day you'll discover
You'll understand one day
That she's my girl forever and ever
That she is truly in love with me
I don't build your hopes to be let down
I don't want to give you false hope
'Cause I really feel it's time
I think it's time for you to move on
I know she'll tell you I'm the one for her
She loves me and only me, she will tell you that
'Cause she said I blow her mind
She finds me irresistible
She's mine, she's mine
She belongs to me
No, no, no, she's mine
Stop trying to claim her, she's mine
Michael, we're not going to fight about this, okay
Please let's not argue about this
Paul, I think I told you, I'm a lover not a fighter
I don't like fighting
I've heard it all before, Michael, she told me that I'm her forever lover
She has already pledged her love to me for eternity
You know, don't you remember?
You're probably just trying to forget because it hurts to know she loves someone else
Well, after loving me, she said she couldn't love another
She told me that after she fell in love with me, she couldn't love anyone else
Is that what she said?
Are you doubting what she told me?
Yes, she said it, you keep dreaming
You're just dreaming if you think she loves you
The girl is mine (mine, mine, mine)
She is mine and mine alone
Don't waste your time
Stop trying to steal her away from me
Lyrics Ā© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Joe Jackson
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@martheresa7550
Joy Stinson ) Michael Jackson purchased the ATV catalog ($48 million in 1985 or 1993) which contained, Elvis, The Beatles, Lil Richard and a few other groups I don't remember (its $50 billion worth of music today). This allowed Michael Jackson to be the soul beneficiary of the labor from white legends. This is a problem for the racist at the top of the music industry.
2) Sony approached him to sell them the catalog, but he refused and only offered partial ownership if they agreed to deliver partial ownership of their entire catalog. Because they wanted The Beatles and Elvis so bad they agreed, however they never intended to maintain this arrangement.
3) The plan was to get Michael to ultimately sell his 50% stake back to them so they would re-acquire 100% of their own publishing + ATV from Michael. Of course, in order to sell the publishing Michael would need to have a need for money.
4) The 1st allegations come shortly after this deal in an effort to compromise Michael's ability to earn by destroying his public image. (He wouldn't sell)
5) Sony fails to properly promote his next album. (He wouldn't sell)
6) A second round of allegations come that lead to acquittal in court. (He wouldn't sell).
7) By this time Micahel actually does have an additional need for money after attorney fes and inactivity. Instead of selling the catalog he decides to go on one final tour called "This is It". He agreed to 10 shows, which would have been enough to clear debts and cover expenses and not need to sell his publishing stake.
8) Somehow promoters were able to bump the show number up from 10 - 50, which Micahel did not agree to. I imagine this was to make him cancel the show agreement and have to sell his publishing. Instead, he prepared to go on anyway.
9) Days before the tour begins Michael Jackson is found dead. Shortly thereafter, the Jackson Family sells his 50% stake (worth $50 Billion) back to Sony for a measley $750 M. Smh... That's like receiving $0.75 on a $50 transaction.
This is the reality of the death Michael Jackson (which btw was deemed a homicide or manslaughter), which cannot be accurately understood without and understanding of the business of music and music publishing or the historically unfair treatment of black artist by their record companies.
@sou_r1
Lyrics:
Every night she walks right in my dreams
Since I met her from the start
I'm so proud I am the only one
Who is special in her heart
The girl is mine
The doggone girl is mine
I know she's mine
Because the doggone girl is mine
I don't understand the way you think
Saying that she's yours not mine
Sending roses and your silly dreams
Really just a waste of time
Because she's mine
The doggone girl is mine
Don't waste your time
Because the doggone girl is mine
I love you more than he
(Take you anywhere)
But I love you endlessly
(Loving we will share)
So come and go with me
Two on the town
But we both cannot have her
So it's one or the other
And one day you'll discover
That she's my girl forever and ever
Don't bulid your hopes to be let down
'Cause I really feel it's time
I know she'll tell you I'm the one for her
'Cause she said I blow her mind
The girl is mine
The doggone girl is mine
Don't waste your time
Because the doggone girl is mine
She's mine, she's mine
No, no, no, she's mine
The girl is mine, the girl is mine
The girl is mine, the girl is mine
The girl is mine, (yep) she's mine
The girl is mine, (yes) she's mine
Don't waste your time
Because the doggone girl is mine
The girl is mine, the girl is mine
Michael, we're not going to fight about this, okay
Paul, I think I told you, I'm a lover not a fighter
I've heard it all before Michael, she told me that I'm her forever lover, you know, don't you remember
Well, after loving me, she said she couldn't love another
Is that what she said
Yes, she said it, you keep dreaming
I don't believe it
The girl is mine (mine, mine, mine)
@user-pr1ol9yx3d
Fun Fact: Michael described the recording of this song as one of the most enjoyable moments he had while working in the studio :)
@jaydenfeagaiga191
I can just imagine them making it, and it seems like it would have been fun
@indigofuego8605
You can hear it in his voice
@chadkaboom7221
Where's that from
@slupschuiters1774
If Toto members play on your album then I would be happy too.
@havoknkhaos91
I would feel the same lol getting to make art with a great one!!? Lol
@theblacktigerful
Paul & Michael in 1982: The Girl is Mine!
Paul & Michael in 1985: The Catalog is Mine!
@ethanang3527
This is their "girl" if you are in the music industry. Especially producing such a classic hit.
@mateolaracevallos1839
XD
@Itsnoahscott
Me in 2020: The goddamn girl is mine.