Thriller
Michael Jackson(마이클 잭슨) Lyrics
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And 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
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, yeah
Oh oh oh
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 the creature creepin' up behind
You're out of time
'Cause this is thriller, thriller night
There ain't no second chance against the thing with 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
There's no escapin' the jaws of the alien this time (They're open wide)
This is the end of your life, oh
They're out to get you
There's demons closing in on every side
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 terrors on the screen
I'll make you see
That it's a thriller, thriller night
'Cause 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, diller
Chiller thriller here tonight
'Cause it's a 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, diller
I'm gonna thrill you tonight
Darkness falls across the land
The midnight hour is close at hand
Creatures crawl in search of blood
To terrorize y'awl'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
Thriller, ohh baby (Thriller)
I'm gonna thrill you tonight (Thriller night)
Thriller, all night, oh baby
I'm gonna thrill you tonight
Thriller, thriller night (Oh baby)
I'm gonna thrill you tonight
Thriller, all night (oh baby)
Thriller night (Thriller night)
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
In Michael Jackson's "Thriller", the lyrics vividly describe a horror-themed scenario. It starts with a common horror trope - a spooky atmosphere that sets the tone for the rest of the narrative. The words then paint a picture of a creature stalking its prey. The second verse introduces a sense of helplessness with nowhere left to run and an impending doom. The listener hears the singer's heartbeat reach a crescendo of panic as they confront the monster, ready to strike at any moment. For a brief moment, a calming voice provides solace to the listener, and then the lyrics shift back to the horror scene, which presents a larger-than-life picture of an army of undead creatures stalking their next victim.
At its core, "Thriller" is a battle between the forces of evil and good. The singer is fighting for their life, but they still haven't given up hope entirely. The song's message is that one can survive even the most harrowing scenarios with courage and determination. The song's theme is timeless, and the horror imagery effectively captures its essence.
Line by Line Meaning
It's close to midnight
The time is approaching midnight
And something evil's lurking in the dark
There is something dark and ominous present
Under the moonlight
The moon's light illuminates the darkness
You see a sight that almost stops your heart
You see something so frightening it takes your breath away
You try to scream
You attempt to make a loud noise
But terror takes the sound before you make it
Your fear prevents you from making any noise
You start to freeze
You become immobile and unable to move
As horror looks you right between the eyes
You come face to face with something truly frightening
You're paralyzed
You are unable to move or act
'Cause this is thriller, thriller night
This is a thriller, a scary and exciting night
And no one's gonna save you from the beast about to strike
There is no one who can save you from the danger that is coming
You know it's thriller, thriller night
You understand that this is a thrilling and scary night
You're fighting for your life inside a killer thriller tonight, yeah
You are struggling to survive in this deadly and suspenseful night
You hear the door slam
You hear a door close loudly
And realize there's nowhere left to run
You understand that there is no escape available
You feel the cold hand
You sense the cold touch of something ominous
And wonder if you'll ever see the sun
You worry if you will ever see daylight again
You close your eyes
You shut your eyes to try and escape the horror
And hope that this is just imagination
You wish that what you are experiencing is not real
Girl, but all the while
Despite your hopes, you are still experiencing the horror
You hear the creature creepin' up behind
You hear something approaching from behind
You're out of time
You do not have any more time to escape or take action
'Cause this is thriller, thriller night
This is a thrilling and scary night
There ain't no second chance against the thing with forty eyes, girl
You will not get a second chance against the dangerous creature
Thriller, thriller night
This is a thrilling and suspenseful night
You're fighting for your life inside a killer thriller tonight
You are struggling to survive in this deadly and suspenseful night
Night creatures call
Creatures of the night make their presence known
And the dead start to walk in their masquerade
The dead begin to walk around in their costumes
There's no escapin' the jaws of the alien this time (They're open wide)
You cannot avoid the danger that is coming, it is right in front of you
This is the end of your life, oh
Your life is in danger and may come to an end
They're out to get you
Something is after you and wants to harm you
There's demons closing in on every side
Dangerous and evil creatures are surrounding you
They will possess you
The demons will take over and control you
Unless you change that number on your dial
You need to take action to prevent the danger and save yourself
Now is the time
This is the opportune moment to take action
For you and I to cuddle close together, yeah
We need to stay close to each other for comfort and safety
All through the night
We need to stay together and be alert all night long
I'll save you from the terrors on the screen
I will protect you from the horrors that we are witnessing
I'll make you see
I will help you understand and face the danger
That it's a thriller, thriller night
This is a thrilling and scary night
'Cause I can thrill you more than any ghost would ever dare try
I can scare and excite you better than any ghost can
So let me hold you tight and share a killer, diller Chiller thriller here tonight
Let me hold you close and enjoy the excitement and fear of this deadly night with you
I'm gonna thrill you tonight
I will make this night thrilling and exciting for you
Darkness falls across the land
Nighttime has arrived and everything is covered in darkness
The midnight hour is close at hand
Midnight is approaching
Creatures crawl in search of blood
Dangerous and evil creatures move around, seeking victims
To terrorize y'awl's neighborhood
They are looking to cause chaos and harm in the area
And whosoever shall be found
Anyone who is caught by the creatures
Without the soul for getting down
Without the ability to fight back or take action
Must stand and face the hounds of hell
They will have to confront the most dangerous of threats
And rot inside a corpse's shell
They will suffer a horrible fate and be dead and lifeless like a corpse
Thriller, ohh baby (Thriller)
This is a thrilling and scary night
Thriller, all night, oh baby
This is going to be a thrilling and exciting night
Thriller night (Thriller night)
This is a thrilling and suspenseful night
The foulest stench is in the air
There is a terrible smell present
The funk of forty thousand years
The scent has been around for a very long time
And grizzly ghouls from every tomb
Horrible and frightening ghouls are emerging from all the tombs nearby
Are closing in to seal your doom
They are all approaching and will bring you to your terrible fate
And though you fight to stay alive
Even if you struggle to survive
Your body starts to shiver
You start to tremble with fear
For no mere mortal can resist
No ordinary person can withstand the horror and danger
The evil of the thriller
The terror and darkness of the night is too powerful to resist
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Rodney Lynn Temperton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@janicehill7134
I’ve always been in awe with this dance and music video … !!!
It’s the best dance I’ve ever seen in my life time ..!!!
It’s just wow 🤩 and phenomenal…!!
I even bought the vhs music video of thriller when it came out !!!
Jaw dropping dance !!!!
I had no idea …
Now I do …!!!!
I do remember… omg !!!!
Amazing !!!
@janardansinghgohil6752
"Is this a movie or a song?"
MJ : YES
@safaafify8810
😂😂😂
@edviza1935
He took it even further in Bad
@deptusmechanikus7362
actual MJ: Tee-hee
@wedadbader
Polverine lol ppl still watching this song and commenting
@sergiu-mariusmoldovan6117
The best video all the time !!!
@Local-Art-Kid
When we were kids: Scariest thing we ever saw
Now: A masterpiece
@whatsyour_motive
Dead ass.i was so scared.still am in a way
@leilanihosea7795
True tho I was terrified as a kid watching esp on the zombie part😅
@petergant8767
It was a masterpiece then!