Wanna Be Startin Somethin
Michael Jackson Lyrics

I said you wanna be startin' somethin'
I'm telling you that if you want to make a change or create something new, you need to start taking action.

You got to be startin' somethin'
If you want to succeed or achieve something, you need to initiate and take the first step.

It's too high to get over (yeah, yeah)
The obstacle or challenge is so significant that it cannot be easily overcome.

Too low to get under (yeah, yeah)
The obstacle or challenge is also too low that it cannot be avoided or ignored.

You're stuck in the middle (yeah, yeah)
You're trapped in a difficult situation with no way out.

And the pain is thunder (yeah, yeah)
The pain or challenge is overwhelming and can't be ignored.

I took my baby to the doctor
I took someone I care about to get help.

With a fever, but nothing he found
The doctor couldn't find any physical signs of illness.

By the time this hit the street
By the time news or rumors spread to others.

They said she had a breakdown
They said she had a mental breakdown or crisis.

Someone's always tryin' to start my baby cryin'
Someone is always trying to cause emotional pain to my loved ones.

Talkin', squealin', lyin'
They are spreading rumors, lies, and creating drama.

Sayin' you just wanna be startin' somethin'
They are starting trouble for no reason and are trying to create issues where there are none.

You love to pretend that you're good
You pretend to be innocent or good when you are not.

When you're always up to no good
You often engage in shady or dishonest activities.

You really can't make him hate her
You can't make someone hate another person.

So your tongue became a razor
You use your words to hurt others.

Someone's always tryin' to keep my baby cryin'
Someone is always trying to cause emotional pain to my loved ones.

Treacherous, cunnin', declinin'
They are sneaky, untrustworthy, and declining in morality.

You got my baby cryin'
You caused emotional pain to someone I care about.

You're a vegetable, you're a vegetable
You are helpless and vulnerable in this situation.

Still they hate you, you're a vegetable
Even though you are vulnerable, people still hate you or hurt you.

You're just a buffet, you're a vegetable
People take advantage of you and use you.

They eat off of you, you're a vegetable
People benefit from your vulnerability or helplessness.

Billie Jean is always talkin'
Someone (possibly a woman named Billie Jean) is always gossiping or spreading rumors.

When nobody else is talkin'
She speaks when there is no one else around to contradict her.

Tellin' lies and rubbin' shoulders
She lies and associates with people in power or of high status.

So they called her mouth a motor
They mock her for always talking and spreading rumors.

If you can't feed your baby (yeah, yeah)
If you can't provide for your loved ones (emotionally or financially).

Then don't have a baby (yeah, yeah)
You should not have a child if you can't support them.

And don't think maybe (yeah, yeah)
Don't assume that things will work themselves out.

You'll be always tryin'
You'll always try to provide or support your loved ones.

To stop that child from cryin'
To prevent emotional pain or provide comfort to your loved ones.

Hustlin', stealin', lyin'
You have to engage in dishonest or illegal activities to provide for your loved ones.

Now baby's slowly dyin'
Your loved ones are suffering or slowly losing hope.

Lift your head up high
Be confident and proud of who you are.

And scream out to the world
Share your beliefs, values, or goals with the world.

I know I am someone
I am confident in myself and my abilities.

And let the truth unfurl
Be honest about who you are and what you want.

No one can hurt you now
You are confident and strong, and others' opinions cannot harm you.

Because you know what's true
Because you know who you are and what you stand for.

Yes, I believe in me
I have faith and confidence in myself.

So you believe in you
You should also have faith and confidence in yourself.

Help me sing it, ma ma se
Join me in singing this song or spreading this message.

Ma ma sa, ma ma coo sa
This is a chant with no clear meaning, meant to energize the listener or singer.

Ma ma se, ma ma sa
This is a chant with no clear meaning, meant to energize the listener or singer.

Ma ma coo sa
This is a chant with no clear meaning, meant to energize the listener or singer.