The unlikely duo collaborated on three songs in the early 80s- "The Girl Is Mine", "Say Say Say", and "The Man". All three tracks attracted critical praise and commercial success, blending lines between pop, soul, and funk. McCartney also wrote the lyrics for Jackson's 1979 hit "Girlfriend".
Jackson's and McCartney's creative co-writing ended after Jackson outbid McCartney for shares in ATV Music Publishing in 1985 (a company which owned the publishing rights to most of the Beatles' songs). Ironically, McCartney had been the one introducing Jackson to the expanded legal world of publishing and licensing music. McCartney took issue with many of the publishing decisions of Jackson over his work, thus bringing them into personal conflict. Although never quite resolving the issue, McCartney's anger faded, and he later remarked, "I feel privileged to have hung out and worked with Michael".
The Girl Is Mine
Michael 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)
The lyrics to Michael Jackson's song "The Girl Is Mine" describe a conversation between two men who are both in love with the same woman. The first man, who is presumably Michael Jackson, sings about how the woman is in love with him and he is proud to be the only special person in her heart. The second man, who is presumed to be Paul McCartney, argues that the woman actually belongs to him, but Michael dismisses his claims as a waste of time. Michael proclaims that he loves the woman more than Paul and that she is his forever.
The song is full of playful banter and jabs between the two men, but ultimately they both cannot have the woman. Instead, Michael suggests they both move on and find someone else to love. The lyrics are a lighthearted take on the age-old theme of love triangles.
Overall, "The Girl Is Mine" is a catchy and fun song that showcases Michael Jackson's incredible vocal talent. The song was the first single from his album "Thriller" and helped set the stage for his ascent to superstardom.
Line by Line Meaning
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 woman is constantly on my mind ever since we met, and I feel delighted to be the only one she loves.
The girl is mine
The doggone girl is mine
I know she's mine
Because the doggone girl is mine
I possess the girl, and I'm confident that she belongs to me.
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
I don't get why you're insisting she belongs to you when she's mine, and any attempts you make to woo her with roses and promises are useless.
Don't waste your time
Because the doggone girl is mine
Stop trying to get her attention because she's already 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
I love her more than you ever could, and we'll have a great time together going out and building a life filled with love and happiness.
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
We can't both have her, so ultimately, she will choose me and be with me always.
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
I'm not raising your expectations only to disappoint you. I'm confident that she'll choose me and will speak favorably about me because of how much she enjoys being with me.
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
She is mine, and I'm unwilling to share her. No matter how often you say she's yours, I will always insist that she's mine.
Don't waste your time
Because the doggone girl is mine
The girl is mine, the girl is mine
Don't bother trying to win her over because she is already 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
Michael and Paul argue over the woman they both love, with Michael insisting that she is his and Paul refuting it. They both recount what she told them, but Michael is convinced that she loves only him.
The girl is mine (mine, mine, mine)
The woman belongs to me, and I won't stop insisting on it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
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.