The Girl Is Mine
Michael Jackson feat Paul McCar Lyrics


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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
To one 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)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Michael Jackson and Will.I.Am's song "The Girl Is Mine 2008" tell the story of two men fighting over the affection of the same woman. The song expresses the false sense of pride that arises because both men believe that they are the only one she truly loves, and it eventually leads to a confrontation. The lyrics suggest that the woman is caught in the middle of their struggle, and one of the men will eventually be rejected. In the end, Michael Jackson asserts that he will be the one who wins her over because she has already expressed her love for him.


One of the most interesting aspects of the song is its origin. "The Girl Is Mine" was originally released as a duet between Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney in 1982 on Jackson's album "Thriller." The song became a huge hit and earned critical acclaim, and the new version with Will.I.Am was meant to pay tribute to the original.


Another fascinating aspect of the song is that it was produced by Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas. The song was meant to be part of a larger tribute album to Michael Jackson, but the album was never completed.


The song was released in 2008 as a digital download and a CD single. It was the first single from Michael Jackson's posthumous album "Thriller 25," which was released in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the original "Thriller" album.


"The Girl Is Mine 2008" was a modest success in the United States, but it topped the charts in Spain and reached the top 10 in several other countries.


Line by Line Meaning

Every night she walks right in my dreams
I dream about this girl every night since I met her.


Since I met her from the start
I have felt this way ever since I first met her.


I'm so proud I am the only one
I am glad that I am the only one special to her.


Who is special in her heart
She has feelings for me that she doesn't have for anyone else.


The girl is mine
She is my girl, not yours.


The doggone girl is mine
She is definitely, without a doubt, mine.


I know she's mine
I am sure that she is mine.


Because the doggone girl is mine
There is no question about it, she belongs to me.


I don't understand the way you think
I don't get why you think she is yours and not mine.


Saying that she's yours not mine
You keep claiming that she belongs to you, which is not true.


Sending roses and your silly dreams
Your attempts to win her with flowers and fantasies are foolish.


Really just a waste of time
Your efforts are futile as she is already with me.


Don't waste your time
You're wasting your time trying to get her attention.


I love you more than he (take you anywhere)
I care about her more than you do (even though you can provide more material things for her).


But I love you endlessly (loving we will share)
I love you unconditionally and am willing to share my love with you.


So come and go with me to one town
Let's all hang out together and have some fun in the same place.


But we both cannot have her
We can't both be with her in a romantic way.


So it's one or the other
She has to choose between one of us, it can't be both.


And one day you'll discover that she's my girl forever and ever
We may fight about this now, but one day she will choose me and we'll be together forever.


I don't build your hopes to be let down
I don't want to give you false hope when she is already mine.


'Cause I really feel it's time
I believe it is time for you to stop pursuing her as you cannot have her.


I know she'll tell you I'm the one for her
She will confirm my position as the one she wants to be with.


'Cause she said I blow her mind
She has feelings for me that are not mutual with you.


She's mine, she's mine
She belongs to me, not you!


No, no, no, she's mine
I repeat, she is definitely mine!


Michael, we're not going to fight about this, okay
Let's not argue about this anymore, okay?


Paul, I think I told you, I'm a lover not a fighter
I am not fond of confrontation, I prefer love and peace.


I've heard it all before, Michael, she told me that I'm her forever lover,
I've heard this all before, she has also told me that she will be with me forever.


You know, don't you remember
You remember this, don't you?


Well, after loving me, she said she couldn't love another
She has made it clear that after being with me, she can't be with anyone else.


Is that what she said
Is that the same thing she told you?


Yes, she said it, you keep dreaming
Yes, she told me that, you keep believing it's not true.


I don't believe it
I don't buy her words, she is not going to be with you.


The girl is mine (mine, mine, mine)
Just to be perfectly clear, she is mine, and mine only.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL JOE JACKSON

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@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)



All comments from YouTube:

@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

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@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.

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