Just Good Friends
michael jackson(迈克尔 杰克逊) Lyrics

Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Nah!
Starting with a groaning sound, expressing excitement and energy.

Hoo Hoo!
Another groaning sound, expressing cheerfulness and happiness.

Dancin' Hee!
Expressing excitement and urging someone to dance.

Doggone Lover!
Referring to the person addressed as a lover, with an emphasis on their attachment.

C'mon Boy
Addressing someone excitedly, urging them to come along.

I Watched You On The Floor
Referring to someone's dancing performance.

Cheek To Cheek
Describing a dance where two partners stand face to face with their cheeks touching.

She's Getting To You
Implying that the person addressed is attracted to someone else.

You Didn't See Her Eyes On Me No
Observing that the person addressed didn't notice the someone's attention towards the artist.

She Looked Right Through You
Someone didn't notice your attention towards them.

(Before You Make)
Advising someone with precautionary words.

(A Big Mistake)
Here, the precautionary warning is to avoid making a big mistake.

Remember
Emphasizing the importance of the advisory note.

That Looks Can Fool You
The advisory note is that appearances can be misleading.

Babe Hee!
Using baby as an endearment toward the person addressed.

There's Something I Would Sure Appreciate
The artist is asking for a favor.

(If You Can Keep A Secret)
The request involves confidentiality and discretion.

Baby Loves Me But She Never Shows She Cares
The singer feels the love of another, but doesn't experience it physically - when referring to a hypothetical partner.

(No, You Won't See Her Kiss And Hug Me)
Emphasizing that there is no physical affection being exchanged.

No She Acts Like I'm Not There
Even though the love is not physically displayed or given, it doesn't mean it isn't felt or isn't there.

(That Doesn't Mean She Doesn't Love Me-Ooo)
Emphasizing that physical affection is not the only way to show love.

If They Ask Her Tell 'Em That We're Just Good Friends
Instructing the person addressed to refer to the relationship between the artist and the hypothetical partner as that of just friends, when asked.

Dah! Chika-Chika-Chika-Ah!
A meaningless sound used for rhythmic effects.

Just Good Friends
Referring to a relationship between the artist and the hypothetical partner where physical affection is lacking.

Ah! Chika-Chika-Ah!
Another meaningless sound used for rhythmic and musical effects.

Ooo (Doot-Do-Do-Doo) Hee! Aaow!
More meaningless sounds to accompany the music, no words needed.

You Better Take Advice Never Trust-First Impressions
Advising the person addressed to take their time to judge a situation, and not rely on initial impressions.

I Tried To Hide This Affair From Their Suspicions
The artist tried to keep their relationship with the hypothetical partner a secret from others.

So Even If She's Asking You To Stay You Better Know Where You Stand
The artist warns the person addressed to be cautious in their actions when the hypothetical partner asks them to stay, so as to not compromise the good friend status.

(You Better Know Where You Stand)
Reiterating the importance of being aware of one's actions and not crossing any lines in regards to the hypothetical partner.

Now If They Ask You Jus' Tell 'Em That We're Just Good Friends
Reiterating the instruction to state that the singer and the hypothetical partner are just friends when asked by others.

Yes, Just Good Friends (Just Good Friends)
Emphasizing that the artist and hypothetical partner are nothing more than friends.

Root-Do-Do-Do (Doot-Do-Do-Do) Just Good Friends
More meaningless sounds used to accompany the music.

Listen Up, Hee We've Got A Problem Here
Alerting the person addressed that there may be an issue that needs to be addressed.

I Can See The Signs
The singer observes tell-tale signs of trouble ahead.

I Guess The Lady Is Still Making Up Her Mind (Mind) (Say We're Just Good Friends)
Implying that the hypothetical partner has not made up their mind about whether they want to be anything more than just friends with the artist, and reminding the person addressed to keep up the good friend narrative.

Never Shows She Cares
Repeating that the hypothetical partner does not show physical affection, despite feeling love for the singer.

You Doggone Lover, Hee Aaow! (Doot-Do-Do-Doo)
The singer playfully addresses the person she's dancing with as a lover and encourages him to keep the fun going - more random noises to accompany the music.

Don't You want to Know? My Baby Loves Me Though She Never Shows She Cares (Never Shows She Cares) Hee! Hee! She Doesn't Kiss And Hug Me (Just Good Friends) My Baby Loves Me She Love Me, She Love Me, (Never Shows She Cares)
Repeating the theme of the song, that even though the singer's hypothetical partner does not physically show affection, that doesn't mean that love is not there.