Famous for his flawless moonwalk and exquisite vocals, Michael Jackson released “Billie Jean” as part of the Thriller album against the wishes of his producer Quincy Jones. The song tells the story of a woman that claims the narrator is the father of her child, a newborn son. The narrator denies the woman’s claims.
It reached the top spot in 10 countries by the spring of 1983. Soon after, the hit single spent ten consecutive weeks at the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, earning the title of second best-selling single in America.
On April 4, 1983, “Billie Jean” was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. This is just one of the song’s many awards and recognitions.
Fun Facts
- “Billie Jean” was certified Platinum on February 4, 1989, and won two Grammy awards for the Best R&B performance.
- Michael Jackson wrote the song from his experience with numerous women claiming him the father of their children.
- The song’s producer Quincy Jones thought the song was too weak to make the final cut for Thriller. Boy, was he wrong.
- “Billie Jean” came out on January 2, 1983, by Epic record label.
- Michael Jackson is remembered for his bleached skin resulting from his vitiligo and lupus diagnosis.
- He would die at the age of 50 from a propofol overdose. His death was declared a homicide.
Lyrics
She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene
I said don’t mind, but what do you mean, I am the one
Who will dance on the floor in the round?
She said I am the one, who will dance on the floor in the round
She told me her name was Billie Jean, as she caused a scene
Then every head turned with eyes that dreamed of being the one
Who will dance on the floor in the round
People always told me be careful of what you do
And don’t go around breaking young girls’ hearts
And mother always told me be careful of who you love
And be careful of what you do ’cause the lie becomes the truth
Billie Jean is not my lover
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
For forty days and forty nights
The law was on her side
But who can stand when she’s in demand
Her schemes and plans
‘Cause we danced on the floor in the round
So take my strong advice, just remember to always think twice
(Do think twice, do think twice)
She told my baby we’d danced ’til three, then she looked at me
Then showed a photo my baby cried his eyes were like mine (oh, no)
‘Cause we danced on the floor in the round, baby
People always told me be careful of what you do
And don’t go around breaking young girls’ hearts
She came and stood right by me
Just the smell of sweet perfume
This happened much too soon
She called me to her room
Billie Jean is not my lover
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
Billie Jean is not my lover
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
Billie Jean is not my lover
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
She says I am the one
You know what you did, (she says he is my son) breaking my heart babe
She says I am the one
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover (don’t Billie Jean)
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
My little 7 year old cousin can totally dance like Michael Jackson yo this song !! His birthday is this Saturday so I dedicate this to him . Love you , C!! Happy Birthday !! Keep dancing and entertaining us . “ Aunt” Debby ????❤️????????✝️????????????????????????????????????