Billie Jean
Michael Jackson
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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
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Written by: Michael Jackson
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7 facts about this song
Creation and Composition"Billie Jean" was released by Michael Jackson as a single from his sixth solo album, "Thriller", in January 1983. It was not released by The Jackson 5, as it was released long after Michael had embarked on his solo career.
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Lyrics and InspirationThe lyrics of the song are allegedly based on groupies that Jackson and his brothers encountered while they were in the band, The Jackson 5.
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Chart Success"Billie Jean" was a massive success. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, where it remained for seven weeks in 1983.
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Awards and RecognitionThis song won two Grammy Awards in 1984: Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song. It was also inducted into the Music Video Producer's Hall of Fame.
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Music Video and PerformanceThe music video for "Billie Jean" is notably one of the first videos by a black artist to receive heavy rotation on MTV.
- Popular for his performance of "Billie Jean" during the Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever television special, Michael Jackson unveiled his signature moonwalk dance move for the first time to the public while he was performing this song.
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Impact and Influence"Billie Jean" is considered one of the greatest songs in pop music history. It helped to solidify Michael Jackson's status as a dominant force in the music industry.
- The song has been covered by numerous artists and has appeared in various films, TV shows, and commercials.
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ControversyDespite its success, "Billie Jean" came with its share of controversy. Many speculated about the true identity of "Billie Jean," but Jackson maintained that she was a composite of groupies he and his brothers had encountered.
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