The Girl Is Mine
Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney
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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) 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)
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Written by: Michael Joe Jackson
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18 facts about this song
Artist and Collaboration"The Girl Is Mine" is a duet by music icons Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney.
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Album ReleaseThe song was released as part of Michael Jackson's sixth solo album, "Thriller," on October 18, 1982.
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Chart Performance"The Girl Is Mine" reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No.1 on R&B chart.
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SongwritingMichael Jackson wrote and co-produced the song himself.
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First SingleIt was the first single released from the "Thriller" album.
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ReceptionDespite its success, the song was considered a commercial disappointment compared to the other singles from the album.
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Popular CultureIt was for years a popular punchline due to its soft melody and "cheesy" lyrics.
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Recording ProcessBoth Jackson and McCartney recorded their parts in separate recording studios at different times.
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Music VideoNo official music video was produced for this song.
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First CollaborationThis song was the first collaboration between Jackson and McCartney; they later collaborated on "Say Say Say."
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Deep ContextDespite its superficially light-hearted battle over a girl between two friends, some fans interpret deeper understanding and mutually respectful relationship in the song.
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Other VersionsThere are several versions of this song, including a demo version and a solo version by Jackson.
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Last CollaborationThe duo's final collaboration was "The Man," appearing on the Paul McCartney's album "Pipes of Peace".
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InfluenceJackson, inspired by the catalogue ownership of McCartney, later bought the ATV catalogue, which included the publishing rights to the Beatles' songs, leading to their fallout.
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Noteworthy LyricsThe song features the memorable lines, "Paul, I think I told you, I'm a lover not a fighter."
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UniquenessUnlike most tracks on the "Thriller" album, "The Girl Is Mine" is not a dance number; instead, it's a mellow pop song.
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DurationThe original album version of the song runs for 3 minutes and 42 seconds.
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AwardsWhile not winning any individual awards, "The Girl is Mine" was a part of the "Thriller" album that won multiple Grammy Awards in 1984.
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