Billie Jean by Michael Jackson — the 1983 mega-hit from Thriller, written by Jackson himself and produced by Quincy Jones: seven consecutive weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100, No. 1 in 10 countries, and a video that made MTV history.
Billie Jean Song Credits
Song: Billie Jean
Singer: Michael Jackson
Writer: Michael Jackson
Producer: Quincy Jones (co-produced by Michael Jackson)
Album: Thriller
Music Label: Epic
Release Date: January 2, 1983
Duration: 4:54
The second-highest-selling single in the US in 1983, "Billie Jean" earned Michael Jackson two Grammy Awards in 1984 — Best R&B Song and Best R&B Male Vocal Performance. The Steve Barron-directed video was the first video by a black artist in heavy rotation on MTV, and its sidewalk-tiles choreography became iconic. For more on the King of Pop, read our Michael Jackson biography.
Billie Jean Lyrics
[Verse 1]
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
[Pre-Chorus]
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"
[Chorus]
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
[Verse 2]
For forty days and for 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 till three, then she looked at me
Then showed a photo of a baby crying, his eyes were like mine (oh, no)
'Cause we danced on the floor in the round, baby
[Pre-Chorus]
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
Then the smell of sweet perfume
This happened much too soon
She called me to her room
[Chorus]
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
[Outro]
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
She says he is my son
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Who wrote Billie Jean?
Michael Jackson wrote and composed it himself; Quincy Jones produced it, with Jackson as co-producer.
Is Billie Jean about a real person?
Jackson said the lyrics were inspired by obsessive groupies who made paternity claims about his brothers during his Jackson 5 years — Billie Jean herself was not one real woman.
Which album is Billie Jean on?
The second single from Thriller (1982), his sixth studio album and the best-selling album of all time.
Why is the Billie Jean video historic?
Directed by Steve Barron, it was the first video by a black artist in heavy rotation on MTV; its sidewalk-tiles choreography became iconic.
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