Billie Jean – English Lyrics

• By: Michael Jackson

Lyrics & Translation

Unlock the story behind a pop masterpiece with Michael Jackson's 'Billie Jean.' Beyond its unforgettable beat, the song offers a powerful lesson in storytelling through lyrics, touching on themes of fame, denial, and obsession. Exploring the words of 'Billie Jean' provides a unique window into the English language, perfect for learners to grasp nuanced expression and emotive language, all while engaging with a pivotal moment in music history.

[English]

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 breakin' young girls' hearts"

(Hee-hee)

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

Billie Jean is not my lover

Billie Jean is not my lover

Billie Jean is not my lover

Billie Jean is not my lover

Billie Jean is not my lover

Billie Jean is not my lover

Billie Jean is not my lover

Billie Jean is not my lover

Billie Jean is not my lover

Billie Jean is not my lover

Billie Jean is not my lover

Billie Jean is not my lover

Billie Jean is not my lover

Billie Jean is not my lover

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
beauty /ˈbjuːti/ B1	noun - a quality that gives pleasure to the senses or mind
queen /kwiːn/ A2	noun - a female monarch; a woman who is highly respected or admired
dance /dæns/ A1	verb - to move rhythmically to music noun - a series of rhythmic movements performed to music
floor /flɔːr/ A1	noun - the lower surface of a room on which one walks
round /raʊnd/ B1	noun - a circular area or a sequence in a competition adjective - having a circular shape
Billie /ˈbɪli/ A1	proper noun - a personal name (female)
Jean /ʒiːn/ A1	proper noun - a personal name (female)
lover /ˈlʌvə(r)/ B2	noun - a person who is in a romantic relationship
girl /ɡɜːrl/ A1	noun - a female child or young woman
kid /kɪd/ A1	noun - a child; a young person
son /sʌn/ A1	noun - a male child
lie /laɪ/ B1	verb - to say something that is not true noun - a false statement
truth /truːθ/ B1	noun - that which is true; fact or reality
heart /hɑːrt/ B1	noun - the organ that pumps blood; also the emotional centre of a person
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection or strong feeling of attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone
break /breɪk/ A1	verb - to cause something to separate into pieces; to damage
careful /ˈkeəfəl/ B1	adjective - paying close attention to avoid danger or mistakes
young /jʌŋ/ A2	adjective - not old; having lived only a short time
claims /kleɪmz/ B2	verb - states or asserts that something is the case, typically without proof