Billie Jean
Billie Jean

Chris Cornell - Billie Jean Lyrics

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Billie Jean Lyrics

She was more like a beauty queen from a movie screen
Said "don't mind, but what do you mean I am the one?"
Who will dance on the floor in the round?
She says I am the one, who will dance on the floor in the round
She said her name was Billie Jean, and she caused a scene
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 what you do
Don't go around breaking young girls' hearts
Mother always told me be careful who you love
Be careful what you do before the lie becomes the truth

Billie Jean is not my lover
She's just a girl who said 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
Who could can stand when she's in demand
Her schemes and her plans
'Cause we danced on the floor in the round

So take my strong advice
And remember to always think twice, do think twice

She told my baby that we danced till three
And she looked at me, showed a photo of my baby crying
His eyes were like mine
'Cause we dance on the floor in the round

People always told me be careful what you do
Don't go around breaking young girls' hearts
Then she stood right by me, the smell of sweet perfume
This happened much too soon, but she called me to her room

Billie Jean is not my lover
She's just a girl who says 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

Billie Jean is not my lover
She's just a girl who says 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

So take my strong advice
And remember to always think twice
Do think twice

Writer(s): Michael Jackson
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How does Chris Cornell's version of 'Billie Jean' differ from Michael Jackson's original?

    Chris Cornell's version of 'Billie Jean' is stripped-down and more acoustic compared to Michael Jackson's original. The arrangement is more somber and bluesy, removing the pop elements and focusing on a raw, emotional delivery of the song's lyrics.

  2. When was Chris Cornell's cover of 'Billie Jean' released?

    Chris Cornell's cover of 'Billie Jean' was released in 2007 as part of his solo album 'Carry On'.

  3. Did Chris Cornell perform 'Billie Jean' live before recording it?

    Yes, Chris Cornell performed 'Billie Jean' live during his acoustic sets in Europe, including a performance in Stockholm, Sweden in September 2006, before recording it for his 2007 solo album 'Carry On'.

  4. What inspired Chris Cornell to cover 'Billie Jean'?

    Chris Cornell's cover of 'Billie Jean' happened organically without prior planning. He aimed to give the song a completely different musical approach, focusing on a more emotional and blues-infused arrangement.

  5. How was Chris Cornell's cover of 'Billie Jean' received by critics?

    Chris Cornell's cover of 'Billie Jean' received favorable reviews from critics. MTV praised its bluesier, more impassioned feel, while the Los Angeles Times noted it as a grim and spooky take, although amusingly reminiscent of Metallica's 'Nothing Else Matters'.

  6. Did any other artists cover 'Billie Jean' after Chris Cornell?

    Yes, several artists including David Cook on American Idol, Neil Finn, The Civil Wars, Kodaline, Aloe Blacc, and Weezer have covered 'Billie Jean'. David Cook's version, inspired by Chris Cornell's arrangement, charted on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 47.

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