The Girl Is Mine
Michael Jackson · Thriller [1982]
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)
But 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
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 (mine mine), yep she's mine (mine mine)
The girl is mine (mine mine), yes she's mine (mine 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, no (mine mine)
The girl is mine (mine, mine, mine)
The girl is mine (mine, mine, mine)....
The Girl Is Mine
Released in 1982 on the landmark album Thriller, "The Girl Is Mine" features Michael Jackson sharing a duet with Paul McCartney. This recording marked a significant moment in pop history, as it was the first time the two artists performed together on a major studio record. The song blends Jackson's signature R&B and pop sensibilities with McCartney's melodic rock background, creating a unique sonic landscape that defined the era. It became a massive commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. The track remains a staple of Jackson's discography, celebrated for its harmonies and its role in bridging the gap between rock and soul influences in mainstream music.