Michael Jackson – Thriller

Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” is not just a song; it’s a cultural phenomenon. Released on November 30, 1982, as the seventh and final single from his album of the same name, “Thriller” transcends music, becoming a visual and auditory experience that has left an indelible mark on pop culture. The track, written by Rod Temperton and produced by Quincy Jones, features a captivating blend of pop, rock, and funk elements. Its accompanying music video, directed by John Landis, is often hailed as the greatest music video of all time, known for its groundbreaking special effects and elaborate choreography. With Vincent Price’s eerie voiceover and Michael Jackson’s unforgettable dance moves, “Thriller” is a perfect blend of music and horror, creating a spooky yet thrilling experience that continues to enchant audiences worldwide.

Did You Know?

• Record-Breaking Sales: “Thriller” is the best-selling album of all time, with sales exceeding 66 million copies worldwide.
• Award-Winning: The song “Thriller” helped Michael Jackson earn a record-breaking eight Grammy Awards in 1984.
• Iconic Dance: The “Thriller” dance sequence has become one of the most recognizable dance routines globally, often performed and parodied in various media.
• Vincent Price’s Contribution: The legendary horror actor Vincent Price provided the chilling voiceover for the song, adding to its spooky allure.
• Groundbreaking Video: The 14-minute music video for “Thriller” was one of the first to be inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.

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Lyric

It’s close to midnight
And something evil’s lurking in the dark
Under the moonlight
You see a sight that almost stops your heart
You try to scream
But terror takes the sound before you make it
You start to freeze
As horror looks you right between the eyes
You’re paralyzed
‘Cause this is thriller, thriller night
And no one’s gonna save you from the beast about to strike
You know it’s thriller, thriller night
You’re fighting for your life inside a killer, thriller tonight, yeah
Ooh, ooh
You hear the door slam
And realize there’s nowhere left to run
You feel the cold hand
And wonder if you’ll ever see the sun
You close your eyes
And hope that this is just imagination
Girl, but all the while
You hear a creature creepin’ up behind
You’re out of time
‘Cause this is thriller, thriller night
There ain’t no second chance against the thing with forty eyes, girl
Thriller, thriller night
You’re fighting for your life inside a killer, thriller tonight
Night creatures call
And the dead start to walk in their masquerade
There’s no escaping the jaws of the alien this time (they’re open wide)
This is the end of your life, ooh
They’re out to get you
There’s demons closin’ in on every side
They will possess you
Unless you change that number on your dial
Now is the time
For you and I to cuddle close together, yeah
All through the night
I’ll save you from the terror on the screen
I’ll make you see
That this is thriller, thriller night
‘Cause I can thrill you more than any ghoul would ever dare try
Thriller, thriller night
So let me hold you tight and share a killer, thriller
Chiller, thriller here tonight
‘Cause this is thriller, thriller night
Girl, I can thrill you more than any ghoul would ever dare try
Thriller, thriller night
So let me hold you tight and share a killer, thriller, ow
I’m gonna thrill you tonight
Darkness falls across the land
The midnight hour is close at hand
Creatures crawl in search of blood
To terrorize y’all’s neighborhood (I’m gonna thrill you tonight)
And whosoever shall be found
Without the soul for getting down
Must stand and face the hounds of hell
And rot inside a corpse’s shell
I’m gonna thrill you tonight
Thriller, ooh baby (thriller)
I’m gonna thrill you tonight (thriller night)
Thriller, all night, oh baby
I’m gonna thrill you tonight
Thriller, thriller night (oh baby)
I’m gonna thrill you tonight
Thriller, all night (oh baby)
Thriller night, babe (thriller night, babe), ooh
The foulest stench is in the air
The funk of forty thousand years
And grizzly ghouls from every tomb
Are closing in to seal your doom
And though you fight to stay alive
Your body starts to shiver
For no mere mortal can resist
The evil of the thriller