The Girl Is Mine tells the story of two friends playfully competing for the affection of the same woman. Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney exchange confident, lighthearted claims that she belongs with each of them, creating a charming duet about love, rivalry, and friendship rather than serious conflict or heartbreak.
The Girl is Mine Lyrics
[Verse 1: Michael Jackson]
Every night, she walks right in my dreams
Since I met her from the start
I’m so proud I am the only one
Who is special in her heart
[Chorus: Michael Jackson]
The girl is mine
The doggone girl is mine
I know she’s mine
Because the doggone girl is mine, mhm
[Verse 2: Paul McCartney]
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
[Chorus: Paul McCartney]
Because she’s mine
The doggone girl is mine
Don’t waste your time
Because the doggone girl is mine
[Bridge: Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson, Both]
I love you more than he
(Take you anywhere)
Well, I love you endlessly
(Loving, we will share)
So come and go with me to one 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
[Verse 3: Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson]
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
[Chorus: Michael Jackson]
The girl is mine
The doggone girl is mine
Don’t waste your time
Because the doggone girl is mine
[Bridge: Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney]
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); yeah, she’s mine (Mine, mine)
[Chorus: Michael Jackson]
Don’t waste your time
Because the doggone girl is mine
The girl is mine
[Interlude: Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson]
Michael, we’re not going to fight about this, okay?
Ha, ha, Paul, I think I told you I’m a lover, not a fighter
Eh, 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?
Yeah, she said it; you keep dreaming
[Outro: Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney]
(I don’t believe it!) (Mine, mine)
(No, no, no) The girl is mine (Mine, mine, mine)
(No, mine) No, mine (Mine, mine)
(She’s mine, mine, mine, mine, mine) (Mine, mine, mine)
‘Cause the girl is mine
(No, the girl is mine) (Mine, mine)
The girl is mine (Mine, mine, mine)
(No, the girl is mine)
The girl is mine (Mine, mine)
(No, she’s mine)
Video of The Girl is Mine by Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney
Song Credits
- Song Name :– The Girl is Mine
- Singer Name :–Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney
- Producer:- Quincy Jones
- Album:– Thriller
- Release Date :– October 18, 1982
Song Bio of The Girl is Mine by Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney
The Girl Is Mine finds two of pop’s biggest names sharing a mic instead of competing for the spotlight. When Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney came together for this Thriller opener, they turned a simple crush into a warm, funny back-and-forth that still makes people smile decades later.
There’s no drama here, no broken hearts. Just two friends teasing each other over the same girl, each one convinced she’s picked him. Jackson opens with a soft, dreamy confidence, insisting she’s his and only his. McCartney fires back, unbothered and a little cheeky, telling him to stop wasting time. By the bridge, the two are practically talking over each other, and that spoken interlude near the end, half-joking, half-serious, is what really seals the charm. It feels less like a rehearsed duet and more like eavesdropping on two friends messing around.
A few things that make the song stick:
- Quincy Jones produced it for Thriller, released October 18, 1982, right as Jackson’s career was about to explode.
- It marked a rare pairing of two music legends who rarely shared vocals with anyone.
- The playful “doggone girl is mine” hook became one of the album’s most quoted lines.
- The spoken-word section adds a rare, unscripted warmth you don’t often hear in a polished pop record.
At its core, The Girl Is Mine isn’t about winning her over. It’s about two friends who know their bond is stronger than any rivalry, love included.
