From the recording Thriller
Original composition and lyrics by Rod Temperton
Original rap verse written by Raymon Reed
Lead and backing vocals by Bobby John
Rap vocals by R Reed
Produced by Gabriel Borza
Mixed and mastered by JK Northrup
Lyrics
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
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
You know it's 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
You know it's 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
You know it's thriller, thriller night
So let me hold you tight and share a killer, thriller tonight
Fight or flight you should run don't stay
The fear will never go away
Shaking in your socks and your shoes as your blood turn blue
Can't run you stunned paralyzed I can see it in your eyes
Smell it in your tears shadows come alive
Breathing on your ear
When you turn around that thing disappears
Somethings going on in your home know that you are not alone
Sounds from upstairs don't go up there
Howls from monsters lead to jumpscares
Ghouls goblins ghosts oh my
Try all you want but there's nowhere to hide
To survive one night is impossible so you better plan up
The end has arrived as the hairs on your arms stand up
'Cause this is thriller, thriller night
There ain't no second chance against the thing with forty eyes, girl
You know it's thriller, thriller night
You're fighting for your life inside a killer, thriller tonight