When Paula Jivén stepped onto the Sweden’s Got Talent (Talang) stage in 2018, just 13 years old and visibly nervous, no one could have predicted what was about to unfold. A deep breath before she began hinted at her vulnerability—but the moment she opened her mouth, that hesitation melted away into something unforgettable.
Her rendition of Billie Jean wasn’t just a performance. It was a transformation.
Paula didn’t simply sing the song—she reimagined it. She stripped away the original pop rhythm and replaced it with raw emotion, soulful phrasing, and an authenticity that felt deeply personal. This wasn’t a cover—it was a reinvention. Pure, powerful, and hauntingly beautiful.
When she reached the words, “Michael, you were the one,” something shifted. It felt heavy, heartfelt—like a quiet tribute wrapped in a voice far beyond her years. Since that moment, viewers across the world have watched and rewatched her performance, many describing it as one of the most moving interpretations of Billie Jean they’ve ever heard.
What made Paula stand out wasn’t just her vocal talent—it was her originality. She didn’t copy Michael Jackson. She honored his legacy by telling the story her own way, with grace, depth, and courage.
Years later, Paula’s Sweden’s Got Talent performance continues to leave a mark. New fans discover it daily, often unable to stop listening. For many, it’s a version of Billie Jean they never knew they needed—until they heard her sing it.
