My Boyfriend's Back
Angels Lyrics


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He went away and you hung around
And bothered me, every night
And when I wouldn't go out with you
You said things that weren't very nice

My boyfriend's back and you're gonna be in trouble
(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)
You see him comin' better cut out on the double
(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)
You been spreading lies that I was untrue
(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)
So look out now 'cause he's comin' after you

(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)
(Hey, he knows that you been tryin')
(And he knows that you been lyin')

He's been gone for such a long time
(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)
Now he's back and things'll be fine
(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)
You're gonna be sorry you were ever born
(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)
'Cause he's kinda big and he's awful strong
(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)

(Hey he knows I wasn't cheatin'!)
(Now you're gonna get a beatin'!)

(What made you think he'd believe all your lies?)
(You're a big man now but he'll cut you down to size
(Wait and see)

My boyfriend's back he's gonna save my reputation
(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)
If I were you I'd take a permanent vacation
(Hey-la, hey-la, my boyfriend's back)

Yeah, my boyfriend's back (La-day-la, my boyfriend's back)
Look out now, yeah, my boyfriend's back (La-day-la, my boyfriend's back)
I could see him comin' so you better get a runnin' alright now (La-day-la, my boyfriend's back)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (La-day-la, my boyfriends's back)




My boyfriend's back now (La-day-la, my boyfriend's back)
Know he's comin' after you because he knows I've been true now (La-day-la, my boyfriend's back)

Overall Meaning

The song "My Boyfriend's Back" by The Angels was released in 1963 and is written by Bob Feldman, Jerry Goldstein, and Richard Gottehrer. The song describes the situation of the singer's ex-boyfriend who left town and the girl who is bothering her every night as she hangs around. The singer finds it aggravating as the girl spreads rumors and tells lies about her. However, the singer rejoices when her boyfriend comes back into town who will put an end to all of the bullying.


The song is highlighting the saying that "falsehood spreads faster than truth," and people gossip about others not knowing the entire story. The singer's boyfriend knows the reality and will stand up for her, protecting her from these lies. The girl who is spreading rumors and lies about the singer's character has been caught red-handed with a sense of guilt that prompts her to escape.


Line by Line Meaning

He went away and you hung around
When my boyfriend left, you stuck around and wouldn't leave me alone


And bothered me, every night
You harassed me constantly, night after night


And when I wouldn't go out with you
When I refused to go out with you


You said things that weren't very nice
You said some unkind things to me


My boyfriend's back and you're gonna be in trouble
My boyfriend is back and you will face the consequences of your actions


(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)
Chanting the phrase and showing excitement about it


You see him comin' better cut out on the double
If you see him coming, you should run away as fast as you can


You been spreading lies that I was untrue
You told everyone that I was unfaithful


So look out now 'cause he's comin' after you
Watch out, as he will be coming after you


He's been gone for such a long time
He has been gone for a substantial period


Now he's back and things'll be fine
Everything will be alright now that he has returned


You're gonna be sorry you were ever born
You will regret the day you were born


(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)
Chanting the phrase and showing excitement about it


'Cause he's kinda big and he's awful strong
He is big and very strong


(Hey he knows I wasn't cheatin'!)
He knows I was not being unfaithful to him


(Now you're gonna get a beatin'!)
You will be punished by him for what you have done


(What made you think he'd believe all your lies?)
Why did you think he would believe any of your lies?


(You're a big man now but he'll cut you down to size)
You may be big now but he will handle you accordingly


(Wait and see)
Just wait and watch what is going to happen


My boyfriend's back he's gonna save my reputation
My boyfriend is going to come to my rescue and save my reputation


(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)
Chanting the phrase and showing excitement about it


If I were you I'd take a permanent vacation
If I were you, I would leave and not come back


(Hey-la, hey-la, my boyfriend's back)
Chanting the phrase and showing excitement about it


Yeah, my boyfriend's back (La-day-la, my boyfriend's back)
My boyfriend has returned


Look out now, yeah, my boyfriend's back (La-day-la, my boyfriend's back)
Beware, as my boyfriend has returned


I could see him comin' so you better get a runnin' alright now (La-day-la, my boyfriend's back)
I see him coming, so you'd better run now


Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (La-day-la, my boyfriends's back)
Chanting the phrase and showing excitement about it


My boyfriend's back now (La-day-la, my boyfriend's back)
My boyfriend has returned


Know he's comin' after you because he knows I've been true now (La-day-la, my boyfriend's back)
He is coming after you because he knows I have been faithful to him




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GERALD GOLDSTEIN, BOB FELDMAN, RICHARD GOTTEHRER

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