I Wanna Get With You
Beck Lyrics


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(insert various variations of lead-in B.S., for example:
"I was walking down Glendale Blvd. one night. Someone
was playing 'I Wanna Sex You Up' out of their Volvo, and
that's when I met her: Debra.....)

[spoken] ...just chill....

I met you at J.C. Penney
I think your nametag it said Jenny
I cold step to you
with a fresh pack of gum
somehow I knew
that you were lookin for some
like a fruit that's ripe for the pickin
I wanna do ya like that Zankou chicken
'cause you got a thing
that I'm tryin to get with
that I'm tryin to get with
only you..

I wanna get with you
Only you
And your sister, Debra [x2]

I picked you up late at night after work
baby, step into my Hyundai
I said gonna take you out to Glendale
mmmmmm gonna take you out
for a real good meal
our eyes did meet, you know I was packin in
ain't no time wastin no time
gettin to know, know each other
'cause you got a thing that I'm tryin to get with
that I'm tryin to get with
only you

I wanna get with you
Only you
And your sister, Debra [x2]

[spoken]
girl, I only wanna play with you
I only wanna get with you
and your sister....Debra
Debra?--I think that was her name

I wanna get with you
I'm gonna take you up to Glendale
I'm gonna take you,
take you for a real good meal
And when our eyes did meet
you knew I was packin heat
'cause there ain't no use in wastin no time
gettin to know each other

I wanna get with you
only you
and your sister, Debra [x2]

(girl, I wanna hose you off)

...nobody has to know
we'll keep it on the down-low
no use in wastin no time




tryin to get to know each other
ow ow ow ow, etc.

Overall Meaning

In "I Wanna Get With You," Beck describes his efforts to seduce a woman he met at a J.C. Penney store. He uses playful language and similes to convey his desire for her, describing her as a "fruit that's ripe for the pickin" and saying he wants to do her "like that Zankou chicken" (a famous chicken restaurant in Los Angeles). He suggests they go out for a meal in Glendale, and hints that he's interested in her sister Debra as well.


Throughout the song, Beck adopts a cheeky, suggestive tone that will likely leave listeners smiling. He seems almost self-aware and amused by his own attempts at seduction, and the repeated refrain of "only you and your sister, Debra" adds an extra layer of humor to the proceedings. The lyrics are delivered in a conversational style, with Beck occasionally breaking into spoken asides that further heighten the song's playful tone.


Overall, "I Wanna Get With You" is a fun, light-hearted song that captures the thrill and excitement of a new romantic connection. It's an entertaining showcase for Beck's wit and charm, and a track that's sure to leave listeners tapping their feet and grinning from ear to ear.


Line by Line Meaning

I met you at J.C. Penney
I first saw you at J.C. Penney store.


I think your nametag it said Jenny
I noticed your name on the tag, and I think it read 'Jenny.'


I cold step to you with a fresh pack of gum
I walked up to you confidently, offering you gum as a way to start a conversation.


somehow I knew that you were lookin for some
I had a feeling you were open to meeting someone new.


like a fruit that's ripe for the pickin
You seemed attractive and available, like a fruit ready to be plucked.


I wanna do ya like that Zankou chicken
I want to pleasure you like people enjoy eating the famous Zankou chicken.


'cause you got a thing that I'm tryin to get with
Because you have an attractive quality that I'm interested in trying to pursue.


only you
You are the only one with that quality.


I wanna get with you
I want to have a sexual relationship with you.


And your sister, Debra [x2]
I also find your sister attractive and wouldn't mind pursuing a relationship with her.


I picked you up late at night after work
I came to pick you up after you finished working in the evening.


baby, step into my Hyundai
Get into my car and let's go somewhere together.


I said gonna take you out to Glendale
I promised to take you to Glendale for a fun time.


our eyes did meet, you know I was packin in
When our eyes locked, you could tell that I was interested.


ain't no time wastin no time gettin to know, know each other
We don't need to waste any time getting to know each other before we get intimate.


girl, I only wanna play with you I only wanna get with you and your sister....Debra
I want to have sexual relationships with you and your sister.


I'm gonna take you up to Glendale
I'm planning to take you out to Glendale.


I'm gonna take you, take you for a real good meal
I want to treat you to a very nice dinner.


ow ow ow ow, etc.
Vocalizations of sexual desire.


no use in wastin no time tryin to get to know each other
Let's not bother getting to know each other any further and just pursue a sexual relationship.


nobody has to know we'll keep it on the down-low
We can keep our relationship a secret.




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The Spam Dance

It took him three albums, but I believe this was Beck's first song with coherent lyrics. He didn't disappoint.

Fellzu

This is the most Prince song ever done by someone not formerly an noncommunicable symbol.

Su Terma

this is beck's prince album lol

Michelle Cramer

You are brilliant for saying that

The Headphone A-Hole

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xxpiggystardustxx

it's a rip off of bowies track WIN

TheMinneapolisKid

Check Gary Clark - Pearl Cadiallac

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Katrinawitch

Beck is such a musical chameleon. He can do just about any sound, and totally rock it.

Ricky Allen

NO SHIT! Kwitch! He is out of this universe.

RufusJonze

Midnight Vultures is an incredibly underrated album.

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