Your Backyard
Burton Cummings Lyrics

I wrote you long love letters, Mama, I sent 'em on day by day
I expressed my love for you in lengthy ways by writing and sending letters every single day.

Need you now even more than I did before
My love for you has grown and I crave your affection more than ever before.

As I'm lookin', here's your Daddy comin' with a big ol' shotgun too
While I'm searching, your father is approaching with a weapon in hand.

Lovin' situation look mighty poor
Our current romantic affair is not in good shape at all.

So if you're really wonderin' what I'm doin' in your backyard
In case you're curious about my presence in your backyard.

I told you baby, I'd beat it home so soon
I promised you that I would leave soon and head back home.

But if you're really worryin' 'bout what I'm doin' in your backyard
However, if you're truly concerned about my activities in your backyard.

Come on out later I'll show you by the light of the moon
Join me later and I'll demonstrate under the moon's glow.

I had some dreams and fortune really, Mama, I got carried away
I had ambitions and luck, but Mama, I got overly excited and carried away.

And lookin' back even more than I did before
Reflecting back, I realize that I was more out of control than I thought.

As I'm leapin', creepin', hidin', sleepin' here's your Daddy with a shotgun too
While I jump, sneak, hide, and nap, your father is patrolling with a loaded firearm.

Lovin' situation ain't nothin' but poor
Our romantic relationship is in dire straits.

Baby, thinkin' 'bout reelin' back
Darling, I'm contemplating whether to retreat.

Wonderin' why I'm standin' here cryin', honey, lookin' in your backyard
I'm weeping and gazing at your backyard, and you're confused as to why I'm standing there.

Don't ya worry 'bout nothin', ya got nothin' on your mind but me
You don't have to worry about anything; you're solely focused on me.

But as I'm layin' on my back about
As I'm lying down reflecting.

Thinkin' 'bout summertime gettin' back all the way
Recalling joyous summer memories.

Everything I see, honey, reminding me
Everything I witness serves as a reminder.

Come on get your lovin' man
Come on, acquire your man of affection.

Come on get him while he's hot, get him on the run
Quickly obtain him while he's desirable and on the go.

Babe, I here your lookin' but really too blind to see
You're searching for me, but in reality, you're unable to perceive me.

Oh, hey, what ya gonna think
Oh, hey, what are you going to ponder?

About wham-bam, thank you ma'am
Regarding swift and unromantic sexual encounters.

Where you goin' on the wildwood trail
Where are you proceeding to on a hazardous journey?

Baby, might be thinkin' 'bout, really livin' back
Darling, I'm pondering whether to return to the past.

Told you, baby, I's beatin' it home so soon
I guaranteed you that I will return home promptly.

If you're really wonderin' what I'm doin' in your backyard
In case you're genuinely curious about my activities in your backyard.

Come on out later, babe, I'll show you by the light of the moon
Come out to see me later, honey, and I'll display by the moon's radiance.