My Boyfriend's Back
Chantoozies Lyrics


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

He's been gone for such a long time.
(Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
Now he's back and things will be fine.
(Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
You're gonna be sorry you were ever born.
(Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
'Cause he's kinda big and he's awful strong.
(Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
And he knows about your cheatin',
Now you're gonna get a beatin'.

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

My boyfriend's back, he's gonna save my reputation

(Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
If I were you, I'd take a permanent vacation.
(Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)




La-di-la, my boyfriend's back!
La-di-la, my boyfriend's back!

Overall Meaning

The Chantoozies’ song “My Boyfriend’s Back” speaks about a girl who had been cheated on and lied about by her friends, who now have to be careful because her boyfriend is back and he’s coming after them. The first verse explains the situation where the girl’s boyfriend is back and her friends who spread lies about her will be in trouble when he catches up with them. The next verse emphasizes his strength and warns the villains that they will definitely get beaten up since the boyfriend knows about their cheating. The bridge of the song asks the villains why they expected the boyfriend to believe their lies and assures them that he will bring them down. The song ends with the girl feeling relieved that her boyfriend is back to save her reputation and advises the villains to go on a permanent vacation if they know what’s good for them.


The song was originally recorded by the girl group The Angels in 1963 but was later covered by various artists. The Chantoozies were an Australian pop group who covered the song in 1987, which became a top 10 hit in their home country. It is an upbeat song with a catchy tune that became a popular dance anthem in the late '80s. The song is still played at events and parties to this day.


Line by Line Meaning

My boyfriend's back and you're gonna be in trouble.(Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
My significant other has returned, and you will face consequences for your actions. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)


When you see him comin', better cut on the double. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
When you perceive his arrival, it's best if you vacate the area immediately. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)


You've been spreading lies that I was untrue. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
You have been spreading misinformation about me, portraying me as unfaithful. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)


So look out now 'cause he's comin' after you. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
Be cautious because he aims to confront you about your actions. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)


And he knows that you've been tryin',And he knows that you've been lyin'.
He is aware of your efforts and dishonesty.


He's been gone for such a long time. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
He has been absent for an extended duration. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)


Now he's back and things will be fine. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
His return indicates that circumstances will improve. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)


You're gonna be sorry you were ever born. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
Your future actions will likely result in regret. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)


'Cause he's kinda big and he's awful strong. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
His large and robust physique may intimidate you. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)


And he knows about your cheatin',Now you're gonna get a beatin'.
He is aware of your unfaithfulness, and punishment is inevitable.


What made you think he'd believe all your lies? (Ah-oo, ah-oo.)
Why did you presume that he would accept your deceitful practices as true? (Ah-oo, ah-oo.)


You're a big man now, but he'll cut you down to size! (Ah-oo.)
You may believe yourself to be significant, but he will likely humiliate you. (Ah-oo.)


Wait and see!
Observe and anticipate the outcome of the situation.


My boyfriend's back, he's gonna save my reputation (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
My significant other has returned, and he will restore my reputation. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)


If I were you, I'd take a permanent vacation. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
If I were in your position, I would leave permanently. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)


La-di-la, my boyfriend's back!
Reiteration of the return of my significant other.


La-di-la, my boyfriend's back!
Reiteration of the return of my significant other.




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

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