I Have Been in You
Frank Zappa Lyrics


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Na, na-na-na-na
Ooh-ooh, na, na-na-na-na
Ooh-ooh, na, na-na-na-na
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh

Well, I have been in you, baby
You have been in me
And we have been so intimately
Entwined
And it sure was fine

I have been in you, baby
You have been in me
And so you see
We have be so together
I thought that we would never
Return from forever
(Return from forever)
(Return from forever)

You have been in me
And understandably
I have been in and outta you (in and outta you, in and outta you)
And everywhere
You want me to (in and outta you)
Yes, you know it's true

And while (I was inside)
I mighta been (undignified)
And that is maybe (why you cried)
I don't know
Maybe so, but what's the difference now?

(I have been in you, baby)
(You have been in me)
Aw, little girl, there ain't no time to wash yer stinky hand
Go 'head and roll over, I'm goin' in you again
In you again
In you again
In you again

I'm goin' in you again, aah! (in you again, aah!)
I'm goin' in you again, aah! (in you again, aah!)
I'm goin' in you again, aah! (in you again, aah!)
I'm goin' in you again, aah! (in you again, aah!)

I'm goin' in you again, baby
You can go in me too, it's true
I'm goin' in you again, baby
And later, when we get through

I'm goin' in you again, aah! (in you again, aah!)
In you again (I'm goin' in you again, aah!)




In you again (I'm goin' in you again, aah!)
In you again (I'm goin' in you again, aah!)

Overall Meaning

The song "I Have Been in You" by Frank Zappa is a playful, sexually suggestive tune about two people who have been intimately involved. It's sung from the perspective of a man who's been inside a woman, and vice versa. He sings about how they've been "so intimately entwined" and "so together." The lyrics emphasize the physical nature of their relationship, with references to being "in and outta you" and "goin' in you again."


The chorus features the line "I have been in you, baby / You have been in me," which is repeated throughout the song. This reflects the idea that being in a sexual relationship involves both people giving and receiving pleasure. The lyrics also touch on the idea that the relationship may have been unconventional or perhaps even frowned upon by society, as the singer acknowledges that he "mighta been undignified" while he was inside her. However, he seems to shrug this off and focus on the pleasure they experienced together.


The song can be seen as an affirmation of sexual pleasure and connection between two consenting adults, presented in a lighthearted and humorous way. The use of repetition and playful language contribute to the flirtatious tone of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Na, na-na-na-na
Nonsense words, possibly to indicate casualness and playfulness.


Ooh-ooh, na, na-na-na-na
Further nonsensical words, possibly used as a way to lighten the mood.


Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Still more playful sounds that could be meant to convey a lighthearted tone.


Well, I have been in you, baby
The artist has been physically inside the person they're addressing.


You have been in me
The person they're addressing has also been physically inside the artist.


And we have been so intimately
The relationship between the singer and the person they're addressing has been close and personal.


Entwined
Their closeness has involved a deep level of connection or involvement with each other.


And it sure was fine
The artist enjoyed this connection and feels positive about it.


And so you see
The artist is drawing a conclusion or making a point based on what they've just said.


We have be so together
The connection between the artist and the person they're addressing has been very strong.


I thought that we would never
At some point, the singer believed the connection would never end.


Return from forever
The artist believed the connection would last forever.


(Return from forever)
Repeats the previous line for emphasis.


You have been in me
Reiteration of an earlier line that emphasizes the dual nature of the connection between the two people.


And understandably
This connection is something that could easily be understood by others.


I have been in and outta you (in and outta you, in and outta you)
The artist has had a physical relationship that involved going in and out of the person they're addressing repeatedly.


And everywhere
The artist has been inside the person they're addressing in many different ways or contexts.


You want me to (in and outta you)
The person they're addressing has expressed a desire for this physical connection.


Yes, you know it's true
Reiteration of the idea that the physical connection is a reality.


And while (I was inside)
The artist is reflecting on some aspect of their physical connection.


I mighta been (undignified)
The artist may not have acted in a way that was particularly dignified while they were inside the person they're addressing.


And that is maybe (why you cried)
The artist is speculating that the reason the person they're addressing cried had to do with the way the artist was behaving during their physical connection.


I don't know
The singer is not entirely sure what caused the person they're addressing to cry.


Maybe so, but what's the difference now?
The artist feels that the reason for the crying is ultimately not relevant at this point.


(I have been in you, baby)
Reiteration of an earlier line that emphasizes the physical connection between the two people.


(You have been in me)
Reiteration of an earlier line that emphasizes the dual nature of the physical connection.


Aw, little girl, there ain't no time to wash yer stinky hand
The singer is using a somewhat derogatory term to address the person they're speaking to and letting them know that they should not worry about washing their hands.


Go 'head and roll over, I'm goin' in you again
The artist is indicating that they want to physically connect with the person they're addressing again and telling them to roll over so that the artist can do so.


I'm goin' in you again
Reiteration of the idea that the artist wants to physically connect with the person they're addressing again.


And later, when we get through
The singer is implying that the physical connection between the two people will continue for some time.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Frank Zappa

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@PopADoseYo

Story time about how this was my introductory to Frank Zappa. I'm 31 currently and was introduced to Frank Zappa around 2017-2018. I worked with a dear friend whom was a bit older than me. We developed such a great bond and during that time he handed me a CD called Sheik Yerbouti. During a night of work and skiing the slopes, I bust out the CD during my drives. I was a delivery driver/manager for a local pizza shop at the time. This opening song set me into hysterics. I had listened to the album that night around 3-4 times.

My favorite is City of Tiny Lites. That's one of the best songs ever created.

@joelupo9999

Ah yes, Nobody writes love songs like Frank!

@terrypussypower

Yup, so tender and oh-so true!

@BattleAx342

Dude that makes me laugh.

@fartkerson

David Allen Coe's song "Finger Fck'ing Sally" and NOFX's "Liza and Louise" are as close as it comes to Zappa style love tunes.

@thearmchairspacemanOG

aint no time to wash your stinky hand. lol.

@user-hg2ws5dt1p

oohhh Not the same as that "Monkey" business

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@ChuckSchickx

The line "I have been in and outta you"....makes me laugh every time 😂 Gold

@marylanddairyproducts2411

Shake Your Booty the album this is from spelled like the KC hit Frank's satirical take HERE is the🎉🎉🎉 Peter Frampton I'm In You single...😮

@guiltseeker

And Everywhere !

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