I Want You to Be My Girl
Frankie Lymon Lyrics


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I love you baby and I want you to be my girl
Well, come on baby let's go downtown
Run, jump, kid around
I love you baby and I want you to be my girl

Well, come on baby I love you so
I will never, never let you go
Come on baby will you treat me nice
Please don't put my love on ice.

I love you baby and I want you to be my girl
Come and take me by the hand
Tell me I'm your lover man
Well have fun, just we two

You for me, me for you, oh-oh
Well, come on baby I love you so
I will never, never let you go
Come on baby will you treat me nice

Please don't put my love on ice.
I love you baby and I want you to be my girl
Come and take me by the hand
Tell me I'm your lover man

You for me, me for you,
Well have fun, oh, oh, oh
I love you baby and I want you to be my girl
Well I love you baby, love you baby





Love you baby, I love you baby
And I love you baby and I want you to be my girl.

Overall Meaning

"I Want You to Be My Girl" by Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers is a classic R&B song that expresses the singer's passionate love for their partner. The song's opening line, "I love you baby and I want you to be my girl," sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is an appeal to the object of the singer's affections to become their exclusive lover. The second line, "Well, come on baby let's go downtown," suggests an invitation to go out and have some fun together.


The next few lines, "Run, jump, kid around / I love you baby and I want you to be my girl," emphasize the idea that the singer wants to have a playful and carefree relationship with their partner. This is further emphasized in the lines "Come and take me by the hand / Tell me I'm your lover man / Well have fun, just we two." The singer is asking their partner to take their hand and declare their love for them, so that they can enjoy a lighthearted and joyful romance together.


The song's chorus, "You for me, me for you," repeats several times throughout the song, driving home the message that the singer wants a reciprocal relationship and that they are willing to give as much love as they receive. The final lines, "And I love you baby and I want you to be my girl," bring the song to a satisfying conclusion, with the singer reaffirming their love and desire for commitment.


Line by Line Meaning

I love you baby and I want you to be my girl
Expressing deep affection and desire for the listener to become his romantic partner.


Well, come on baby let's go downtown
Inviting the listener to go out and have some fun in the city.


Run, jump, kid around
Suggesting playful activities for the listener to do together.


Well, come on baby I love you so
Reiterating the strong feelings of love for the listener.


I will never, never let you go
Promising to always be there for the listener and never leave his side.


Come on baby will you treat me nice
Asking the listener to be kind and respectful in their relationship.


Please don't put my love on ice.
Asking the listener not to ignore or reject his love.


Come and take me by the hand
Encouraging the listener to be physically close and intimate.


Tell me I'm your lover man
Asking the listener to express their love for him and confirm their romantic commitment.


You for me, me for you, oh-oh
Emphasizing the mutual love and support in their relationship.


Well have fun, just we two
Suggesting that they enjoy each other's company and have a good time together.


I love you baby and I want you to be my girl
Repeating the central message of the song - a declaration of love and desire for the listener.


Well I love you baby, love you baby
Expressing affection and love again for the listener.


Love you baby, I love you baby
Repeating the expression of love and desire multiple times for emphasis.


And I love you baby and I want you to be my girl.
Affirming that his love and desire for the listener remain strong and unwavering.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MORRIS LEVY, RICHARD BARRETT

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Comments from YouTube:

@user-cc6nb5th6x

Rest in peace, Frankie. You are still loved in 2024.

@DYNER0

Just a 15 year old enjoying the greatest music of the past! I found this song while sitting in my dads truck and well.... thought it fit well with my situation at the moment, because it reminded me of this girl 😅😳

@corkyandhoney5481

Saw him in concert when i was 14, never forget the great music he made. For his age he had a tremendous voice.

@AnOnYmOuS-lq8ge

Did u get to meet him

@HDzSpudzx21

Such a shame what happened to him.

@juliemorgan8021

One of the best voices ..EVER❤️

@themusicguy6885

In the 1950s Frankie Lymon was super popular! Thanks for this video. Frankie still sounds great.
Today they were playing this song in a McDonald's. I was there. I was singing it along with the song. I was there in the 50s. Once you heard Frankie you'll never forget him!

@nuknuknuk111

TheMusicguy68 amazing comment

@acrucker

Another Masterpiece for future generations to enjoy! Thank you,  Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers!

@user-wt7ps7dq5h

I feel like he was a inspiration/ influence for young MJ. He had such a amazing voice.

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