The Teenagers' first single, 1956's "Why Do Fools Fall in Love", was also their biggest hit. After Lymon went solo in mid-1957, both his career and those of the Teenagers fell into decline. By age 26, he was found dead in his grandmother's bathroom from a heroin overdose.
I Want You To Be My Girl
Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers Lyrics
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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
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.
The lyrics to "I Want You To Be My Girl" by Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers express the singer's desire for a girl to be his partner. He declares his love for her and asks for her hand as they go downtown to have some fun. The lyrics use repetition and endearing terms such as "lover man" and "my girl" to emphasize the singer's affection. He wants to be treated well and for the girl to reciprocate his feelings. The lyrics create a sense of youthful excitement and joy as the singer imagines a fun-filled future with his beloved.
Overall, the song is a sweet and simplistic love song that captures the innocence and joy of youth. The lyrics use repetitive phrases and endearing language to express the singer's love and desire for his partner. The upbeat tempo and catchy melody contribute to the song's romantic and youthful energy, making it a timeless classic in the realm of doo-wop music.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you baby and I want you to be my girl
Expressing the artist's love and desire for the person they are singing to become their girlfriend.
Well, come on baby let's go downtown
Inviting the person they are singing to go downtown with them.
Run, jump, kid around
Suggesting to have fun and act like children together.
Well, come on baby I love you so
Reiterating the artist's love for the person they are singing to come with them.
I will never, never let you go
Assuring to always hold onto the person they love.
Come on baby will you treat me nice
Requesting to be treated with kindness and respect.
Please don't put my love on ice.
Asking the person they love not to neglect or ignore their love.
Come and take me by the hand
Inviting the person they love to take their hand and be with them.
Tell me I'm your lover man
Requesting to be acknowledged as the person they love.
You for me, me for you, oh-oh
Sharing a mutual love and commitment to each other.
Well have fun, just we two
Suggesting to have fun together as a couple.
I love you baby, love you baby
Repeating the artist's love for the person they are singing to.
And I love you baby and I want you to be my girl.
Reiterating the artist's love and desire for the person they are singing to become their girlfriend.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MORRIS LEVY, RICHARD BARRETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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.