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Freemasons vs. The Jackson Five Lyrics


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A buh-buh buh buh-buh
A buh-buh buh buh-buh

You went to school to learn, girl
Things you never, never knew before
Like I before E except after C
And why two plus two makes four
Now, now, now, I'm gonna teach you
Teach you, teach you
All about love, dear
All about love
Sit yourself down, take a seat
All you gotta do is repeat after me

ABC
Easy as
One, two, three
Or simple as
Do re mi
ABC, one, two, three, baby, you and me girl
ABC
Easy as
One, two, three
Or simple as
Do re mi
ABC, one, two, three, baby, you and me

Come on, let me love you just a little bit
Come on, let me love you just a little bit
I'm a going to teach how to sing it out
Come on, come on, come on
Let me show you what it's all about

Reading, writing and arithmetic
Are the branches of the learning tree
But without the roots of love every day, girl
Your education ain't complete
T-T-T-Teacher's gonna show you
Show you, show you
How to get an A
Nyah nyah nyah nyah nyah nyah
Spell "me" "you"
Add the two
Listen to me baby, that's all you gotta do

Oh, ABC
As easy as
One, two, three
Or simple as
Do re mi
ABC, one, two, three, baby, you and me girl
ABC
It's easy
It's like counting up to three (One, two, three)
Sing a simple melody (Do re mi, ABC)
That's how easy love can be

Sit down, girl
I think I love you
No
Get up, girl
Show me what you can do

Shake it, shake it, baby, come on now
Shake it, shake it, baby, ooh ooh
Shake it shake it, baby, huh
One, two, three, baby, ooh ooh
ABC, baby, nah nah
Do re mi, baby, huh
That's how easy love can be

ABC, it's easy
It's like counting up to three (One, two, three)
Sing a simple melody (Do re mi, ABC)
That's how easy love can be
(I'm not gonna teach you how to sing it out)
Come on come on come on let me show you what it's all about
ABC, it's easy
It's like counting up to three (One, two, three)
Sing a simple melody (Do re mi, ABC)
That's how easy love can be
(I'm not gonna teach you how to sing it out)
Sing it out, sing it, sing it, sing it
Oh baby, ABC, it's easy
It's like counting up to three (One, two, three)




Sing a simple melody (Do re mi, ABC)
That's how easy love can be

Overall Meaning

The song ABC by The Jackson Five and Freemasons is a classic pop hit that encourages the listener to learn about love through sing-along education. The opening sounds bellowing "buh-buh buh buh-buh" set a playful tone that lets us know we're in for some fun. The song's lyrics start with the singer reminiscing about school days when they were learning things they never knew before, followed by a promise to teach their love interest about love. The song then asks the listener to sit down and repeat after the singer- saying the letters of the alphabet as easy as one, two, three, or do re mi. The song then plays with the concept of learning- saying reading, writing, and arithmetic are branches of the learning tree but that without love, your life's education isn't complete.


ABC's lyrics are easy to understand and sing, making it an excellent song to teach young children the alphabets in a fun and memorable way. The song's upbeat music complements the lyrics' cheerful nature, making it easy and impossible not to dance to. The song’s catchy chorus, composed of different songs and melodies, makes it suitable for sing-alongs and dancing.


Line by Line Meaning

A buh-buh buh buh-buh
Introductory sounds


You went to school to learn, girl
You attended educational institutions to acquire knowledge


Things you never, never knew before
Lessons you didn't have prior knowledge of


Like I before E except after C
A rule to remember how to spell words correctly


And why two plus two makes four
An explanation of basic mathematical concepts


Now, now, now, I'm gonna teach you
Presently, I'll enlighten you


Teach you, teach you
Educate you imparting important information


All about love, dear
A lesson about love


All about love
Detailed information on love and affections


Sit yourself down, take a seat
Sit and position yourself on a chair


All you gotta do is repeat after me
Just mimic what I say


ABC
Beginning symbols or letters


Easy as
Extremely simple


One, two, three
Counting progression


Or simple as
equally as easy as


Do re mi
Singing progression


ABC, one, two, three, baby, you and me girl
Starting with basic symbols and progressing to more advanced concepts, everything we'll do together


Come on, let me love you just a little bit
Allow me to show you a small amount of affection


I'm a going to teach how to sing it out
I'll show you how to audibly express yourself


Come on, come on, come on
Encouraging someone to do something


Let me show you what it's all about
Let me demonstrate what this is really about


Reading, writing and arithmetic
Foundational skills one learns in school


Are the branches of the learning tree
Represents the education system as a whole


But without the roots of love every day, girl
However, without the foundation of love every day, you won't be complete


Your education ain't complete
Your education is incomplete


T-T-T-Teacher's gonna show you
The teacher will demonstrate


Show you, show you
Demonstrate, demonstrate


How to get an A
How to score well in studies


Nyah nyah nyah nyah nyah nyah
A victory chant


Spell "me" "you"
Arrange the letters 'me' to spell the word 'you'


Add the two
Combine the two words


Listen to me baby, that's all you gotta do
Just pay attention to what I say, that's all you need to do


As easy as
Just as straightforward and uncomplicated as


It's like counting up to three (One, two, three)
Used to illustrate how simple something is


Sing a simple melody (Do re mi, ABC)
Easy notes or lyrics that one can sing along to


Sit down, girl
Take a seat


I think I love you
I believe I have affection for you


No
Dismissing the previous line


Get up, girl
Stand up


Show me what you can do
Demonstrate your capability


Shake it, shake it, baby, come on now
Move your body in a shaking manner, let’s do it now


Shake it, shake it, baby, ooh ooh
Continued statement of the previous line


Shake it shake it, baby, huh
Repeat of the above


ABC, baby, nah nah
Reiteration of the song title


Do re mi, baby, huh
Reiteration of the song’s tune


Sing it out, sing it, sing it, sing it
Continuously vocalize it


That's how easy love can be
Love is that simple




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Berry Gordy, Dennis Lussier, Alphonzo Mizell, Freddie Perren

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Comments from YouTube:

judson leach

The first vinyl record I ever owned! - My father was in the Navy and I was in Kindergarten a Camp LaJune, NC! And He bought me "Jackson 5 Greatest Hits" @ The Navy PX - Best Day of My LIFE!!! - FACT!!! "Michael Jackson Forever !!!!! - God Bless You ALL !!!

sergio javier hernandez hernandez

imagΓ­nense que hubiera cantado esta versiΓ³n en vivo!!

Jamie Russell

superb song...heard it first on bbc radio 1...and absolutely love it!!

TheClevelandShow556

LOVE THE REMIX !!!!!!!!!!!!! i cant stop listening to it

jayc004

Do these guys ever stop making amazing remixes!?

jdlocotxftw2002

Awesome this song should get played at 1:15 am at every club . . thats' when the party starts to get jumping, and the buzz has kicked in.

voulamj87

Love this remix!!

Sam H

where theres smoke theres fire! i wouldnt let him near my kids. but doesnt take away from him being an amazing musician and performer back in the day.

Tee J

The best part of the song begins from 4:45. And big thanks for the download!

T Geo

The Freemasons are amazing. Have seen them live, nearly wet myself! :) Love this mix, especially from 4:40

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