I Want You Back
Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1 Lyrics


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The bed is a shipwreck
We broke its bow
We stripped its sails
And threw it out
Floating on this mattress
On this sea of love
Counting all the clouds
Up above

I want to love you more
Than I did yesterday
I want to love you more
I want to love you more

Our love is a train
Speeding on the rails
Diving through the tunnel
Without brakes
We cannot turn back
On this journey that we're on
We are together
Chasing the sun

I want to love you more
Than I did yesterday
I want to love you more
I want to love you more

Never change your perspective
Of how you see me
I'm a diamond in the rough
You dusted me off
And that is enough for me

I want to love you more
Than I did yesterday
I want to love you more
I want to love you more

I want to love you more
Than I did yesterday
I want to love you more
I want to love you more

This bed is a shipwreck
We broke its bow
We stripped its sails
And threw it out
Floating on this mattress
On this sea of love




Counting all the clouds
Up above

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "I Want You Back" by the Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1 soundtrack paint a vivid and poetic picture of a passionate love affair. The opening lines describe the bed as a shipwreck, symbolizing the rough and tumultuous nature of their relationship. They have broken it and stripped it down, metaphorically indicating that they have gone beyond superficial barriers and inhibitions.


As they float on this metaphorical sea of love, they find themselves counting the clouds above, perhaps signifying their dream-like state of bliss. The chorus carries a simple yet powerful message - the desire to love more than they did yesterday. It shows a yearning for deeper connection and an eagerness to surpass previous levels of love and devotion.


The second verse compares their love to a train speeding on the rails. It indicates a sense of unstoppable momentum and urgency in their relationship. They dive through a tunnel without brakes, signifying their willingness to take risks and the inability to turn back. They are together, chasing the sun, symbolizing their shared pursuit of happiness and fulfillment.


The bridge of the song emphasizes the importance of not changing one's perspective of how they see each other. It acknowledges that they may have flaws, portrayed by the phrase "I'm a diamond in the rough." However, the partner has embraced and accepted them, providing the support and love needed for them to grow and shine.


Overall, these lyrics convey a passionate and dedicated love story that seeks to constantly evolve and grow. It portrays the intensity, vulnerability, and the determination to love one another unconditionally.


Line by Line Meaning

The bed is a shipwreck
Our relationship is in a state of disrepair, like a ship that has been wrecked.


We broke its bow
We shattered the front part of the bed, symbolizing the damage we have done to our relationship.


We stripped its sails
We removed all the elements that used to make our relationship vibrant and exciting.


And threw it out
We discarded the broken bed, indicating our willingness to move on from the past.


Floating on this mattress
We now find ourselves adrift on a new foundation, representing the uncertain nature of our current love.


On this sea of love
We are navigating through the vast and challenging waters of our relationship.


Counting all the clouds
We are contemplating and analyzing every potential obstacle or difficulty that may come our way.


Up above
Looking to the sky for guidance and hope in our journey together.


I want to love you more
I desire to deepen and strengthen my love for you beyond what it was in the past.


Than I did yesterday
My love for you is constantly growing and evolving each day.


Our love is a train
Our love is a powerful force, constantly moving forward with determination and intensity.


Speeding on the rails
Our love is progressing swiftly and relentlessly, following a predetermined path.


Diving through the tunnel
We are delving deep into the unknown and embracing the challenges that lie ahead.


Without brakes
Our love is unstoppable, with nothing to impede its momentum.


We cannot turn back
We have committed ourselves to this journey together, and there is no option to retreat.


On this journey that we're on
We are embarking on a shared voyage, facing whatever comes our way hand in hand.


We are together
Our unity and togetherness give us strength and fortitude to overcome any obstacles.


Chasing the sun
We are striving to attain happiness, fulfillment, and warmth in our relationship.


Never change your perspective
Please always see me in the same positive light, without altering your view of me.


Of how you see me
Maintain the same perception and belief in my worth and potential.


I'm a diamond in the rough
Although I may have flaws and imperfections, I possess valuable qualities that are waiting to be discovered and appreciated.


You dusted me off
You have helped me remove the dust and dirt that obscured my true worth, making me shine once again.


And that is enough for me
The fact that you have recognized and valued my hidden qualities is sufficient to make me feel content and loved.




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@theharshtruthoutthere

@Paemae Fred Lyrics for the song “I Want You Back” - J5


Oh oh oooh ohaa
let me tell you know…… oh aaha.

When we had the time in our hands,
we didn't know what to do with that.
There`s always been souls, who just walking through life.
But suddenly there's suspicious rising, a voice which says: “STOP”.
The road which we been on, in death it only ends.
Now it seems to late for us to say; “we stop and turn around”.

Oh souls, to us been given a final chance. (to go back home).
Will we let GOD back into our lives?
Oh souls, GOD ain`t done with us yet,
day after another day – that`s what also is called “ANOTHER CHANCE”.
GOD wants us back,
He made a way,
Took our blame and,
waits us home.

We try to live without GOD`S love, is the hardest thing to do.
Drugs comfort us, to the point it takes lives.
Drinking and smoking seems to be the friends of our daily lives.
Can we go without? Being sober? - it terrifies.
What's right and wrong? - do we even these days know?
Insanity runs rampant and there`s nowhere to catch a breath.
Every street we walk on, are either empty of filled with zombies.
Souls, who`s only friend are the screen they hold in their hands.
What`s goes around them? Is out from their interest.
If not being with the crowed, life does not exist.
Having opinions, ask for the thinking skill.
How could they cope? For they`re raised with the screens.

Oh souls, to us been given a final chance. (to go back home).
Will we let GOD back into our lives?
Oh souls, GOD ain`t done with us yet,
day after another day – that`s what also is called “ANOTHER CHANCE”.
GOD wants us back,
He made a way,
Took our blame and,
waits us home.



@leticiaramos1622

Let me tell you now
Uh huh

When I had you to myself
I didn't want you around
Those pretty faces always made you
Stand out in a crowd

But someone picked you from the bunch
One glance was all it took
Now it's much too late for me
To take a second look

Oh, baby, give me one more chance
(To show you that I love you)
Won't you please let me
Back in your heart
Oh, darling, I was blind to let you go
(Let you go baby)
But now since I see you in his arms
(I want you back) yes, I do now
(I want you back) ooh ooh, baby
(I want you back) Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(I want you back) Now, now, now, now

Trying to live without your love
Is one long sleepless night
Let me show you girl
That I know wrong from right

Every street you walk on
I leave tear stains on the ground
Following the girl
I didn't even want around
(Let me show you now)

Oh, baby, give me one more chance
(To show you that I love you)
Won't you please let me
Back in your heart
Oh, darling, I was blind to let you go
(Let you go baby)
But now since I see you in his arms
(Ohh) (bum, bum, bum, bum-buh-bum, bum)
(Bum, bum, bum, bum-buh-bum, bum)
(Bum, bum, bum, bum-buh-bum, bum)
(Bum, bum, bum, bum-buh-bum, bum) ah, buh bum, bum, bum
(Bum, bum, bum, bum-buh-bum, bum) ah, buh bum, bum, bum
All I want
(Bum, bum, bum, bum-buh-bum, bum) ah, buh bum, bum, bum
All I need
(Bum, bum, bum, bum-buh-bum, bum) ah, buh bum, bum, bum
All I want
(Bum, bum, bum, bum-buh-bum, bum) ah, buh bum, bum, bum
All I need

Oh, just one more chance
To show that I love you
Baby (baby)
Baby (baby)
Baby (baby)

Forget what happened then (I want you back)
Let me live again

Oh, baby I was blind to let you go
But now since I see you it is all
(I want you back)
Spare me of this cause
Get back what I lost

Oh baby I need one more chance, ha
I tell ya that I love you
Baby (Oh), baby (oh), baby (oh)
I want you back, ha
I want you back



@sauquoit13456

Exactly fifty years ago today on January 25th, 1970 "I Want You Back" by The Jackson 5 peaked at #1* on Billboard's Top 100 chart, it remained at #1 for one week...
The rest of the Top 10 on January 25th, 1970:
At #2. "Venus" by The Shocking Blue
#3. "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head" by B.J. Thomas {The #1 record the previous four weeks}...
#4. "Whole Lotta Love"/"Living Loving Maid (She’s Just a Woman)" by Led Zeppelin
#5. "Without Love (There Is Nothing)" by Tom Jones
#6. "Don't Cry Daddy"/"Rubberneckin'" by Elvis Presley
#7. "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" by Dionne Warwick
#8. "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)"/"Everybody Is A Star" by Sly and the Family Stone
#9. "Someday We'll Be Together" by Diana Ross and the Supremes
#10. "Leaving On A Jet Plane" by Peter, Paul and Mary
* The week after "I Want You Back" peaked at #1 on the Top 100, it reached #1 {for 4 weeks} on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart...



@vlhlanmawii9583

Lyrics😉

Uh ohh
Let me tell you now
Uh huh

When I had you to myself
I didn't want you around
Those pretty faces always made you
Stand out in a crowd

But someone picked you from the bunch
One glance was all it took
Now it's much too late for me
To take a second look

Oh, baby, give me one more chance
(To show you that I love you)
Won't you please let me
Back in your heart
Oh, darling, I was blind to let you go
(Let you go baby)
But now since I see you in his arms
(I want you back) yes, I do now
(I want you back) ooh ooh, baby
(I want you back) Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(I want you back) Now, now, now, now

Trying to live without your love
Is one long sleepless night
Let me show you girl
That I know wrong from right

Every street you walk on
I leave tear stains on the ground
Following the girl
I didn't even want around
(Let me show you now)

Oh, baby, give me one more chance
(To show you that I love you)
Won't you please let me
Back in your heart
Oh, darling, I was blind to let you go
(Let you go baby)
But now since I see you in his arms 
(Ohh) (bum, bum, bum, bum-buh-bum, bum)
(Bum, bum, bum, bum-buh-bum, bum)
(Bum, bum, bum, bum-buh-bum, bum)
(Bum, bum, bum, bum-buh-bum, bum) ah, buh bum, bum, bum 
(Bum, bum, bum, bum-buh-bum, bum) ah, buh bum, bum, bum
All I want
(Bum, bum, bum, bum-buh-bum, bum) ah, buh bum, bum, bum
All I need
(Bum, bum, bum, bum-buh-bum, bum) ah, buh bum, bum, bum
All I want
(Bum, bum, bum, bum-buh-bum, bum) ah, buh bum, bum, bum
All I need

Oh, just one more chance
To show that I love you
Baby (baby)
Baby (baby)
Baby (baby)

Forget what happened then (I want you back)
Let me live again

Oh, baby I was blind to let you go
But now since I see you it is all
(I want you back)
Spare me of this cause
Get back what I lost

Oh baby I need one more chance, ha
I tell ya that I love you
Baby (Oh), baby (oh), baby (oh)
I want you back, ha
I want you back



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@lr1893

At the age Michael sang this, I was eating sand

@brendahawkins3965

L R hi my 16 year old grandson sang this at open mic would love to know what you think https://youtu.be/_IxqiAGpioM

@lr1893

Brenda Hawkins, he has his voice under control. My respect for that. I like his performance. I would say to him: keep it up!💪👍

@theofficialcrazycousinshow7892

wholesome clarinet child Michael Jackson

@gelp_2969

I dont like sand...

@victoriaflanders8739

Joshua Feick It's coarse, and rough, and irritating... and it gets everywhere

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@zakhassen8195

1970: "Damn I really like this new song."
1980: "Damn this is still a great song after all these years."
1990: "Damn this is a great throwback."
2000: "Damn this is a classic."
2010: "Damn this song has a crazy shelf life."
2020: "Damn... this song is just timeless."

@503railfan

2019: haha snail eat cucumber

@moutlakneda4956

The song was back at the 60s

@warmateo6261

@Moutlak neda december 1969 so just barely

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