Apples Peaches Pumpkin Pie
Jay Lyrics


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Ready or not here I come
Gee that used to be such fun

Apples peaches pumpkin pie
Who's afraid to holler I?
That's a game we used to play.
Hide and seek was its name.
Oh ready or not, hear I come,
Gee that used to be such fun.
I always used to find a hiding place,
Times have changed.
Well I'm one step behind you, but still I can't find you.
Apple peaches pumpkin pie,
You were young and so was I.
Now that we've grown up it seems
You just keep ignoring me.
I'll find you anywhere you go,
I'll follow you high and low.
You can't escape this love of mine anytime.
Well, I'll sneak up behind you,
Be careful where I find you.
Apple peaches pumpkin pie,
Soon your love will be all mine.
Then I'm gonna take you home,
Marry you so you won't roam.
Marry you so you won't roam. Right now
I'll find you anywhere you go,
I'm gonna look high and low.
You can't escape this love of mine anytime.
Well, I'll sneak up behind you,
Be careful where I find you.




Ready or not here I come,
Gee that used to be such fun

Overall Meaning

The song "Apples Peaches Pumpkin Pie" by Jay and the Techniques is a fun and playful tune about a game of hide and seek turning into a game of love. The song begins with the usual "Ready or not, here I come," which used to be a fun statement during childhood but now has become a sweet way to express love. The lyrics use the game of hide and seek to symbolize the pursuit of love.


The chorus of the song, "Apples peaches pumpkin pie, you were young, and so was I," takes the listener back to their childhood days when love and relationships were effortless and playful. But now as adults, there is a sense of frustration as the person the singer loves ignores them. The phrases "I'm one step behind you, but still, I can't find you" and "you just keep ignoring me" are telling of the singer's desire to be with someone who seems to have moved on.


However, the singer's love is still strong, and they are determined to find their love interest with lines like "I'll find you anywhere you go, I'll follow you high and low." The last lines of the song "Marry you so you won't roam, Marry you so you won't roam" show the singer's intent to keep their love grounded and secure.


Overall, "Apples Peaches Pumpkin Pie" encapsulates the innocent and playful aspect of love while also showing the determination of someone in love.


Line by Line Meaning

Ready or not here I come
I am looking for you and you better be ready to be found


Gee that used to be such fun
We used to have so much fun playing hide and seek


Apples peaches pumpkin pie
This is a reminder of our childhood and the games we used to play


Who's afraid to holler I?
Who is afraid to speak up and be found in this game


You were young and so was I
We were young and carefree and did not have any worries


Now that we've grown up it seems
As we grow older, things become more complicated and difficult


You just keep ignoring me
You are not paying attention to my advances and my feelings


I'll find you anywhere you go
I will search for you no matter where you go


You can't escape this love of mine anytime
My love for you is not going away and you cannot avoid it forever


Soon your love will be all mine
I am confident that you will eventually love me back


Then I'm gonna take you home
Once you love me back, I will take you home with me


Marry you so you won't roam
I will marry you so that you don't have to go anywhere else


I'm gonna look high and low
I will not give up on finding you


Be careful where I find you.
Be cautious of where you are when I find you, because my love is intense and overwhelming




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MAURICE IRBY JR.

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@d.tlerraayers278

OH MY GOODNESS THIS SONG BRINGS BACK SUCH GOOD MEMORIES,

AND IT'S GREAT TO HEAR TODAY 6-29-19

THANK YOU
"JAY & THE TECHNIQUES",

I'VE ALWAYS LOVED
THEIR SONG. FABULOUS HITS WITH GREAT SKILL

SING GREAT SONGS AND MELODIES,

THAT ARE ALWAYS GREAT MUSIC TO MY EARS.



All comments from YouTube:

@billeybop

I'm a 104 years old and still play mostly 60's soul! Love this stuff!

@angelinacarter4696

I'm 51 and still appreciate the music I grew up on 50-70s that's all I prefer

@sparklecanada0112

👌👍👍🤝🎼🎶🎶📻💕

@derekducharme8510

Def not 114

@ciampooh

I want to hang with you 😊

@Repunza

@Derek Ducharme lol

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@conradford7493

For those of us who were kids in this era, we had it great. Nicer people and the best music. Ever.

@thatman4853

Show off!!😂👍✌️

@conradford7493

@@thatman4853 it really was the best time of my life.

@conradslemmer4117

Loved this song as a kid. Didn't realize it was a racially mixed group. Yet another reason to totally dig them!✊💞

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