My Boyfriend's Back
Jersey Boys Lyrics


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My boyfriend's back and you're gonna be in trouble
(Hey-la, hey-la, my boyfriend's back)
When you see him comin', better cut out on the double
(Hey-la, hey-la, my boyfriend's back)

You been spreading lies that I was untrue
(Hey-la, hey-la, my boyfriend's back)
So look out now 'cause he's comin' after you
(Hey-la, hey-la, my boyfriend's back)

Hey, he knows what you been tryin'
And he knows that you been lyin'

He's been gone for such a long time
(Hey-la, hey-la, my boyfriend's back)
Now he's back and things'll be fine
(Hey-la, hey-la, my boyfriend's back)

You're gonna be sorry you were ever born
(Hey-la, hey-la, my boyfriend's back)
'cause he's kinda big and he's awful strong
(Hey-la, hey-la, my boyfriend's back)

Hey, he knows I wasn't cheatin'
Now you're gonna get a beatin'

What made you think he'd believe all your lies?
(Aah-ooh, aah-ooh)
You're a big man now but he'll cut you down to size
(Aah-ooh)
Wait and see!

My boyfriend's back, he's gonna save my reputation
(Hey-la, hey-la, my boyfriend's back)
If I were you, I'd take a permanent vacation
(Hey-la, hey-la, my boyfriend's back)

Hey, I can see him comin'
Now you better start a'runnin'
(Aah-ooh, aah-ooh)
(Aah-ooh)
Wait and see!

My boyfriend's back, he's gonna save my reputation
(Hey-la, hey-la, my boyfriend's back)

Yeah, my boyfriend's back
Well look out now, my boyfriend's back
Well, I can see him comin' so you better get a'runnin' a'right now
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah





My boyfriend's back

Overall Meaning

"My Boyfriend's Back" is a classic song by the girl group The Angels, which was later covered by The Chiffons, and is prominently featured in the musical "Jersey Boys." The song tells the story of a girl whose boyfriend has been away for a long time and is now back in town, much to the chagrin of a person who has been spreading lies about her. The lyrics talk about the boyfriend's strength and the consequences the rumor-monger will face for their actions.


The song is a classic example of the "girl group" genre that was popular in the early 1960s, with a simple, catchy melody and upbeat lyrics. The song is also notable for its call-and-response structure, with the lead vocals alternating with a chorus of "Hey-la, hey-la" chants. The song became a hit in 1963, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and staying on the chart for 13 weeks.


The song has remained a popular cultural touchstone in the decades since its release, with references to it appearing in movies, TV shows, and even other songs. The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Martha and the Vandellas, The Supremes, and even Weird Al Yankovic, who parodied it in his song "My Bologna." The song has also been featured in films such as "Mermaids" and "Look Who's Talking Too."


Line by Line Meaning

My boyfriend's back and you're gonna be in trouble (Hey-la, hey-la, my boyfriend's back)
My boyfriend is back and you're going to face the consequences of your actions.


When you see him comin', better cut out on the double (Hey-la, hey-la, my boyfriend's back)
When you see him coming, you better run away quickly because he's going to make you pay for your misdeeds.


You been spreading lies that I was untrue (Hey-la, hey-la, my boyfriend's back)
You have been spreading lies about me being unfaithful.


So look out now 'cause he's comin' after you (Hey-la, hey-la, my boyfriend's back)
Be careful now because my boyfriend is on his way to confront you about your lies.


Hey, he knows what you been tryin' And he knows that you been lyin'
My boyfriend knows what you have been doing, and he is aware that you have been lying.


He's been gone for such a long time (Hey-la, hey-la, my boyfriend's back)
My boyfriend has been away for a long time, but now he's returned to put things right.


Now he's back and things'll be fine (Hey-la, hey-la, my boyfriend's back)
With my boyfriend back, everything will fall back into place and be alright once again.


You're gonna be sorry you were ever born (Hey-la, hey-la, my boyfriend's back)
You will regret ever being born because of what my boyfriend is going to do to you.


'cause he's kinda big and he's awful strong (Hey-la, hey-la, my boyfriend's back)
He is really big and strong, so you don't stand a chance against him.


Hey, he knows I wasn't cheatin' Now you're gonna get a beatin'
My boyfriend knows that I haven't been unfaithful, and now you're going to suffer the consequences of your lies.


What made you think he'd believe all your lies? (Aah-ooh, aah-ooh) You're a big man now but he'll cut you down to size (Aah-ooh) Wait and see!
What made you think he would believe your lies? You may be a big man now, but my boyfriend will make sure you pay for what you have done.


My boyfriend's back, he's gonna save my reputation (Hey-la, hey-la, my boyfriend's back)
My boyfriend is going to save my reputation by confronting you about your lies.


If I were you, I'd take a permanent vacation (Hey-la, hey-la, my boyfriend's back)
If I were you, I would leave permanently and never come back because my boyfriend is going to make you pay.


Hey, I can see him comin' Now you better start a'runnin' (Aah-ooh, aah-ooh) (Aah-ooh) Wait and see!
Hey, I can see my boyfriend coming to confront you. You better start running away now and wait to see what happens.


My boyfriend's back Well look out now, my boyfriend's back Well, I can see him comin' so you better get a'runnin' a'right now Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
My boyfriend is back, so beware. I can see him coming, so you better start running now.




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Comments from YouTube:

ryan burke

I really really really love this music

Alicia97

I love the Jersey boys and I hope to see them live

slothropgr

As a West Coast surfer I never could take the Greaser Sound, which is to say any group or singer from the East Coast (Dick Clark, Tin Pan Alley, etc) till I heard the Seasons live in some ridiculously small club in L.A. Found I was a sucker for harmonies other than the Beach Boys. Valli got kinda wimpy toward the end but whatta falsetto! Hurt my t'roat just to hear it. Thanx muchly, an xlnt upload.

Sofia Serrano

love jersey boys

Danilo Jose Canonizado

I do like this it is all in fun.

tia panda

💖💖🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼

Lauren Taylor

My other favorite song

David Pontrella

:) :) :) :)

Kendra LeVine

same!

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