Back in Your Life
Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers (LocoStavos) Lyrics

Well take me way up north to meet your Mom and Dad,
I request to be taken to the north to meet your parents so that they realise that I am not as bad as they may think

So they'll see that Jonathan ain't quite so bad.
I am hopeful that meeting your parents will change their perspective on me and they will realise that I am not terrible after all.

I wanna be back in your life
My desire is to be a part of your life again

Baby baby baby
An affectionate way of addressing the person I am talking to

Take me to the fields you used to roam
I would like to go to the fields that were once familiar to you, as I would like to experience them with you.

So your pal Jonathan can call them home
While we are there, I would love to become familiar with the fields so that it feels like home to me too.

Well, Take me to your favorite covered bridge,
Please take me to your favourite covered bridge, I am interested in seeing it and understanding why you like it so much.

And the road that leads high o'er the ridge.
While we are there, please show me the path that leads high above the ridge.

well Gimme a break! Bang Bang!
An expression to take a break from whatever is happening and to express it with a loud noise like Bang Bang.

Well, show me the saddle and show me the stirrup,
I am curious to see the saddle and stirrup used for horse riding, so please show me.

And then we'll help your daddy when he goes out for maple syrup
Following that, we can help your father when he is out getting maple syrup.

I wanna be back in your life
My wish is to have a place in your life again

Baby baby
Affectionate way to address the person being referred to

I will wait a long time, if that's what it takes,
I am willing to wait for an extended period if that is what it will take for me to be a part of your life again.

But someday I wanna help your mamma when she brings out the pancakes
When the chance arises, I wish to help your mother while she's making pancakes.

And time's-a-wastin'
The time is moving fast and there is no time to waste

Cuz what once was a puppy is now a dog
Things change with time, and that which was once small can grow bigger and change.

And what once was a piglet is now a hog
Similar to the first line, things change, and people should be mindful of how quickly time passes.

oh I wanna be back in your life.
I wish to be a part of your life again.