Get Back
K-Ci JoJo Lyrics


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Well, well, well, well
Well, well, well, well
Oh yeah
Gave you, yeah
Oh, listen listen baby, baby

I gave you my cellie two nights ago
I was waiting on you to let me know
If we could get down, slow freak tightness
I must confess you smell better than the rest
Yes you do, yes you do
I wanna get close to you, mostly too
I wanna be your happiness
Your soft caress
Girl, I'm ready, call me

Get back and let me get that
Telephone lookin' at me
So get back and let me get that
I ain't up to bein' lonely

Get back and let me get that
It's you I want, I want you only
So get back and let me get that
Come on baby, wait for me

Oh yeah, where are you baby
This loneliness is doin' me so crazy
I've been pacin' the floor
Right now I don't know
If you're uptight, slow it down
And grab the phone to call me
Yeah, you know
Let's do what we're suppose to do, baby
Two creative people makin' love
Call me when you're ready to come to school

Get back and let me get that
Telephone lookin' at me
So get back and let me get that
I ain't up to bein' lonely

Get back and let me get that
It's you I want, I want you only
So get back and let me get that
Come on baby, wait for me

Ooh get back, get back
Come on, let me get a piece of you honey
Come on, come on, let me get a piece of your lovin'
Here's my number
Call me tonight
Talk to me baby, oh yeah
Call me when you need somebody

Get back and let me get that
Telephone lookin' at me
So get back and let me get that
I ain't up to bein' lonely

Get back and let me get that
It's you I want, I want you only




So get back and let me get that
Come on baby, wait for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to K-Ci & JoJo's song "Get Back" tell a story of a man who is interested in a woman and wants to be with her intimately. He gave her his phone number, but she has not called him yet. He is feeling lonely and wants her to call him so they can "get down" and be intimate. The man wants to be with this woman and wants her to be his everything.


The lyrics describe the man's longing for this woman and his desire to be closer to her. He sees her as someone who can provide him with happiness, and he wants to be close to her both physically and emotionally. He expresses his desire for her through sensual language, but also makes it clear that he wants her to make the move and call him. In the end, he implores her to call him and waits for her to make the first move.


Overall, the song has a sensual and romantic tone, with lyrics that express a man's desire for a woman and his willingness to wait for her to respond.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, well, well, well
Opening of the singer preparing to express his feelings and intentions.


Oh yeah
Expressing the singer's excitement.


Gave you, yeah
Singer reminds the recipient of the message they recently communicated.


Oh, listen listen baby, baby
Singer requests the recipient's attention and affection.


I gave you my cellie two nights ago
Singer gave his contact information to the recipient hoping for a follow-up.


I was waiting on you to let me know
Singer is eagerly waiting for the recipient's response to his proposal.


If we could get down, slow freak tightness
Singer wants to get physically intimate with the recipient using expressive and playful language.


I must confess you smell better than the rest
Singer is expressing how much he is physically attracted to the recipient, specifically her scent.


I wanna get close to you, mostly too
Singer wants to emotionally connect with the recipient and demonstrate that he cares for her.


I wanna be your happiness
Singer wants to be the source of recipient's happiness and emotional well-being.


Your soft caress
Singer is attracted to the recipient's gentle touch and wants to reciprocate the same way.


Girl, I'm ready, call me
Singer is eager and available for the recipient's call to get together.


Get back and let me get that
Singer is requesting the recipient to take action and respond to his call.


Telephone lookin' at me
Singer is staring at his phone and hoping to receive a call from the recipient.


So get back and let me get that
Singer is reassuring the recipient that he is not looking for anything serious, just a casual relationship.


I ain't up to bein' lonely
Singer is expressing how he doesn't like being alone and wants someone to be with him.


It's you I want, I want you only
Singer is demonstrating his exclusive interest and focus on the recipient.


Come on baby, wait for me
Singer is urging the recipient to wait for him to arrive before anything happens.


Oh yeah, where are you baby
Singer is still waiting for the recipient's response and stressing his loneliness and need for affection.


This loneliness is doin' me so crazy
The singer is cooking up with loneliness and reveals he can barely hold it together.


I've been pacin' the floor
Singer is feeling worried and anxious and can't relax.


Right now I don't know
Singer doesn't know what the recipient feels, and that's causing anxiety.


If you're uptight, slow it down
Singer understands some people may prefer to take things slowly and encouraging the recipient to relax.


And grab the phone to call me
Singer still eagerly waiting for the recipient to call him back.


Let's do what we're suppose to do, baby
Singer reminding the recipient what their roles should be in this kind of relationship.


Two creative people makin' love
Singer is emphasizing that they're both capable of expressing their emotions in different ways and make the best out of the situation.


Call me when you're ready to come to school
Singer is letting the recipient know that he is ready when the recipient is ready and wants to learn more about the recipient.


Ooh get back, get back
Another request by singer to the recipient to act fast and answer his calls.


Come on, let me get a piece of you honey
Singer is urging the recipient to share their love with him.


Here's my number
Singer is presenting contact details to the recipient for future interactions.


Call me tonight
Singer is emphasizing the urgency and eagerness to interact and engage with the recipient.


Talk to me baby, oh yeah
Singer wants to connect with the recipient emotionally and make her feel more comfortable.


Call me when you need somebody
Singer is offering his companionship and reiterating his willingness to be there for the recipient whenever she needs him.


Come on baby, wait for me
Conclusion by singer asking the recipient to wait for him once more.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DONALD DEGRATE, DONALD EARLE DE GRATE, JOEL LAMONTE HAILEY, RICHARD HAILEY, RICHARD CEDRIC HAILEY

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