ABC
Kayoko Kimura Lyrics


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A buh-buh buh buh-buh

A buh-buh buh buh-buh

You went to school to learn, girl
Things you never, never knew before

Like I before E except after C

And why two plus two makes four
Now now now, I'm gonna teach you
Teach you, teach you

All about love, dear
All about love

Sit yourself down, take a seat
All you gotta do is repeat after me.

ABC
Easy as
One, two, three
Or simple as
Do re mi
ABC, one, two, three, baby, you and me girl!
ABC
Easy as
One, two, three
Or simple as
Do re mi
ABC, one, two, three, baby, you and me!

Come on, let me love you just a little bit!
Come on, let me love you just a little bit!
I'm a going to teach how to sing it out!
Michael, come on, come on, come on
Let me show you what it's all about!

Reading, writing and arithmetic
Are the branches of the learning tree

But without the roots of love every day, girl

Your education ain't complete
T-T-T-Teacher's gonna show you

Show you, show you

How to get an A!

Nyah nyah nyah nyah nyah nyah!

Spell "me" "you"
Add the two!
Listen to me baby, that's all you gotta do!

Oh, ABC
As easy as
One, two, three
Or simple as
Do re mi
ABC, one, two, three, baby, you and me girl!
ABC
It's easy,
It's like counting up to three (One, two, three)
Sing a simple melody (Do re mi, ABC)
That's how easy love can be!

Sit down, girl!
I think I love you!
No!
Get up, girl!
Show me what you can do!

Shake it, shake it, baby, come on now!
Shake it, shake it, baby, ooh ooh!
Shake it shake it, baby, huh!
One, two, three, baby, ooh ooh!
ABC, baby, nah nah!
Do re mi, baby, huh!
That's how easy love can be.

ABC, it's easy
It's like counting up to three (One, two, three)
Sing a simple melody (Do re mi, ABC)
That's how easy love can be!
(I'm not gonna teach you how to sing it out)
Come on come on come on let me show you what it's all about
ABC, it's easy
It's like counting up to three (One, two, three)
Sing a simple melody (Do re mi, ABC)
That's how easy love can be!
(I'm not gonna teach you how to sing it out)
Sing it out, sing it, sing it, sing it
Oh baby, ABC, it's easy
It's like counting up to three (One, two, three)




Sing a simple melody (Do re mi, ABC)
That's how easy love can be!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "ABC" by The Jackson 5 are essentially about teaching someone about love. They start with references to basic education techniques such as spelling and math, using them as a metaphor for love. The chorus is composed of the instructions of how easy love can be, in a sing-song manner, using counting and music notes.


The verses talk about how love is the root of human existence and how without it, one's education is incomplete. There is a sense of playfulness throughout the song, as the lyrics include the sounds of syllables such as "buh-buh buh buh-buh" and "nyah nyah nyah nyah nyah nyah."


Ultimately, the song represents a joyful, upbeat approach to an important aspect of life, reminding us that love can be simple and easy if we let it. It's a classic pop song that stands the test of time and continues to delight listeners of all ages.


Line by Line Meaning

You went to school to learn, girl
You attended school to acquire new knowledge.


Things you never, never knew before
You learned new things that you were not previously aware of.


Like I before E except after C
You learned the rule for spelling with 'I' and 'E' in given circumstances.


And why two plus two makes four
You learned the mathematical fact that adding two numbers of two units each results in a sum of four units in total.


Now now now, I'm gonna teach you
The artist intends to educate you now on a new subject.


All about love, dear
The subject that the singer will teach you about is related to love.


Sit yourself down, take a seat
Please have a seat and get comfortable.


All you gotta do is repeat after me.
To learn, all you have to do is follow the artist's lead and repeat what they say.


ABC, Easy as
The concept the artist is teaching is as simple as learning the alphabet.


One, two, three, Or simple as
The concept is similarly as easy as counting up to three.


Do re mi
It is also as simple as learning the basic notes of a song.


ABC, one, two, three, baby, you and me girl!
The artist wants the listener to join them in singing and learning together.


Come on, let me love you just a little bit!
The singer is being flirtatious and asking you to let them show you affection.


I'm a going to teach how to sing it out!
The singer will teach you how to sing the song properly and effectively.


Reading, writing and arithmetic, Are the branches of the learning tree
These core studies comprise the foundation of education.


But without the roots of love every day, girl
However, love and emotional education are just as crucial for a complete education.


Your education ain't complete
Without love, your education is lacking and incomplete.


T-T-T-Teacher's gonna show you
Again, the singer emphasizes their role as a teacher.


Show you, show you
They intend to demonstrate and instruct you in a fun, memorable way.


How to get an A!
They will guide you to success in your studies and in the area of love they are teaching.


Nyah nyah nyah nyah nyah nyah!
This playful phrase is nonsensical, providing additional entertainment value to the song.


Spell 'me' 'you', Add the two!
The artist will guide you in a simple, fun word exercise.


Listen to me baby, that's all you gotta do!
Just listen to the singer and follow their instructions.


Sit down, girl! I think I love you! No! Get up, girl! Show me what you can do!
The artist is teasing and flirting playfully, but also encouraging you to show off your newfound skills.


Shake it, shake it, baby, come on now!
The singer encourages you to dance and have fun with them.


Shake it, shake it, baby, ooh ooh! Shake it shake it, baby, huh!
Again, the singer urges you to dance and have fun.


One, two, three, baby, ooh ooh! ABC, baby, nah nah! Do re mi, baby, huh!
This is a fun, playful repetition of earlier lyrics that once again emphasizes the fun nature of this lesson and the sheer simplicity of its message.


Sing it out, sing it, sing it, sing it
The artist wants you to sing the song out loud and show off your new skills.


Oh baby, ABC, it's easy
The song reiterates that the lesson is simple and easy to learn.


Come on come on come on let me show you what it's all about
The singer is inviting you to continue learning and having fun with them.


Sing it out, sing it, sing it, sing it
Again, the singer is encouraging you to demonstrate your new skills and have some fun with the song.


That's how easy love can be!
Ultimately, the artist is demonstrating that love, and by extension learning, can be simple and fun if you approach it in the right way.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Berry Gordy, Dennis Lussier, Alphonzo Mizell, Freddie Perren

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