The Jackson 5 Medley: I Want You Back/ABC/The Love You Save [Immortal Versi
Michael Jackson; The Jackson 5 Lyrics
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Those pretty faces always make you stand out in a crowd
Wen someone picked you from the bunch
One glance was all it took
Now it's much to late for me to take a second look
Oh, baby give me one more chance (show that I love you)
Won't you please let me (back in your heart)
But now that I see you in his arms (I want you back)
Yes I do now (I want you back)
Ooh oh baby (I want you back)
Yeah, Yeah, yeah yeah (I want you Back)
Na, na, na, na
You went to school to learn, girl
Things you never never knew before
I before E except after C
And why two plus two makes four
Now Now Now I'm going to teach all about love yeah
Sit yourself down take a seat
All you have to do is repeat after me
ABC it's easy as 123
Simple as Do, Re, Mi, ABC, 123, baby you and me
Sit down girl i think I love you
No get up girl show me what you can do
ABC baby, 123 baby, Do re MI baby
That's how easy love can be
Stop you better save me
Stop stop stop you better save me
When we played tag in grade school you wanted to be it
But chasing boys was just a fad you crossed your heart you'd quit
When we grew up you traded you promised for my ring
Now just like back in grade school you're doing that same old thing
Stop the love you save may be your own
Darling take it slow or someday you'll be all alone
Better stop the love you save may be you own
darling look both ways before you cross me
you're heading for the danger zone
Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on
S is for save me
T is for take it slow
O is for Oh, no
P is for please please don't go
Love you save may be your own someday you may be all alone save me girl
Stop!
In the first stanza of the Jackson 5 Medley, Michael Jackson sings about regret over losing someone who he once had but didn't appreciate. He acknowledges that he didn't want this person around when he had them to himself, but now that they are with someone else, he realizes his mistake and wants a second chance. He asks for one more chance to show his love and emphasizes that he wants this person back.
The second stanza changes the mood to a more upbeat and educational tone. Michael Jackson sings about teaching someone about love and uses the alphabet and basic math as teaching tools. He starts by singing the ABCs and then transitions into adding numbers by repeating the common phrase "two plus two makes four". He finishes the stanza by encouraging the listener to sit down and repeat after him - both the vocals and the actions.
In the final stanza, Michael sings about a girl who used to play tag in grade school but has now grown up and is chasing after boys. He warns her to take it slow and save herself from heartbreak. He uses a catchy chorus - "stop, the love you save may be your own" - to emphasize this message and encourages her to hold on and think before crossing any lines.
Line by Line Meaning
When I had you to myself I didn't want you around
I used to take you for granted and didn't appreciate your company.
Those pretty faces always make you stand out in a crowd
I couldn't handle the attention you received from other people because of your good looks.
Wen someone picked you from the bunch
When someone else showed interest in you,
One glance was all it took
One look from that person was enough for me to regret how I treated you.
Now it's much to late for me to take a second look
I messed up our relationship too much and now I regret it, but it's too late to fix it.
Oh, baby give me one more chance (show that I love you)
I'm begging for another opportunity to prove my love for you.
Won't you please let me (back in your heart)
Will you please let me back into your life and heart?
Oh, darling I was blind to let you go (let you go baby)
I didn't realize what I had until I lost it.
But now that I see you in his arms (I want you back)
Now that I see you with someone else, I realize how much I want you back.
Yes I do now (I want you back)
I am certain that I want you back in my life.
Ooh oh baby (I want you back)
My desire for you is strong and passionate.
Yeah, Yeah, yeah yeah (I want you Back)
I am emphatic and enthusiastic about wanting you back in my life.
Na, na, na, na
Repetitive, meaningless expression of joy or excitement.
You went to school to learn, girl
I acknowledge your intelligence and education.
Things you never never knew before
You gained knowledge and experience from your education.
I before E except after C
A classic rule of English spelling that you learned in school.
And why two plus two makes four
Basic mathematical concepts you learned in school.
Now Now Now I'm going to teach all about love yeah
I'm going to share my knowledge and experience in the realm of love.
Sit yourself down take a seat
Get comfortable and get ready to learn.
All you have to do is repeat after me
I will provide simple instructions for you to follow and learn from.
ABC it's easy as 123
I'm using an easy-to-remember metaphor to explain the basics of love.
Simple as Do, Re, Mi, ABC, 123, baby you and me
Love can be as simple as learning the ABC's and 123's, just like you and I could be together.
Sit down girl i think I love you
I'm making a bold statement about my feelings towards you.
No get up girl show me what you can do
I want you to prove your worth and show me what you're capable of.
ABC baby, 123 baby, Do re MI baby
Repeating the easy-to-remember metaphor to emphasize its importance.
That's how easy love can be
Love can be made simple and approachable if you just follow the rules.
Stop you better save me
I'm warning you to stop your behavior that might hurt me.
Stop stop stop you better save me
Repetition to emphasize the importance of stopping.
When we played tag in grade school you wanted to be it
Looking back to our childhood days of playing tag and you always wanting to be the leader.
But chasing boys was just a fad you crossed your heart you'd quit
You promised to stop chasing after boys, but you didn't keep that promise.
When we grew up you traded you promised for my ring
When we got older, you traded your promise to stop chasing after boys for my commitment to you in the form of a ring.
Now just like back in grade school you're doing that same old thing
You haven't stopped chasing after others despite your promise, just like how you always wanted to be the leader in tag.
Stop the love you save may be your own
I'm urging you to stop chasing after meaningless love, as you might end up alone in the end.
Darling take it slow or someday you'll be all alone
Take your time with love or you might end up lonely in the end.
Better stop the love you save may be you own
Reiteration of the importance of stopping chasing after meaningless love.
darling look both ways before you cross me
I'm cautioning you to think about the consequences before you break my heart.
you're heading for the danger zone
Metaphor for the severe consequences that will come if you continue with your behavior.
Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on
Repetition to emphasize the importance of stopping.
S is for save me
Playing with the first letter of the word 'stop' to create a new acronymic command.
T is for take it slow
Using the second letter to create another acronymic command for her.
O is for Oh, no
Letter O is used to express his disappointment with her.
P is for please please don't go
Last letter P is used to plead with her to stay with him.
Love you save may be your own someday you may be all alone save me girl
Rephrasing of the earlier lyrics to remind her of the importance of saving herself from love that won't last and the consequences that come with it.
Stop!
Final command to her to stop this behavior before it's too late.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alphonso Mizell, Berry Gordy, Deke Richards, Frederick Perren, Roger Troutman
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