"P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" was released on September 19, 1983, as the penultimate single from Thriller. The single charted at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 46 on the R&B singles chart, becoming the sixth Top 10 hit from the album. In the UK, the song reached a peak position of 11. The single was most successful in Belgium, charting within the Top 10 at number 6. "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" has been covered and sampled by numerous artists, including Monica, Justin Guarini, and Kanye West. The original demo was also remixed by The Black Eyed Peas singer will.i.am for Thriller 25.
"P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" was never performed live by Jackson.
P.Y.T.
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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You make me feel so good inside
I've always wanted a girl just like you
Such a P-Y-T
Pretty young thing, ooh
Where did you come from lady?
And ooh won't you take me there
Right away won't you baby
Tendoroni you've got to be
Spark my nature
Sugar fly with me
Don't you know now
Is the perfect time
We can make it right
Hit the city lights
Then tonight ease the lovin' pain
Let me take you to the max
I want to love you (P-Y-T)
Pretty young thing
You need some lovin' (T-L-C)
Tender lovin' care
And I'll take you there, girl, oohooh
I want to love you (P-Y-T)
Pretty young thing
You need some lovin' (T-L-C)
Tender lovin' care
And I'll take you there
(Anywhere you want to go) yes I will, ooh
Nothin' can stop this burnin'
Desire to be with you
Gotta get to you baby
Won't you come, it's emergency
Cool my fire yearnin'
Honey, come set me free
Don't you know now is the perfect time
We can dim the lights
Just to make it right
In the night
Hit the lovin' spot
I'll give you all that I've got
I want to love you (P-Y-T)
Pretty young thing
You need some lovin' (T-L-C)
Tender lovin' care
And I'll take you there, yes I will, yes I will
I want to love you (P-Y-T)
Pretty young thing
You need some lovin' (T-L-C)
Tender lovin' care
And I'll take you there, yes I will
Pretty young things, repeat after me
Sayin'
Na na na
Na na na na
Na na na na
Na na na na
Sayin' na na na
Na na na na na
Na na na na na
I'll take you there
I want to love you (P-Y-T)
Pretty young thing
You need some lovin' (T-L-C)
Tender lovin' care
And I'll take you there, take you there, take you there
I want to love you (P-Y-T)
Pretty young thing
You need some lovin' (T-L-C)
Tender lovin' care
And I'll take you there, take you there
Oooh oooh, oooh
(P-Y-T) ah baby
(T-L-C) ah baby
Ah darling
You know, I'm thinking
You look really nice tonight
(P-Y-T) You know what I could, you know just
(T-L-C) You're such a P-Y-T to me
Pretty young thing
Ah baby, ah baby, ah darling
(P-Y-T) ah baby
(T-L-C)
In โP.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)โ Michael Jackson pretends to be seduced by a young girl, describing and analyzing her qualities such as her youth, her beauty, and her innocence. The lyrics note that this enticing woman has brought joy and meaning into his life; he promises to take her anywhere she wants to go, give her all that heโs got, and provide her with all she needs, including love and tender loving care. The second half of the song features Jacksonโs signature vocalizations, as well as a call-and-response section with background singers who repeat Jackson's oh-so catchy na na na chorus.
The song is filled with so much innocence, the sexiness doesnโt come as a turn-on but it is simply mesmerizing. It is undoubtedly one of Jackson's finest and most enduring party songs, although it's one in which his role as a solo act is minimized to give the background vocals and dance groove the most attention. It stands out as one of Jackson's more carefree and lighthearted tracks - itโs easy to see why it's a fan favorite. The song remains a classic dancefloor filler, as it remains one of Jacksonโs most energetic and appealing songs ever recorded.
Line by Line Meaning
You know, you
The singer is addressing someone, telling them that they know who they are.
You make me feel so good inside
The singer feels happy and pleased around the person they are addressing.
I've always wanted a girl just like you
The singer admires and desires the person they are addressing, and feels like they have been looking for someone like them for a while.
Such a P-Y-T
The person the artist is addressing is a pretty young thing, which they find attractive.
Pretty young thing, ooh
The artist emphasizes the youth and beauty of the person they are addressing, and seems physically drawn to them.
Where did you come from lady?
The singer is curious about the origin of the person they are addressing, and wants to learn more about them.
And ooh won't you take me there
The singer wants to follow the person they are addressing wherever they are going, and be taken on a journey with them.
Right away won't you baby
The artist expresses urgency, and asks the person they are addressing to act immediately.
Tendoroni you've got to be
The artist uses a playful nickname to refer to the person they admire, indicating a sense of familiarity and closeness.
Spark my nature
The artist wants the person they are addressing to ignite their passion and desire.
Sugar fly with me
The singer wants to take the person they are addressing on an adventure with them, and compares it to flying through the sky with them.
Don't you know now
The artist wants to make sure the person they are addressing understands the importance of the present moment.
Is the perfect time
The singer believes that the current time is ideal for them to be together with the person they are addressing.
We can make it right
The singer is confident that they and the person they are addressing can solve any problems or issues that may come up between them.
Hit the city lights
The singer suggests that they and the person they are addressing go out and explore the nightlife of the city together.
Then tonight ease the lovin' pain
The artist wants to make the person they are addressing feel better, possibly through physical intimacy or emotional comfort.
Let me take you to the max
The artist wants to take the person they are addressing to the highest level of pleasure and excitement possible.
I want to love you (P-Y-T)
The singer declares their desire to love and be with the person they are addressing, referring to them as a pretty young thing.
You need some lovin' (T-L-C)
The singer acknowledges that the person they are addressing may need some care and attention, and is willing to provide that.
And I'll take you there, girl, oohooh
The artist assures the person they are addressing that they will take them anywhere they want to go, while emphasizing their connection and intimacy with them.
Nothin' can stop this burnin'
The artist declares that nothing can extinguish the passion and desire they feel for the person they are addressing.
Desire to be with you
The artist expresses their longing to be with the person they are addressing, indicating a deep emotional connection.
Gotta get to you baby
The singer insists on being with the person they are addressing, emphasizing the urgency of their desire to be close to them.
Won't you come, it's emergency
The artist describes their need to be with the person they are addressing as an emergency, expressing their desire in urgent and serious terms.
Cool my fire yearnin'
The singer wants the person they are addressing to help them calm their intense longing and desire for them.
Honey, come set me free
The singer wants the person they are addressing to liberate them from their intense feelings by being with them and fulfilling their desires.
We can dim the lights
The singer suggests that they and the person they are addressing create a romantic and intimate atmosphere to help fuel their passion and desire.
Just to make it right
Dimming the lights is just one way the artist wants to help make the situation perfect and enjoyable for both them and the person they are addressing.
In the night
The artist emphasizes that their romantic activities will take place at night, suggesting that it will be a secret and special event between them alone.
Hit the lovin' spot
The singer wants to find the perfect place or activity to help them and the person they are addressing feel most intimately connected with each other.
I'll give you all that I've got
The singer promises to provide the person they are addressing with all of their love, attention, and desire, fully committing to the relationship.
Pretty young things, repeat after me
The artist is addressing multiple people and asking them to repeat after them.
Sayin' na na na
The artist wants the people they are addressing to repeat a simple, joyful phrase.
I'll take you there
The artist promises to take the people they are addressing to a special, exciting place.
Ah darling
The singer addresses someone they care for deeply and affectionately.
You know what I could, you know just
The artist is hinting at their desire for the person they are addressing, suggesting that they both know what the artist is thinking and what could happen between them.
You're such a P-Y-T to me
The singer reaffirms their attraction to the person they are addressing, calling them a pretty young thing and emphasizing how much they find them attractive.
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Written by: James Ingram, Quincy Jones
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Michael Jackson Timeline
1958 - Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana
1964 - Michael joins the Jackson 5
1969 - โI Want You Backโ is released as The Jackson 5โs first hit song
1970 - โABCโ and โThe Love You Saveโ were released and became instant hits.
1972 - Michaelโs first solo album was released, with โBenโ holding the top spot on the chart for a week
1979 - โRock With Youโ released along with โDonโt Stop Tilโ You Get Enoughโ
1980 - Became a No.1 hit on the charts
1981 - Performed โRock With Youโ live for the second time
1982 - Thriller was released with seven hits, โWanna Be Startinโ Something,โ โThe Girl Is Mine,โ โBeat It,โ โHuman Nature,โ โThriller,โ โBillie Jean,โ โP.Y.T (Pretty Young Thing),โ โBaby Be Mine,โ and โThe Lady In My Lifeโ
1983 - Michael performed at Motown 25, popularizing the Moonwalk with his hit song: โBillie Jeanโ
1984 - Micheal performed with the now: โThe Jacksonsโ in the Victory Tour
1987 - Micheal released โBadโ with the hit songs: โBad,โ โThe Way You Make Me Feel,โ โAnother Part Of Me,โ โMan in The Mirror,โ โDirty Diana,โ and โSmooth Criminalโ
1988 - The Famous โBad Tourโ commenced, along with music videos for multiple songs in the Bad album.
1989 - The Bad Tour ends
1991 - The album โDangerousโ releases with a few hits, including: โHeal The World,โ โIn The Closet,โ โBlack or White,โ โJam,โ and โRemember The Timeโ
1992 - The Dangerous Tour commences, featuring the first appearance of the famous โDynamite Throwersโ leading up to the gravity defying lean.
1995 - The HIStory album was made, featuring new songs, and a few oldies.
1996 - The HIStory tours commences, having a whole animated sequence at the beginning, with a large spaceship (with Michael inside) that travels through various timelines and albums, until eventually crashing on stage.
1997 - The HIStory tours ends, and the mix album โBlood on The Dance floorโ is released.
2001 - The Invincible Album is released, costing a whopping 2 million dollars to produce.
2002 - The Invincible Tour is cancelled.
2007 - Thriller 25 is released as a 25th year anniversary album, featuring unreleased songs from the self-proclaimed โBest-Selling album of all timeโ
2009 - The concert movie, โThis Is Itโ is released along with its own album. That year, the tour was planned for the album, only to have Michael die a few days prior of the performance.
2012 - Bad 25 is also released as a 25th anniversary to the Bad album, featuring even more unreleased songs
2022 - Thriller 40 is finally released, adding even more unreleased songs to the pile of vocal amazement
2024 - We still celebrate Michael Joseph Jackson as one of the greatest and life-changing artists in world history.
2042 - Thriller 50 will be released, but who knows what songs will be featured there?
THE FUTURE - Who knows what else will happen in the world of Michael Jackson? Nobody knows! We hope for the best, and the legacy of the King Of Pop to continue.
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