I Want You Back
Michael Jackson Feat. Lil Wayne Lyrics


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I Want You Back when I had you to myself
I didn't want you around
Those pretty faces always made you
Stand out in a crowd

Then someone picked you from the bunch
One glance was all it took
Now it's much too late for me
To take a second look
Oh, baby, give me one more chance
(To show you that I love you)
Won't you please let me (Back in your heart)
Oh, darling, I was blind to let you go
(Let you go, baby)
But now since I see you in his arms

I want you back
Yes, I do now (I want you back)
Ooh, ooh, baby (I want you back)
Yeah, yeah, yeah (I want you back)
Now, now, now

The Love You Save
When we played tag in grade school
You wanted to be it
But chasin' boys was just a fad
You crossed your heart, you'd quit
When we grew up you traded
Your promise for my ring
Now just like back in grade school
You're doing the same old thing

Stop, the love you save maybe your own
Darlin' take it slow
Or some day you'll be all alone
(You better stop)
(The love you save maybe your own)
Darlin' look both ways before you cross me
You're heading for a danger zone
I'll Be There you and I must make a pact
We must bring salvation back
Where there is love i'll be there
(I'll be there)

I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll have faith in all you do
Just call my name and I'll be there
(I'll be there)

I'll be there to comfort you
Build my world of dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you i'll be there
With a love that's strong
I'll be your strength
I'll keep holdin' on, ooh (Holding on)

If you should ever find someone new
I know he'd better being good to you
'Cause if he doesn't
I'll be there (I'll be there)
Don't you know, baby, yeah, yeah
I'll be there i'll be there
Just call my name and I'll be there
Just look over your shoulders, honey, ooh
I'll be there i'll be there





Just call my name, and I'll be there

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Want You Back" by Michael Jackson feat. Lil Wayne is about a man who has lost his lover and now regrets his past actions of not valuing her when he had the chance. He admits that his shallow behavior of not wanting her around because she stood out in the crowd was foolish and that he now realizes the true value of his lover. He pleads with her to give him one more chance to prove his love and make things right between them. He confesses that he was blind to let her go and that living without her love is one long sleepless night, leaving tear stains on the ground with every street she walks on.


The lyrics portray the emotions of regret and desperation that come from losing something valuable and realizing its worth. The persona is honest about his past behavior and brings to light the crucial lesson of valuing something when you have it. The song is a plea for a second chance and a display of love, highlighting the notion that love can make one realize their mistakes and strive to be better.


Line by Line Meaning

When I had you to myself
I was selfish when we were together


I didn't want you around
I didn't appreciate your company


Those pretty faces always made you stand out in a crowd
I was jealous of the attention you got from others


Then someone picked you from the bunch
Someone else noticed your worth


One glance was all it took
They didn't need much to see what I was missing


Now it's much too late for me to take a second look
I regret not valuing you before


Oh, baby, give me one more chance
I beg you to give me another opportunity


To show you that I love you
To prove my love for you


Won't you please let me back in your heart
Please forgive me and let me back into your life


Oh, darling, I was blind to let you go
I didn't realize your value when I let you go


Let you go baby
I made a mistake by letting you go


'Cause now since I see you it is all
You are all I want now


I want you back
I regret losing you


Trying to live without your love
I can't live without you


Is one long sleepless night
I suffer without you


Let me show you girl
Let me prove to you


That I know wrong from right
That I have learned from my mistakes


Every street you walk on
Everywhere you go


I leave tear stains on the ground
I cry for the loss of you


Following the girl I didn't even want around
Chasing after someone I didn't value before


Oh, baby, all I need is one more chance
I only need one more chance to make it right


Ah bah bah bah buh
Nonsensical sounds


Oh, just one more chance
I plead for one more opportunity


Forget what happened then
Let's move past our mistakes


Oh, baby I was blind to let you go
I was foolish to lose you


'Cause now since I see you it is all
All I want is you now


Oh, baby I need one more chance
I desperately need another chance




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Comments from YouTube:

Debonairful

This Song is perfection. The MJ Wayne Blend is fire!! I gotta ice my ears.

xGBAx LittleOne

Still bumping this hidden gem

Killerof Mezzer

hahah this was soo dope, so fresh, and so clean.. lil wayne killed it with that first verse!

Kevin Fernandez

King of Pop and King of Rap!!!!!!

dimitri pearson

love it this version is awesome

Dec Fallon

Michael Jackson is amazing and so is Lil Wayne .

JessiieSchembri

i cannot CANNOT stop smiling !!!

ShadeX

two great singers = one great song

Gabriela Carrillo

You can't help but to join in when he says Baby, I can take you all around the world.

Raye Goldring

Love this they should make a music video to this.

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