I Want You Back Remix
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 first and primary verse of the song "I Want You Back Remix" indicates Michael Jackson's longing to have his ex-girlfriend back in his life. He is in remorse about the way he treated her and pushed her away from him. When he was with her, he didn't care about her presence and found it annoying when other people acknowledged her beauty. However, now that she is not by his side, he wishes to turn back time and be more considerate towards her. Michael requests his ex-girlfriend to give him another chance to prove his love and to return him to her heart.


The second verse of the song talks specifically about his ex-girlfriend and her habit of chasing other boys. Michael warns her to be careful and not rush into relationships blindly. He reminds her that her actions in the present will decide her future love life. If she doesn't act wisely, she may end up alone in the future, regretting her actions. Michael thinks of himself as a savior for her future and wishes to protect her from possible harm.


The "I'll Be There" chorus of the song shows Michael Jackson's reassuring nature towards his ex-girlfriend. He is ready to support and assist her in all her decisions. Michael promises to offer his complete strength and devotion to her no matter what she decides to do. He wants to be near her at all times and is always available whenever she needs him.


Line by Line Meaning

I Want You Back when I had you to myself
I regret pushing you away when we were together.


I didn't want you around
I didn't appreciate you when I had you.


Those pretty faces always made you
You were always the center of attention because of your good looks.


Stand out in a crowd
You were always noticeable in any social gathering.


Then someone picked you from the bunch
Somebody else showed an interest in you.


One glance was all it took
He fell for you instantly.


Now it's much too late for me
I messed up and it's too late to fix things.


To take a second look
To try to win you back.


Oh, baby, give me one more chance
Please forgive me and let us start over.


(To show you that I love you)
I want to prove to you that I truly love you.


Won't you please let me (Back in your heart)
Please give me another chance to be in your life and heart.


Oh, darling, I was blind to let you go
I was foolish to let you go.


(Let you go, baby)
I let you go and I regret it.


But now since I see you in his arms
I can see how good he is treating you and I realize what I lost.


I want you back
I want to be with you again.


Yes, I do now (I want you back)
I am sure that I want you back now.


Ooh, ooh, baby (I want you back)
I am still attracted to you and want you.


Yeah, yeah, yeah (I want you back)
I am serious about wanting you again.


Now, now, now
Immediately.


The Love You Save
A warning about saving your own love.


When we played tag in grade school
When we were just kids.


You wanted to be it
You always wanted to be the center of attention.


But chasin' boys was just a fad
You liked attention but it was only temporary.


You crossed your heart, you'd quit
You promised to stop chasing boys.


When we grew up you traded
As we grew older.


Your promise for my ring
You broke your promise and got engaged to someone else.


Now just like back in grade school
Now you are acting the same way you did when you were young.


You're doing the same old thing
You are repeating the same patterns of behavior.


Stop, the love you save maybe your own
Stop and consider what's important.


Darlin' take it slow
Be careful.


Or some day you'll be all alone
Or you'll end up without anyone.


(You better stop)
You need to stop and think.


(The love you save maybe your own)
Your own love is important too.


Darlin' look both ways before you cross me
Be careful how you approach me.


You're heading for a danger zone
You're putting yourself in a dangerous situation.


I'll Be There
A commitment to always be there for someone.


you and I must make a pact
We need to make a promise to each other.


We must bring salvation back
We must bring goodness and love back into the world.


Where there is love i'll be there
I'll be there wherever there is love.


(I'll be there)
I'll be there for you.


I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll always be there for you.


I'll have faith in all you do
I believe in you and your abilities.


Just call my name and I'll be there
I'll always be there when you need me.


I'll be there to comfort you
I'll always be there to make you feel better.


Build my world of dreams around you
I want to build a future with you.


I'm so glad that I found you i'll be there
I'm grateful to have you in my life and will never leave you.


With a love that's strong
With a deep and powerful love.


I'll be your strength
I'll be your support system.


I'll keep holdin' on, ooh (Holding on)
I'll always stay by your side, no matter what.


If you should ever find someone new
If you ever fall in love with someone else.


I know he'd better being good to you
I hope he treats you as well as I would.


'Cause if he doesn't
Because if he mistreats you.


I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll still be there for you.


Don't you know, baby, yeah, yeah
Don't you understand, my love.


Just call my name and I'll be there
Just let me know and I'll be there for you.


Just look over your shoulders, honey, ooh
I'll always have your back.


I'll be there i'll be there
I'll be there for you all the time.


Just call my name, and I'll be there
Just give me a sign and I'll come running.




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Comments from YouTube:

@Debonairful

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

@xgbaxlittleone9412

Still bumping this hidden gem

@GabrielaFrancescaCarrillo

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

@90EMC

Yeh me too. Especially this one. This beat was way ahead of its time.

@jspiabb

sick mix!!!! now im walking up the the street whistling this.... when i had you to myself ahhhh man nice!!

@Tr305ive

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

@KillerofMezzer101

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

@FuelOG

Michael Jackson is amazing and so is Lil Wayne .

@lalakatt

i like i like i like loves forever uncle michael we really really really all miss u even if we say we dont we really do rip i cant wait to see u up there

@Critchy39

No kidding. I feel the same way for most of these cookin soul remixes

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