I Want You Back
Morgan Burke Lyrics


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When I had you to myself
I didn't want you around
Those pretty faces always made you
Stand out in a crowd
But someone picked you from the bunch
One glance was all it took
Now it's much too late for me
To take second look

Oh baby give me one more chance
To show you that I love you
Won't you please send me back in your heart

Oh darlin' I was blind to let you go
But now since I see you in his arms
I want you back
Yes I do now
I want you back
Ooh ooh baby
Yeah yeah, naw

Trying to live without your love
Is one long sleepless night
Let me show you girl
That I know wrong from right

Every street you walk on
I leave tear stains on the ground
Following the girl
I didn't even want around
Oh baby give me one more chance
To show you that I love you
Won't you please send me back in your heart

Abuh buh buh buh
All I want!
Abuh buh buh buh




All I need!
Abuh buh buh buh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Morgan Burke's "I Want You Back" tell the story of a man who once took his partner for granted, only to realize too late that he wants her back. The first verse sets the scene by introducing the conflict: when the singer had his partner to himself, he didn't appreciate her, but now that she's with someone else, he regrets his mistake. The chorus is where the singer pleads for a second chance to prove his love, acknowledging that he was blind to let her go. The second verse continues the theme of regret, with the singer struggling to live without his love and leaving tear stains on the ground as he follows her. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, underscoring the singer's longing and desperation.


The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has ever taken a partner for granted or lost someone they love. They capture the pain and regret that come with realizing what you've lost and the desire to make things right. By repeating the chorus, "I want you back," the song emphasizes the singer's desperation and hope for reconciliation.


Line by Line Meaning

When I had you to myself
When we were together in a relationship exclusively, without any third person involved


I didn't want you around
I did not enjoy your company or presence, possibly taking you for granted


Those pretty faces always made you
Your physical appearance and beauty constantly drew attention from others


Stand out in a crowd
Your presence was so captivating that you became the centre of attention in public settings


But someone picked you from the bunch
Another person noticed and appreciated your qualities, and chose you for themselves


One glance was all it took
Just one look was enough for them to be won over by you


Now it's much too late for me
I realize now that I have lost you forever, and it's too late to fix things


To take second look
To reconsider and look at you again with fresh eyes


Oh baby give me one more chance
Please give me an opportunity to make things right and prove to you that I love you


To show you that I love you
To demonstrate through words and actions that I truly care for you


Won't you please send me back in your heart
Please allow me to have a place in your heart once again


Oh darlin' I was blind to let you go
I now realize my mistake of letting you leave my life


But now since I see you in his arms
However, now that I see you with another person, I feel regret and jealousy


I want you back
I deeply desire to have you back in my life


Yes I do now
My feelings are genuine and not false


Ooh ooh baby
Expressing affection towards the person


Yeah yeah, naw
Uttering interjections to provide emphasis to the emotions


Trying to live without your love
Living without your love feels extremely difficult and painful


Is one long sleepless night
The absence of your love results in insomnia and restlessness


Let me show you girl
I want to demonstrate to you, the female subject, that I am worthy of your love


That I know wrong from right
I am capable of making the right choices and decisions in our relationship


Every street you walk on
Everywhere you go, reminding me of you and the relationship we shared


I leave tear stains on the ground
My sadness manifests in ways such as crying and feeling emotional pain


Following the girl
Pursuing and chasing after the female subject in hopes of reconciliation


I didn't even want around
I had previously not valued or appreciated the person's company


Abuh buh buh buh
Uttering nonsensical sounds to express emotion and feelings


All I want!
All I desire and long for is to be with you


All I need!
You are the only one I need to feel complete and happy


Abuh buh buh buh
Continuing to express nonsensical sounds to emphasize the deep feelings and emotion associated with the song




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Freddie Perren, Alphonso Mizell, Deke Richards, Berry Gordy Jr

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