I Want You Back
Mr. Gone and the Invisibles Lyrics


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Come with me to a new world
That you have never been before
It's filled with ultimate pleasure
All you can dream of
You found me
Woman
I'll be the one you need me to be
Hold on and don't let go
I want your body
Baby, tonight
You ain't gotta wait no more
I'll light your candle and I'll blow it out
I want your body
Baby, tonight
You ain't gotta wait no more
I'll light your candle and I'll blow it out
Baby I want you
Girl you're so beautiful
From your crown to your root
Must be heaven sent
Laws of attraction
We manifested this scene
Kissing, licking and sucking
You cuming, that's how it's supposed to be babe
I'll give you ultimate pleasure
All you can dream of
You found me
Woman
I've already said enough
Lay you down as I caress your body
I want your body
Baby, tonight
You ain't gotta wait no more
I'll light your candle and I'll blow it out
I want your body
Baby, tonight
You ain't gotta wait no more




I'll light your candle and I'll blow it out
Baby I want you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mr. Gone and the Invisibles' "I Want You Back" are complex and multifaceted, exploring the singer's mixed emotions towards a past lover. The opening lines portray a sense of apathy towards the situation, suggesting that there is not much to gain or lose by rekindling the relationship. The following line, "you know I'm a beggar, baby but I'd like to choose," might suggest that the singer is in a vulnerable state and is willing to take a chance on love once again.


However, the chorus is where the lyrics take an intriguing turn. The singer declares that they want and need their former partner, but they do not love them and want to let them go. The conflicting emotions are further highlighted in the verse, where the singer states that the former partner's smile makes them loathe them, yet their tears bring them joy. The singer seems to be conflicted about what they are feeling, knowing that they should let go of this person but also struggling with a desire to keep them close.


The final lines offer a hint of hope for reconciliation, with the singer suggesting that they can still be friends if needed, but they do not want to pretend that their emotions are any different. The song ultimately explores the complexity of letting go of a past relationship while also acknowledging the mixed emotions and conflicting desires that can come with it.


Line by Line Meaning

There's not much to gain here, not much to lose
The situation is not advantageous or disadvantageous to me


You know I'm a beggar, baby but I'd like to choose
I recognize my lowly position, but I still desire agency in this situation


I want you, I need you, I'd like you to know
I have a desire for you and require your attention, and want you to acknowledge that


I don't love you and I want to let you go
My affection for you is nonexistent and I want to sever our ties


It must be your smile that makes me loathe you
Your positive emotions are the reason why I dislike you


For your tears bring me joy
Your sadness brings me pleasure


No need to tempt me there's nothing you got that I need
I am not susceptible to persuasion, since you possess nothing of value to me


I just don't love you but I want to let you know
My feelings towards you are platonic at best, and I want to make that clear


That if you need me you know that I can still be your friend
I am available to provide support as a friend if necessary


It'll be the same as it was, I just don't 'wanna pretend
Our friendship will remain unchanged, but I do not wish to feign romantic feelings


I do not get cold feet 'cause I've been wearing my shoes
I am not indecisive because I am prepared and ready for any outcome


I just don't love you, try not to go to the blues
I simply do not have romantic feelings for you, so please try not to be too upset about it




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Written by: Keno Johnson

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