The Right Stuff
New Kids on the Block Lyrics

The right stuff
Referring to the intangible quality that makes someone special or unique.

The right stuff
Referring again to the aforementioned intangible quality.

First time was a great time
Referring to the first experience of falling in love with someone.

Second time was a blast
Referring to the excitement and enjoyment of a subsequent relationship.

Third time I fell in love
Referring again to the experience of falling in love, in this case for the third time.

Now I hope it lasts
Expressing a desire for the current relationship to last longer than the previous ones.

I can see it in your walk
The singer can perceive the special quality in their partner's body language.

Tell 'em when you talk
The partner's way of speaking also embodies the special quality.

See it in everything you do
The special quality is evident in all aspects of the partner's behavior.

Even in your thoughts
The partner's thoughts are also indicative of the special quality.

You got the right stuff, baby
Reiterating that the partner embodies the special quality that the singer finds so appealing.

Love the way you turn me on
Expressing attraction to the partner's sensuality.

You're the reason why I sing this song
The partner is the inspiration behind the singer's creative output.

All that I needed was you
Expressing the idea that the singer did not have true happiness until they met their partner.

Oh girl, you're so right
Another way of expressing the idea that the partner embodies everything the singer finds desirable.

And all that I wanted was you
The artist's desire for a relationship was fulfilled by their partner.

You made all (my dreams come true)
Further elaborating on the idea that the partner has fulfilled the artist's deepest desires.

Your first kiss was a sweet kiss
Referencing the first time the couple shared a romantic kiss.

Second kiss had a twist
Indicating that the second kiss between the couple was more exciting or intense than the first.

Third and your fourth kiss
Referring to later romantic moments in the relationship.

I don't want to miss
Expressing the artist's desire to continue experiencing positive romantic moments with their partner.

Girl, yeah baby, yeah
An exclamation of enthusiasm and excitement directed towards the partner.

You know you got the right stuff
Reiterating the idea that the partner embodies the special quality that the singer finds so irresistible.

You know, you know you got it, girl
Further emphasizing that the partner has the special quality that the artist is so attracted to.

In my life, you're so right
Referencing the partner's importance in the singer's life, and their embodiment of all that the singer finds desirable.

You made all (every one of my dreams come true)
Reiterating that the partner has fulfilled all of the singer's deepest desires.