Breakin' Up
Ronettes (the) Lyrics
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I can't wait to have you back and hold you, oh, so tight
Tell me why (tell me why), I want to know (I want to know), oh oh
Tell me why (tell me why) is it so (is it so), oh oh
That the best part of breakin' up is when you're making up
Best part of breakin' up is when you're making up
But, after breakin' up
Every time you leave, I get those teardrops in my eyes
But they seem to go away when you apologize
Tell me why (tell me why), I want to know (I want to know), oh oh
Tell me why (tell me why) is it so (is it so), oh oh
That the best part of breakin' up is when you're making up
Best part of breakin' up is when you're making up
But, after breakin' up
Be sure you're making up with me
C'mon, baby, c'mon baby
Don't say, "Maybe"
Well, it makes no difference who was wrong
Just as long as I'll be with you
Baby, I'll be lonely till you're back where you should be
But, baby, I belong to you and you belong to me
Tell me why (tell me why), I want to know (I want to know), oh oh
Tell me why (tell me why) is it so (is it so), oh oh
That the best part of breakin' up is when you're making up (tell me why)
Best part of breakin' up is when you're making up
But, after breakin' up
Be sure you're making up with
The best part of breakin' up is when you know
That you're making up with me
C'mon, baby, c'mon baby
Don't say, "maybe"
C'mon, baby
Ooh-eee, maybe
C'mon, baby
Don't say, "maybe"
The Ronettes' "Breaking Up" is a song about the ups and downs of a relationship. The lyrics describe the thrill of making up after a fight, with the best part of breaking up being the reconciliation that follows. The singer confesses that despite the tears and heartache of a quarrel, she cannot wait to hold her lover tightly again. She also asks why this is so and reiterates the importance of making up with her after breaking up.
This song is an ode to the roller-coaster ride of relationships. It details the powerful emotions associated with quarrels, breakups, and making up. The lyrics highlight the deep connection between the two lovers, with both unable to stay apart from each other for too long. The Ronettes' soulful vocal performance adds a tangible sense of emotion and yearning as they sing about overcoming adversity and heartbreak.
Overall, the song is a reminder that relationships often have their ups and downs, but the best part of it all is the process of making up and being together again.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, when we break up from a quarrel or a fight
When we have an argument and separate, I cannot wait to make up with you and hold you tightly again.
I can't wait to have you back and hold you, oh, so tight
I am eagerly waiting for the time we can reunite and embrace each other affectionately.
Tell me why (tell me why), I want to know (I want to know), oh oh
I need to understand why I feel this way; please explain it to me.
Tell me why (tell me why) is it so (is it so), oh oh
I need to know why I find the process of making up so rewarding and fulfilling.
That the best part of breakin' up is when you're making up
The most enjoyable component of ending our dispute is reconciling with each other.
But, after breakin' up
However, once we have separated,
Be sure you're making up with me
Please ensure that you mend our relationship and come back to me.
Every time you leave, I get those teardrops in my eyes
Whenever you depart, my eyes become teary, and I get upset.
But they seem to go away when you apologize
But when you express remorse and say sorry, my tears disappear, and I feel better.
Don't say, "Maybe"
Please do not respond with 'maybe.'
Well, it makes no difference who was wrong
It doesn't matter who was at fault.
Just as long as I'll be with you
As long as we can be together, it's all that matters to me.
Baby, I'll be lonely till you're back where you should be
I will be lonely until you return to where you belong.
But, baby, I belong to you and you belong to me
However, you should know that I am yours, and you are mine.
That the best part of breakin' up is when you're making up (tell me why)
I need to understand why the most enjoyable aspect of separation is reconnecting with my partner.
Best part of breakin' up is when you're making up
The most pleasant part of breaking up is the reconciliation process.
Be sure you're making up with
Please be certain that you are reconciling with
The best part of breakin' up is when you know
The most satisfying part of breaking up is when you realize that
That you're making up with me
you are reconciling with me.
C'mon, baby, c'mon baby
Please come on, dear.
Ooh-eee, maybe
Oh, maybe.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PHIL SPECTOR, VINCENT JR PONCIA, PETER ANDREOLI
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Jeff Barley
What a production, what a song! How this kind of music never grows old, shame is, it is never played enough on today's radio. Perhaps it's just too good for today!
Jeff Barley
Fran Labosco
I absolutely agree
Zoe the French girl
I agree........it is so otherworldly, so very beautiful this music......
Peter Halstead
Well said😑
Moka LARE
Today’s people have artists of their era. Lol
krzysztof Wszechświat
@Moka LARE Dzisiejsza muzyka jest, z plastiku miksery za artystów grają i śpiewają
Tom Lord
Still gives me goosebumps after all these years. Phil was weird, but damn! he was good!
Peter Halstead
Yupper..you said it.
ALPHA
Bro I’m partially here for the Black vs Mixed race comments. Plus, how nobody talks about how much of a psycho Phil is considering today’s climate of toxicity😆
D Glynn
@ALPHA Phil was a musical genius but a miserable person. He ruined the Ronettes career to have sole possession of it's main songbird.