Like To Get To Know You
Spanky & Our Gang Lyrics


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Yes, I would like to get to know you, if I could
Like to get to know you
Finally I found, searching all around
Just was not the answer
One I thought was true
Looked a bit like you
Figured I might chance her
Hardly need to say
She went on her way
Said it was all over
Well it's been some time
And I guess that I'm just meant to be a rover

Now I can't promise that I'll spend a day with you
Can't promise that I'll find a way with you
Can't promise no
I can't promise that I'll love you




But I'd like to get to know you
Yes I would if I could

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Spanky & Our Gang's "Like to Get to Know You" express a desire to connect with someone on a deeper level. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been searching for a genuine connection, and despite some failed attempts, he is still hopeful. He has found someone who intrigues him, and he wants to spend time getting to know her better. The second verse adds another layer to the story, as the singer admits that he cannot make any promises about where the relationship might go. He cannot guarantee that they will fall in love, but he still wants to explore the possibility of a meaningful connection.


The message of the song is one of openness and vulnerability. The singer acknowledges that relationships can be unpredictable, but he is still willing to take a chance. He recognizes that genuine connections are hard to come by, and he wants to seize the opportunity to get to know the person who has caught his eye. The lyrics are set against a whimsical, upbeat melody that underscores the sense of optimism and hopefulness that permeates the song.


Overall, "Like to Get to Know You" is a song about the courage it takes to pursue a relationship in the face of uncertainty. The lyrics speak to the universal human desire for connection and the importance of taking risks in pursuit of that connection. The song remains a beloved classic more than five decades after it was first released, serving as a reminder of the enduring themes of hope, courage, and vulnerability that resonate with listeners of all ages.


Line by Line Meaning

Yes, I would like to get to know you, if I could
I want to know you better, but I'm not sure if it's possible


Like to get to know you
I'm interested in getting to know you better


Finally I found, searching all around
I've been looking for someone like you for a long time


Just was not the answer
I've been looking for love in all the wrong places


One I thought was true
I thought I found love before, but it wasn't real


Looked a bit like you
I've seen people who resemble you before


Figured I might chance her
I took a chance on someone who looked like you


Hardly need to say
It's obvious


She went on her way
She left me


Said it was all over
She broke up with me


Well it's been some time
It's been a while since then


And I guess that I'm just meant to be a rover
I'm still single and wandering through life


Now I can't promise that I'll spend a day with you
I'm not making any commitments


Can't promise that I'll find a way with you
I can't guarantee that we'll have a future together


Can't promise no
I can't say for certain


I can't promise that I'll love you
I can't promise that I'll fall in love with you


But I'd like to get to know you
But I'm willing to see where things go


Yes I would if I could
I'm interested and willing to try




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: STUART SCHARF

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@LeeG-sq1nd

I'm a 34 yr. ol' black kid and I absolutely love this song!!! Also Spiral Staircase, and The Zombies, my fav though...The Carpenters.

@lilybond6485

You have good taste.

@charleswhite2790

My brother, black white, no difference. I am white, keep groovin' good buddy.

@LeeG-sq1nd

@@charleswhite2790 lol thanks, I'm a girl haha! What U listening to?? 🙃🙂

@charleswhite2790

My apologies, my sister.

@user-uf3qm9ch6f

If you aren't familiar with the Classics IV you should give them a listen too

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@videogeekin

This people is what is possible with real talent in an old school analog recording studio… art can be sculpted and artistically original.
* “Yesterday’s Rain” is another example of what I am talking about.

@frankolivas8593

Im cryin again this week with this song. I was 12 years old when this came out , best time of my life

@josephpoe-uf8ml

Me too it makes me cry too wow

@nyterpfan

Whenever I listen to this I temporarily leave behind all of the chaos and craziness of this world and float away to a peaceful, more beautiful place!

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