I Want You Back
Terry Baxter & His Orchestra Lyrics


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Perry, doesn't the moon look beautiful tonight?
Yeah, it's round!
Hmm, well, aren't the stars bright?
They're out!
Perry, would you like to take a walk thru the park?
Nah!
But, what would you like to do?
I wanna go home, with you (oh)
I wanna go home with you!
I wanna meet the family
I'm sure that they'll approve of me
I wanna go home, with you (you do)
An' nobody else will do!
Kissing goodnight at your front door
Makes me love you more an' more
I wanna go home with you!

Oh, oh, Perry, here come my two sisters
(Hi Perry, hi Perry)
Hi Jay, hi ya Marge!
Err, what are you doing here? (we're just walking)
Well, why don't you just walk along?
Go get yourself a soda (nah)
Why don't you go to a movie? (nah)
Well, what do ya wanna do? (nah)

We wanna go home, with you (what, the three of ya's)
We wanna go home with you (ah da dee)
We wanna meet your family
We know your pa an' ma will agree
We wanna go home, with you!
An' nobody else will do!
An' when we get your front door
We're gonna love you more an' more
We wanna go home

We wanna go home, he's my date!
I saw him first
Now girls, girls, just a moment girls
Girls, just a moment
Just a moment (you stay out of this)





Well, I guess I'll go home a-lone
I'm gonna go home alone!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Terry Baxter & His Orchestra's song "I Want You Back" provide a glimpse into a playful and comedic conversation between Perry and a group of individuals, possibly sisters or friends. The opening lines set the scene with Perry and another person, likely a romantic interest, admiring the beauty of the moon and stars. Despite the romantic nature of the setting, Perry seems disinterested in taking a walk through the park, leading to a humorous exchange about their plans for the evening. There is a playful banter between the characters, adding a light-hearted tone to the song.


The main focus of the lyrics revolves around the desire to go home with someone. The singer expresses a longing to meet the family of their romantic interest, believing that they will approve of them. This desire to be accepted by the family highlights the importance of familial approval in relationships and adds a layer of sincerity to the playful conversation. The repeated refrain of "I wanna go home with you" emphasizes the strong desire to be with the person they care about and hints at a deep emotional connection.


As the song progresses, additional characters, presumably sisters of the romantic interest, join the conversation. They too express their desire to go home with Perry, indicating a shared interest in forming a connection with him. The playful back-and-forth between the characters adds a comedic element to the song, with each character vying for Perry's attention and affection. The comedic tension escalates as the sisters assert their claim to Perry in a humorous and competitive manner.


In the final lines of the song, a comedic resolution is reached as Perry decides to go home alone, suggesting a humorous end to the playful exchange. The lighthearted nature of the lyrics, combined with the playful banter and hints of romantic longing, create an entertaining and relatable narrative that explores themes of love, family approval, and the dynamics of relationships. Through its witty dialogue and catchy melody, "I Want You Back" offers a humorous and charming portrayal of romantic interactions and the complexities of human connections.




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Written by: JACK JOYCE

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