Jump Back Baby
The Angels Lyrics


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(Spencer-Neeson-R. Brewster-Manning)
Young girl, hitch-hiking on the highway
Cruising by, a perfect stranger look my way
She flagged me down, I turned around
Yes I'm ready for the lost and found
What is this, all you wanna do is play
Young girl, leave your doll alone
There's no more skippin' on the rope
Somebody say come back home
You say no! No! No!
Jump back baby
State of shock, what ya doin' to me
In your face, saw a map of my destiny
Too hot to handle, too cold to hold
Could it be, why'are tryin' to save my soul
When it's time to start the show
You tell me that it's time to go
Look at you -- why'are at the edge
Why' say no! No! No!
Jump back baby
Young girl, hitch-hiking on the highway
Cruising by, a perfect stranger look my way
State of shock one more shot
All I'm asking for is what you got
What is this, why you tryin' to run away




Jump back baby
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Overall Meaning

The Angels' song "Jump Back Baby" tells a story of a young girl who hitchhikes on the highway, catches the attention of the singer, and they decide to spend some time together. The girl seems to be playful and carefree, but the singer soon discovers that she has other intentions. She is trying to show him his destiny, and she wants to save his soul. He feels a state of shock and confusion as he tries to understand what she is trying to convey to him. Meanwhile, the girl is at the edge and wants to run away. At the end of the song, the singer wants this girl to jump back and return to his side.


The lyrics of this song present an interesting mixture of themes that reflect the rock and roll culture of the 70s. The song begins with a story of a hitchhiking girl, which is an iconic image of counterculture that was popularized during the hippie movement. The girl seems free-spirited and playful, which represents the rebelliousness of rock and roll culture. However, as the song progresses, it touches upon themes of destiny and salvation, which are more associated with the religious culture. This mixture of themes creates a unique atmosphere that is both playful and profound.


Line by Line Meaning

Young girl, hitch-hiking on the highway
A young woman is standing along the road, waiting for a ride.


Cruising by, a perfect stranger look my way
As I drove past her, she caught my attention as a complete unknown.


She flagged me down, I turned around
She signaled me with her hand, and I proceeded to turn back towards her.


Yes I'm ready for the lost and found
I am prepared to find whatever she is seeking and tend to her needs.


What is this, all you wanna do is play
I am questioning her true intentions and motives, suspecting that she is not serious.


Young girl, leave your doll alone
A warning to the young woman to stop playing around and take life seriously.


There's no more skippin' on the rope
It's time to grow up and abandon childish games.


Somebody say come back home
An indication that she is lost and needs to go back to where she came from.


You say no! No! No!
She is defiant and not willing to take advice or guidance.


Jump back baby
A call to action for her to retreat from her current path and reconsider her choices.


State of shock, what ya doin' to me
I am left stunned and perplexed by her actions and behavior.


In your face, saw a map of my destiny
Her bold and brash demeanor revealed my purpose and future fate.


Too hot to handle, too cold to hold
She is simultaneously intense and unpredictable, making it hard to handle or contain her.


Could it be, why'are tryin' to save my soul
I wonder if she has a deeper motive or purpose for her actions, such as trying to help or redeem me.


When it's time to start the show
As things are about to get started, she suddenly changes course.


You tell me that it's time to go
She insists that it is time for us to part ways and move on.


Look at you -- why'are at the edge
I observe that she is at a critical juncture or turning point, teetering on the brink of something significant.


Why' say no! No! No!
She persists in her defiance and refusal to listen or follow advice.


Jump back baby
Again, I call upon her to reconsider her choices and actions and make a better decision.


State of shock one more shot
I am once again bewildered and caught off guard by her behavior.


All I'm asking for is what you got
I make a simple request for her to give me what she has or offer some help.


What is this, why you tryin' to run away
I am confused and puzzled by her attempt to flee or avoid the situation.


Jump back baby
A final plea for her to reconsider and change her course of action.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNARD PATRICK NEESON, RICK BREWSTER, ROBERT SPENCER, TERRY MANNING

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Comments from YouTube:

@paulhobson3293

Beyond salvation.. my favourite angels album growing up.. still know all the word's!!

@kathytukavkin2522

My favourite Angels song

@leeba11s

Brilliant song thanks Fishitman been waiting for the original for ages

@geoffreybreasley9845

8 years later

@geoffreybreasley9845

State of shock!!what you doing to me RIP Doc Nesson surly missed xxx

@leeba11s

Still so good

@flynnwharton3959

Best song ever made

@geoffwebber8317

yes mate good on you 👍

@nicholasfox64

Under rated!!!

@geoffwebber8317

dam right mate 👍

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