My Boyfriends Back
The Angels Lyrics


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He went away and you hung around
And bothered me, every night
And when I wouldn't go out with you
You said things that weren't very nice

My boyfriend's back and you're gonna be in trouble
(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)
You see him comin' better cut out on the double
(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)
You been spreading lies that I was untrue
(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)
So look out now 'cause he's comin' after you

(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)
(Hey, he knows that you been tryin')
(And he knows that you been lyin')

He's been gone for such a long time
(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)
Now he's back and things'll be fine
(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)
You're gonna be sorry you were ever born
(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)
'Cause he's kinda big and he's awful strong
(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)

(Hey he knows I wasn't cheatin'!)
(Now you're gonna get a beatin'!)

(What made you think he'd believe all your lies?)
(You're a big man now but he'll cut you down to size
(Wait and see)

My boyfriend's back he's gonna save my reputation
(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)
If I were you I'd take a permanent vacation
(Hey-la, hey-la, my boyfriend's back)

Yeah, my boyfriend's back (La-day-la, my boyfriend's back)
Look out now, yeah, my boyfriend's back (La-day-la, my boyfriend's back)
I could see him comin' so you better get a runnin' alright now (La-day-la, my boyfriend's back)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (La-day-la, my boyfriends's back)




My boyfriend's back now (La-day-la, my boyfriend's back)
Know he's comin' after you because he knows I've been true now (La-day-la, my boyfriend's back)

Overall Meaning

The Angels' hit song "My Boyfriend's Back" tells a story of a girl who is being pursued by a persistent suitor after her boyfriend has gone away. The girl is annoyed by his advances and when she rejects him, he spreads lies about her. However, she finds solace in the fact that her boyfriend is returning soon and will take care of the situation.


The chorus of the song is a warning to the suitor that he should be prepared for the consequences of his actions because the girl's boyfriend is back in town. The lyrics are a mix of playful and threatening, as the girl taunts the suitor with the news of her boyfriend's return. The girl is confident that her boyfriend will defend her honor and punish the suitor for his misdeeds.


The song's upbeat rhythm and catchy melody helped it become a chart-topping hit in 1963. The song's lyrics resonated with a generation of young people who were navigating the complexities of teenage relationships. The song has endured for decades and has been covered by various artists, cementing its place as a classic of the girl group era.


Line by Line Meaning

He went away and you hung around
You stuck around when my boyfriend left


And bothered me, every night
You annoyed me frequently


And when I wouldn't go out with you
You got angry when I refused to go out with you


You said things that weren't very nice
You spoke unpleasantly to me


My boyfriend's back and you're gonna be in trouble
My boyfriend has returned and you will face the consequences of your actions


(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)


You see him comin' better cut out on the double
If you see him coming, you should run away quickly


You been spreading lies that I was untrue
You have been spreading false rumors about me being unfaithful


So look out now 'cause he's comin' after you
Beware, he's coming to get you


(Hey he knows that you been tryin')


(And he knows that you been lyin')


He's been gone for such a long time
He's been away for a while


Now he's back and things'll be fine
Now that he's back, everything will be alright


You're gonna be sorry you were ever born
You will regret your existence


'Cause he's kinda big and he's awful strong
He's physically imposing and intimidating


(Hey he knows I wasn't cheatin'!)


(Now you're gonna get a beatin'!)


(What made you think he'd believe all your lies?)


(You're a big man now but he'll cut you down to size
You may think you're tough but he will make you humble


(Wait and see)


My boyfriend's back he's gonna save my reputation
My boyfriend's return will help restore my good name


(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)


If I were you I'd take a permanent vacation
If I were you, I would permanently leave town


(Hey-la, hey-la, my boyfriend's back)


Yeah, my boyfriend's back (La-day-la, my boyfriend's back)


Look out now, yeah, my boyfriend's back (La-day-la, my boyfriend's back)


I could see him comin' so you better get a runnin' alright now (La-day-la, my boyfriend's back)
I can see him approaching, so you should start running now


Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (La-day-la, my boyfriends's back)


My boyfriend's back now (La-day-la, my boyfriend's back)


Know he's comin' after you because he knows I've been true now (La-day-la, my boyfriend's back)
He's coming for you because he knows I've been loyal to him




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GERALD GOLDSTEIN, BOB FELDMAN, RICHARD GOTTEHRER

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