my boyfriend is back
The Angels Lyrics


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

He's been gone for such a long time.
(Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
Now he's back and things will be fine.
(Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
You're gonna be sorry you were ever born.
(Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
'Cause he's kinda big and he's awful strong.
(Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
And he knows about your cheatin',
Now you're gonna get a beatin'.

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

My boyfriend's back, he's gonna save my reputation

(Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
If I were you, I'd take a permanent vacation.
(Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)




La-di-la, my boyfriend's back!
La-di-la, my boyfriend's back!

Overall Meaning

The Angels' "My Boyfriend's Back" is a classic song that was a big hit in 1963. The lyrics are about a girl who has been the victim of rumors and lies, and her boyfriend has returned to set things right. The song starts off with the girl warning her enemies that her boyfriend is back, and they better watch out. She sings, "My boyfriend's back, and you're gonna be in trouble. When you see him coming, better cut on the double." She then accuses them of spreading lies about her and warns that her boyfriend is going to come after them, singing, "So look out now 'cause he's coming after you. And he knows that you've been trying, and he knows that you've been lying."


The second verse of the song talks about how long the boyfriend has been gone and how happy the girl is that he's finally back. She sings, "He's been gone for such a long time. Now he's back, and things will be fine." She then threatens her enemies, saying, "You're gonna be sorry you were ever born 'cause he's kinda big, and he's awful strong. And he knows about your cheating. Now you're gonna get a beating."


The song ends with the girl telling her enemies to take a permanent vacation because her boyfriend is back, and he's going to save her reputation. She sings, "If I were you, I'd take a permanent vacation. La-di-la, my boyfriend's back!"


Overall, "My Boyfriend's Back" is a fun and upbeat song about revenge and standing up for oneself. Its catchy melody and memorable lyrics have made it a classic song that is still beloved today.


Line by Line Meaning

My boyfriend's back and you're gonna be in trouble. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
My boyfriend has returned and you will face the consequences of your actions. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)


When you see him comin', better cut on the double. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
When you see him coming, you better run away quickly. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)


You've been spreading lies that I was untrue. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
You have been telling others that I was unfaithful, which is not true. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)


So look out now 'cause he's comin' after you. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
Be careful now because he is going to pursue you. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)


And he knows that you've been tryin', And he knows that you've been lyin'.
He knows that you have been attempting to deceive him and that you have been dishonest.


He's been gone for such a long time. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
He's been away for a long period. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)


Now he's back and things will be fine. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
Now that he's returned, everything will be alright. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)


You're gonna be sorry you were ever born. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
You are going to be full of regret for ever existing. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)


'Cause he's kinda big and he's awful strong. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
This is because he's quite large and extremely resilient. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)


And he knows about your cheatin', Now you're gonna get a beatin'.
He is cognizant of your infidelity, so you are going to be punished.


What made you think he'd believe all your lies? (Ah-oo, ah-oo.)
Why did you believe that he would believe all of your falsehoods? (Ah-oo, ah-oo.)


You're a big man now, but he'll cut you down to size! (Ah-oo.)
Despite your heightened sense of self-importance, he will make sure you understand your place. (Ah-oo.)


My boyfriend's back, he's gonna save my reputation (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
My boyfriend's arrival will rescue my reputation. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)


If I were you, I'd take a permanent vacation. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)
If I were in your shoes, I'd take a long break permanently. (Hey, la-di-la, my boyfriend's back.)


La-di-la, my boyfriend's back!
La-di-la (a meaningless phrase used to fill space in a song), my boyfriend is back!




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

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