My Boyfriend's 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' "My Boy Friend's Back" is a classic pop tune that tells the story of a girl whose ex-boyfriend returns to defend her from a spiteful person who has been spreading untrue rumors about her. In the first verse, the girl tells the person off, letting him know that his constant harassment is unwelcome. The chorus then reveals that the girl's boyfriend has come back and that the person responsible is going to face the consequences. The second verse reinforces the boyfriend's strength and the villain's lack of character, while the third verse depicts the boyfriend's arrival and the downfall of the villain. Overall, the song is upbeat, catchy, and tells a satisfying story of a wronged girl getting her justice.


One interesting fact about this song is that it was written by Bob Feldman, Jerry Goldstein and Richard Gottehrer. The song was originally written for The Shirelles but they rejected it, so the song was given to The Angels. The Angels were initially known as The Starlets and were formed in 1961. The song was released in 1963 and became a huge hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Another interesting fact is that the song enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in the 1980s when it was used in the film "Dirty Dancing" and released as a single by the girl group Bananarama, whose version also became a hit.


The chords for "My Boy Friend's Back" are as follows:
Verse: E, F#m, B7, E
Chorus: E, F#m, B7, E


Line by Line Meaning

He went away and you hung around
You stuck around bothering me every night after he left


And bothered me, every night
You annoyed me persistently night after night


And when I wouldn't go out with you
You said unpleasant things to me when I rejected your advances


You said things that weren't very nice
You spoke rudely or insultingly to me


My boyfriend's back and you're gonna be in trouble
My partner has returned and you will face repercussions for your actions


(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)
Joyous vocalization that expresses happiness and relief about the previous line


You see him comin' better cut out on the double
If you spot him approaching, you should flee immediately


You been spreading lies that I was untrue
You have been falsely maligning my character


So look out now 'cause he's comin' after you
You should beware because he will retaliate against you


(Hey he knows that you been tryin')
He is aware that you have been attempting to win me over


(And he knows that you been lyin')
He also knows that you have been lying about me and possibly other things too


He's been gone for such a long time
He has been away from me for an extended period


Now he's back and things'll be fine
He has returned and everything will be alright once again


You're gonna be sorry you were ever born
You will regret ever being alive once he is through with you


'Cause he's kinda big and he's awful strong
His physical size and strength make him a formidable opponent


(Hey he knows I wasn't cheatin')
He is aware that I have not been unfaithful to him


(Now you're gonna get a beatin')
You will receive a physical punishment as a result of your actions


(What made you think he'd believe all your lies?)
Questions your rationale for thinking he'd trust your deceitful words


(You're a big man now but he'll cut you down to size
Acknowledges that you may see yourself as important, but he will make you realize your true insignificance


(Wait and see)
Encouragement to prepare for the impending consequences of your actions


My boyfriend's back he's gonna save my reputation
My partner will restore my image and standing after your attempts to tarnish me


(Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend's back)
Repeats joyous vocalization from earlier as a reminder that everything will be alright


If I were you I'd take a permanent vacation
If I were in your position, I would leave and never return


(Hey-la, hey-la, my boyfriend's back)
Repeats joyous vocalization again, this time with more emphasis


Yeah, my boyfriend's back (La-day-la, my boyfriend's back)
Emphasizes the fact that my partner has returned and implications of such


Look out now, yeah, my boyfriend's back (La-day-la, my boyfriend's back)
Further warnings of your impending doom once he arrives


I could see him comin' so you better get a runnin' alright now (La-day-la, my boyfriend's back)
I see signs of his imminent arrival; it would be wise if you fled now


Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (La-day-la, my boyfriends's back)
Repeats joyous vocalization one last time before continuing to next line


My boyfriend's back now (La-day-la, my boyfriend's back)
Confirms the fact that my partner has indeed returned


Know he's comin' after you because he knows I've been true now (La-day-la, my boyfriend's back)
Reiterates that my partner will be coming after you due to your previous actions against me, and that he knows I have been faithful to him




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

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