Medley: I Want You Back/ ABC/ The Love You Save
The Jacksons Lyrics


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When I had you to myself I didn't want you around
Those pretty faces always make you stand out in a crowd
Wen someone picked you from the bunch
One glance was all it took
Now it's much to late for me to take a second look

Oh, baby give me one more chance (show that I love you)
Won't you please let me (back in your heart)
Oh, darling I was blind to let you go (let you go baby)
But now that I see you in his arms (I want you back)
Yes I do now (I want you back)
Ooh oh baby (I want you back)
Yeah, Yeah, yeah yeah (I want you Back)
Na, na, na, na

You went to school to learn, girl
Things you never never knew before
I before E except after C
And why two plus two makes four
Now Now Now I'm going to teach all about love yeah
Sit yourself down take a seat
All you have to do is repeat after me
ABC it's easy as 123
Simple as Do, Re, Mi, ABC, 123, baby you and me
Sit down girl i think I love you
No get up girl show me what you can do
ABC baby, 123 baby, Do re MI baby
That's how easy love can be

Stop you better save me
Stop stop stop you better save me
When we played tag in grade school you wanted to be it
But chasing boys was just a fad you crossed your heart you'd quit
When we grew up you traded you promised for my ring
Now just like back in grade school you're doing that same old thing
Stop the love you save may be your own
Darling take it slow or someday you'll be all alone
Better stop the love you save may be you own
darling look both ways before you cross me
you're heading for the danger zone
Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on
S is for save me
T is for take it slow
O is for Oh, no
P is for please please don't go

Love you save may be your own someday you may be all alone save me girl





Stop!

Overall Meaning

The Jacksons’ song “Medley: I Want You Back/ ABC/ The Love You Save” is a catchy and upbeat tune that combines three of their hit songs. The lyrics of the first song, “I Want You Back,” are about regretting breaking up with a former lover and wanting to be given another chance to show affection. The singer realizes that they let their pride get in the way and didn't appreciate the person when they had them to themselves. The ABC song encourages learning about love and relationships, and how they're as simple to learn as the alphabet. It also expresses romantic interest in someone that the singer hopes to teach about love too. Finally, the lyrics of “The Love You Save” warn against falling for the wrong person and advocating for self-protection. The song encourages slowing down and observing a relationship's dynamics before committing to avoid heartbreak.


Line by Line Meaning

When I had you to myself I didn't want you around
I didn't appreciate the value of your presence in my life when I had you all to myself, I took you for granted and didn't see how special you were.


Those pretty faces always make you stand out in a crowd
It's difficult for me to compete for your attention because everyone else seems to be drawn to you due to your physical appearance.


Wen someone picked you from the bunch
When someone else showed interest in you and chose you over other potential options,


One glance was all it took
You were so captivating and special that it just took one look for someone else to see how great you are.


Now it's much to late for me to take a second look
Sadly, I didn't realize how much I wanted you until someone else took you away, and now it's too late for me to try and win you back.


Oh, baby give me one more chance (show that I love you)
I'm pleading with you to give me another opportunity to demonstrate how much I care for you and love you.


Won't you please let me (back in your heart)
I'm asking you to allow me to re-enter your life and be a part of your heart and experience once again.


Oh, darling I was blind to let you go (let you go baby)
I realize now how foolish and blind I was to let you slip away from my life, and I'm filled with regret for my actions.


But now that I see you in his arms (I want you back)
Seeing you with someone else has made me realize how much I truly desire to have you back in my own arms.


Yes I do now (I want you back)
I am declaring that I do indeed want to have you back in my life, with confidence and commitment.


Ooh oh baby (I want you back)
An expression of my strong desire and longing to have you back in my life and by my side.


Yeah, Yeah, yeah yeah (I want you Back)
An emphatic declaration that I truly, deeply want to have you back in my life and I am resolute in this desire.


Na, na, na, na
A fun and catchy musical interlude, indicating the joy and excitement that comes with the idea of being reunited with the one you love.


You went to school to learn, girl
A recognition of the fact that you have grown and developed as a person since our time together, and have gained new knowledge and experiences.


Things you never never knew before
Acknowledging that you have been exposed to new ideas and perspectives, and have grown in ways that I may not have been aware of previously.


I before E except after C
A playful and lighthearted reference to the way we learned spelling in elementary school, indicating a willingness to impart knowledge and offer guidance.


And why two plus two makes four
A nod to basic arithmetic, suggesting that there are simple and logical explanations for many things in life, including love.


Now Now Now I'm going to teach all about love yeah
An enthusiastic declaration that I am eager to share my ideas and insights about love, and help you to understand it more completely.


Sit yourself down take a seat
An invitation to listen and learn, to sit down and engage in a conversation about love, relationships, and what truly matters in life.


All you have to do is repeat after me
A suggestion that learning about love is a simple process, and that by following my lead and repeating my words and ideas, you can gain a deeper understanding of this important topic.


ABC it's easy as 123
A clever and catchy way of suggesting that love is not complicated, and that there are simple and straightforward principles to follow in order to experience it fully.


Simple as Do, Re, Mi, ABC, 123, baby you and me
A playful and charming way of expressing the idea that love can be easy and enjoyable, like singing a simple song or reciting a nursery rhyme.


Sit down girl i think I love you
An expression of affection and attraction, a suggestion that I have strong feelings for you and desire to be close to you.


No get up girl show me what you can do
An invitation to break free from the ordinary and explore new experiences and possibilities, an encouragement to take chances and engage with life fully.


Stop you better save me
A playful way of suggesting that I need your help and intervention, a recognition that I may be getting in over my head and should slow down and be more cautious.


Stop stop stop you better save me
An emphatic and urgent plea for support and guidance, an acknowledgment that I may not be able to handle things on my own and need your assistance.


When we played tag in grade school you wanted to be it
A reference to a childhood game, indicating that we have known each other for a long time and share many memories and experiences.


But chasing boys was just a fad you crossed your heart you'd quit
A recognition that we have both grown and changed since our childhood, and that our priorities and interests have evolved over time.


When we grew up you traded you promised for my ring
A suggestion that we have become more serious in our relationship over time, and that we have made promises and commitments to each other that we take seriously.


Now just like back in grade school you're doing that same old thing
A playful yet poignant observation that, despite the passage of time, some things remain constant in life, and that we still have much in common and share similar experiences.


Stop the love you save may be your own
A gentle warning that taking risks and pursuing love can be rewarding, but also carries risks and dangers, and that it is important to proceed with caution.


Darling take it slow or someday you'll be all alone
An expression of genuine concern and caring, indicating that I want you to be happy and fulfilled, but also that I recognize the risks and challenges involved in pursuing love.


Better stop the love you save may be you own
A repetition of the earlier warning, underscoring the importance of being smart and cautious when pursuing love and romantic relationships.


darling look both ways before you cross me
A playful yet serious reminder that actions have consequences, and that making a misstep in love could have negative impacts on our relationship and our lives.


you're heading for the danger zone
A reference to the lyrics of a popular song, indicating that taking unnecessary risks in love could lead to disaster or failure.


Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on
A repeated phrase that suggests the importance of staying calm, focused, and level-headed in the face of potential challenges and risks.


S is for save me
An example of word play, as each letter of the alphabet is assigned a new meaning related to love and relationships.


T is for take it slow
Another example of word play, offering clever and memorable advice for those seeking to find love and build strong relationships.


O is for Oh, no
A playful and lighthearted reminder that love can be challenging and complicated, but also fun and exciting.


P is for please please don't go
A final plea and reminder that love is important, and that it is worth taking chances and pursuing with energy and commitment.


Love you save may be your own someday you may be all alone save me girl
A restatement of the central theme of the song, indicating that being smart and cautious in love is critical, and that there are risks involved in pursuing love and relationships.


Stop!
A final indication that the song has reached its conclusion, inviting listeners to reflect on its message and themes.




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