Yo-Yo
The Osmonds Lyrics

Whoa, ho, ho, just like a yo-yo (whoa, ho, ho, just like a yo-yo)
The singer is comparing their emotional state to that of a yo-yo, going up and down quickly and unpredictably.

Girl it's hard for me to see (do-do)
The singer is having a hard time understanding how they have become so emotionally attached to the other person.

How you got such a hold on me (do-do)
The singer wonders how the other person has gained such strong emotional control over them.

First I'm up, and then I'm down (do-do)
The artist's emotions fluctuate rapidly, reflecting an unstable relationship.

Then my heart goes around and around (do-do) (round and 'round)
The artist's emotions are circular, never quite resolving themselves and constantly repeating.

Well, I bet you five dollars I'm the only fool
The singer acknowledges that they're foolish for letting themselves be so controlled by the other person.

Who would climb up a string for you (yeah)
The singer is willing to go to great lengths to please the other person, even if it means putting themselves in uncomfortable or risky situations.

Oh yeah, and need I say I can't break away
The artist feels trapped and unable to end the relationship, even though they know it's unhealthy for them.

You control every little thing I do (yeah)
The artist feels like they have lost all control over their own life and decisions, as the other person has taken complete control of them.

I used to be a swinger
The artist remembers a time when they were more carefree and independent, before the other person entered their life.

Till you wrapped me 'round your finger
The other person has taken away the singer's independence, trapping them in the relationship.

Turnin', turnin' love keeps a-burnin' (ho, ho, ho)
The artist acknowledges that their love for the other person is strong and intense, despite the difficulties of the relationship.

Like a fire in my heart (ho, ho, ho)
The singer's love for the other person is passionate and intense.

When we're apart, but when we're back together (ho, ho, ho)
The singer's feelings towards the other person are always present, whether they're together or not.

You keep changin' like the weather (ho, ho, ho)
The other person's behavior and emotions are inconsistent, making the relationship unstable.

Where I go, and what I do (do-do)
The artist feels like they have to constantly consider the other person when they make decisions or plan their life.

Well it all just depends on you (do-do)
The artist feels like their life is completely dependent on the other person's choices and actions.

You build me up just to let me down (do-do)
The other person gives the singer false hope and then disappoints them, creating a cycle of hope and heartbreak.

But I dare not to make a sound (do-do)
The singer feels powerless and is too scared to speak up about the problems in the relationship.

I'm so afraid you will cast me away
The artist fears being abandoned by the other person, despite the negative aspects of the relationship.

Like a beat up, worn out toy (yeah)
The artist feels like the other person has used them up and cast them aside, leaving them feeling broken and defeated.

So I hold on tight with all of my might
Despite the negative aspects of the relationship, the artist holds on tightly to the other person because they're afraid of being alone.

Just to be your lovin' boy, yeah
The singer is devoted to the other person and wants to make them happy at all costs.

No matter what you say or do
The artist is resigned to the fact that they will always be under the other person's control, no matter what happens.

I gotta bounce right back to you now (woo-ah)
The singer knows they will always come back to the other person, no matter how many times they leave or how bad the relationship gets.