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Jackson 5 Medley
(I Want You Back / The Love You Save / I'll Be There)

The Jackson 5

I Want You Back
When I had you to myself
I didn't want you around
Those pretty faces always made you
Stand out in a crowd

Then someone picked you from the bunch
One glance was all it took
Now it's much too late for me
To take a second look

Oh, baby, give me one more chance
(To show you 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 since I see you in his arms

I want you back
Yes, I do now (I want you back)
Ooh, ooh, baby (I want you back)
Yeah, yeah, yeah (I want you back)
Now, now, now

The Love You Save
When we played tag in grade school
You wanted to be it
But chasin' boys was just a fad
You crossed your heart, you'd quit
When we grew up you traded
Your promise for my ring
Now just like back in grade school
You're doing the same old thing

Stop, the love you save maybe your own
Darlin' take it slow
Or some day you'll be all alone
(You better stop)
(The love you save maybe your own)
Darlin' look both ways before you cross me
You're heading for a danger zone

I'll Be There
You and I must make a pact
We must bring salvation back
Where there is love
I'll be there
(I'll be there)

I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll have faith in all you do
Just call my name and I'll be there
(I'll be there)

I'll be there to comfort you
Build my world of dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be there
With a love that's strong
I'll be your strength
I'll keep holdin' on, ooh
(Holding on)

If you should ever find someone new
I know he'd better being good to you
'Cause if he doesn't
I'll be there (I'll be there)

Don't you know, baby, yeah, yeah
I'll be there
I'll be there
Just call my name and I'll be there
Just look over your shoulders, honey, ooh
I'll be there
I'll be there





Just call my name, and I'll be there

Overall Meaning

The Jackson 5's "Medley" is a combination of three of the group's well-known hits: "I Want You Back," "The Love You Save," and "I'll Be There." The lyrics of these songs all revolve around love and relationships.


"I Want You Back" talks about wanting a second chance with a former lover after realizing the mistake of letting them go. The singer admits to being blind but now sees their ex with someone else, and they can't help but want them back.


"The Love You Save" serves as a warning to someone flirting with danger in their love life. The singer urges the person to slow down and take a closer look at the situation before getting hurt.


Lastly, "I'll Be There" is a sweet and comforting love song as the singer promises to be there for their significant other through the ups and downs of life. The lyrics encourage the couple to stick together and have faith in their relationship.


Overall, the "Medley" captures the essence of the Jackson 5's music: catchy, upbeat, and relatable. The three songs all explore different facets of love and relationships, making them easy to connect with and sing along to.


Line by Line Meaning

When I had you to myself
When I had you all to myself


I didn't want you around
I didn't want you to be around other pretty faces


Those pretty faces always made you
Those pretty faces always made you stand out


Stand out in a crowd
Stand out in a group of people


Then someone picked you from the bunch
Then someone chose you from the group


One glance was all it took
One look was all it took


Now it's much too late for me
Now it's too late for me


To take a second look
To take another look at you


Oh, baby, give me one more chance
Oh, baby, give me another chance


(To show you that I love you)
(To prove my love for you)


Won't you please let me
Will you please let me


(Back in your heart)
(Back into your heart)


Oh, darling, I was blind to let you go
Oh, darling, I was foolish to let you go


(Let you go, baby)
(Let you go)


But now since I see you in his arms
But now that I see you with him


I want you back
I want you back in my life


Yes, I do now (I want you back)
Yes, I do now, I want you back


Ooh, ooh, baby (I want you back)
Ooh, ooh, baby, I want you back


Yeah, yeah, yeah (I want you back)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, I want you back


Now, now, now
Right now


When we played tag in grade school
When we played tag in elementary school


You wanted to be it
You wanted to be the one chasing


But chasin' boys was just a fad
But chasing boys was just a temporary trend


You crossed your heart, you'd quit
You promised to stop


When we grew up you traded
When we grew up, you exchanged


Your promise for my ring
Your promise to stop for my engagement ring


Now just like back in grade school
Now, just like in elementary school


You're doing the same old thing
You're doing the same thing again


Stop, the love you save maybe your own
Stop, the love you save may benefit you


Darlin' take it slow
Darling, be cautious


Or some day you'll be all alone
Or one day, you will be alone


(You better stop)
(You better stop)


(The love you save maybe your own)
(The love you save may benefit you)


Darlin' look both ways before you cross me
Darling, be careful before you hurt me or our relationship


You're heading for a danger zone
You're going towards a dangerous place


You and I must make a pact
You and I must agree


We must bring salvation back
We must bring goodness and hope back


Where there is love
Where love exists


I'll be there
I will support you


(I'll be there)
(I will always be there)


I'll reach out my hand to you
I will offer my help to you


I'll have faith in all you do
I will trust in everything you do


Just call my name and I'll be there
Just let me know and I will help you


(I'll be there)
(I will always be there)


I'll be there to comfort you
I will be there to support you emotionally


Build my world of dreams around you
I will try to create a positive environment for you


I'm so glad that I found you
I am so happy that I met you


With a love that's strong
With a strong love


I'll be your strength
I will be your source of strength


I'll keep holdin' on, ooh
I will keep holding on to you


(Holding on)
(Holding on)


If you should ever find someone new
If you ever find someone new


I know he'd better being good to you
I know he better be good to you


'Cause if he doesn't
Because if he doesn't


I'll be there (I'll be there)
I will be there


Don't you know, baby, yeah, yeah
Don't you know, baby, yeah, yeah


I'll be there
I will be there for you


I'll be there
I will be there for you


Just call my name and I'll be there
Just call my name and I will be there


Just look over your shoulders, honey, ooh
Just look behind you, honey


I'll be there
I will be there


I'll be there
I will be there


Just call my name, and I'll be there
Just call my name and I will be there




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