I Want You To Be My Girl
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I love you baby and I want you to be my girl
Well, come on baby let's go downtown
Run, jump, kid around
I love you baby and I want you to be my girl

Well, come on baby I love you so
I will never, never let you go
Come on baby will you treat me nice
Please don't put my love on ice.

I love you baby and I want you to be my girl
Come and take me by the hand
Tell me I'm your lover man
Well have fun, just we two

You for me, me for you, oh-oh
Well, come on baby I love you so
I will never, never let you go
Come on baby will you treat me nice

Please don't put my love on ice.
I love you baby and I want you to be my girl
Come and take me by the hand
Tell me I'm your lover man

You for me, me for you,
Well have fun, oh, oh, oh
I love you baby and I want you to be my girl
Well I love you baby, love you baby





Love you baby, I love you baby
And I love you baby and I want you to be my girl.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Frankie Lymon's song, "I Want You To Be My Girl," express the artist's desire to have someone he loves become his significant other. The first stanza establishes the artist's love for the person he's addressing, as he pleads with them to accompany him on a night out in the town. The next stanza continues with the theme of love and his commitment to never let the person go.


The artist then asks to be treated kindly and not to have his affection put on hold. The final stanza talks about enjoying each other's company and having fun together. The repetition of "you for me, me for you" conveys the importance of mutual love and affection for the success of any relationship.


Overall, the song is a plea for reciprocated love and commitment in a relationship. It highlights the importance of treating each other with kindness, and having fun together.


Line by Line Meaning

I love you baby and I want you to be my girl
The singer is expressing their love and desire for the recipient to commit to a romantic relationship.


Well, come on baby let's go downtown
The singer is inviting the recipient to engage in a fun activity with them.


Run, jump, kid around
The singer is suggesting playful and carefree behavior with the recipient.


Well, come on baby I love you so
The artist is reaffirming the depth of their love for the recipient.


I will never, never let you go
The artist is making a commitment to never abandon the recipient.


Come on baby will you treat me nice
The singer is requesting that the recipient show them kindness and respect.


Please don't put my love on ice.
The singer is asking the recipient not to reject or ignore their love.


Come and take me by the hand
The artist is inviting physical affection from the recipient.


Tell me I'm your lover man
The artist is seeking verbal affirmation of their place in the recipient's heart.


You for me, me for you, oh-oh
The artist is proposing a mutual romantic relationship.


Well, come on baby I love you so
The singer repeats their declaration of love for emphasis.


I will never, never let you go
The artist repeats their commitment to the recipient.


Come on baby will you treat me nice
The singer repeats their request for kindness and respect.


Please don't put my love on ice.
The singer repeats their plea not to be rejected or ignored.


Well have fun, oh, oh, oh
The singer is suggesting a lighthearted, enjoyable time with the recipient.


Well I love you baby, love you baby
The artist reiterates their feelings for the recipient.


And I love you baby and I want you to be my girl.
The artist concludes by reiterating their love and desire for the recipient to commit to them romantically.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MORRIS LEVY, RICHARD BARRETT

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Comments from YouTube:

@user-cc6nb5th6x

Rest in peace, Frankie. You are still loved in 2024.

@DYNER0

Just a 15 year old enjoying the greatest music of the past! I found this song while sitting in my dads truck and well.... thought it fit well with my situation at the moment, because it reminded me of this girl 😅😳

@corkyandhoney5481

Saw him in concert when i was 14, never forget the great music he made. For his age he had a tremendous voice.

@AnOnYmOuS-lq8ge

Did u get to meet him

@HDzSpudzx21

Such a shame what happened to him.

@juliemorgan8021

One of the best voices ..EVER❤️

@themusicguy6885

In the 1950s Frankie Lymon was super popular! Thanks for this video. Frankie still sounds great.
Today they were playing this song in a McDonald's. I was there. I was singing it along with the song. I was there in the 50s. Once you heard Frankie you'll never forget him!

@nuknuknuk111

TheMusicguy68 amazing comment

@acrucker

Another Masterpiece for future generations to enjoy! Thank you,  Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers!

@user-wt7ps7dq5h

I feel like he was a inspiration/ influence for young MJ. He had such a amazing voice.

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