The Jackson 5 – I Want You Back

About The Song

“I Want You Back” is a classic soul and pop song by The Jackson 5, released in 1969. It marked the debut of the Jackson 5 and propelled them to international stardom. Here are five facts about “I Want You Back”:

Debut Single: “I Want You Back” was the debut single for The Jackson 5, released on October 7, 1969, under the Motown label. The song was a remarkable introduction to the world for the young Michael Jackson and his brothers.
Chart Success: The song was an instant success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1970. It made history as the first of four consecutive No. 1 hits for The Jackson 5, an achievement not matched by any other Motown artist.
Motown Production: “I Want You Back” features the distinctive Motown sound, with its catchy melody, tight harmonies, and a dynamic arrangement. The song was produced by The Corporation, a team of Motown writers and producers.
Michael Jackson’s Vocal Prowess: Michael Jackson’s lead vocals on “I Want You Back” showcased his incredible vocal talent at a young age. His dynamic and soulful performance hinted at the superstardom that would follow in his solo career.
Cover Versions and Samples: “I Want You Back” has been covered and sampled by numerous artists across different genres. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its universal appeal, and it remains one of The Jackson 5’s most recognized and celebrated songs.

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Lyrics

Uh-huh, huh, huh
Just let me tell you now
Uh-huh

When I had you to myself, I didn’t want you around
Those pretty faces always made you stand out in a crowd
But 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, darlin’, 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, yeah (I want you back)
Na, na, na, na

Trying to live without your love is one long sleepless night
Let me show you, girl, that I know wrong from right
Every street you walk on, I leave tear stains on the ground
Following the girl I didn’t even want around
Let me tell you now

Oh, baby, all I need is one more chance (to show you that I love you)
Won’t you please let me back in your heart
Oh, darlin’, I was blind to let you go (let you go, baby)
But now since I see you in his arms, uh-huh

Ah, buh bum, bum, bum
Ah, buh bum, bum, bum
All I want
Ah, buh bum, bum, bum
All I need
Ah, buh bum, bum, bum
All I want
Ah, buh bum, bum, bum
All I need

Oh, just one more chance to show that I love you
Baby (baby)
Baby (baby)
Baby (baby)

Forget what happened then (I want you back)
Let me live again

Oh, baby, I was blind to let you go
But now since I see you in his arms
(I want you back)

Spare me of this cause
Get back what I lost

Oh, baby, I need one more chance, ha
I tell ya that I love you
Baby (oh), baby (oh), baby (oh)
I want you back, ha
I want you back