BE sings a heartfelt song about romantic regret in I Want You Back from the album BE:ST. The song features lyrics by Alphonso Mizell, Berry Gordy Jr., Deke Richards, Dennis Lussier, and Freddie Perren. It blends Japanese and English to tell a story of heartache and longing.
Released: October 29, 2025
I Want You Back
Be • From “BE:ST”
I Want You Back Lyrics Translation (from “BE:ST”)
The lyricists write about the pain of loss and the desire to turn back time. Lines like ‘There’s no meaning without you’ and ‘Oh darlin’ I was blind to let you go’ show deep sorrow and regret. The song describes the protagonist’s realization of their mistake.
I Want YouI Want You
I Want You Back In My LifeI Want You Back In My Life
Dekiai No Kotoba Wa IranaiI don’t need borrowed words.
Kimi Igai Imi Ga NaiThere’s no meaning without you.
Tameiki BakariJust sigh after sigh.
Mou Karuku Natta Migikata NiOn my right shoulder, now so light,
Ienaku Nacchattama Mama No OkaerinasaiSits the ‘welcome home’ I never said.
Atarimae Nante Hitotsu Mo NaishiNothing was ever guaranteed.
Kioku No Naka No Subete Ga DaijiEvery single memory is precious.
Now It’s Much Too Late For MeNow It’s Much Too Late For Me
To Take A Second LookTo Take A Second Look
Oh Baby Give Me One More ChanceOh Baby Give Me One More Chance
(Show You That I Love You)(Show You That I Love You)
Won’t You Please Let MeWon’t You Please Let Me
Back In Your HeartBack In Your Heart
Oh Darlin’ I Was Blind To Let You GoOh Darlin’ I Was Blind To Let You Go
(Let You Go Baby)(Let You Go Baby)
But Now Since I See You In His ArmsBut Now Since I See You In His Arms
(I Want You Back)(I Want You Back)
One Time For Your MindOne Time For Your Mind
(I Want You Back)(I Want You Back)
Bring It Back Back Back BackBring It Back Back Back Back
(I Want You Back)(I Want You Back)
Two Time Let’s RewindTwo Time Let’s Rewind
(I Want You Back)(I Want You Back)
Bring It Back Back Back BackBring It Back Back Back Back
DoushiyoumonaineIt’s helpless, isn’t it?
Mou Nando NaitatteNo matter how many times I cry.
Kono Tsumetai Yoru Wa Mada AkenaiThis cold night just won’t end,
Eien NiForever.
(Oh)(Oh)
Samenai Yume No NakaIn a dream I can’t wake from,
Kimi Wa Mou Dareka No Ude No NakaYou’re already in someone else’s arms.
Todokanaitte Wakattetete Mada Jibun KatteI know I can’t reach you, but I’m still selfish.
DatoshitatteEven so,
Let Me Tell You NowLet Me Tell You Now
Oh Baby Give Me One More ChanceOh Baby Give Me One More Chance
(Show You That I Love You)(Show You That I Love You)
Won’t You Please Let MeWon’t You Please Let Me
Back In Your HeartBack In Your Heart
Oh Darlin’ I Was Blind To Let You GoOh Darlin’ I Was Blind To Let You Go
(Let You Go Baby)(Let You Go Baby)
But Now Since I See You In His Arms UhBut Now Since I See You In His Arms Uh
A Buh Buh Buh BuhA Buh Buh Buh Buh
A Buh Buh Buh BuhA Buh Buh Buh Buh
Yorokobi Mo Kanashimi MoBoth the joy and the sorrow.
Sono Subete Ga Itoshii YoI cherish every bit of it.
Kasurete Kieru Mae NiBefore it fades and vanishes,
Mou IchidoJust one more time.
Maki ModosenaiI can’t rewind it.
Utsuriyuku TokiAs time moves on.
Tarareba Dake Kasanereba HateshinaiStacking up ‘what ifs’ is endless.
Kizu Darake No Bainaru Ni Hari Wo OtosuDropping the needle on scratched-up vinyl.
Torimodosu Kioku No Oku Ni Mata Hi Wo TomosuLighting a fire deep in the memories I take back.
Forget What Happened ThenForget What Happened Then
Let Me Live AgainLet Me Live Again
Oh Baby Give Me One More ChanceOh Baby Give Me One More Chance
(Show You That I love You)(Show You That I love You)
Won’t You Please Let MeWon’t You Please Let Me
Back In Your HeartBack In Your Heart
Spare Me Of This CauseSpare Me Of This Cause
Gimmie Back What I LostGimmie Back What I Lost
Oh Darlin’ I Was Blind To Let You GoOh Darlin’ I Was Blind To Let You Go
(Let You Go Baby)(Let You Go Baby)
But Now Since I See You In His ArmsBut Now Since I See You In His Arms
(I Want You Back)(I Want You Back)
One Time For Your MindOne Time For Your Mind
(I Want You Back)(I Want You Back)
Bring It Back Back Back BackBring It Back Back Back Back
(I Want You Back)(I Want You Back)
Two Time Let’s RewindTwo Time Let’s Rewind
(I Want You Back)(I Want You Back)
Bring It Back Back Back BackBring It Back Back Back Back
(I Want You Back)(I Want You Back)
Alphonso MizellAlphonso Mizell
Berry Gordy JrBerry Gordy Jr
Deke RichardsDeke Richards
Dennis LussierDennis Lussier
Freddie PerrenFreddie Perren
I Want You Back Music Video
The I Want You Back lyrics meaning shows a universal cry for reconciliation. The song combines Japanese introspection with classic English soul hooks to express a desperate yearning for a second chance.