Back To School Again
The Four Tops · Other Songs - The Four Tops
Gettin' lots of action and a lots of fun.
Scorin' like a bandit 'til the bubble burst -
Suddenly it got to be September First.
Woe is me, all summer long I was happy and free.
Save my soul, the board of education took away my parole.
I gotta go back, back, back to school again.
You won't find me 'til the clock strikes three;
I'm gonna be there 'til then...
I gotta go back, back, back to school again.
Whoa, whoa, I gotta go... back to school again!
Geometry and history is just a pain,
Biology and chemistry destroys my brain.
Well don't they know that I deserve a better fate?
I'm really much too young to matriculate.
Well mama please, your child's come down with a fatal disease.
Mama said, "Come on you lazy bum now get your butt out of bed!"
"You gotta go back, back, back to school again!"
It's bye-bye fun, get your homework done,
You better be in by ten,
I gotta go back, back, back to school again.
Whoa, whoa, I gotta go... back to school again!
I got my books together and I dragged my feet,
Then I saw this angel boppin' down the street.
I said, "Hey, pretty baby, howsabout a date?"
She said, "I'm going to school, and I can't be late."
Well, I can see, that look in her eyes was sayin' "Follow me,"
And I was caught - I thought of playing hooky, but on second thought,
I gotta go back, back, back to school again.
You won't find me 'til the clock strikes three;
I'm gonna be there 'til then...
I gotta go back, back, back to school again.
Whoa, whoa, I gotta go... back to school ... again!!!
About Back To School Again
The Four Tops deliver a quintessential soul anthem with "Back To School Again," a track that blends their signature R&B vocal harmonies with an upbeat, danceable rhythm. Released during the height of their dominance in the late 1960s, the song captures the energy of youthful enthusiasm and the return to academic life, themes that resonated deeply with the era's youth culture. The group's powerful, interlocking vocals drive the melody forward, characteristic of their work on albums like *Reach* and *The Four Tops Sing the Hits*. This recording exemplifies the Motown sound, where polished production meets raw emotional expression. While not one of their most commercially charted singles, it stands as a testament to the group's versatility beyond their famous ballads. The track remains a staple in soul collections, showcasing the Four Tops' ability to craft songs that are both catchy and meaningful, reflecting the optimism and social dynamics of the time.