All I Really Want To Do [LP Version] The Byrds

“All I Really Want To Do” by The Byrds, released in 1965, is a folk-rock song that explores themes of love, desire, and the simplicity of wanting a genuine connection. The lyrics express a yearning for mutual affection and understanding, emphasizing emotional honesty over superficial interactions. Musically, the song features jangly guitars and harmonized vocals, characteristic of the Byrds' sound. Its blend of folk and rock helped shape the genre, influencing the 1960s music scene and leaving a lasting impact on future artists. #Rock

I ain't lookin' to compete with you
Beat or cheat or mistreat you
Simplify you, classify you
Deny, defy, or crucify you
All I really want to do
Is baby be friends with you
No, I ain't lookin' to fight with you
Frighten you or uptighten you
Drag you down or bring you down
Chain you down or bring you down
All I really want to do
Is baby be friends with you
I don't want to fake you out
Take or shake or forsake you out
I ain't lookin' for you to feel like me
See like me or be like me
I don't want to meet your kin
Make you spin or do you in
Or select you or dissect you
Or inspect you or reject you
All I really want to do
Is baby be friends with you
Baby be friends with you
Baby be friends with you

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