A single glance turns an ordinary night into something unforgettable. Michael Jackson sings to a woman who instantly captures his heart, promising to give her love, care, and endless excitement. As the music bursts into its infectious chorus, their flirtation feels less like a romance and more like a celebration of youth, joy, and carefree moments on the dance floor.
P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) Lyrics
[Intro]
You know you, you make me feel so good inside
I’ve always wanted a girl just like you
Such a P.Y.T., pretty young thing, ooh
[Verse 1]
Where did you come from, lady?
And ooh, won’t you take me there?
Right away, won’t you, baby?
Tenderoni, you’ve got to be
Spark my nature, sugar, fly with me
[Pre-Chorus]
Don’t you know now is the perfect time?
We can make it right, hit the city lights
Then tonight, ease the lovin’ pain
Let me take you to the max
[Chorus]
I want to love you (P.Y.T.)
Pretty young thing
You’ll need some lovin’ (T.L.C.)
Tender lovin’ care
And I’ll take you there, girl, ooh-oh
I want to love you (P.Y.T.)
Pretty young thing
You’ll need some lovin’ (T.L.C.)
Tender lovin’ care
And I’ll take you there
[Post-Chorus]
(Anywhere you wanna go) Yes, I will, ooh
[Verse 2]
Nothin’ can stop this burnin’ desire to be with you
Gotta get to you, baby
Won’t you come? It’s emergency
Cool my fire yearnin’
Honey, come set me free
[Pre-Chorus]
Don’t you know now is the perfect time?
We can dim the lights just to make it right
In the night, hit the lovin’ spot
I’ll give you all that I’ve got
[Chorus]
I want to love you (P.Y.T.)
Pretty young thing
You’ll need some loving (T.L.C.)
Tender lovin’ care
And I’ll take you there, yes, I will, yes, I
I want to love you (P.Y.T.)
Pretty young thing
You’ll need some lovin’ (T.L.C.)
Tender lovin’ care
And I’ll take you there
Yes, I will, hee-eeh
[Bridge]
Pretty young thing, uh!
You make me sing, ha, ha, ha
Pretty young thing, uh!
You make me sing, ha, ha, ha
Pretty young things, repeat after me
Sing, “Na, na, na” (Na, na, na)
“Na, na-na, na” (Na, na-na, na)
Sing, “Na, na, na” (Na, na, na)
“Na-na, na-na, na” (Na-na, na-na, na)
I will take you there, take you there
[Chorus]
I want to love you (P.Y.T.)
Pretty young thing
You’ll need some lovin’ (T.L.C.)
Tender lovin’ care
And I’ll take you there
Take you there, take you there
I want to love you (P.Y.T.)
Pretty young thing
You’ll need some lovin’ (T.L.C.)
Tender lovin’ care
And I’ll take you there, take you there, hoo-ooh
[Outro]
Hoo-ooh (I want to love you, P.Y.T., P.Y.T.)
Oh, baby (I want to give you T.L.C., T.L.C)
Oh, baby
Oh, darling, ooh
Girl, I can think you’re really nice
I want to love you, P.Y.T., P.Y.T
You know I can, you know, just get together
I want to give you T.L.C., T.L.C
You’re such a P.Y.T. to me, pretty young thing
Oh, baby, oh, baby, oh, darling
I want to love you, P.Y.T., P.Y.T. (Oh, baby)
I want to give you T.L.C., T.L.C (You can be, ooh)
I just wanna love you, you know?
Ha-ha-ha, I’ll give you all that I got
Video of P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) Lyrics by Michael Jackson
Song Credits
- Song Name :– P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
- Singer Name :–Michael Jackson
- Producer:- Quincy Jones
- Album:– Thriller
- Release Date :– September 19, 1983
Song Bio of P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) by Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson never planned for “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)” to become a fan favorite. Tucked near the end of Thriller, the track almost got lost among blockbuster singles like “Billie Jean” and “Beat It.” Yet decades later, it still fills dance floors.
Quincy Jones produced the song, blending funk basslines with a playful, flirtatious energy that felt different from the album’s darker moments. Jackson co-wrote the track with James Ingram and Greg Phillinganes, crafting a groove built around catchy call-and-response hooks. His sisters Janet and La Toya added background vocals, giving the chorus its bright, layered texture.
Released as part of Thriller on September 19, 1983, the song never became a chart-topping single on its own. Instead, it thrived as an album cut, later gaining fresh attention through live performances and remixes.
What makes “P.Y.T.” endure isn’t chart data. It’s the sheer joy baked into every bar. The song captures Jackson at his most playful, a reminder that even inside his most serious artistic statement, he still made room for pure fun.
