In February 2014, they released "She Looks So Perfect" as their debut worldwide single. It topped the charts in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Their self-titled debut studio album was released in June 2014, which peaked #1 in 11 countries.
Want You Back
5 Seconds of Summer Lyrics
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Is the last time that I'll see your face
Is it tears or just the pouring rain?
Wish I could say something
Something that doesn't sound insane
But lately I don't trust my brain
You tell me I won't ever change
So I just say nothing
And no matter where I go, I'm always gonna want you back
No matter how long you're gone, I'm always gonna want you back
I know you know I will never get over you
No matter where I go, I'm always gonna want you back
Want you back
I remember the freckles on your back
And the way that I used to make you laugh
'Cause you know every morning I wake up
Yeah, I still reach for you
I remember the roses on your shirt
When you told me this would never work
You know even when I say I've moved on
Yeah, I still dream for you
And no matter where I go, I'm always gonna want you back
No matter how long you're gone, I'm always gonna want you back
I know you know I will never get over you
No matter where I go, I'm always gonna want you back
Want you back
(I'm always gonna want you back, want you back)
(I'm always gonna want you back, want you back)
You know even when I say I moved on
You know even though I know that you're gone
All I think about is where I went wrong
You know even when I say I moved on
You know even though I know that you're gone
All I think about is where I went wrong
Yeah, I still dream for you
No matter where I go, I'm always gonna want you back
No matter where I go, I'm always gonna want you back
I'm always gonna want you back
No matter how long you're gone, I'm always gonna want you back
I know you know I will never get over you
No matter where I go, I'm always gonna want you back
Want you back
(I'm always gonna want you back, want you back)
(I'm always gonna want you back, want you back)
(I'm always gonna want you back, want you back)
(I'm always gonna want you back, want you back)
(Ahh, ahh)
The lyrics of Want You Back by 5 Seconds of Summer speak about the struggle of trying to move on from a past relationship. The singer reflects on memories of the moments with his former partner and is still haunted by the thought of their separation. The opening lines of the song show his desperation to hold onto the final moments with his ex-lover. He wonders if this is the last time that he will see her face, questioning whether his tears are from sadness or from the pouring rain. He desires to communicate something that doesn't sound insane, but he's hesitant to reveal his true feelings because he no longer trusts his own brain. His ex-partner tells him that he won't ever change, leaving him with the feeling of helplessness. He chooses to say nothing, and this silence reveals his true emotions.
In the chorus, the singer admits that he will always want his former partner back, no matter where he goes or how long she stays away. He acknowledges that he'll never get over her and that she'll always be with him in his mind. The memories of the little things, such as the freckles on her back and the laughter they shared, are still with him. He remembers the conversations they had and the moments they spent together. He tries to move forward, but he's still holding onto the hope of reconciliation, and the thought of where he went wrong keeps him up at night. The song speaks to anyone who has struggled to let someone and move on with their life, no matter how much time has passed or where they go.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't help but wondering if this
I can't ignore the thought that this might be the last time I see you
Is the last time that I'll see your face
I fear that I may never see you again
Is it tears or just the pouring rain?
I can't tell if I'm crying or if it's just raining outside
Wish I could say something
I want to speak my mind
Something that doesn't sound insane
But I want to say something that doesn't come off as crazy
But lately I don't trust my brain
I'm not sure if my thoughts are rational anymore
You tell me I won't ever change
You say that I'll never be any different than who I am now
So I just say nothing
So I choose to remain silent
No matter where I go, I'm always gonna want you back
My desire for you will never fade no matter how far I travel
I know you know I will never get over you
You are aware that I will never fully move on from our past
I remember the freckles on your back
I have vivid memories of the details of your features
And the way that I used to make you laugh
I recall the moments when I was able to see you truly enjoy yourself
'Cause you know every morning I wake up
Everyday I wake up and miss you
Yeah I still reach for you
Sometimes I still try to touch you as if you're still here
I remember the roses on your shirt
I remember the little details that made you who you are
When you told me this would never work
I remember the moment you shattered my hopes for our future
You know even when I say I've moved on
Even though I claim I've moved on from you
Yeah I still dream for you
I still fantasize about what we could have been
All I think about is where I went wrong
I can only focus on my mistakes and shortcomings in our relationship
No matter where I go, I'm always gonna want you back
My longing for you will always remain, no matter where life takes me
I'm always gonna want you back
I'll never stop wanting you
Want you back
I want you to come back to me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Broma 16, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Goldstein, Ashton Irwin, Asia Whitacre, Calum Hood, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Luke Hemmings, Steve Mac
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