Can't Get It Back
Mis-Teeq Lyrics
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Gave you my love and I can't get it back
Gave you all my time and I can't get it back
Now the ring that you gave me
You can't have it back
Cause it's not going down like that
Gave you my time and I can't get it back
Gave you all my love and I can't get it back
Now the things that you gave me
You want them back
But it's not going down like that
[Verse 1]
When we begun
You know you have a sista on sprung
When we hung
Cause a brotha was nice with his tongue
As we played every day
You always knew just what to say
As we laid and planned to get married the very next May
As time moved on, we were torn
You used to love me from dusk 'till dawn
Now you trippin' from night till morn
You've changed your song
To you can no longer keep me warm
Cause the loving we shared was gone
Cause you better know
That you can't get back
What you put in this relationship
I'm telling you so
Cause I can't get back
All my kissing and hugging and loving
So I'm telling you
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
Now we're through
Out my life and away love flew
And it's cool
Put the glass shoe on another young fool
Cause I had slept
While you crept
Can't take the heat so away you step
Now upset
And don't come back for nothing that you left
I gave you my all
But if it's too small
I can't call
Cause every players got to ball
As seasons change
You couldn't hang
But if you think your coming back for this ring
Then you better know
That you can't get back
What you put in this relationship
I'm telling you so
Cause I can't get it back
All my kissing and hugging and loving
So I'm telling you
[Chorus]
Now let me tell you something 'bout me
I don't need no
No lying man standing next to me
Gonna expose the do-dos, the cheatings a no-no
And if you say something one more time
Then I'm gonna flip back to where I came from where
People on the street's tell me you've done wrong
Penny for the rabbit if you want to play hard
Don't like tit-for-tat- I don't forget anytime
You come around and take what's mine
The ring on my finger meant for a lifetime
Don't worry yourself 'cause I am past your kind
I'm too smart for you I'm gonna shine for life
That's right
Get out
Oww, Oww
Oww, Oww
No you can't have it back, silly rabbit
Cause you better know
That you can't get back
What you put in this relationship
I'm telling you so
Cause I can't get back
All my kissing and hugging and loving
So I'm telling you
[Chorus]
The song "Can't Get It Back" by Mis-Teeq tells the story of a woman who had given her all to her partner in terms of love, time, and even physical objects like a ring. However, the relationship eventually falls apart, and the partner wants the things back, but the woman is not willing to give them up easily. She tells her partner that once something has been given in a relationship, it cannot be taken back. The chorus, with its repetition of "Gave you my love and I can't get it back," is a powerful statement of the woman's refusal to be pulled back into the relationship.
The song explores themes of love, trust, and the difficulty of moving on from a broken relationship. The woman struggles to let go of what she has given, even as she recognizes that the relationship is over. She is determined to stand her ground and not give in to her partner's demands, even as he tries to make her feel guilty and asks for her forgiveness. Despite the pain, she is resolute and confident in her decision to move on.
Overall, "Can't Get It Back" is a powerful song that captures the raw emotions of a broken relationship. It is a reminder that once something is given in a relationship, it cannot be taken back, and that moving on can be difficult but ultimately empowering for both parties.
Line by Line Meaning
Gave you my love and I can't get it back
I gave you all of my affection and it cannot be returned.
Gave you all my time and I can't get it back
I spent all of my time on you and it cannot be regained.
Now the ring that you gave me, you can't have it back
The ring you gifted me cannot be returned because I won't allow it.
Cause it's not going down like that
I won't permit you to have the ring as I'm not ready for it yet.
Gave you my time and I can't get it back
All the hours I previously devoted to you cannot be regained.
Gave you all my love and I can't get it back
I poured all of my love into you and cannot receive it back now.
Now the things that you gave me, you want them back
You are attempting to retrieve the items you gifted me.
But it's not going down like that
I won't let that happen as I won't return what you gave me.
When we begun, you know you have a sista on sprung
At the beginning of our relationship, I was elated to be with you.
When we hung, cause a brotha was nice with his tongue
You were charming, and I enjoyed spending time with you.
As we played every day, you always knew just what to say
You consistently knew how to make me feel special and loved.
As we laid and planned to get married the very next May
We spent time together, and we intended to get married soon.
Now upset, and don't come back for nothing that you left
Do not attempt to return or retrieve anything you left behind when you departed, as I am upset.
But if you think your comin' back for this ring
If you intend to get the ring you had gifted me before, I won't allow you to retrieve it.
No lying man standing next to me
I don't want a deceitful or dishonest man next to me.
And if you say something one more time, then I'm gonna flip back
If you say anything inappropriate one more time, I will get angry and react strongly.
Where people on the street tell me you've done wrong
I have heard from others that you've done something wrong.
But if you want to play hard, don't like tit-for-tat
If you want to have a confrontational attitude, I won't react in the same way.
That's right
I will stand up for myself and not give in.
No you can't have it back, silly rabbit
You cannot retrieve any of the items you wish to regain, so don't try.
Lyrics © CAK MUSIC PUBLISHING, INC, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HERNST BELLEVUE, JOSEPH FREEMAN, AUBREY GRAVATT, THEODORE LIFE, NATINA REED, SALAAM REMI, MARLON LU'REE WILLIAMS
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@TheSwifty1973
I was lucky to see these beauties with my daughter at Rockingham Speedway in Corby, i had my doubts but went as my daughter loved them and they were actually superb..my daughter has since passed away and come to listen to these songs as brings back happy memories.
@kve1247
So, sorry for ur loss😢may God bless & keep u🙏🏾🙏🏾
@ladytee4269
May she rest in peace ❤❤❤
@ericpaulgoldie
These three ladies were ahead of their time! I recall their music back in the clubs in the early 2000's and today the music sounds very similar. Fantastic lyrics, vocals and the production is on point! Furthermore these ladies always brought it in every video clip!
@ms.wilson6439
DAMN ALESHA AND LEFT EYE WOULD'VE MURDERED THE SCENE
@mebutnotme.Khan78
Not heard this in years but was just watching an old episode of eastenders & it came on so I've had to search for it. Brilliant tune. Reminds me of when me & my husband temporarily split up & he wanted all my rings back & the D&G handbag he bought me. I was like no chance I can't get all the time I've spent on this relationship back
@blueangeloftheseas
They were so dope dropping hit after hit. Outfits, songs and videos were on point and sounds so much better than what's out now - timeless. They're so underrated, they could make a come back or go on tour with the hits they had with a few new songs in the mix.
@altocumulus8555
I'm 27 and I grew up with this funk thanks to my dad. Can we rewind please and have more of this. Working in a factory and hearing this over the radio brought back the greatest nostalgia today❤❤
@TheEarthRealm
Wasn't this originally a Blaque song? 🤔
@ladytee4269
Definitely ❤❤❤