Back Stabbers
藤井 風 Lyrics
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They′re smilin' in your face
All the time they want to take your place
The back stabbers (back stabbers)
They′re smilin' in your face
All the time they want to take your place
The back stabbers (back stabbers)
All you fellas who have someone and you really care, yeah, yeah
Then it's all of you fellas who better beware, yeah, yeah
Somebody′s out to get your lady
A few of your buddies, they sure look shady
The blades are long, clenched tight in their fists
Aimin′ straight at your back
And I don't think they′ll miss
What they do?
They're smilin′ in your face
All the time they want to take your place
The back stabbers (back stabbers)
I keep gettin' all these visits from my friends, yeah
What they doin′ to me?
They come to my house again and again and again and again, yeah
So are they there to see my woman?
I don't even be home but they just keep on comin'
What can I do to get it on the right track?
I wish they′d take some of these knives out my back
What they do?
They′re smilin' in your face
All the time they want to take your place
The back stabbers (back stabbers)
Ha, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, low down, dirty
What they do?
They′re smilin' in your face
Smilin′ faces, smilin' faces sometimes (back stabbers) tell lies
(They′re smilin' in your face) I don't need low down
(Back stabbers) dirty bastards
Down, down, down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down, down, down, down
(They′re smilin′ in your face) might be your neighbor
Your next door neighbor, yeah
They're smilin′ in your face
In "Back Stabbers," 藤井 風 sings about the treachery of people who pretend to be your friends but are secretly plotting to betray you. These "backstabbers" smile to your face and act friendly, but they have their own motives and agendas. The lyrics warn listeners to be cautious and vigilant because even the people closest to them may not have their best interests at heart.
The song starts with a warning to men who are in relationships with women they care about - the backstabbers may be plotting to steal their partners away. In the chorus, the lyrics repeat the warning about people who smile to your face but secretly want to take your place. The second verse is about the singer's experience with friends who keep coming to visit him for unknown reasons, and he suspects they may be there to see his woman.
The lyrics paint a picture of a world where people are not to be trusted, and even close relationships can be full of hidden agendas and deceit. The song has a catchy, upbeat melody that contrasts with the dark themes of betrayal and mistrust.
Line by Line Meaning
What they do?
What is the behavior or action of these people?
They're smilin' in your face
They pretend to be friendly and show a smiling face
All the time they want to take your place
They constantly desire to replace you
The back stabbers (back stabbers)
These people are deceitful betrayers
All you fellas who have someone and you really care, yeah, yeah
This message is for all those who care about someone special
Then it's all of you fellas who better beware, yeah, yeah
Therefore, be cautious and alert
Somebody's out to get your lady
An individual is targeting your significant other
A few of your buddies, they sure look shady
Some of your friends have suspicious behavior
The blades are long, clenched tight in their fists
They have weapons, holding them tightly
Aimin' straight at your back
They intend to attack you from behind
And I don't think they'll miss
It seems unlikely that they will fail their attack
I keep gettin' all these visits from my friends, yeah
My 'friends' often come to my place
What they doin' to me?
What is their purpose in doing so?
They come to my house again and again and again and again, yeah
They visit my home repeatedly
So are they there to see my woman?
Could they be interested in my significant other?
I don't even be home but they just keep on comin'
They visit even when I'm not there
What can I do to get it on the right track?
How can I handle this situation correctly?
I wish they'd take some of these knives out my back
I wish they would stop stabbing me in the back
Ha, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, low down, dirty
The backstabbers are untrustworthy and do immoral things
Smilin' faces, smilin' faces sometimes (back stabbers) tell lies
People often deceive and have false motives, despite appearing friendly
(They’re smilin’ in your face) I don’t need low down
I don’t require deceitful people in my life
(Back stabbers) Dirty bastards
The backstabbers are dirty, treacherous individuals
Down, down, down, down, down, down
The backstabbers' behavior will lead to their downfall
Might be your neighbor
The backstabbers could even be someone you live near
Your next door neighbor, yeah
They could be the person living immediately beside you
They're smilin' in your face
The backstabbers maintain a facade of friendliness and deceive you
Writer(s): Sermon Erick S, Huff Leon, Mc Fadden Gene, Smith Parrish Joseff, Whitehead John
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