Back Again
Badfinger Lyrics


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Love me tonight, say you just might
Make me in the morning, take me without warning, please
Don't get uptight say it's alright
When the day is dawning. You can make the most out of me

But if you wake up and I'm gone. I'll be back again
You filled my nights with your love and played my games
Songs of the road See me alright
Take me where I'm going Say a little prayer for me
Doing what I like Tell me it's alright
See my disposition Give me your prescription, please

And if you wake up and I'm gone I'll be back again
You filled my nights with your love You played my games





And if you wake up and I'm gone I'll be back again
You filled my nights with your love. You played my games

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Badfinger's song "Back Again" speak of a lover who is seeking reassurance and acceptance from their partner. The opening lines, "Love me tonight, say you just might," suggest a longing for affection, and a hope that their partner will reciprocate their feelings. The following lines, "Make me in the morning, take me without warning, please / Don't get uptight say it's alright," further emphasize this desire for acceptance and an assurance that their partner won't reject them.


The chorus of "Back Again" contains the recurring line, "If you wake up and I'm gone, I'll be back again." This line suggests a sense of impermanence, a theme that is echoed in the following verse: "Songs of the road / See me alright / Take me where I'm going / Say a little prayer for me." The singer is traveling and seeking experiences, but is also aware that they may not be able to hold onto these experiences forever. However, the repeated refrain of "I'll be back again" suggests a sense of hope and resilience, even in the face of impermanence.


Overall, "Back Again" is a song about the desire for connection, acceptance, and a sense of home. The singer is seeking love and affirmation from their partner, but is also aware of the transience of life and relationships. Through it all, they maintain a sense of hope and a belief in their ability to return, no matter where their travels may take them.


Line by Line Meaning

Love me tonight, say you just might
Express interest in me tonight by saying you might love me


Make me in the morning, take me without warning, please
Have intimate relationship with me in the morning without hesitation or warning, please


Don't get uptight say it's alright
Don't worry or become upset, just say it's alright


When the day is dawning. You can make the most out of me
Take advantage of me when the day is beginning


But if you wake up and I'm gone. I'll be back again
If you wake up and I'm not there, don't worry, I'll return


You filled my nights with your love and played my games
You were the source of love and entertainment during my nights


Songs of the road See me alright
Hear my stories of the journey and make sure they're alright


Take me where I'm going Say a little prayer for me
Accompany me to where I need to go and offer a prayer for me


Doing what I like Tell me it's alright
Allow me to do what I enjoy and assure me that it's alright


See my disposition Give me your prescription, please
Understand my mental state and provide me with your advice or solution




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TIMOTHY WILD

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