Re-uniting in August of 2005 to play a CBGB's benefit with Gorilla Biscuits for a one-day-only-event, the ex-members can be found currently playing in Grey Area and 9 Lives.
Back Up
Black Train Jack Lyrics
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Ain't nothing going to get me down
I've got the lead again
After losing so much ground
Going to put my best foot forward
Got to stay on that straight line
I've got to stick to the straight and narrow
Because I'm running out of time
There's no more games to play
I've got to get my head together
I've got no time to waste
Each problem that comes my way I'l just take
It day by day
I've got to learn to get back up
When I fall flat on my face
I'm making a turnaround
I've seen good times I've seen bad time
And I feel the same
I've had good love
I've had bad love
And it's all just a game
When was I no good to you
Did I ever turn away
I guess leaving was best for you
Caught up in a lonely daze
The lyrics to "Back Up" by Black Train Jack speak to the idea of resilience and starting anew. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song: "Back on my feet again / Ain't nothing going to get me down / I've got the lead again / After losing so much ground." Here, the singer is expressing that despite setbacks, they won't give up and will continue to move forward.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of perseverance: "I've got to learn to get back up / When I fall flat on my face /I'm making a turnaround." This sentiment is built upon in the following verses. The singer recognizes that there are no longer any games to play and that they must put their best foot forward and stick to the straight and narrow if they want to succeed. Although each problem that comes their way may be tough, they must take it day by day and continue to push forward.
The second half of the lyrics shifts to a personal relationship. The lines "When was I no good to you / Did I ever turn away / I guess leaving was best for you / Caught up in a lonely daze" suggest that the singer is reflecting on a past relationship that didn't work out. Despite this, they remain optimistic and see the entire relationship as just another game that they learned from.
Overall, "Back Up" is a message of hope and determination. Even during tough times, the singer chooses to be resilient and sees things optimistically.
Line by Line Meaning
Bacl on my feet again
I have gained the strength to continue forward.
Ain't nothing going to get me down
My determination will not be broken.
I've got the lead again
I am in control of my life.
After losing so much ground
I have faced adversity and setbacks.
Going to put my best foot forward
I will strive to be my best self and succeed.
Got to stay on that straight line
I must remain focused on my goal.
I've got to stick to the straight and narrow
I must make wise choices and avoid temptation.
Because I'm running out of time
I am aware that time is limited.
I've got to get my act together
I need to make changes to improve my situation.
There's no more games to play
I can no longer afford to be careless or reckless.
I've got to get my head together
I need to think clearly and with purpose.
I've got no time to waste
Every moment counts in my journey forward.
Each problem that comes my way I'l just take
I will face each obstacle with a positive mentality.
It day by day
I will tackle my problems one step at a time.
I've got to learn to get back up
I must embrace resilience and learn from my failures.
When I fall flat on my face
When I experience setbacks and failures.
I'm making a turnaround
I am making positive changes in my life.
I've seen good times I've seen bad time
I have experienced both positive and negative moments in my life.
And I feel the same
Despite my experiences, I feel unchanged.
I've had good love
I have experienced positive relationships.
I've had bad love
I have experienced negative relationships.
And it's all just a game
Regardless of how my relationships turn out, I continue to learn from them.
When was I no good to you
I wonder if I ever failed to meet your expectations.
Did I ever turn away
I question whether I ever abandoned you.
I guess leaving was best for you
I accept that our separation may have been necessary for your own good.
Caught up in a lonely daze
I am currently feeling overwhelmed and lonely.
Contributed by Bella M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.