Brave Combo is a polka/rock band based in Denton, Texas. Founded in 1979 by… Read Full Bio ↴Brave Combo is a polka/rock band based in Denton, Texas. Founded in 1979 by guitarist/keyboardist/accordionist Carl Finch, they have been a prominent fixture in the Texas music scene for over thirty-five years. Their music, both originals and covers, incorporates a number of dance styles, mostly polka, but also rhumba, cha-cha-cha, choro, samba, two-step, cumbia, charanga, merengue, etc. As part of their perceived artistic mission to expand the musical tastes of their listeners, they have often played and recorded covers of well-known songs in a style radically different from the original versions. Examples include polka versions of Jimi Hendrix's "Purple Haze" and The Doors' "People are Strange", The Rolling Stones' "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" as a cha-cha, and Sixteen Tons as a cumbia. While their records may have a sense of humor, they are played straight and not usually considered joke or novelty records.

They won a Grammy award in 1999 in the Polka album category for their album Polkasonic, and again in 2005 for their album Let's Kiss.

Come Back To Me
Brave Combo Lyrics

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I can tell you what you're lookin' for
But that just makes you mad
You treat me like a fool, a stupid bore
You're getting wise to a passing fad

But now you've gone away, you're through with me
You no longer need a crutch
And I'm honestly surprised I'm not tickled pink

I can't believe I miss you this much

[Chorus]
Baby, baby, baby, come back, oh come back
Baby, baby, baby, come back, oh come back
Baby, baby, baby, come back, oh come back
Baby, baby, baby, come back, come back to me

You ignore my witty lines and look down your nose
Every time I speak
You try to zap my courage from head to toe
Make me feel so weak

Well I should celebrate but as a matter of fact
The things you say are true
I'm a big pretender, I'm not wise at all
I'm nothing without you

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Brave Combo's "Come Back To Me" feature a speaker who is reflecting on a recent break-up. It's clear that the singer still has feelings for their former partner and misses them, although they express surprise at their own emotions. The lyrics are full of self-awareness, with the singer acknowledging their own shortcomings and character flaws. One interesting facet of the song is the use of repetition in the chorus; the repeated phrase "Baby, baby, baby, come back" creates a sense of urgency and desperation.

The verses of the song highlight the ways in which the singer feels inadequate in the eyes of their former partner. They feel that their attempts at humor and wit are being dismissed and that they are being made to feel small. Additionally, the singer seems to have previously relied on their partner as a crutch or support system, which is presumably what led to the relationship's demise. The last verse of the song contains a twist: the singer admits that the criticisms leveled against them by their former partner are true. They realize that they have been pretending to be someone they're not and that they genuinely need the other person to feel whole.

Line by Line Meaning

I can tell you what you're lookin' for
I know what you want, but when I tell you, you get angry.

But that just makes you mad
My knowledge of what you want angers you, even though it's true.

You treat me like a fool, a stupid bore
You disrespect me and think I'm unintelligent and dull.

You're getting wise to a passing fad
You think you're becoming more enlightened about a temporary trend.

But now you've gone away, you're through with me
You've left me and don't want to be with me anymore.

You no longer need a crutch
You don't require my assistance or support anymore.

And I'm honestly surprised I'm not tickled pink
I'm surprised I'm not happier that you've left me.

I can't believe I miss you this much
I'm in disbelief at how much I miss you.

[Chorus]
The chorus repeats the sentiment of wanting the person to come back.

You ignore my witty lines and look down your nose
You don't appreciate my humor and think you're superior to me.

Every time I speak
Whenever I say something.

You try to zap my courage from head to toe
You attempt to diminish my confidence completely.

Make me feel so weak
You make me feel powerless and vulnerable.

Well I should celebrate but as a matter of fact
I should be happy, but in reality...

The things you say are true
What you're saying to me is accurate.

I'm a big pretender, I'm not wise at all
I'm acting like I'm knowledgeable, but in reality, I'm not.

I'm nothing without you
I need you to be someone significant in my life.

[Chorus]
The chorus repeats the sentiment of wanting the person to come back.

Lyrics © DistroKid, Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAN JAY LERNER, BURTON LANE

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