Back in the Day
Christina Aguilera Lyrics
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Way back, back into time
Yeah, yeah, yeah
(Donny Hathaway, Leena Horne)
(Miss Aretha, (The Real Thing) James Brown, Billie Holiday)
(Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Louis Armstrong)
Back in the day, they used to say
Play that song, get it going, and the band played
And still today, you hear us say
Play that song all night long, Mr. DJ
Though times have change
It's still the same
We all need a minute to get away
So let it go, and feel the flow
If you've got soul, let the world know
We're gonna set the mood (set the mood off right)
Gonna go back to an old school groove (go back to an old school groove)
Gonna rewind to another time
When the originators, innovators were alive, yeah
Here, we say now
So break out the Marvin Gaye and Etta James
Your Lady Day, and Coltrane
Turn up your 45's, bring back to life
The sound and vibe of yesterday
Open your mind, enjoy the ride
Live out tonight, and grab that soul train
[Chorus]
Take it back, take it
Back in the day, back in the day
Oh baby
Back in the day, back in the day
Won't you take me back?
Back in the day, back in the day
I'll do it
Back in the day, back in the day
Oh yeah
Y'all remember back in the day, you dig
Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald
Yeah
Now 'Chain Of Fools' and 'Respect'
Was the anthem of a woman, Aretha said
'What's Going On,' 'Let's Get It On'
Such classic songs; don't forget them
Though times have changed
They still remain my inspiration everyday
So give it up for the ones
Who came before, opened up that door
We're gonna set the mood
(We're gonna set the mood)
Gonna go back to an old school groove
(Go back to an old school groove)
Gonna rewind to another time
(Rewind, another time)
When the originators, innovators were alive
So break out the Marvin Gaye and Etta James
Your Lady Day, and Coltrane
Turn up your 45's, bring back to life
The sound and vibe of yesterday
(The sound and vibe of yesterday)
Open your mind, enjoy the ride
Live out tonight, and grab that soul train
[Chorus]
So get up, relive it
Gotta let yourself flow
Give up your praise
Come celebrate
Just get up, get on it
Get yourself on the floor
Don't back away (don't back away)
Come celebrate (gonna celebrate, yeah)
So break out the Marvin Gaye and Etta James
Your Lady Day, and Coltrane
Turn up your 45's, bring back to life
The sound and vibe of yesterday
(The sound and vibe, all right, yeah)
Open your mind, enjoy the ride
Live out tonight, and grab that soul train
Takin' back in the day, day
Back in the day, back in the day
Back in the day, back in the day
Back in the day, back in the day
Back in the day, back in the day
Oh baby, I'll do it
Oh baby, oh yeah, yeah, whoa, whoa, yeah
In Christina Aguilera's song "Back in the Day", she takes listeners on a nostalgic trip down memory lane, reminiscing about music legends and classic songs from the past. The song starts with an introduction, as if taking listeners on a journey through time, before launching into the verses of the song.
The lyrics are a celebration of the music of the past, paying tribute to classic artists such as Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Billie Holiday, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, and Louis Armstrong. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "back in the day", highlighting the nostalgic theme of the song. Christina urges the listener to break out the "Marvin Gaye and Etta James", to "turn up your 45's" and "open your mind, enjoy the ride", as they take a journey back in time.
Overall, "Back in the Day" is a celebration of some of the greatest music of the past and a reminder that, despite changing times, we can still appreciate and enjoy timeless classics.
Line by Line Meaning
Back in the day, they used to say
In the olden times, people would say
Play that song, get it going, and the band played
To start a party or get-together, people would ask the band to play their favorite tunes
And still today, you hear us say
Even today, people still ask for their favorite songs to be played
Play that song all night long, Mr. DJ
Prolong the fun by continuously playing the song throughout the night
Though times have change
Even though the times have changed
It's still the same
People still love good music and having a good time
We all need a minute to get away
Everyone requires some time off from their busy schedules
So let it go, and feel the flow
Let go of your worries and feel the music
If you've got soul, let the world know
Don't hide your love for soulful music; express it to the world
Gonna go back to an old school groove
Let's take it back to the classic sounds of the past
When the originators, innovators were alive, yeah
When the people who were responsible for creating and innovating in the music industry were still alive
So break out the Marvin Gaye and Etta James
Bring Marvin Gaye and Etta James’ music to the forefront once again
Your Lady Day, and Coltrane
Listen to music created by Lady Day (Billie Holiday) and Coltrane
The sound and vibe of yesterday
Let's bring the sounds and feelings of the past back to life
Don't back away (don't back away)
Don't be afraid or shy to show your love and appreciation for old music
Oh baby, I'll do it
Yes, let's do it
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KARA E. DIOGUARDI, DON COSTA, JAMES CASTOR, CHRISTINA MARIA AGUILERA, CHRIS MARTIN, FRIDIE LANGDON JR., GERALD THOMAS, ROBERT W. MANIGAULT, HARRY V. JENSEN, DOUGLAS GIBSON
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