With nearly everybody in the group was from a LA-based band called Stonehenge, the group was re-vamped with the introduction of Michael Fennelly to the lineup. Though Fennelly was the final addition to the group, he fronted the group and wrote all of their material as well as being the sole guitarist and vocalist. (he had previously been one of the principal vocalists and songwriters in The Millennium, whose sole album, Begin, released in 1968, is considered a classic of sunshine pop).
The group was signed to Elektra Records, probably at the insistence of Jac Holzman, who was a big fan of the album "Begin", and was later responsible for Curt Boettcher being signed to Elektra. The group recorded their first album for the label, and things looked promising when their debut single, Go Back, climbed to #36 on the national charts. However, the album, Crabby Appleton, stalled at #175 on the charts, which would mark the extent of the group's chart success. Their second (and final) album, Rotten To The Core, as well as their subsequent singles, all missed the charts, and the group disbanded. Michael Fennelly went on to attempt a career as a solo artist and studio musician, though none of his later efforts as a solo musician were successful.
Both Crabby Appleton albums have been reissued on CD by Collector's Choice Music, and Go Back has been released on many "Hits Of The 70s" compilations.
Go Back
Crabby Appleton Lyrics
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And it's not hard to tell
When you know in your heart
That it's wrong
'Cause your thoughts are not here
And you're making it clear
That the one you love is gone
Well, I can't tell you your life, no
I can't tell you what to do
But you know, yes, you know
That's it's true
I think you better go back
Go back to your lover, go back
He's the one you really love
Go back, go back to your bed
I said, go back
He's the one you're thinking of
Go back, go back to your bed
I said go back, girl
As fast as you can, go back
Now you look good to me
Still, I can't help but see
You've been thinking of him
All the time
And you know it's not right
When you kiss me tonight
You pretend his lips are mine
Yeah, I can't tell you your life, no
I can't tell you what to do
But you know, yes, you know
That it's true
I think you better go back
Go back to your lover, go back
He's the one you really love
Go back, go back to your bed
I said, go back
He's the one you're thinking of
Go back, go back to your bed
I said, go back, girl
As fast as you can
Go back, whooooooa
Go back, go back to your lover
Go back
Go back, go back to your bed
I said, go back
The lyrics to Crabby Appleton's song Go Back are a plea from the singer to his romantic interest to go back to her true love. He is aware that her heart belongs to someone else, and her thoughts are not with him. The singer is unable to overlook the fact that she is thinking of her true love all the time, even when she is with him. He cannot deny their physical attraction, but he acknowledges that their relationship has no future as she is still in love with someone else. The lyrics suggest that the singer cares for her enough to let her go, even if it means losing her.
The song captures the pain and bittersweet feelings of being in a relationship that is doomed to fail due to unrequited love. The singer is willing to acknowledge that the woman he loves does not belong to him, even though it hurts him deeply. The lyrics are simple yet poignant, and the melody complements the theme of the song.
Overall, Go Back is a powerful and relatable piece that captures the complexities of human emotions. It tells a universal story of heartbreak and unfulfilled love, which makes it timeless and relatable to listeners of different generations.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't hold me so well
Your affection towards me has become weak and it's quite obvious
And it's not hard to tell
I can easily sense your lack of warmth towards me
When you know in your heart
You are fully aware deep in your heart
That it's wrong
That what you are doing is not right
'Cause your thoughts are not here
Your mind is preoccupied elsewhere
And you're making it clear
You are openly making it evident
That the one you love is gone
That the person you love is no longer with you
Well, I can't tell you your life, no
I cannot direct the course of your life
I can't tell you what to do
It's not my place to instruct you on your actions
But you know, yes, you know
You are sure, you understand
That's it's true
That what I'm saying is accurate
I think you better go back
I believe you should return
Go back to your lover, go back
Go back to the person you love
He's the one you really love
The one you truly love is him
Go back, go back to your bed
Return to the comfort of your own bed
I said, go back
I urge you to go back
He's the one you're thinking of
He is the one who occupies your thoughts and emotions
Now you look good to me
You still seem attractive to me
Still, I can't help but see
Nevertheless, I cannot ignore the fact that
You've been thinking of him
You have been contemplating him
All the time
Constantly
And you know it's not right
You are aware that it is incorrect
When you kiss me tonight
When you embrace me tonight
You pretend his lips are mine
You imagine that it's him instead of me
Go back, go back to your lover, go back
Return to the one you love
He's the one you really love
The one you truly love is him
Go back, go back to your bed
Return to the comfort of your own bed
I said, go back
I urge you to go back
He's the one you're thinking of
He is the one who occupies your thoughts and emotions
Go back, go back to your bed
Return to the comfort of your own bed
I said, go back, girl
I plead with you to return
As fast as you can, go back
Hurry up and return as soon as possible
Go back, whooooooa
I emphatically urge you to return
Go back, go back to your lover
Return to the one you love
Go back
Just go back
Go back, go back to your bed
Return to the comfort of your own bed
I said, go back
I insist that you go back
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEITH LEVENE, JOHN LYDON
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