Take It Back
E.Z.R.A. Page Lyrics


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Yeah
Yeah
Take me back to when you still loved me girl
Take me back to when it was you and I against the world
Yeah money changed the way that you look at me
Money changed the way that I make you happy
From hugs and kisses
To rugs and pictures
Now miss ain't the shit you prefer to be Mrs
Wanna pay some other bitches to do the dishes
And clean the mirrors
So you can see you clearer
Can't remember the last time that you shed a tear
Or held me near
When you felt fear
Uh
Take me back to when you still loved me girl
Take me back to when it was you and I against the world
Yeah fuck the Joneses
Fuck how big their home is
Remember the times when we were almost homeless
Remember Cow and Chicken and Cousin Boneless
Remember having sex when you had to moan less
Cause people lived around us and it was inappropriate
We used to empty cigarettes and put some dope in it
Cause I wasn't that good at fucking rolling it
And you always coughed when we started smoking it
I like to reminisce on all this stupid shit
But if my mind had a remote you'd probly mute this shit
I'd put it on repeat like somebody looped this shit
And laugh at it all day like a fucking lunatic
Uh
Take me back to when you still loved me girl
Take me back to when it was you and I against the world
Yeah back then I would swap all those good times
Just for a couple motherfucking dollar signs
Now I'd do the opposite just to see you smile
And all the walks we took extended by a couple miles
I used to laugh to the bank cause I was broke as a joke
Now walking down the hall feels like I'm doing cardio
And I would do anything for a couple smokes
But now I won't do shit unless you got a pot of gold
When I couldn't take you out to eat I used to eat you out
Smoke a doobie, get a movie and just chill on the couch
Now we go to places we would only dream about
Making reservations to put food inside our mouths
And the conversation's dryer than the bread that they put down
And I got nothing in common with anyone around
All they do is smile while I try not to frown
You got crocodile tears and I got tears of a clown
Uh




Take me back to when you still loved me girl
Take me back to when it was you and I against the world

Overall Meaning

In E.Z.R.A. Page's song, "Take It Back," the artist reflects on the changes that money and success have brought to his relationship with his partner. He yearns for the past when their love was uncomplicated and they were each other's everything, against the world. He traces the journey from when they had no money, shared intimate moments, played Cow and Chicken and laughed at stupid things, to the present, where they have drifted apart, their conversations are dry, and the chasm between them is palpable. He contrasts the days when they were almost homeless and had to engage in certain activities clandestinely because of neighbors, to the days when they go to fancy restaurants, making reservations to put food inside their mouths, but still feel empty. He acknowledges that he has changed, and he longs to return to the days when it was just about love.


The song explores themes of love, money, and success, and how they can redefine relationships, changing things in subtle ways that erode the foundation. The artist paints a realistic picture of what often happens in relationships when success comes, and the temptation to prioritize material things becomes overwhelming. He acknowledges that his desire for money caused him to change, and while he now has the cash that he yearned for, he has lost the most important thing of all, the love of his life. In summary, "Take It Back" is a melancholic reflection on love, success, and how the latter can complicate even the most straightforward things like love.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah
Expressing agreement or affirmation


Take me back to when you still loved me girl
Wishing that the relationship could return to when the girl loved him


Take me back to when it was you and I against the world
Longing for the time when their relationship was strong and united


Yeah money changed the way that you look at me
Acknowledging that the girl's perspective of him has been altered due to his earnings


Money changed the way that I make you happy
Admitting that money now has a greater influence on how he pleases the girl


From hugs and kisses
Reflecting on how the relationship used to be affectionate


To rugs and pictures
Noticing how the focus has shifted to material possessions and decor


Now miss ain't the shit you prefer to be Mrs
Realizing that the girl is no longer interested in marrying him


Wanna pay some other bitches to do the dishes
Describing how the girl desires to delegate household chores to others


And clean the mirrors
Remarking on the girl's desire for a clean living space


So you can see you clearer
Concluding that the girl wants a clear reflection of herself in the mirrors


Can't remember the last time that you shed a tear
Sensing that the girl no longer shows emotions or cries


Or held me near
Missing the girl's physical affection and intimacy


When you felt fear
Recalling a time when the girl relied on him for comfort during fearful moments


Uh
A filler word with no significant meaning


Fuck the Joneses
Rejecting the idea of comparing their lifestyle to others


Fuck how big their home is
Dismissing the importance of having a large and expensive home


Remember the times when we were almost homeless
Reflecting on a time when they struggled financially


Remember Cow and Chicken and Cousin Boneless
Nostalgic of simple times watching cartoons with the girl


Remember having sex when you had to moan less
Recollecting how they had to be quiet during intimate moments due to their living arrangements


Cause people lived around us and it was inappropriate
Explaining why they had to be quiet during sex


We used to empty cigarettes and put some dope in it
Reminiscing about smoking cigarettes with marijuana


Cause I wasn't that good at fucking rolling it
Recalling a time when he was not skilled at rolling marijuana in cigarette papers


And you always coughed when we started smoking it
Remembering how the girl would cough when they smoked marijuana together


I like to reminisce on all this stupid shit
Enjoying the memories of their past even though they were silly


But if my mind had a remote you'd probly mute this shit
Admitting that the girl might not feel the same way about these memories


I'd put it on repeat like somebody looped this shit
Indicating that he enjoys revisiting the past and would do so frequently


And laugh at it all day like a fucking lunatic
Finding humor and joy in reminiscing about their memories


Take me back to when you still loved me girl
Desiring a return to a time when the girl was still in love with him


Take me back to when it was you and I against the world
Craving the security of their past relationship when they were a strong team


Yeah back then I would swap all those good times
Indicating a willingness to trade his current success for a return to their happy memories


Just for a couple motherfucking dollar signs
Realizing that his success has led him to prioritize money over his past happiness


Now I'd do the opposite just to see you smile
Admitting that he values the girl's happiness more than his current financial success


And all the walks we took extended by a couple miles
Recalling the enjoyable time they spent together going on long walks


I used to laugh to the bank cause I was broke as a joke
Reflecting on how he now has financial success after once being broke


Now walking down the hall feels like I'm doing cardio
Expressing how his wealth has led him to live in a large home which feels like exercise to him


And I would do anything for a couple smokes
Admitting a past addiction he had for cigarettes


But now I won't do shit unless you got a pot of gold
Acknowledging how he has become materialistic and only does things for the girl if there is a monetary benefit


When I couldn't take you out to eat I used to eat you out
Recalling a time when he could not afford to take the girl out to dinner and instead would perform oral sex on her


Smoke a doobie, get a movie and just chill on the couch
Remembering the simple and relaxed moments they shared


Now we go to places we would only dream about
Acknowledging his financial success has allowed them to go to places they once could not afford


Making reservations to put food inside our mouths
Describing how they now can afford to eat at fancy restaurants


And the conversation's dryer than the bread that they put down
Noticing that their conversations lack substance and excitement


And I got nothing in common with anyone around
Feeling disconnected from the people around him who only care about money


All they do is smile while I try not to frown
Feeling unhappy and out of place among these people


You got crocodile tears and I got tears of a clown
Comparing the girl's fake tears to his own comic persona


Uh
A filler word with no significant meaning


Take me back to when you still loved me girl
Repeating the desire for a return to their past relationship


Take me back to when it was you and I against the world
Repeating the wish for a time when their relationship was strong and united




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Written by: CARTER, LUNN, ANTON NICHOLAS CARTER

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