I Want You Back
G.G. Lyrics


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Boy you did me wrong and
Darling that's a fact
No need to apologize I don't want you back
You don't need to talk back
Just clean up your act
It's too little too late now 'cause
I don't want you back
Boy you did me wrong and
Darling that's a fact
No need to apologize I don't want you back
You don't need to talk back
Just clean up your act
It's too little too late now 'cause
I don't want you back

Look I know I did you wrong
But how you get the right
To pick the same fight over
And over every night
And yeah I know you're right
I fucked up but despite
The fact that I've apologized
It seems you take delight
In indulging in your pain
This is insane, ma you're killing me
I accept that I did it
I accept responsibility
So look if you sick of me, get rid of me
I'm not gonna beg you back and tell
My tail to kiss your toes
Because a bitch ain't what I'm finna be
Go tell your friends that I'm a dog
And while you're at it go tell them
About that guy that you was
Cheating with on Chadick
And how you couldn't help it
You said you were so attracted
You shadier than me
I swear you got nerves causing static
But I'm still fuckin' witchu
And you can't let me go
So it must be something special
Either that or we're special in the head
'Cause this is crazy
I swear we should be finished
But somehow I still love you, but I hate you
Fuck I quit it

Boy you did me wrong and
Darling that's a fact
No need to apologize I don't want you back
You don't need to talk back
Just clean up your act
It's too little too late now 'cause
I don't want you back
Boy you did me wrong and
Darling that's a fact
No need to apologize I don't want you back
You don't need to talk back
Just clean up your act
It's too little too late now 'cause
I don't want you back

Look, if you don't want me back
Then what you doing still in front of me
Could it be you hung on me
Somehow you still sprung on me
Don't front on me
Trying tell me you would never
Ever wanna fuck with me, again
Now that's a lie
So why deny you still in love with me?
This just so dumb to me
You can't pick what it's gonna be
Can't decide if you would rather fuck
Or pull a gun on me now what you wanna do
I'm standing right in front of you
I'm fine calling it quit's
'cause best believe i ain't as dumb as you
You want me to run to you
And try and beg forgiveness
What the fuck, kid you crazy?
You got some kind of sickness
This relationship is fucked
We ran out of our luck
At a point you got to know when
To get out of dodge and duck
Oh, and it's a wrap
It's time to call this thing a wrap
Before I have a nervous breakdown
'cause I'm about to snap
It's a wrap just like saran
Understand and that's a fact
So fuck you and fuck this argument
'cause I don't want you back

Boy you did me wrong and
Darling that's a fact
No need to apologize I don't want you back
You don't need to talk back
Just clean up your act
It's too little too late now 'cause
I don't want you back
Boy you did me wrong and
Darling that's a fact
No need to apologize I don't want you back
You don't need to talk back
Just clean up your act




It's too little too late now 'cause
I don't want you back

Overall Meaning

In "I Want You Back," G.G. expresses her firm decision to move on from a toxic and damaging relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and exhaustion with her partner's repeated wrongdoings and lack of change. She acknowledges her own mistakes and takes responsibility for them, but she also highlights how her partner seems to revel in the pain and turmoil of their relationship, which ultimately pushes her further away. G.G. refuses to be dragged back into the cycle of arguments and hurt and firmly states that she doesn't want her partner back, no matter how much they may try to apologize or convince her otherwise.


The song captures the complicated emotions one can experience when ending a relationship. G.G. showcases a mix of anger, hurt, and love, creating a conflicting and intense atmosphere within the lyrics. The repeated refrain of "I don't want you back" reinforces her determination to break free from the toxic dynamic. Despite still feeling a lingering love for her partner, G.G. recognizes the need to prioritize her own well-being and move on from the relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Boy you did me wrong and
You betrayed me, and there's no denying it


Darling that's a fact
It's the harsh reality of the situation, my dear


No need to apologize I don't want you back
Apologies won't change my mind, I don't want to reconcile


You don't need to talk back
There's no point in arguing or defending yourself


Just clean up your act
Improve your behavior and learn from your mistakes


It's too little too late now 'cause
Your efforts to change are too late, I've made up my mind


Look I know I did you wrong
I understand that I hurt you


But how you get the right
But do you have the right


To pick the same fight over
To repeatedly argue about the same things


And over every night
Night after night without end


And yeah I know you're right
I acknowledge that you have valid points


I fucked up but despite
I made mistakes, but even so


The fact that I've apologized
Even though I've said sorry


It seems you take delight
It appears you derive pleasure


In indulging in your pain
In reveling in your own suffering


This is insane, ma you're killing me
This situation is crazy; it's emotionally draining me


I accept that I did it
I admit that I was at fault


I accept responsibility
I take full responsibility for my actions


So look if you sick of me, get rid of me
If you're tired of me, then let me go


I'm not gonna beg you back and tell
I won't grovel and beg for your return, nor will I


My tail to kiss your toes
Lower my pride and submit to you


Because a bitch ain't what I'm finna be
I refuse to degrade myself in that way


Go tell your friends that I'm a dog
Spread rumors to your friends that I'm unfaithful


And while you're at it go tell them
And while you're at it, also inform them


About that guy that you was
About the guy you were


Cheating with on Chadick
Having an affair with behind my back


And how you couldn't help it
And how you claim you couldn't control yourself


You said you were so attracted
You claimed that you were irresistibly drawn


You shadier than me
You're even more dishonest than I am


I swear you got nerves causing static
You have the audacity to create conflict and tension


But I'm still fuckin' witchu
Despite everything, I'm still involved with you sexually


And you can't let me go
You refuse to sever ties with me


So it must be something special
There must be something unique or extraordinary


Either that or we're special in the head
Or perhaps we're both mentally unusual


'Cause this is crazy
Because this situation is insane


I swear we should be finished
We should definitely be done with each other


But somehow I still love you, but I hate you
Yet, despite everything, I still have feelings for you, while simultaneously despising you


Fuck I quit it
Damn it, I should let go of this toxic relationship


Look, if you don't want me back
If you don't desire to reconcile with me


Then what you doing still in front of me
Why are you still here, in my presence


Could it be you hung on me
Is it possible that you're still emotionally attached to me


Somehow you still sprung on me
Somehow you're still infatuated with me


Don't front on me
Don't pretend or deceive me


Trying tell me you would never
Attempting to proclaim that you would never


Ever wanna fuck with me, again
Desire to be involved with me intimately, ever again


Now that's a lie
That statement is a blatant falsehood


So why deny you still in love with me?
Why then do you deny that you still have feelings for me?


This just so dumb to me
This whole situation appears senseless to me


You can't pick what it's gonna be
You cannot determine what the future holds


Can't decide if you would rather fuck
Can't make up your mind if you would prefer to


Or pull a gun on me now what you wanna do
Or resort to violence against me. So, what's your plan?


I'm standing right in front of you
I'm here, physically present in front of you


I'm fine calling it quits
I'm perfectly fine with ending this relationship


'Cause best believe I ain't as dumb as you
Because you better believe I'm not as foolish as you


You want me to run to you
You want me to come back to you, to chase after you


And try and beg forgiveness
And attempt to plead for your forgiveness


What the fuck, kid you crazy?
What the hell? Are you insane?


You got some kind of sickness
You have some sort of sickness or twisted mindset


This relationship is fucked
This relationship is severely damaged


We ran out of our luck
Our luck has run out


At a point you got to know when
There comes a time when you need to realize


To get out of dodge and duck
To escape and protect yourself


Oh, and it's a wrap
Oh, and it's over


It's time to call this thing a wrap
It's time to officially end this relationship


Before I have a nervous breakdown
Before I completely lose control and collapse mentally


'Cause I'm about to snap
Because I'm on the verge of losing my composure


It's a wrap just like saran
It's finished, just like plastic wrap


Understand and that's a fact
Comprehend this, because it's undeniably true


So fuck you and fuck this argument
So screw you and screw this pointless argument


'Cause I don't want you back
Because I have no desire to reconcile with you




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