Tooken Back
Ghostface Killah Lyrics


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"Take me back, take me back, take me back." [Repeats]

[Ghostface Killah]
Yo, yo, yo, hey yo you brought me on Jerry just to take you back
After that bullshit you put me through a couple months back
That wasn't right, call the cops on me, and told them I had it like
"Yeah, pop the trunk, he got dope and guns"
Check for warrants, that son of a bitch on the run, I know
Three of his niggas got life, he use to roll with
And told 'em I bodied an upcoming basketball star
Once I heard that, I fell out the cop car, real hard
You bugged out, and thugged out, wanted me to take you back
That could never happen, I'm sorry
No disrespect, but you a psycho, honey
Got that S.S.I. money, and you start actin' funny
Shrimp's every night, ordering steaks
Them jumbo joints, them shits cost a buck 50 for eight
And when you told me your Merlo, need more grapes
I said "Honey, you never had wine before!"
And if you did, that's not how you act at all
And no... that's not how we rock in Theodore

[Chorus: Ghostface Killah (Jacki-O)]
Please, babe, I love you
(Take me back, I'll never do it again)
Always want you
(You know that you my lover and my best friend)
Yes, darling, it's true
(Come on, home, where you belong, let's get it on)
Please, babe, I want you

[Jacki-O]
Back to them days, when the yay' was bein' frontin' to you
Hundred thousand dollar shopping sprees wasn't nothin' to you
When three was a crowd, but I dealt with it
And your sex wasn't wild, but I dealt with it
I always felt shitted, you should of take me back
The girl that introduced you to boy, and helped you open your stacks
I got you in South connects, for the hard grind
That's why I took mine off the top, for the hard time
You know you need me in the streets, to help you run things
And if you catch a case, you got it wrong, I'mma pawn rings
I'm your lady boo, that's what I'm suppose to do
I know when you was coppin' my Coupe, that you was coppin' two
I know when you got me the red one, that she got the blue
But the way I chew on you, you should of got me two
Now you got me in the kitchen, with your fryin' on
Tell me that you gon' move with me, I know you lyin', dog
Who loves you baby? Nobody like Jacki-O
Cook, clean, break up your weed, and I give you nasty throat
What you actin' for? Get back in the door
Come on, home, where you belong, let's get it on

[Chorus]

[Ghostface Killah]
Yo, you know I always love you, I never meant to hurt you
Even the stress'll work you, I miss your old perfume
Promise never curse you, I want you in my circle
Honey right by my side where I keep my herbals
We both agree on no more fighting, we'll just have a verbal
The man'll treat you like a queen, I will bird you
Mother and father birthed you, if I have to hit you
Then damn, I might as well leave, 'cause I don't deserve you
Watch from you face, when you sleep, let the heat disturb you
Fiendin' from the magic wand, when she 'nique and serve you
Take me please, take me with ease
Take me back, God damn, and scrape marks on my knees
'Member the first time you made my key
You was drunk, you went behind a tree and pee'd
I miss shit like that, and all of the times
We played cops, I'll arrest you in bed
Police brutality, I'll leave the side of your ass red
God damn it, is sex for real girl? Girl, we in special ed
Fuck that, take me back, pretty please, with you on top

[Chorus]

[Ghostface Killah]
Yeah, yo this goes for everybody all across the world
Whether you got fired or your lover dropped you and all that
You know what I'm sayin'? Everybody want to get tooken back
You know what I mean? Don't be afraid to ask, if you want to see,
Yo, take me back, fuck it, everybody want to get tooken back and shit




This is your man, Big Ghost, your host, signing off and shit
Theodore, I understand

Overall Meaning

The song "Tooken Back" by Ghostface Killah features him rapping about a tumultuous relationship with a woman who wants him to take her back after she called the police on him and accused him of having drugs and guns in his car. He expresses his love for her but acknowledges her erratic behavior and her obsession with money and expensive food. Jacki-O also features in the song with similar lyrics, expressing how she helped Ghostface Killah with his drug operation, and feeling underappreciated despite her contributions. Ghostface Killah apologizes for hurting her and promises not to fight with her anymore. The hook of the song repeats the phrase "Take me back" expressing the desire to reconcile.


The song's lyrics are an expression of the common theme of love and heartbreak. The idea of wanting someone back despite past conflicts or the baggage a person carries is relatable to many. Ghostface Killah's storytelling ability shines through as he describes the events that led to the relationship's breakdown, his feelings of regret, and his willingness to give the relationship another chance. The song's chorus represents the woman's perspective, acknowledging her love for her partner and her desire to reconcile despite the previous hurt.


Line by Line Meaning

Take me back, take me back, take me back.
Repeated request to be taken back after a troubled relationship.


Yo, yo, yo, hey yo you brought me on Jerry just to take you back
Referring to Jerry Springer show where they aired their issues publicly before getting back together.


After that bullshit you put me through a couple months back
Reliving a traumatic experience that took place few months ago.


That wasn't right, call the cops on me, and told them I had it like
Partner called cops on Ghostface under false charges.


"Yeah, pop the trunk, he got dope and guns"
Partner falsely accused Ghostface of possessing drugs and guns.


Check for warrants, that son of a bitch on the run, I know
Ghostface had warrants and partner report them to the cops.


Three of his niggas got life, he use to roll with
Partner informs cops about Ghostface's associates who end up going to jail for long time.


And told 'em I bodied an upcoming basketball star
Partner lied to cops about Ghostface being involved in a murder.


Once I heard that, I fell out the cop car, real hard
Feeling shocked and betrayed by partner's actions.


You bugged out, and thugged out, wanted me to take you back
Partner acted crazy and violent, but still wants to reconcile.


That could never happen, I'm sorry
Ghostface refuses to get back with partner due to their past actions.


No disrespect, but you a psycho, honey
Acknowledging partner's mental instability.


Got that S.S.I. money, and you start actin' funny
Partner started acting differently after receiving government benefits.


Shrimp's every night, ordering steaks
Partner spends extravagantly on luxury foods every day.


Them jumbo joints, them shits cost a buck 50 for eight
Partner spends exorbitant amounts on high-quality weed.


And when you told me your Merlo, need more grapes
Partner demands better wine, even though they don't know much about it.


I said "Honey, you never had wine before!"
Ghostface points out partner's lack of knowledge about wine.


And if you did, that's not how you act at all
Partner's behavior is inappropriate for someone who enjoys wine.


And no... that's not how we rock in Theodore
Ghostface's neighborhood has different standards of behavior.


Please, babe, I love you
Partner pleads for another chance in the relationship.


(Take me back, I'll never do it again)
Promise to behave better in the future.


Always want you
Expressing constant love for partner.


(You know that you my lover and my best friend)
Reminding partner of their special bond.


Yes, darling, it's true
Affirming partner's love and feelings.


(Come on, home, where you belong, let's get it on)
Inviting partner to come back home and reunite.


Back to them days, when the yay' was bein' frontin' to you
Recalling a time when they sold drugs together.


Hundred thousand dollar shopping sprees wasn't nothin' to you
Remembering times when they spent lavishly on shopping trips.


When three was a crowd, but I dealt with it
Referencing threesomes in their relationship.


And your sex wasn't wild, but I dealt with it
Acknowledging a sexual incompatibility in their relationship.


I always felt shitted, you should of take me back
Feeling hurt and rejected after breakup.


The girl that introduced you to boy, and helped you open your stacks
Helping partner earn money and succeed in business.


I'm your lady boo, that's what I'm suppose to do
Asserting one's role as a loving partner.


I know when you was coppin' my Coupe, that you was coppin' two
Surmising partner bought a second car for someone else.


Now you got me in the kitchen, with your fryin' on
Partner making demands in the relationship.


Tell me that you gon' move with me, I know you lyin', dog
Feeling doubtful of partner's promises and intentions.


Who loves you baby? Nobody like Jacki-O
Declaring one's love and loyalty for the partner.


Cook, clean, break up your weed, and I give you nasty throat
Promising to fulfill partner's domestic and sexual needs.


What you actin' for? Get back in the door
Urging partner to return to the relationship.


Yo, you know I always love you, I never meant to hurt you
Apologizing for past mistakes and expressing love.


Even the stress'll work you, I miss your old perfume
Feeling nostalgic and longing for the past.


Promise never curse you, I want you in my circle
Promising to treat partner better and include them in one's life.


Honey right by my side where I keep my herbals
Desiring partner's constant company and presence.


The man'll treat you like a queen, I will bird you
Claiming to be the better partner who will treat them well.


Mother and father birthed you, if I have to hit you
Referencing partner's family and expressing a violent sentiment.


Then damn, I might as well leave, 'cause I don't deserve you
Acknowledging that one's actions don't align with partner's love.


Watch from you face, when you sleep, let the heat disturb you
Stalking or being protective of partner while they sleep.


Fiendin' from the magic wand, when she 'nique and serve you
Longing for partner's sexual satisfaction and pleasure.


Take me please, take me with ease
Requesting partner to take them back gently and easily.


Fuck that, take me back, pretty please, with you on top
Desperate for partner's love and willing to submit to their desires.


Yeah, yo this goes for everybody all across the world
Addressing everyone who has ever gone through a tough breakup.


Whether you got fired or your lover dropped you and all that
Sympathizing with people who have experienced loss and rejection.


Don't be afraid to ask, if you want to see,
Encouraging people to pursue love and reconcile with their partners.


"Yo, take me back, fuck it, everybody want to get tooken back and shit"
Asserting the universal desire to be taken back by a loved one.


This is your man, Big Ghost, your host, signing off and shit
Closing statement from the artist.


Theodore, I understand
Acknowledging the values and culture of Ghostface Killah's community.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
Written by: DENNIS COLES, DOMINICK LAMB, PERVIS STAPLES, WILLIAM HART

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