Elgin Baylor Lumpkin (born October 15, 1970 in Washington, D.C.) better kn… Read Full Bio ↴Elgin Baylor Lumpkin (born October 15, 1970 in Washington, D.C.) better known by his stage name Ginuwine is an American singer and performer. Signed to Epic Records since the mid-1990s, Ginuwine has released a number of multi-platinum and platinum-selling albums and singles, becoming one of R&B's top artists during the 1990s heyday of hip-hop soul.

Ginuwine can be spotted in one of Jodeci's videos. There, he met rapper Missy Elliott and producer "Timbaland", who became his main collaborators through the 1990s. Ginuwine's first single, the 1996 " Pony" from Ginuwine...The Bachelor, showcased his smooth vocals and Timbaland's innovative production style, and the two became a hit-making duo.

After his second album, 100% Ginuwine, released in 1999, Ginuwine and Timbaland grew apart, and producers such as R. Kelly have crafted hits for him since then. In 2001, Ginuwine had a number-four hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with the single " Differences", which also peaked at number-one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. In 2002, Ginuwine was a feature artist on P. Diddy's number-one hit "I Need a Girl (Part II)".

Ginuwine's fifth album, Back II Da Basics, was released on November 15, 2005. The album debuted at number 12 on the Billboard 200, selling close to 100,000 copies. Ginuwine stated on BET's Top 100 countdown that the album went Gold with sales of 500,000 copies.

In May 2007, an album entitled I Apologize was released in stores. Although attributed to Ginuwine, the release was an unauthorized album and only included three Ginuwine songs - apparently from stolen masters - and ten songs by other artists. Ginuwine spoke against the unofficial release on both his MySpace page and through YouTube.

Ginuwine's sixth album entitled A Man's Thoughts, was released on June 23, 2009. Ginuwine formed a group with Tank and Tyrese named TGT. Their first single was a remix of Tank's "Please Don't Go". They were supposed to tour but plans fell apart due to conflicting schedules.

Ginuwine announced on his Myspace Blog on August 21, 2008 that due to label and legal issues they will not be able to release an official TGT album. Ginuwine is the founder and CEO of LoveSong Incorporated, after completing his contract with 550 Music/Epic. Ginuwine announced on his Myspace blog on August 21, 2008 that he signed a major label deal with Notifi Records/Warner Brothers.

Far Away
Ginuwine Lyrics

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Yea this is one of those songs when you have a relationship and your woman
Is just being real distant, you ask her this

[Chorus]
How come your so far away?
Come back to me, Do you hear me?
How come your so far away?
It's so frightening, Have I lost yeah?

How come your so far away?
Have I hurt yeah or depressed yeah?
How come your so far away?
It's so frightening, boo I love yeah
How come?

I'm lonely and I don't know where to turn
I'm so out of my mind and it burns baby it burns
(When I reached out it came back right to me)
I had the bomb chick, I tricked, she switched, she was flawless (oh) and I lost(oh) this
I deeply regret everything I've done to you
So baby please tell me why

[Chorus]

I'm in agony and my heart is hollowed out
(There's nobody home, There's nobody home)
And once I was told this what love is all about
(I wish I never found out)
I wish this on no one, cause this is nothing to be wished
And I'd give my right arm, anything to be done with this
Cause it hurts, it's pain
Nevertheless you heal, but the time is what kills
And I'm sorry, so tell me why

[Chorus]

I'm tired, I'm tired, I'm tired, I'm tired, and I want you back
Baby [Repeats]
These days are done I never do it again, do come back
Baby [Repeats]
I now appreciate just who you are, I need you back
Baby [Repeats]
I won't take you for granted, never baby please come back
Baby [Repeats]

[Chorus: Repeats]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ginuwine’s song “Far Away” are a lamentation of a man about the state of his troubled relationship. His partner seems to be pulling away, and he cannot figure out why or what he did wrong. He asks her why she is so far away, what he did to hurt her, and if he has lost her. He confesses his regret for everything he may have done to cause her distance and pleads with her to come back to him. He is lonely and in agony, unable to find solace or comfort without her. The pain he is experiencing is an excruciating reminder of what love is supposed to be and how little control we have over it. Nevertheless, he wants her back and vows never to take her for granted again.

The emotional intensity of this song is such that its pain and regret are palpable. It has a haunting quality to it, as Ginuwine’s voice reaches depths of feeling that are genuinely emotive. The lyrics themselves suggest someone who is questioning the very essence of their self-worth and begging for forgiveness. Indeed, the sense of vulnerability and anguish conveyed comes through in the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

Yea this is one of those songs when you have a relationship and your woman Is just being real distant, you ask her this
This song is about a man who is in a relationship with a woman who is emotionally distant, and he is asking her why she is pulling away.

How come your so far away? Come back to me, Do you hear me? How come your so far away? It's so frightening, Have I lost yeah? How come your so far away? Have I hurt yeah or depressed yeah? How come your so far away? It's so frightening, boo I love yeah How come?
The chorus is the man asking his partner why she is so distant, expressing his fear that he may have lost her, and wondering if he has hurt or depressed her. He also expresses his love for her and confusion about the situation.

I'm lonely and I don't know where to turn I'm so out of my mind and it burns baby it burns (When I reached out it came back right to me) I had the bomb chick, I tricked, she switched, she was flawless (oh) and I lost(oh) this I deeply regret everything I've done to you So baby please tell me why
The man admits that he is lonely and doesn't know what to do. He reflects on a past relationship where he had a great partner but messed it up. He deeply regrets his actions and is asking his current partner to explain why she is pulling away from him.

I'm in agony and my heart is hollowed out (There's nobody home, There's nobody home) And once I was told this what love is all about (I wish I never found out) I wish this on no one, cause this is nothing to be wished And I'd give my right arm, anything to be done with this Cause it hurts, it's pain Nevertheless you heal, but the time is what kills And I'm sorry, so tell me why
The man is in emotional agony and feels empty inside. He reflects on being told that love can be painful, and expresses his regret in finding that out. He wishes that nobody would have to go through this pain and would do anything to make it go away. He acknowledges that healing will take time but feels sorry for what he has done to cause his partner's distance.

I'm tired, I'm tired, I'm tired, I'm tired, and I want you back Baby [Repeats] These days are done I never do it again, do come back Baby [Repeats] I now appreciate just who you are, I need you back Baby [Repeats] I won't take you for granted, never baby please come back Baby [Repeats]
The man is tired and wants his partner back. He promises that he won't make the same mistakes again and now appreciates her for who she is. He pleads with her not to take him for granted and to come back to him.

[Chorus: Repeats]
The chorus repeats throughout the song as the man continues to express his confusion and desperation for his partner to come back to him.

Lyrics © Ultra Tunes
Written by: SAMUEL GERONGCO, ROBERT GERONGCO, ELGIN LUMPKIN

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