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Back Door
Gone Baby Gone Lyrics
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Or is this for real
It seems like a scheme was hidden
And agendas were concealed
I was young and afraid
And a tad bit too late
And I procrastinated with you
And I don't give a damn
Cause he can't make you feel like I do
We had a date
It was great, we were fashionably late
So if you really love me
Why you always leavin by the back door
Showed you all my secrets now
Whispered wild fantasies
You took my head and spun it out
I'm unraveled on my knees
Ask one time too many
No problem, let me be
I took you for granted
You're gone and I'm stranded
We had a date
It was great, we were fashionably late
So if you really love me
Then why you always leaving by the back door
The back door
We had a date
It was great, you had me prayin' that you'd stay
(Original lyric: It was great, you had the marinated steak)
So if you really love me
Why you always leaving by the back door
The back door
I was young and afraid
And a tad bit too late
And I procrastinated with you
And I don't give a damn
About that other man
Cause he can't make you feel like I do
The lyrics to Gone Baby Gone's song Back Door convey a sense of confusion, betrayal, and regret. The singer seems to be questioning the reality of their relationship and whether their partner truly loves them. They mention hidden schemes and concealed agendas, suggesting that there may have been something dishonest or manipulative about the relationship. The singer also admits to being young and afraid, which may have caused them to procrastinate and take their partner for granted.
The chorus of the song focuses on a particular issue the singer has with their partner: they always leave by the back door. This could be symbolic of their partner's tendency to avoid confrontation or commitment, choosing instead to slip away quietly. The singer seems hurt and frustrated by this behavior, asking why their partner always leaves this way if they really love them.
Later in the song, the singer reveals that they have shown their partner all their secrets and whispered their wildest fantasies to them. However, their partner has still chosen to leave. The singer admits to taking their partner for granted and recognizes that they are now stranded without them.
Overall, the lyrics to Back Door seem to be about a relationship that was built on deception and insecurity. While the singer loves their partner deeply, they are disappointed by their partner's inability to commit fully and their tendency to slip away without warning.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this just a dream we're in
Questioning the reality of the situation
Or is this for real
Asking if there is any truth to what is happening
It seems like a scheme was hidden
Suggesting that there might be something secretive and manipulative going on
And agendas were concealed
Indicating that people might have ulterior motives
I was young and afraid
Admitting to being inexperienced and scared
And a tad bit too late
Realizing that it might be too late to act
And I procrastinated with you
Acknowledging that time might have been wasted
And I don't give a damn
Claiming to not care about something or someone
About that other man
Referring to a rival love interest
Cause he can't make you feel like I do
Asserting that one's own feelings are stronger and more genuine
We had a date
Recalling a past event
It was great, we were fashionably late
Remembering a fun and trendy time
So if you really love me
Questioning the sincerity of affection
Why you always leaving by the back door
Wondering why someone is always sneaking away
Showed you all my secrets now
Revealing hidden parts of oneself
Whispered wild fantasies
Sharing intimate desires
You took my head and spun it out
Being emotionally overwhelmed and confused
I'm unraveled on my knees
Feeling emotionally exposed and vulnerable
Ask one time too many
Being repeatedly asked for something or being pushed too far
No problem, let me be
Choosing to walk away and not engage further
I took you for granted
Admitting to not fully appreciating someone's worth
You're gone and I'm stranded
Being alone and lost without that special someone
So if you really love me
Reiterating a desire for genuine affection
Then why you always leaving by the back door
Questioning why someone is always sneaking away
It was great, you had me prayin' that you'd stay
Reminiscing about a time when someone's presence was greatly desired
The back door
Referring to a sneaky and secretive way of leaving
Contributed by Henry H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.