Want YOu BACK
HAIM Lyrics
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Some things were never said
We were on one endless road
But I had a wandering heart
I said we were opposite lovers
(Said it from the beginning) you kept trying to prove me wrong
(Said you'd always see it through) and I know that I ran you down
But just know that I want you back
Just know that I want you back
Just know that I want you, I'll take the fall and the fault in us
I'll give you all the love I never gave before I left you
Just know that I want you back
Just know that I want you back
Just know that I want you, I'll take the fall and the fault in us
I'll give you all the love I never gave before I left you
I know it's hard to hear it
And it may never be enough
But don't take it out on me now
'Cause I blame it all on myself
And I had a fear of forgiveness
(Said it from the beginning) I was too proud to say I was wrong
(Said you'd always see me through) but all that time is gone
No more fearing control, I'm ready for the both of us now
So just know that I want you back
So just know that I want you back
Just know that I want you, I'll take the fall and the fault in us
I'll give you all the love I never gave before I left you
Just know that I want you back (just know that I want you)
Just know that I want you back (just know that I want you)
Just know that I want you, I'll take the fall and the fault in us
I'll give you all the love I never gave before I left you (just know that I want you back, baby)
Just know that I want you back
Just know that I want you back
Just know that I want you, I'll take the fall and the fault in us (you back)
I'll give you all the love I never gave before I left you (you back)
Just know that I want you back
Just know that I want you back
Just know that I want you, I'll take the fall and the fault in us (you back)
I'll give you all the love I never gave before I left you (you back)
Just know that I want you back
Just know that I want you back
Just know that I want you I'll take the fall and the fault in us
I'll give you all the love I never gave before I left you
Just know that I want you back (just know that I want you)
Just know that I want you back (just know that I want you)
Just know that I want you, I'll take the fall and the fault in us
I'll give you all the love I never gave before I left you (just know that I want you back, baby)
(Just know that I want you)
(Just know that I want you back, baby)
I'll take the fall and the fault in us, I'll give you all the love I never gave before I left you (you back)
The lyrics of "Want You Back" by HAIM depict the regret and longing of a person who realizes the mistakes they made in a past relationship, and now wants their former partner back. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that some things were left unsaid or even forgotten, which might have contributed to the downfall of the relationship. The reference to "one endless road" could signify that the couple had a promising future together but the singer's wandering heart ruined it.
The chorus of the song - "Just know that I want you back" - is where the singer lays out their desires and intentions to get back with their ex-lover. They admit to making mistakes, taking the fault upon themselves and promising to give more love than they did earlier. The second verse talks about the singer's inability to forgive themselves and their mistake of being too proud to accept being wrong. The singer realizes the relationship is gone, but they are ready to take control of their life and make amends.
Overall, "Want You Back" is a relatable, honest portrayal of someone who admits they messed up and is doing everything they can to make things right. It shows that it takes courage and humility to acknowledge our flaws, and sometimes we need to let go of the past to move forward with love.
Line by Line Meaning
Some things are long forgotten
There are things in our past that we have forgotten over time.
Some things were never said
There were things that we never spoke about or addressed.
We were on one endless road
Our relationship felt like an endless journey.
But I had a wandering heart
I was not fully committed to our relationship and my heart was not fully invested.
I said we were opposite lovers
I claimed that our love was opposite and not traditional.
(Said it from the beginning) you kept trying to prove me wrong
From the start, you tried to prove me wrong about our love being opposite.
(Said you'd always see it through) and I know that I ran you down
I said that you would always stick by my side, but I realize now that I made you feel bad about yourself.
So you ran away with your heart
You left me and took your heart with you.
But just know that I want you back
I want you to know that I want to be with you again.
I'll take the fall and the fault in us
I am willing to take responsibility for our past mistakes and faults.
I'll give you all the love I never gave before I left you
I want to make up for not giving you all the love you deserved before I left.
I know it's hard to hear it
I understand that it may be difficult for you to hear my apology.
And it may never be enough
I know that my apology may not make up for everything.
But don't take it out on me now
Please don't hold my past mistakes against me now.
'Cause I blame it all on myself
I take full responsibility for our past issues and faults.
I had a fear of forgiveness
I was afraid of asking for forgiveness and admitting my faults.
(Said it from the beginning) I was too proud to say I was wrong
From the start, I was too prideful to admit that I was wrong.
(Said you'd always see me through) but all that time is gone
I thought you would always be there for me, but now that time has passed.
No more fearing control, I'm ready for the both of us now
I am no longer afraid of losing control and I am ready to work on our relationship together.
Just know that I want you back (just know that I want you)
I want you to understand that I truly want to be with you again.
(just know that I want you back, baby)
I want you to know that I am sincere in my desire for us to be together again.
I'll take the fall and the fault in us, I'll give you all the love I never gave before I left you (you back)
I am ready to take responsibility for our past and give you all the love and support that you deserve.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alana Mychal Haim, Ariel Zvi Rechtshaid, Danielle Sari Haim, Este Arielle Haim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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