Back For Good
Jamaica Soundsystem Lyrics


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By Buriq

I guess now it′s time
For me to give up
I feel it's time

Got a picture of you beside me
Got your lipstick mark still on your coffee cup

Got a fist of pure emotion
Got a head of shattered dreams
Gotta leave it, gotta leave it all behind now

Whatever I said, whatever I did I didn′t mean it
I just want you back for good
Whenever I'm wrong just tell me the song and I'll sing it
You′ll be right and understood

Unaware but underlined I figured out the story
It wasn′t good
But in the corner of my mind I celebrated glory
But that was not to be
In the twist of separation you excelled at being free
Can't you find a little room inside for me

Whatever I said, whatever I did I didn′t mean it
I just want you back for good
Whenever I'm wrong just tell me the song and I′ll sing it
You'll be right and understood

And we′ll be together, this time is forever
We'll be fighting and forever we will be




So complete in our love
We will never be uncovered again,

Overall Meaning

The song "Back For Good" by Jamaica Soundsystem is a poignant and emotional ballad about a man who is struggling to come to terms with the end of a relationship. The lyrics describe his feelings of regret and nostalgia, as he reminisces about the good times he shared with his partner and longs to be reunited with her.


The opening lines of the song set the tone for its melancholic mood, as the singer declares that it is time for him to give up and move on. He then proceeds to describe the various reminders of his former lover that still surround him, such as a picture of her and her lipstick mark on a coffee cup.


The chorus is the most memorable and heart-wrenching part of the song, as the singer begs for his partner to take him back, admitting that he didn't mean the hurtful things he said or did that led to their breakup. He promises to do better in the future, and to always listen to her and make things right when he is wrong. The final lines offer a glimmer of hope that the couple will one day be reunited and their love will be stronger than ever.


Overall, "Back For Good" is a beautifully written and performed song that speaks to the universal experience of loss and regret in love. Its emotional depth and sincerity have made it a timeless classic that resonates with listeners of all ages and backgrounds.


Line by Line Meaning

I guess now it's time
I feel it's time for me to give up


For me to give up
I have to let go of the past


I feel it's time
I sense that it's time to move on


Got a picture of you beside me
I still have a photo of us together


Got your lipstick mark still on your coffee cup
I still have your coffee mug with your lipstick mark


Got a fist of pure emotion
I'm filled with raw, intense feelings


Got a head of shattered dreams
I have too many broken dreams


Gotta leave it, gotta leave it all behind now
I need to move on and forget about everything from the past


Whatever I said, whatever I did I didn't mean it
I didn't intend to hurt you with my words or actions


I just want you back for good
I want us to be together again forever


Whenever I'm wrong just tell me the song and I'll sing it
I'm willing to make it up to you by doing whatever it takes


You'll be right and understood
I will listen to you and try to understand your perspective


Unaware but underlined I figured out the story
I didn't notice it before, but now I understand what happened


It wasn't good
The situation was not ideal


But in the corner of my mind I celebrated glory
I used to think we had something great


But that was not to be
Unfortunately, things didn't work out as I had hoped


In the twist of separation you excelled at being free
You were able to move on from our relationship easily


Can't you find a little room inside for me
Is there any way I can still be a part of your life?


And we'll be together, this time is forever
If we get back together, it will be for the long haul


We'll be fighting and forever we will be
We may have disagreements, but we'll always be together


So complete in our love
We will have a deep and fulfilling love


We will never be uncovered again
We will never be exposed or vulnerable like before




Writer(s): Gary Barlow

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@rahm8427

Lyrics
I guess now it's time for me to give up...
I think it's time...
Got a picture of you beside me
Got your lipstick mark all on your coffee cups
Oh yeah, ooh baby
Got a fist of your emotion
Got a head of shattered dreams
I gotta leave it, I gotta leave it all behind now

[Chorus]
And, whatever I said, whatever I did, I didn't mean it
I just want you back for good...
See, I want you back for good
And, whenever I'm gone, just send me this song, I'll sing it
You'll be right up on the search
See, I want you back for good



All comments from YouTube:

@thelegendarylou6856

These songs are timeless machines. There are those that never get old. This is right up there top of the list. Add a reggae version my Lord.....

@welliminitnowso

This song just popped up in my head for no reason , so much emotion coming back heart break first boyfriend 😂😉😞

@zoidlloyd7736

Shawnna Sully seriously it done me in since '13 I needed was the perfect use for a Caribbean couple u agree ?

@wly9145

Shawnna Sully

@glennethoscar3956

same thin happened to me yesterday

@weezynorfside6023

I recently went on a cruise to the Bahamas 🇧🇸 !!! && we got off on the island of Half Moon! I was at the bar w/ my sister Grace, long story short.... they took me bac to them good ole dayssss!!!! when music was feel good , #TAKEMEBACK to thee 🌴ISLANDS🌴

@tenishaphilbert2349

This song touches me bad...It makes me miss and think about my children's dad...miss him love him...but we're better off this way...🤗 touchy song😭😭

@marymwaitsi4941

Can't get enough of it❤❤...makes me miss him more...
Still love you😍😭😭.I just want you back for good😚

@davidochieng3197

I’ll come back 😊

@sher1631

Wow I just can't get enough of this song I love it so much 😍

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