So I Can Have You Back
Joe Lyrics


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Can you hear me when I pray for you
Never knew tears could make an ocean blue
Fear of forever is a door that I don't want closed, closed

Pictures and pictures of the smile I remember
This just can't all be true

I hope he makes the biggest mistake
The unforgivable that makes your heart break
I hope you tell him "sorry is just not enough"
And it goes from good to bad, so I can have you back

So many memories tells how long it's been
And I accept the blame as to why you're with him
He wouldn't approve of us just being friends
Please, that's all I need

Out of respect I back away for a while
But promise to keep me in mind

I hope he makes the biggest mistake
The unforgivable that makes your heart break
I hope you tell him "sorry is just not enough"
And it goes from good to bad, so I can have you back

There is nobody like you
So I can have you back
Without you, I don't know what to do
The love you gave to me
I'm using it to breathe
I know you think I'm wrong
But it keeps me holding on, to you
Keeps me holding on, to you

The love you gave to to me
I'm using it to breathe
I know you think I'm wrong
But it keeps me holding on, to you
Keeps me holding on, to you

I hope he makes the biggest mistake
The unforgivable that makes your heart break




I hope you tell him "sorry is just not enough"
And it goes from good to bad, so I can have you back

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Joe's song "So I Can Have You Back" tell the story of a man who is desperately trying to win back the love of his life. He prays for her, remembers her smile, and hopes that her current relationship will fail so that he can have a chance with her again. He acknowledges that he is responsible for their breakup, but still hopes that she will take him back. The love he received from her is what he uses to keep him going, and he cannot imagine his life without her.


The lyrics show a range of emotions, from desperation to hopefulness, regret to love. The singer of the song is in a difficult situation where he knows what he wants but is not sure if he can have it. The images of tears making an ocean, and the fear of forever closing a door, show his deep emotional turmoil. The whole song is infused with a sense of longing, and the chorus is particularly powerful, with its repeated plea for a second chance.


The song is a classic R&B track, with smooth vocals and a soulful melody. It has a slow and steady rhythm that echoes the emotional story being told. The lyrics are simple but effective, telling a relatable story of love and loss. It is a song that many listeners will be able to connect with, as it speaks to the universal human desire for love and companionship.


Line by Line Meaning

Can you hear me when I pray for you
I am praying for you, hoping that my message gets across to wherever you are.


Never knew tears could make an ocean blue
I have cried so much that the tears could create an ocean.


Fear of forever is a door that I don't want closed, closed
I'm afraid that we can never be together forever and I don't want that possibility to be completely closed.


Pictures and pictures of the smile I remember
I have countless photos of you smiling that I always look back to and remember you by.


This just can't all be true
I can't believe that you are not with me anymore.


I hope he makes the biggest mistake
I wish for your current partner to mess up majorly.


The unforgivable that makes your heart break
I hope that this mistake is something that you cannot forgive, and that it breaks your heart.


I hope you tell him 'sorry is just not enough'
I want you to have the courage to tell your partner that their apologies are not sufficient.


And it goes from good to bad, so I can have you back
I hope that your current relationship turns for the worse so that you can come back to me.


So many memories tells how long it's been
I have so many memories of us together, reminding me of how long it has been since we were last together.


And I accept the blame as to why you're with him
I know that the reason why you are with your current partner is because of something I did, and I take responsibility for it.


He wouldn't approve of us just being friends
Your current partner would not allow us to keep a friendship, even if nothing romantic is happening.


Please, that's all I need
I just need the chance to have your friendship again.


Out of respect I back away for a while
I stepped back from our relationship out of respect for your current relationship.


But promise to keep me in mind
Even if we're not together, I want you to still think of me and the love we had for each other.


There is nobody like you
You are unique and there is no one else like you in my life.


Without you, I don't know what to do
I feel lost without you, you were my everything.


The love you gave to me, I'm using it to breathe
I am holding onto the love you gave me, using it to get through each day.


I know you think I'm wrong
I know you disagree with me, but I still feel the way I do.


But it keeps me holding on, to you
Even with the disagreement, I'm still holding on to the love I have for you.


I hope he makes the biggest mistake
I wish for your current partner to mess up majorly.


The unforgivable that makes your heart break
I hope that this mistake is something that you cannot forgive, and that it breaks your heart.


I hope you tell him 'sorry is just not enough'
I want you to have the courage to tell your partner that their apologies are not sufficient.


And it goes from good to bad, so I can have you back
I hope that your current relationship turns for the worse so that you can come back to me.




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Written by: Joe Thomas

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Comments from YouTube:

amanda radke

Joe is so under-rated. people these days don't know good music. this song deserves billions of views.

L9ino

"Billions of Views" I said it again

MG Carol

This are the kind of songs I miss and go back to my playlist

Keelia Lane

facts

Melinda H.

You are so correct, he is one of the best R&B singers out here

AntTheKnee

Underrated? Joe was one of the biggest R&B singers in the late 90s early 2000s.

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RiaRenee

This man sang his SOUL out on this song. Why am I obsessed with it right now? When he said, "the love you gave to me, I'm using it to breathe," I lost it... Still love this and his amazing voice

Kingjames james

Been obsessed with this song from the very first day I heard it

Octavia PrettiGirl Accessories

I just found it 6 months ago. I listen to at least once a week!

FrenchTwist 83

I know it may be wrong but it's keeps me holding on to youooooouuuu

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