Back And Forth
Kelis Giorgio Moroder Lyrics
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Only a fool would let you out of their sight
I feel so grateful for this four-on-the-floor
You took a hold of me like never before
Oh, back and forth
You're loving me, play like tug-of-war
You wave the white flag, but I want more
I think it's funny, you made me put down my pride
To tell the truth to you, I'll never lie
It's just so funny how things change after time
If it's with you, I'll smile the rest of my life
Oh, back and forth
You're loving me, play like tug-of-war
You wave the white flag, but I want more
Back and forth, back and forth
Oh, back and forth
You're loving me, play like tug-of-war
You wave the white flag, but I want more
Back and forth, I want more, I want more
I'd like to try again with you
It's a game for two
And if you let me win this once
I'll make it worth it, too
Back and forth, I want more, I want more
I'm just grateful for this four-on-the-floor
You took a hold of me like never before
Oh, back and forth
You're loving me, play like tug-of-war
You wave the white flag, but I want more
Back and forth, back and forth
Oh, back and forth
You're loving me, play like tug-of-war
You wave the white flag, but I want more
Back and forth
Kelis and Giorgio Moroder’s song “Back and Forth” is a lively and upbeat dance track that speaks about a romantic relationship that has had its ups and downs, but still remains strong. In the song, Kelis expresses her gratitude for her partner by saying that only a fool would let someone like them walk out of their life. She describes the connection between them as being so strong that her partner took hold of her like never before. The song also talks about the games that they play in their relationship. Kelis refers to the playful and loving nature of their relationship as a game of tug-of-war, where they both try to hold onto each other but ultimately, Kelis always wants more. She also talks about how she had to put down her pride to tell the truth to her partner, but after time, things changed.
Overall, “Back and Forth” is a song about the strength and resilience of a romantic relationship. Kelis expresses her willingness to try again and make it work, knowing that it’s a game for two, and if her partner lets her win this time, she promises to make it worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just so grateful that you walked in my life
I am extremely thankful that you became a part of my life
Only a fool would let you out of their sight
Anyone who would let you leave their life is a foolish person
I feel so grateful for this four-on-the-floor
I am thankful for the fast-paced rhythm of the music
You took a hold of me like never before
You held onto me tightly in a way that I have never experienced
Oh, back and forth
Repeatedly going from one extreme to another
You're loving me, play like tug-of-war
Your love for me is like a game of tug-of-war, constantly pulling back and forth
You wave the white flag, but I want more
You may seem like you're giving up, but I still desire more from our relationship
I want more, I want more
I desire more and more from this relationship
I think it's funny, you made me put down my pride
It's amusing that you have caused me to let go of my ego
To tell the truth to you, I'll never lie
I will always be truthful to you, and never tell a lie
It's just so funny how things change after time
It's humorous how things can drastically change over time
If it's with you, I'll smile the rest of my life
As long as I'm with you, I will be happy forever
I'd like to try again with you
I want to give our relationship another chance
It's a game for two
Our relationship is a partnership where both parties participate
And if you let me win this once
If you allow me to succeed just one time
I'll make it worth it, too
I promise to make our relationship meaningful and valuable
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KELIS ROGERS, GIORGIO G. MORODER
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