Backseat
Kenny Holland Lyrics


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Woah, woah, woah, woah

I see you standing over there
And I am slowly changing
I don't know what took away your smile
I'll do what it takes to keep it there for awhile

What started out bad has turned into worse
Don't walk away darling
Come and dance with me first
Cuz we never know how bad this night can be

It happened in the backseat
Woah
But it was not enough to change you're mind
It happened in the backseat
Woah
It crept around the corner and hit us from behind

Woah, woah (It happened in the backseat)
Woah, woah

It's never been like this before
Our hearts are rearranging
And you don't seem to like my style
Its hard for me to walk less than a mile

What started out bad has turned into worse
Don't walk away baby come and dance with me first
Cuz you never know how bad this night can be

It happened in the backseat (woah)
But it was not enough to chang your mind
It happened in the backseat (woah)
It crept around the corner and hit us from behind

You may hate me forever
And you may blame me for the hurt
I swear I gave you all I ever had
But you would just give it all back

It happened in the backseat (woah)
But it was not enough to change your mind
It happened in the backseat (woah)
It crept around the corner and hit us from behind

It happened in the backseat (woah)
But it was not enough to change your mind
It happened in the backseat (woah)
It crept around the corner
No one could have warned us
It crept around the corner and hit us from behind





You may hate me forever
And you may blame me for the hurt

Overall Meaning

The song "Backseat" by Kenny Holland is an emotional ballad that speaks of a relationship that started badly and progressively got worse. The lyrics suggest that the singer has fallen in love with someone who has been hurt in the past and is now unwilling to trust anyone. However, the singer is determined to try and earn the other person's trust and make them happy.


The chorus repeats the phrase "It happened in the backseat," which suggests that something significant occurred in the past between the two people in the backseat of a car. This event was not enough to change the other person's mind and trust the singer, but it still haunts their relationship. The song explores the theme of regret and the fear of losing someone you love, even if they treat you poorly.


The lyrics of "Backseat" are deeply emotional and convey a sense of longing and heartbreak. The vocals are passionate and soulful, which complements the song's emotional message. It is a beautiful and heartbreaking song that reflects the complexities of love and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Woah, woah, woah, woah
Expressing surprise or excitement


I see you standing over there
Observing someone's presence


And I am slowly changing
Going through a gradual transformation


I don't know what took away your smile
Unsure of what caused someone's sadness or disappointment


I'll do what it takes to keep it there for awhile
Willing to take action to improve someone's mood temporarily


What started out bad has turned into worse
A situation has escalated to become even more negative


Don't walk away darling
Asking someone not to leave


Come and dance with me first
Requesting someone's company and involvement


Cuz we never know how bad this night can be
Highlighting the uncertainty of future events


It happened in the backseat
An incident occurred in the rear of a vehicle


But it was not enough to change your mind
The event did not have a significant impact on someone's opinions or decisions


It crept around the corner and hit us from behind
An unexpected situation arose and negatively affected someone


It's never been like this before
A situation is unique or unusual


Our hearts are rearranging
Emotions and feelings are shifting


And you don't seem to like my style
Someone's preferences or tastes are not aligned with the singer's


Its hard for me to walk less than a mile
The artist is having difficulty distancing themselves from the situation


You may hate me forever
Acknowledging the possibility of losing someone's affection permanently


And you may blame me for the hurt
Taking responsibility for causing someone pain


I swear I gave you all I ever had
Asserting that the singer did their best to provide and support


But you would just give it all back
Acknowledging someone's rejection or refusal of the artist's efforts


No one could have warned us
Recognizing that the negative outcome was unforeseeable




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Comments from YouTube:

kevin kurz

Omfg I am in love with this song idk why but I feel like I can relate to it omfg I love Kenny Holland so much 💜💙😍😘💓

Mojito Colada

I'm in love with his songs and him <3

sharon bruce

please please please make more kenny holland videos!! :)

William White

omfg kenny holland is perffffff.

Leba Levy

dis was posted on my birthday ;)

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