After meeting as fellow students at the New England Conservatory in Boston, the band was hand picked by Minneapolis trumpet/guitar player Mike Olson and named after an actual neighborhood of seedy bars in his hometown. Vocalist Rachael Price came from outside Nashville, Tennessee, stand-up bassist Bridget Kearney was an Iowa native, while drummer Mike Calabrese called Philadelphia home. “I wasn’t only impressed with their musicianship,” says Olson, who acquired the nickname “McDuck” while at the conservatory for his reclusive ways. “They were also a lot of fun just to hang out with. The first four years of rehearsals were more like glorified dinner parties.”
I Want You Back
Lake Street Dive Lyrics
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I didn't want you around
Those pretty faces always made you
Stand out in a crowd
But someone picked you from the bunch
One glance was all it took
Now it's much too late for me
To take a second look
Won't you please let me back in your heart
Oh darlin', I was blind to let you go (Let you go baby)
Now that I've seen you in his arms
Tryin' to live without your love
Is one long sleepless night
Alright let me show you boy
That I know wrong from right
And every street that I walk on
I leave tear stains on the ground
Following the boy I didn't even want around
Oh oh oh oh baby, give me one more chance
Won't you please let me back in your heart
Oh darlin', I was blind to let you go
Now that I've seen you in his arms
Oh oh baby, give me one more chance
Won't you please let me back in your heart
Oh darlin', I was blind to let you go
Now that I've seen you in his arms
Oh oh oh oh baby, give me one more chance
Won't you please let me back in your heart
Darlin', I was blind to let you go
Now that I've seen you in his arms (I want you back!)
The lyrics to "I Want You Back" by Lake Street Dive capture the feeling of regret and longing for a lost love. The singer reflects on their past relationship, admitting that they didn't value their partner when they had them. They describe feeling like their partner was just another pretty face in the crowd, never realizing how much they really meant to them. Now that their partner is with someone else, the singer is filled with regret and wishes they could go back in time to make things right.
The chorus of the song repeats the plea for one more chance, begging their ex-lover to let them back into their heart. The singer emphasizes that they were blind to what they had, but now that they've seen their partner with another person, they realize how much they truly want and need them. The final line, "I want you back!" reinforces the urgency of the singer's desire to fix things with their former love.
Overall, the lyrics to "I Want You Back" are a classic tale of lost love and regret. They capture the raw emotions that come with realizing what you had and how much you took it for granted. The singer's plea for another chance is relatable to anyone who has ever wished they could turn back time and make things right with someone they love.
Line by Line Meaning
When I had you to myself
I didn't realize how valuable you were to me when I was the only one who had you
I didn't want you around
I took you for granted and didn't appreciate your presence in my life
Those pretty faces always made you
Your attractive appearance made you stand out among others
Stand out in a crowd
You were always noticeable and people tended to admire you
But someone picked you from the bunch
Someone else saw your worth and chose you over others
One glance was all it took
The other person instantly recognized your unique qualities
Now it's much too late for me
I regret not realizing your value sooner and taking action to keep you in my life
To take a second look
I missed the opportunity to appreciate you and give you a fair chance
Oh oh baby, give me one more chance
I plead for another opportunity to make things right
Won't you please let me back in your heart
I hope you can forgive me and allow me to regain a place in your life
Oh darlin', I was blind to let you go (Let you go baby)
I now realize that I made a mistake in losing you
Now that I've seen you in his arms
I feel regretful and envious after witnessing you being in a relationship with someone else
Tryin' to live without your love
After losing you, my life has been difficult and unfulfilling
Is one long sleepless night
I struggle with insomnia and can't stop thinking about how much I miss you
Alright let me show you boy
I want to prove to you that I can be a better partner and change my ways
That I know wrong from right
I've reflected on my mistakes and shortcomings and am committed to making better choices in the future
And every street that I walk on
Everywhere I go
I leave tear stains on the ground
I cry uncontrollably and am emotionally devastated from losing you
Following the boy I didn't even want around
I regret not appreciating you and ignoring my feelings for you, while also being envious of the person who managed to win your heart
Darlin', I was blind to let you go
I was unaware of how much I needed you and acted carelessly in losing you
(I want you back!)
I realize that I truly want you back in my life and will do anything to make that happen
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Freddie Perren, Alphonso Mizell, Deke Richards, Berry Gordy Jr
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rva
stunning vocals
@jeeveswinston2545
Stunning base line...
@ronalrocco4788
2021....what is going on since loss of band member???
@JustRobPlays
100% all of em are badasses.
@august.ks.337
Do a reaction RVA
@torporvasflam8670
We'll need a reaction and reminder for people not to neglect their lower registers. I can't get enough of her low notes. Butter smooth.
@ramyondgrassi3237
This video blew me away in 2012, here we are in 2022 and it still has the same effect.
@bensaciabdallah3177
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oux1mpyftik
@4Liebmans
This group makes me feel that creativity is abundant and available to those who seek it. I love this group!
@BrianMortenson
Every once in a while, I have to un-like this song just so I can like it again.