Want You
Lil Wayne Ft. Lloyd Lyrics


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Hey, boy you never had much game
Thought I needed to upgrade
So I went and walked away way way
Now, I see you've been hanging out
With that other girl in town
Looking like a pair of clowns clowns clowns

Remember all the things that you and I did first?
And now you're doing them with her
Remember all the things that you and I did first?
You got me, got me like this
And now you're taking her to every restaurant
And everywhere we went, come on!
And now you're taking her to every restaurant
You got me, got me like this

Boy you can say anything you want
I don't give a shh, no one else can have ya
I want you back
I want you back
Wa-want you, want you back
I broke it off thinking you'd be cryin'
Now I feel like shh looking at you flyin'
I want you back
I want you back
Wa-want you, want you back

Please, this ain't even jealousy
She ain't got a thing on me
Tryin' to rock them ugly jeans jeans jeans
You clearly didn't think this through
If what I've been told is true
You'll be crawling back like boo hoo hoo

Remember all the things that you and I did first?
And now you're doing them with her
Remember all the things that you and I did first?
You got me, got me like this
And now you're taking her to every restaurant
And everywhere we went, come on!
And now you're taking her to every restaurant
You got me, got me like this

Boy you can say anything you want
I don't give a shh, no one else can have ya
I want you back
I want you back
Wa-want you, want you back
I broke it off thinking you'd be cryin'
Now I feel like shh looking at you flyin'
I want you back
I want you back
Wa-want you, want you back

Ooh, I thought you'd still be mine
When I kissed you goodbye uh oh uh oh
Ooh, and you might be with her
But I still had you first uh oh uh oh

Remember all the things that you and I did first?
And now you're doing them with her
Remember all the things that you and I did first?
You got me, got me like this

Boy you can say anything you want
I don't give a shh, no one else can have ya
I want you back, I want you back
Wa-want you, want you back
I broke it off thinking you'd be cryin'
Now I feel like shh looking at you flyin'
I want you back, I want you back
Wa-want you, want you back

Oh, I want you back
I want you back
Wa-want you, want you back

Oh, I want you back
I want you back
Wa-want you, want you back





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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lil Wayne ft. Lloyd's "Want You Back" narrate a woman's realization that she wants her ex-boyfriend back after seeing him with another woman. The woman initially thought that she needed to upgrade from her ex-boyfriend because he lacked game. So, she ended things and walked away. However, after seeing her ex-boyfriend with another woman, she regrets it and wants him back. She remembers all the things that she and her ex-boyfriend did first, but now he does them with the new woman. The woman feels jealous and tries to convince herself that the new woman has nothing on her, but she secretly believes that her ex-boyfriend will come crawling back.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I want you back" and emphasizes that the woman wants her ex-boyfriend back, no matter what he says or does. She broke things off, thinking that he would be crying, but now she sees him flying (metaphorically), which suggests that he has moved on and is happy with the new woman. However, the woman still feels possessive of her ex-boyfriend, and her jealousy makes her want him back even more.


The song's verses provide a vivid picture of the woman's feelings and her struggle with jealousy and regret. She is willing to overlook her ex-boyfriend's flaws and ignore the fact that he is now with someone else. The woman wants him back, and nothing will change her mind. Overall, "Want You Back" is a heartfelt song that explores the complexities of romantic relationships and the human emotions that go along with them.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, boy you never had much game
The singer thinks the boy never had much skill with dating or flirting


Thought I needed to upgrade
The singer believed she needed someone with more skill or charm


So I went and walked away way way
The singer ended the relationship and left the boy


Now, I see you've been hanging out
The artist has noticed that the boy has been spending time with someone else


With that other girl in town
The boy has been hanging out with another girl who lives nearby


Looking like a pair of clowns clowns clowns
The singer thinks that the boy and the other girl look silly together


Remember all the things that you and I did first?
The singer is asking the boy to recall all the experiences they shared together


And now you're doing them with her
The boy is now doing the same things with the other girl


You got me, got me like this
The artist is feeling hurt or jealous because the boy has moved on


And now you're taking her to every restaurant
The boy is taking the other girl to the same restaurants as he did with the artist


And everywhere we went, come on!
The boy is taking the other girl to the same places as he did with the singer


Boy you can say anything you want
The artist is not interested in hearing excuses or explanations from the boy


I don't give a shh, no one else can have ya
The singer still wants the boy despite his actions


I broke it off thinking you'd be cryin'
The singer ended the relationship thinking the boy would be upset


Now I feel like shh looking at you flyin'
The singer is upset now that she sees the boy moving on easily


Please, this ain't even jealousy
The artist is adamant that she is not being possessive or jealous


She ain't got a thing on me
The artist is confident that the other girl is not better than her


Tryin' to rock them ugly jeans jeans jeans
The singer thinks the other girl is trying too hard to impress the boy


You clearly didn't think this through
The singer thinks the boy made a bad decision in choosing the other girl


If what I've been told is true
The artist has heard rumors about the boy and the other girl


You'll be crawling back like boo hoo hoo
The artist thinks the boy will regret his decision and come back crying


Ooh, I thought you'd still be mine
The artist is surprised and upset that the boy is with someone else


When I kissed you goodbye uh oh uh oh
The singer remembers saying goodbye to the boy when they ended their relationship


And you might be with her
The artist acknowledges that the boy is now with the other girl


But I still had you first uh oh uh oh
The singer is proud that she was the first one to be with the boy


Oh, I want you back
The singer still wants to be with the boy


Wa-want you, want you back
The singer is emphasizing that she really wants the boy back




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SAVAN KOTECHA, KARL SCHUSTER

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