Miller's proficiency on his main instrument, the electric bass, is generally very well regarded. Not only has Miller pioneered the continuing development of a technique known as "slapping", but his fretless bass technique has also served as an inspiration to many, and has taken the fretless bass into musical situations and genres previously unexplored with the electric bass of any description.
Boomerang
Marcus Miller Lyrics
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You better be careful, baby, ooh, 'bout how you're livin'
See love don't like when you break hearts like that
(Just like a boomerang) just like a boomerang, it's gonna come right back, oh
(Just like a boomerang) just like a boomerang
Now when you get through stompin' on my heart like that
Keep your eyes open baby, ooh, you better watch your back
(Just like a boomerang) just like a boomerang, it's gonna come back to you, oh
Oh I love you baby
You got me hangin' on a string
Tear out my heart and throw it down, what goes around comes around (when you live like that)
When you live like that, it's gonna come right back (don't you know it's gonna come right back)
(When you live like that) when you hurt me like you do
(Just like a boomerang) just like a boomerang, it's gonna come back to you, yeah
Listen to what I'm saying
Just like a boomerang
Oh I love you baby
You got me hangin' on a string
Tear out my heart and throw it down, as long as my feet is on the ground
I'll be alright, can't keep me down
'Cause what goes around comes around
(When you live like that) when you live like that
It's gonna come right back (don't you know it's gonna come right back)
(When you live like that) when you hurt me like you do
(Just like a boomerang) just like a boomerang, it's gonna come back to you, yeah
(When you live like that) ooh, when you take but never give, baby (ooh, when you take)
(It's gonna come right back) better check out how you're living baby
(When you live like that) when you hurt me like you do
(Just like a boomerang) just like a boomerang, oh oh
Ain't nobody love you
You had one so special
Whoa, oh no, oh ooh ooh
The lyrics to Marcus Miller's song "Boomerang" reflect on the idea that love is a reciprocal emotion, and if someone takes more than they give, it will ultimately come back to haunt them. The song warns a partner who takes but never gives in a relationship, letting them know that their behavior will catch up to them. The metaphor of a boomerang, an object that is thrown away but returns to its starting point, is used throughout the song to reinforce this idea.
The chorus of "Boomerang" repeats the phrase "just like a boomerang," emphasizing how the negative energy created in a relationship will rebound back onto the person who caused it. The lyrics suggest that the ultimate fate of the taker will be similar to the one they inflicted on their partner, giving them a taste of their own medicine. The singer also expresses their love for their partner but recognizes that they are being emotionally mistreated and warns them of the consequences of their actions.
Overall, "Boomerang" is a cautionary tale that uses powerful imagery and metaphors to communicate the importance of reciprocity in love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You're a taker, baby, takin' but never givin'
The way you constantly take without giving suggests that you need to be mindful of how you treat others.
You better be careful, baby, ooh, 'bout how you're livin'
Be mindful of the way you live your life, as it could determine how your future unfolds.
See love don't like when you break hearts like that
Love doesn't appreciate it when you break the hearts of others.
(Just like a boomerang) just like a boomerang, it's gonna come right back, oh
The pain you inflict on others will eventually come back to you, much like a boomerang.
Now when you get through stompin' on my heart like that
After hurting me emotionally in such a dramatic way,
Keep your eyes open baby, ooh, you better watch your back
Be careful in your future actions, as you never know when someone could retaliate against you.
'Cause love will turn around and do the same damn thing to you
Love has a way of eventually returning the pain you inflected on others, back to you.
(Just like a boomerang) just like a boomerang, it's gonna come back to you, oh
The emotional pain that you caused will eventually come back to you, just like a boomerang.
Tear out my heart and throw it down, what goes around comes around (when you live like that)
Your inconsiderate actions, like tearing out someone's heart, will come around to affect you later in life.
(When you live like that) when you hurt me like you do
When you inflict pain on someone, it's going to come back to you eventually.
(Just like a boomerang) just like a boomerang, it's gonna come back to you, yeah
The emotional pain that you caused will come back to you much like a boomerang, without fail.
Listen to what I'm saying
Pay attention to what I am trying to get across in this song.
Oh I love you baby
Despite the hurt you caused, I still have feelings for you.
You got me hangin' on a string
My emotions are in your control or within your power.
As long as my feet is on the ground
Despite being hurt, I am still standing strong.
I'll be alright, can't keep me down
I am a resilient person who won't let emotional pain keep me down for long.
Ain't nobody love you
No one else loves or cares for you as much as I do.
You had one so special
You had someone who was truly unique and great, but you let them go.
Whoa, oh no, oh ooh ooh
An exclamation of disappointment and hurt.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARCUS MILLER
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