Return of the Mack
Mark Morrison Ft. DJSNT Lyrics

Ohh, come on, ooh yeah
Introduction to the song, preparing the audience for what’s about to come.

Well I tried to tell you so (yes, I did)
The writer tried to warn someone about their actions or behavior.

But I guess you didn't know
The person didn’t take the writer’s warning seriously.

As I said the story goes
This is a reiteration of the writer’s warning.

Baby, now I got the flow
The writer is confident in their ability to perform or succeed.

'Cause I knew it from the start
The writer had a gut feeling that something would happen.

Baby, when you broke my heart
The person the writer warned caused them emotional pain.

That I had to come again and show you that I'm real
The writer is reclaiming their worth and proving themselves.

(You lied to me) All those times I said that I loved you
The person the writer warned deceived them about their feelings.

(You lied to me) Yes I tried, yes I tried
The writer attempted to make the relationship work despite the deceit.

(You lied to me) Even though you know I'd die for you
The writer would have sacrificed for the person they warned.

(You lied to me) Yes I cried, yes I cried
The writer was emotional about the deception.

(Return of the Mack) It is
The writer is announcing their return.

(Return of the Mack) Come on
The writer is encouraging others to join in on their success.

(Return of the Mack) Oh my God
The writer is in disbelief at their own success.

(You know that I'll be back) Here I am
The writer is solidifying their return.

(Return of the Mack) Once again
The writer is pointing out that they have been successful before.

(Return of the Mack) Top of the world
The writer is at their peak.

(Return of the Mack) Watch my flow
The writer is showcasing their talent.

(You know that I'll be back) Here I go
The writer is determined to continue their success.

So I'm back up in the game (hustlin' snow)
The writer is back in the game, possibly referring to the music industry, and working hard.

Running things to keep my swing (all night long)
The writer is managing their workload to maintain their success.

Letting all the people know
The writer is sharing their success with others.

That I'm back to run the show
The writer is taking the reins and leading.

'Cause what you did, you know was wrong
The person the writer warned’s actions were not acceptable.

And all the nasty things you've done (oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
The person the writer warned was unkind or disrespectful.

So, baby, listen carefully
The writer wants the person to hear their message.

While I sing my comeback song
The writer is using their success to express their feelings.

(You lied to me) 'Cause she said she'd never turn on me
The person the writer warned promised to be loyal.

(You lied to me) But you did, but you did
The person the writer warned did not keep their promise.

(You lied to me) All these pains you said I'd never feel
The person the writer warned caused them emotional pain despite promising not to.

(You lied to me) But I do, but I do, do, do
The writer is acknowledging their pain.

(Return of the Mack) Hold on
The writer is encouraging the audience to stick with them.

(Return of the Mack) Don't you know?
The writer is asking the audience if they understand their success.

(Return of the Mack) Be strong
The writer is encouraging strength in the audience.

(Return of the Mack) My little girl
The writer may be addressing a romantic partner or fan.

(Return of the Mack) Once my pearl
The person the writer is addressing is valuable to them.

(Return of the Mack) Up and down
The writer has had ups and downs in their past, but they are still successful.

(You know that I'll be back)
The writer is emphasizing their return.