Irglová began playing music at age seven, when her parents bought her a piano and sent her to lessons. When she was nine, her father bought her a guitar and she immediately began playing and learning songs by ear. She released an album, The Swell Season on Overcoat Recordings in (2006) with Glen Hansard of the Irish rock band The Frames, whom she had met when he was visiting Prague. Both Markéta and Glen will appear on "I´m Not There" soundtrack with their version of "You Ain't Goin' Nowhere" which is expected to be released on October 30, 2007.
She co-stars with Hansard in the 2007 movie Once, written and directed by John Carney. The movie won the World Cinema Audience Award for a dramatic film at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival.
Go Back
Marketa Irglova Lyrics
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I would give myself to thee
But just to clarify, by keeping distance I confess
That I know all too well you're not to be with me
When from across the room you held my gaze
The keeper of my heart came to greet your warm embrace
And now I feel this heat in my hands and feet
You better not come any closer
Because I'll lose myself if you do
If in truth I cannot have you
Don't even encourage me wanting you
Well, go back, go back, go back, go back, go back
Hurry while you still can
Go back now, don't delay yourself
If you cannot be my man
Go back, go, go back, go back, go, go back
Go back, stop teasing now, go back
Go back, don't tempt me now, go back
Go back, be fair now, stop torturing me, go back
Go back, be good, go back
Go back oh, oh, oh, go back
Go back oh, oh, oh, go back
The lyrics of Marketa Irglova's "Go Back" speak to the complexity and pain of unrequited love. The singer begins by acknowledging a desire to give herself entirely to the object of her affection, despite knowing that he is not the right person for her. The line, "to know the pain of too much tenderness," suggests that the singer is aware that her affection for this person is intense and potentially overwhelming. However, the singer also acknowledges that maintaining distance is necessary, as it is clear that the object of her affection is not interested in reciprocating her feelings.
The second stanza evokes the visceral physical reactions that the singer experiences when in the presence of the object of her affection. Her hands and feet feel hot, and she experiences a fluttery sensation in her stomach and weakness in her knees. Despite this intensity, the singer warns her would-be lover to stay away, recognizing that she will lose herself completely if she allows herself to give in to her desires. She encourages him to leave and not "tempt" her, acknowledging that it would be unfair for him to play with her emotions.
Overall, "Go Back" is a poignant exploration of the anguish of unrequited love. It speaks to the power and intensity of romantic attraction while also acknowledging the importance of protecting oneself from heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
To know the pain of too much tenderness
I am willing to put myself in a vulnerable position to experience the pain that comes from being too tender and loving towards someone.
I would give myself to thee
I am willing to give myself completely to you.
But just to clarify, by keeping distance I confess
I want to make it clear that by keeping my distance, I am admitting that we can never be together.
That I know all too well you're not to be with me
I am fully aware that we are not meant to be together.
When from across the room you held my gaze
When you looked at me from across the room and held my gaze, I felt something stir inside me.
The keeper of my heart came to greet your warm embrace
My heart skipped a beat as I imagined embracing you.
And now I feel this heat in my hands and feet
I am filled with an intense heat that I feel in my hands and feet.
I have a belly full of butterflies and a weakness in my knees
I have butterflies in my stomach and my legs feel weak.
You better not come any closer
You should not come any closer to me.
Because I'll lose myself if you do
I am afraid that if you come any closer, I will lose control of myself.
If in truth I cannot have you
If it is true that I cannot be with you,
Don't even encourage me wanting you
Please do not encourage my feelings for you.
Well, go back, go back, go back, go back, go back
Please go back, go back, go back, go back, go back.
Hurry while you still can
Please hurry and leave while you still can.
Go back now, don't delay yourself
Please go back right away and do not delay.
Go back, stop teasing now, go back
Please stop teasing me and go back.
Go back, don't tempt me now, go back
Please do not tempt me any further and go back.
Go back, be fair now, stop torturing me, go back
Please be fair and stop torturing me by staying, go back.
Go back, be good, go back
Please be good and go back.
Go back oh, oh, oh, go back
Please go back, oh, oh, oh, go back.
Contributed by Lucy P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DONRey0001
Go Back lyrics
1. To know the pain of too much tenderness,
I would give myself to thee.
But just to clarify, by keeping distance I confess
that I know all too well you’re not to be with me.
2. When from across the room you held my gaze
the keeper of my heart came to greet you in a warm embrace.
3. And now I feel this heat in my hands and feet. I have a belly full of butterflies and a weakness in my knees.
4. You’d better not come any closer
‘cos I lose myself if you do.
If in truth I cannot have you,
don’t even encourage me wanting you.
5.Well, go back (X5) hurry while you still can.
Go back now. Don’t delay yourself if you cannot be my man.
6.Go back. Go, go back. (X2)
Go back.Stop teasing now, go back.
Go back. Don’t tempt me now, go back.
Go back. Be fair now, stop torturing me, go back.
Go back. Be good, go back.
Go back oh, oh, oh go back (2) Go back.
Credits to Tuigim
@barnacles62
Every so often the world is blessed with naturalism, she is one of those blessings...
@majluke
+OLD BAY I completely and utterly agree with you.
@tumu_bandit
Still young still natural
@springowls
Good stuff. Thank you Marketa. It is good to hear your voice in a new song--like hearing an old friend again.
@rikhmanrashidi
thumbs up if you can't stop listening to Anar even in 2012.
@breachborn
WOW WOW WOW Incredible. Bravo!!! You are AMAZING. Truly a beautiful artist. Thank You for sharing your gifts and heart. The World is a better place with you in it. Peace and Blessings. :* :* :*
@DONRey0001
Go Back lyrics
1. To know the pain of too much tenderness,
I would give myself to thee.
But just to clarify, by keeping distance I confess
that I know all too well you’re not to be with me.
2. When from across the room you held my gaze
the keeper of my heart came to greet you in a warm embrace.
3. And now I feel this heat in my hands and feet. I have a belly full of butterflies and a weakness in my knees.
4. You’d better not come any closer
‘cos I lose myself if you do.
If in truth I cannot have you,
don’t even encourage me wanting you.
5.Well, go back (X5) hurry while you still can.
Go back now. Don’t delay yourself if you cannot be my man.
6.Go back. Go, go back. (X2)
Go back.Stop teasing now, go back.
Go back. Don’t tempt me now, go back.
Go back. Be fair now, stop torturing me, go back.
Go back. Be good, go back.
Go back oh, oh, oh go back (2) Go back.
Credits to Tuigim
@Tuigim
2. When from across the room you held my gaze the keeper of my heart came to greet you in a warm embrace. 3. And now I feel this heat in my hands and feet. I have a belly full of butterflies and a weakness in my knees. 4. You’d better not come any closer ‘cos I lose myself if you do. If in truth I cannot have you, don’t even encourage me wanting you.
@alan4yt
What a very sad song from a girl / womsn who creates happiness and readiates beauty wherever she goes.
An upsetting song from someone who wants only to bring ever more love into her life.
@trojanette8345
Loved the music arrangement on this one.