Back For More
Mickey Ratt Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
You make him believe you're but one of a kind
You give him a cold look, you tell him a lie
You turn him away, girl, you know you're mine
[Chorus]
And you're back, you're back for more
You turn away, you're back for more
You gave him an inch, he took you a mile
He made you believe you're society's child
Then get in his new car, get in his style
I told you his way, he won't take you far
[Chorus: x2]
The lyrics of Mickey Ratt's song Back for More are about a possessive lover who is warning their partner to not be tempted by someone else. The song starts with the lover turning away another person and telling them that they belong to them alone. The lover seems to be aware of the charm their partner possesses and is afraid that it might attract other people. The chorus repeats the idea that the partner always comes back, no matter how many times they might turn away. This suggests that the relationship between the two is complex, and they keep coming back to each other despite their differences.
The second verse introduces a new character who has taken advantage of the partner's naivety. The person has offered them material possessions but does not seem to care about their wellbeing. However, the lover tells their partner that this person's way of life will not lead them anywhere far, implying that they don't have to be jealous of them. The chorus is repeated twice more, underlining the belief that the partner is always back for more.
Overall, the song is about the possessiveness and jealousy that can exist in relationships. The lyrics are cautionary, warning the partner not to be tempted by someone who does not care about them. Instead, they should stick with the person who loves and cares for them.
Line by Line Meaning
You turn him away, you tell him you're mine
You reject other guys and claim that you belong to me
You make him believe you're but one of a kind
You lead him to believe that you are unique and special
You give him a cold look, you tell him a lie
You deceive him with a harsh and unfeeling manner
You turn him away, girl, you know you're mine
You turn down his advances because you are already mine
And you're back, you're back for more
Despite your initial rejection, you come back to me and want more
You turn away, you're back for more
Even though you try to resist, you can't help but return to me
You gave him an inch, he took you a mile
You showed him a little bit of interest, and he took advantage of it to the extreme
He made you believe you're society's child
He convinced you that you were part of the elite and upper class
Then get in his new car, get in his style
He flashed his wealth and possessions to impress you
I told you his way, he won't take you far
I warned you that his lifestyle and choices wouldn't lead to a successful future
[Chorus: x2]
The chorus emphasizes the pattern of rejecting others but ultimately returning to me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA/AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind