Full name: Ming Bridges

D.O.B.: 5th November 1992

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D.O.B.: 5th November 1992

Meet Ming Bridges and it's not hard to guess why the young 16-year-old was selected the 2006 winner of Teenage Icon, a talent singing competition organised by Teenage Magazin. With her smooth and crystal clear voice, not to mention her Pan-Asian looks, she's the next teen sensation to look out for!

The student from Tanglin Trust School has already performed on stages all over Singapore including The Esplanade and Eden Hall. Her high-energy schedule includes vocal lessons, guitar, school bands, belly dancing and drama.

Ming's debut CD, Merry Little Christmas from Ming, received rare reviews in 39 countries. She performs regularly for charities and corporate events was chosen as an ambassador for the Media Development Authorities's Hi-Def Showtime contest.

Ming admires Mandy Moore, Gwen Stefani, Jolin Tsai and other performers who hold themselves up to high standards. Not to forget her great mum of course ;) She is at her best singing contemporary pop and smooth jazz.

I Want You Back
Ming Bridges Lyrics

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Oh the weather it does change
Sunshine cloud or rain
The difference it has made
And on, and on and on it goes
Out of our control
How could we have known?
And my mama said young relationships would never work
Have to wait till I'm all grown up but it hurts

It was never quite surreal
But I just had a heart attack, electric stat, realized that, we went flat, all collapsed,
I know you now wouldn't change that but baby, you need to hear me say...

I want you back I should have known better than that
All the stuff that we've been through
You can't undo I tried to
I want you back I should have known better than that
But all this time I still believe
You and me We could be
I want you back

Oh the sunlight you would bring
Forever comforting
Was it all just acting
So now you've gone and gone away
I saw my last bright day
You just left me to decay
And my mama said young relationships would never last
Have to wait for this puppy love phase to pass
It was never quite surreal
But I just had a heart attack, electric stat, realized that, we went flat, all collapsed,
I know you now wouldn't change that but baby, you need to hear me say...

I want you back I should have known better than that
All the stuff that we've been through
You can't undo I tried to
I want you back I should have known better than that
But all this time I still believe
You and me, we could be
I want you back

And I know there's no excuses
You don't want this confusion
But I just want to tell you
This is no delusion
There2s nothing left to lose here
Everything that I feel
You and me together I know that was all real

I want you back I should have known better than that
All the stuff that we've been through
You can't undo I tried to
I want you back I should have known better than that
But all this time I still believe

You and me We could be
I want you back

Overall Meaning

The song "I Want You Back" by Ming Bridges is a heartfelt ballad about a past relationship that ended badly. The lyrics speak about the unpredictability of life and relationships, with the lines "The weather it does change, sunshine cloud or rain, the difference it has made" highlighting the uncertainty that comes with being in a relationship. Ming Bridges sings about her regrets and how she should have known better, wishing she had the chance to go back and fix things. The chorus is a plea to her ex-lover to come back to her, expressing her belief that they could make it work if given another chance.

The song also speaks about the advice that Ming's mother gave her about young relationships not working out, but despite her mother's warnings, Ming couldn't help but fall in love. The following lines, "It was never quite surreal, but I just had a heart attack, electric stat, realized that, we went flat, all collapsed" express how, although their relationship may not have been perfect or "surreal," Ming was still completely invested in it.

In the final verse, Ming acknowledges that there may be no excuses for the way things ended between them, but she still desperately wants her ex-lover back. She stresses that what she feels for them is real and that there's nothing left to lose in giving their relationship another chance.

Overall, "I Want You Back" is a poignant and emotionally-charged song about heartbreak and regret, with Ming Bridges showcasing her vocal talent to convey her pain and longing.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh the weather it does change
The unpredictable nature of life and relationships

Sunshine cloud or rain
The ups and downs of relationships

The difference it has made
How the changing circumstances affect the relationship

And on, and on and on it goes
The uncertainty and continuous evolution of relationships

Out of our control
How relationships sometimes take on a life of their own and are beyond our control

How could we have known?
The unpredictability and mystery of relationships

And my mama said young relationships would never work
The advice given by parents or elders and how it impacts relationships

Have to wait till I'm all grown up but it hurts
The pain of waiting for a relationship to be mature

It was never quite surreal
The reality of the relationship and how it was sometimes difficult to believe

But I just had a heart attack, electric stat, realized that, we went flat, all collapsed
The realization of how the relationship ended and the pain of losing it

I know you now wouldn't change that but baby, you need to hear me say...
The need to express one's feelings about wanting the relationship back

I want you back I should have known better than that
The regret of not valuing the relationship more when it was there

All the stuff that we've been through You can't undo I tried to
The memories and experiences shared in the relationship that cannot be undone

But all this time I still believe You and me We could be I want you back
The hope and desire to make the relationship work again

Oh the sunlight you would bring Forever comforting Was it all just acting
The nostalgic memories of the positive aspects of the relationship and the questioning of their authenticity

So now you've gone and gone away
The pain and loss of the relationship ending

I saw my last bright day You just left me to decay
The feeling of being abandoned and left to suffer after the relationship ended

And my mama said young relationships would never last
The doubt and skepticism towards young relationships

Have to wait for this puppy love phase to pass
The expectation for the immature stage of the relationship to pass before it can be taken seriously

And I know there's no excuses You don't want this confusion
Acknowledging that there are no excuses for the relationship ending and respecting the other person's wishes

But I just want to tell you This is no delusion
Expressing that the desire to make the relationship work again is not a fantasy or delusion

There's nothing left to lose here Everything that I feel You and me together I know that was all real
The recognition that there is no risk in trying to make the relationship work, and the belief that the feelings shared in the relationship were genuine

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