Stylistically, the band took influence from both contemporary adult alternative bands as well as earlier power pop and Bob Dylan-like singer-songwriter music. 'The Madding Crowd' generally received positive critical reviews and reached the #67 slot on the Billboard 200, eventually being certified as gold by the RIAA. Yet Nine Days' acclaim ended up being brief. Despite the popularity of "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)", which reached the #1 slot on Billboard's 'Top 40 Mainstream' chart and raced up in other charts, the group's mainstream success quickly faded, and they became saddled with the "one hitwonder" tag because of that single's ubiquitous nature. They're also sometimes labeled as a "two hit wonder" (due to the major airplay of "If I Am" as well).
Their next album, 'So Happily Unsatisfied', was scheduled for a release in 2002. Unfortunately due to complications with their label, Sony Records, this album became delayed and the group was no longer in possession of the rights of the songs. They managed to put it up for online distribution years later after acrimonious conflict. 'Flying the Corporate Jet', released in 2003 by the band by itself, ended up being Nine Days' last full album for some time.
Justly feeling bashed by the music industry, the band went on hiatus through much of the decade. However, In mid-August 2006, Nine Days formally reunited and went back to the studio to record. 'Slow Motion Life (Part One)', a new EP with six songs, was released on January 19, 2007. Part Two was released later that year. Their more recent work has gone in a more Americana type musical direction.
The band has since performed sporadically. Both vocal artists, John Hampson and Brian Desveaux have pursued solo careers and their music is available for purchase from their respective websites. According to the Absolutely (Story of a Girl) Songfacts, Hampson ended up spending a lot of time as a high school English teacher.
Back to Me
Nine Days Lyrics
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I would be so good
I'll put your trust back in me
At least I think you should
We'll call it my pathology
So I misunderstood
A bit selfish I should be
If I could change I would
See it on my face
All reminds me of your name
We sought fortune through the rain
Everyday and everyplace
Everywhere I kissed your face
All the sacrifice in vain
How could you put all the blame upon me
Thats not fair so the story goes
Once upon a time we had the moon we had the stars that were divine
Upon my shoulders she cried
Now she hides the faith she fears
She throws herself before no bed of lies
She'll be sorry
If you would just come back to me
I would be so good
I'll put your trust back in me
At least I think you should
We'll call it my pathology
So I misunderstood
A bit selfish I should be
If I could change I would
See it on my face
If you would just come back to me
I would be so good
I'll put your trust back in me
At least I think you should
We'll call it my pathology
So I misunderstood
A bit selfish I should be
If I could change I would
If you would just come back to me
If you would just come back to me
Woah oh oh oh oh
If you would just come back to me
I see it on my face
Its alright
Its alright
Its alright
The song Back to Me by Nine Days is about the desire to have a former lover come back to the singer of the song. Throughout the song, the singer expresses their need for their ex to return and reestablish trust with them. The lyrics suggest that the singer regrets not being more selfless in the relationship, which ultimately led to the breakup. However, the singer believes that they can change and improve the dynamics of their relationship if given another chance. The phrase "call it my pathology" suggests that the singer believes that they may have a deep-seated issue that is the root cause of their behavior, but they are willing to work on it.
The chorus of the song repeats that if the ex-partner would come back, everything would be alright. The lyrics are a reflection of the common experience of feeling regretful and wishing for a second chance after a breakup. The song also touches upon themes such as sacrifice, blame, and the emotional pain experienced after a relationship ends. The bridge of the song has a melancholic tone that speaks to the singer's loss of their "moon" and "stars". However, the closing lines suggest that the singer may be hopeful for the future and that things could turn out alright if their ex returns to them.
Line by Line Meaning
If you would just come back to me back to me
Please return to me so we can be together again
I would be so good
I will be the best version of myself
I'll put your trust back in me
I will regain your trust
At least I think you should
I hope that you give me another chance
We'll call it my pathology
I acknowledge that it's my problem to fix
So I misunderstood
I didn't realize my mistake before, but I do now
A bit selfish I should be
I should focus on myself and what I can do better
If I could change I would
I am willing to make changes to improve our relationship
See it on my face
It's written all over me how much I miss you
All reminds me of your name
Every little thing reminds me of you
We sought fortune through the rain
We went through tough times together
Everyday and everyplace
You were on my mind all the time
Everywhere I kissed your face
I cherished every moment with you
All the sacrifice in vain
Everything we sacrificed seems pointless now without you
How could you put all the blame upon me
I feel like you're blaming me for everything
Thats not fair so the story goes
Things didn't go as planned, and now we're both hurting
Once upon a time we had the moon we had the stars that were divine
We used to have something special
Upon my shoulders she cried
I was there for you when you needed me most
Now she hides the faith she fears
You've lost faith in us and are scared to be vulnerable
She throws herself before no bed of lies
You won't settle for less than the truth
She'll be sorry
You might regret leaving me
If you would just come back to me
I am still hoping for us to reconcile
Woah oh oh oh oh
I miss you so much
Its alright
Everything will be okay in the end
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Carlos Hernandez
i love this song so much
Tammi Bennett
I use to listen to their cd with this on it , plenty of the songs were good and yea they didn't get air play enough
Do Quyen
THANK YOU!!!! I couldn't find a video that had the lyrics with the song anywhere. Good Job! 5/5.
adamatomic41
RootBeerWolfDog, it's called "having two singers."