Initial tracking dates are unknown, but it is likely that the track was recorded in mid-1995 at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA. It was included as the first track on a July, 1995, configuration of Emancipation, and as the second track on another 1995 configuration. It was copyrighted at the Library of Congress on 25 August, 1995 (along with Die, Journey 2 The Center Of Your Heart and Poom Poom). The track contains repeated vocal samples of "and that's my only mission" from Ninety-9's track Three Shots (containing input by Prince) - it is unknown if this sample was added immediately or at a later date. The track was premiered on Minneapolis radio station KMOJ by DJ Brother Jules on 16 November, 1995, just over a year before its release.
Right Back Here In My Arms
Prince Lyrics
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Oh baby
(Right back here in my arms) [Repeat: x2]
Right back here, yeah
Don't want you to write me no letters
Don't want you callin' my farm
I just want you, I just want you
Alright
I ain't checkin' for the sweet talk, baby (Right)
Talkin' 'bout how you're missin' my charms (Right)
I just want you, I just want you
I just want you right back here in my arms ("That's my only mission")
I just want you, I just want you
I just want you right back here in my arms
(Right back here in my arms)
Oh baby
(Right back here in my arms)
Oh baby
I know you got a lot on your mind (Right)
That's why I want to give you some time (Right)
Till I get to, till I get to
Till I get to hug that body so fine
I know you need a little space, just a little
That's why I ain't showin' my face (Right)
I just want you, I just want you
I just want you right back here in my arms
Oh baby
(Right back here in my arms)
(Right, right)
Right back in my arms (Right back here in my arms)
Right back, right back
Right back here in my arms
(Right) (Right back here in my arms)
No, no, no to the postman bringin' me letters
You know a brother gonna feel much better
If he keep his mind on, you know, whatever
Anything as long as it is makin' it wetter
Cause I can't stop thinkin' about what we do
There ought to be a law against the hoochie ooh! (Ooh!)
Can we groove? I don't want to do you no harm
I just want you right back here in my arms
Oh baby (Right back here in my arms)
Don't want you to write me no letters
I just want you, I just want you
I just want you right back here in my arms
Oh yeah, right back here in my arms
(Right back here in my arms)
I just want you right back here in my arms (Right)
Right back here in my arms
(Right back here in my arms) (Right)
Right back, right back (Right)
I'll try to write you back
(Right back here in my arms)
Right Back Here In My Arms is a song about Prince’s longing for his love interest to return to him. In the lyrics, Prince expresses his desire to have his significant other join him in his arms once again, and he makes it clear that he does not want her to write any letters or call his farm; he wants her to be with him in person. He goes on to say that he is not interested in her sweet talk or her claim that she misses his charms--he just wants her back. Prince acknowledges that his love interest has a lot on her mind, and he is willing to give her some space until the time comes for them to reunite. Despite the separation, Prince cannot stop thinking about what they do together, and he wants to maintain that connection by having her right back in his arms.
The lyrics of the song suggest that Prince is not interested in communicating with his love interest in any way other than being in her physical presence. He seems to be more concerned with physical intimacy rather than any emotional connection. The song also portrays Prince as being confident in his love and not wanting to let it go, even though his love interest may need some space. His request to have her right back in his arms suggests that he is not willing to let her go any time soon.
Line by Line Meaning
(cause that's my only mission)
All I want is for you to come back to me and be in my arms again.
(Right back here in my arms)
I want you to return to my arms, where you belong.
Don't want you to write me no letters
I don't want to hear from you in writing; I want to see you in person.
Don't want you callin' my farm
I don't want to receive phone calls from you; I want to be physically with you.
I ain't checkin' for the sweet talk, baby (Right)
I'm not interested in hearing any kind words or compliments from you; I just want you back in my arms.
Talkin' 'bout how you're missin' my charms (Right)
I don't care about your feelings or how much you miss me; all I want is to have you back in my embrace.
I know you got a lot on your mind (Right)
I understand that you might have a lot going on in your life right now.
That's why I want to give you some time (Right)
I'm willing to let you have some space to sort out your thoughts and feelings.
Till I get to, till I get to
Until I have the opportunity to be with you.
Till I get to hug that body so fine
Until I can once again hold you, my beautiful and attractive partner.
I know you need a little space, just a little
I acknowledge that you might need some physical or emotional distance.
That's why I ain't showin' my face (Right)
That's why I'm not being intrusive or demanding; I'm respecting your need for space.
No, no, no to the postman bringin' me letters
I don't want to receive any letters or messages from you; I want to see you in person.
You know a brother gonna feel much better
I will feel much happier and more satisfied if I can be with you in my arms.
If he keep his mind on, you know, whatever
As long as I have you, it doesn't matter what else is going on in my life.
Anything as long as it is makin' it wetter
As long as I'm with you, I'm happy and fulfilled.
Cause I can't stop thinkin' about what we do
I can't get you out of my head; I'm constantly thinking about our time together.
There ought to be a law against the hoochie ooh! (Ooh!)
Our physical and emotional connection is so intense that it seems like it should be illegal.
Can we groove? I don't want to do you no harm
Can we dance together and enjoy each other's company? I don't want to hurt you or make things complicated.
Oh yeah, right back here in my arms
Yes, that's exactly where you belong, in my embrace.
Right back here, yeah
You need to come back to me, right here where you belong.
I just want you, I just want you
All I really need and want is you.
I'll try to write you back
I'll do my best to respond to any messages or notes you might send me, but what I really want is to be with you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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