Come Back Baby
Pusha T Lyrics


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I wanna talk to all you addicts out there
That's got yourself a great big Jones
An' you done tried all the methadone
And you just can't leave that heroin alone
I wonder, have you tried

Dope just touched down, I'm so grateful
Numbers so low, bitch, be thankful
They say don't let money change you
That's how we know money ain't you
Bitch, I been had, bitches been bad
We buy big boats, bitch, I'm Sinbad
Downright sinful, bitch, we been full
All my dopeboys, we like kinfolk
Bmore burnt spoon, DC glass pipe
Va sent bales, 'bout that trap life
Blew through thousands, we made millions
Cocaine soldiers, once civilians
Bought hoes Hondas, took care children
Let my pastor, build out buildings
Rapped on classics, I been brilliant
Now we blend in, we chameleons, ahh!

Never have I been locked up in a world of misery
I need you darling to set me free
Come back baby, just find me one more time
Ooh baby, I'm 'bout to go out of my mind
I can't—

Who else got the luxury to drop when he want
'Cause nobody else can fuck with me?
What a showoff
Nigga wrist for wrist let's have a glow off
Fuck it, brick for brick let's have a blow off
If we go by connections made
I can still climb ladders when complexions fade (yugh)
White on white that's the tester
Black on black that's the Tesla
See these diamonds in this watch face?
All that shit came from pressure
They don't miss you 'till you gone with the wind
And they tired of dancing like a Ying Yang Twin
You can't have the Yin without the Yang my friend
Real niggas bring balance to the game I'm in (yugh)
Can't escape the scale if I tried, interstate trafficking's alive
Push

Never have I been locked up in a world of misery
I need you darling to set me free
Come back baby, just find me one more time
Ooh baby, I'm 'bout to go out of my mind

Still fresh off the boat niggas (I can't—)
Don't make me super soak niggas
Your life ends up a quote nigga
The good die young, all dogs go to heaven
It's really just mommas falling out on the reverend
I play musical chairs with these squares
Rich flair before they was Ric Flair's
Cocaine concierge, longest running trapper of the year
Stood the test of time like Dapper Dan
Season my sauce like Zatarain's
Is he still in the caravan? (No)
It's a mill' in in the caravan? (Whoa)
Richard Mille on a leather band (whoo)
Behind the wheel like an ambulance (go)
On my way up to Maryland

Never have I been locked up in a world of misery
I need you darling to set me free
Come back baby, just find me one more time
Ooh baby, I'm 'bout to go out of my mind
I can't—
Come back baby, just find me one more time




Ooh baby, I'm 'bout to go out of my mind
I-I can't—

Overall Meaning

"Come Back Baby" by Pusha T speaks on the dark world of addiction and drug dealing. The song opens with Pusha addressing addicts who have tried everything to break their addiction to drugs. He asks if they have tried his supply, which he claims is so potent that it will bring them back every time, highlighting the power of addiction. Pusha then brags about his wealth and success in the drug game, using his money to buy lavish luxuries, including boats, for him and his "kinfolk." He shows no remorse for the harm he may have caused to the children who depend on the drug money that he has provided, which only adds to the song's gloomy undertones. He even talks about the "complexions" of the individuals he deals with, and how he can still "climb ladders" even after their use fades, implying that he's not afraid of dealing with non-traditional buyers.


The chorus is about longing for someone, likely a lover or a friend, who brought joy to Pusha's life. He begs for their return so he can feel alive again. But it's clear from the way he explains his addiction and drug dealing that he's trapped in the addictive cycle of drugs, and even if that person returns to him, it's unlikely that he will break free.


In the latter part of the song, Pusha brags about his wealth again, talking about his Richard Mille watch and caravan filled with a million dollars. He continues to assert his success, using metaphors and analogies to paint a picture of the environment he thrives in. The second chorus repeats, emphasizing the powerlessness that he feels in his addiction.


Overall, "Come Back Baby" is a song about how addiction can hold people hostage and take control of their lives. It also explores the cyclical nature of addiction, where people can be continually lured back no matter how hard they try to escape.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna talk to all you addicts out there That's got yourself a great big Jones An' you done tried all the methadone And you just can't leave that heroin alone I wonder, have you tried
Pusha T is addressing drug addicts who have tried other treatments like methadone but still can't quit heroin. He wonders if they have tried other methods.


Dope just touched down, I'm so grateful Numbers so low, bitch, be thankful They say don't let money change you That's how we know money ain't you Bitch, I been had, bitches been bad We buy big boats, bitch, I'm Sinbad Downright sinful, bitch, we been full All my dopeboys, we like kinfolk Bmore burnt spoon, DC glass pipe Va sent bales, 'bout that trap life Blew through thousands, we made millions Cocaine soldiers, once civilians Bought hoes Hondas, took care of children Let my pastor, build out buildings Rapped on classics, I been brilliant Now we blend in, we chameleons, ahh!
Pusha T is grateful for a new shipment of drugs and low numbers showing that they're in high demand. He comments on how money doesn't change who he really is. Pusha T boasts about his success in the drug game and how they've made millions. They take care of their own and give back to their community.


Never have I been locked up in a world of misery I need you darling to set me free Come back baby, just find me one more time Ooh baby, I'm 'bout to go out of my mind I can't—
Pusha T is expressing his need for his lover to come back to him. He feels trapped and needs her to set him free from his misery.


Who else got the luxury to drop when he want 'Cause nobody else can fuck with me? What a showoff Nigga wrist for wrist let's have a glow off Fuck it, brick for brick let's have a blow off If we go by connections made I can still climb ladders when complexions fade (yugh) White on white that's the tester Black on black that's the Tesla See these diamonds in this watch face? All that shit came from pressure They don't miss you 'till you gone with the wind And they tired of dancing like a Ying Yang Twin You can't have the Yin without the Yang my friend Real niggas bring balance to the game I'm in (yugh) Can't escape the scale if I tried, interstate trafficking's alive Push
Pusha T is showing off his luxury and success. He challenges others to compete with him in terms of wealth and power. Pusha T emphasizes that true success is not based on physical appearance but on connections and character. He reflects on how people only appreciate you when it's too late. Pusha T reminds the listener that balance is important and real people with integrity bring that balance to the game.


Still fresh off the boat niggas (I can't—) Don't make me super soak niggas Your life ends up a quote nigga The good die young, all dogs go to heaven It's really just mommas falling out on the reverend I play musical chairs with these squares Rich flair before they was Ric Flair's Cocaine concierge, longest running trapper of the year Stood the test of time like Dapper Dan Season my sauce like Zatarain's Is he still in the caravan? (No) It's a mill' in in the caravan? (Whoa) Richard Mille on a leather band (whoo) Behind the wheel like an ambulance (go) On my way up to Maryland
Pusha T speaks about his experience as a new drug dealer and how he's been successful for a long time. He mentions how people who live the drug life often end up in tragedy. He boasts about his tenure in the drug world, and his influence before he even became famous. Pusha T keeps making money on drugs and asks if a friend is still living in a caravan, he also mentions his Richard Mille timepiece/ watches. He is on his way to another state to continue his drug trafficking.


Never have I been locked up in a world of misery I need you darling to set me free Come back baby, just find me one more time Ooh baby, I'm 'bout to go out of my mind I can't— Come back baby, just find me one more time Ooh baby, I'm 'bout to go out of my mind I-I can't—
Pusha T repeats his need for his lover to come back and save him from his misery. He is having trouble coping and is on the verge of losing his mind.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Dawson, George Henry Jackson, James Shaw, Kanye West, Ronald Townsend, Terrence Thornton

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