Their follow-up album, Vol. II: 1990 - A New Decade, yielded the hits "Get a Life" and "A Dream's a Dream," the latter featuring operatic vocals by Victoria Wilson-James. While their U.S. following declined somewhat following its release, Soul II Soul continued to have hits in the UK, including 1992's #4 single, "Joy."
Soul II Soul reached Volume 5 of their series for Virgin in 1995, then released 2 more albums for Island Records.
Back To Life -
Soul II Soul Lyrics
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Back to life, back to reality
Back to life, back to reality
Back to the here and now, oh yeah
Show me how
Decide what you want from me
Tell me maybe I could be there for you
However, do you want me?
However, do you need me? How
However, do you want me?
However, do you need me?
However, do you want me?
However, do you need me? How (however)
However, do you want me?
However, do you need me?
Back to life
Back to the present time
Back from a fantasy, yes
Tell me now, take the initiative
I'll leave it in your hands
Until you're ready, yeah
However, do you want me?
However, do you need me? How
However, do you want me? (Oh, well, how do you want me?)
However, do you need me?
However, do you want me? (However)
However, do you need me? How
However, do you want me?
However, do you need me?
However, do you need me?
However, do you need me?
However, do you need me?
However, do you need me?
I live at the top of the block (top of the block)
No more room (no more room)
For trouble and fuss (no, no, no, there's not)
Need a change, a positive change
Look, it's me writing on the wall
Ever, do you want me, yes
However, do you want me?
However, do you need me? How
However, do you want me?
However, do you need me?
However, do you want me?
However, do you need me? How
However, do you want me? (Oh, oh, oh)
However, do you need me? (Tell me, now, how do you want me to be? Yeah)
Back to life, back to the day we had
Let's end this foolish game
Hear me out, don't let it waste away
Make up your mind, so I know where I stand
However, do you want me?
However, do you need me? How
However, do you want me?
However, do you need me?
However, do you want me? (However)
However, do you need me? (Do you need me?)
However, do you want me? (Need me)
However, do you need me? (Tell me now)
However, do you want me?
However, do you need me?
However, do you want me?
However, do you need me? (Tell me, now, how do you want me to be? Yeah)
However, do you want me?
However, do you need me? How (oh, oh)
However, do you want me?
However, do you need me?
The song "Back to Life" is a soulful, introspective track that deals with themes of self-discovery, communication, and living in the present moment. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "back to life, back to reality," which suggests a desire to return to a state of authenticity and connection with oneself and the world around us. The singer asks the listener to tell them what they want and need, indicating a willingness to be there for the other person and to collaborate in building a fulfilling relationship.
The verses of the song further explore these themes, with lyrics like "take the initiative" and "make up your mind so I know where I stand" calling for action and clarity in communication. The line "I live at the top of the block, no more room for trouble or fuss" suggests a need for a peaceful, stable environment in which to grow and thrive. Overall, the song encourages the listener to take control of their life and relationships, and to prioritize open communication and self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
Back to life, back to reality
Returning to the present and leaving behind any fantasies or distractions.
Back to the here and now yeah
Returning to the present moment and focusing on the reality of the situation.
Show me how, decide what you want from me
Give me clear direction and communicate your needs so that I know how to meet them.
Tell me maybe I could be there for you
Suggesting a willingness to support and care for someone if they communicate their needs clearly.
However do you want me
Asking in what way the other person desires their support.
However do you need me
Asking in what way the other person requires their support.
Back from a fantasy
Returning to reality and leaving behind any unrealistic or imaginative scenarios.
Tell me now, take the initiative
Communicate clearly and take the first step in making a change.
I'll leave it in your hands until you're ready
Allowing the other person to decide the timing of the change or decision they need to make.
I live at the top of the block
Expressing a sense of power or control over one's surroundings.
No more room for trouble or fuss
Desiring a peaceful and stress-free environment.
Need a change, a positive change
Desiring a beneficial and transformative shift in one's life.
Look, look it's me writing on the wall
Emphasizing the importance of the message being communicated and its visibility.
Let's end this foolish game
Expressing a desire to end a situation that is causing stress or pain.
Hear me out, don't let me waste away
Asking for the other person's attention and care so that the situation does not continue to cause harm.
Make up your mind so I know where I stand
Requesting decision and clarity from the other person in order to feel secure and supported.
(Tell me now) however do you want me
Asking the other person to reveal their desires and needs in order to provide support.
However do you need me
Asking the other person to reveal their requirements in order to provide support.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Beresford Romeo, Simon Law, Nellie Hooper, Caron Wheeler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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31 Years Ago!!!
WOW!!! 😀
A Timeless Classic, That Doesn't Feel Or Sound👂 'Old' 2 Me.
And I Am Going 2 Return 2 2020 In About 20Mins⏰⏱️!!! 😊
I Don't Know Why I Have Had The Urge To Go Down The Time⏳⌛ Tunnel.
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@user-bn9es1vo6e
32 years later, if you're watching this, you're a legend.
@sarahhillman8433
Absolutely 👌
@OG_DSM
You too bro 💯
@LisaMaryification
Has it been 32 years? Strange, this chorus has been going through my head lately. I didn't look this song up, it just appeared under recommended. Brings back memories when I was young and carefree.
@DonGivani
Look at the clip, it is timeless, sounds like it could have produced nowadays, 32 years woow
@Nurali20010
Still at it!!!!!! Was 5 when it released but still banger like a mf.
@jasontillett
Who’s here in 2024? 😱
@dylanmoonsamy3396
We here
@roedeer9083
LOL!!! 😄
I Like The Face! 👍
31 Years Ago!!!
WOW!!! 😀
A Timeless Classic, That Doesn't Feel Or Sound👂 'Old' 2 Me.
And I Am Going 2 Return 2 2020 In About 20Mins⏰⏱️!!! 😊
I Don't Know Why I Have Had The Urge To Go Down The Time⏳⌛ Tunnel.
I Must Of Caught The January Blues. 😨🥶
Well I'm Going 2 Shake 🤸 It Off/Dance It Away!!!💃😀 😊 👏👐🙌
@RobertSmith-el9zy
BIGGS