Back on My Feet Again
The Foundations Lyrics
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And put me back, back on my feet again
I've made this life of mine sweet again
Yes, you got what it takes
To end all the heartaches
Pick me up, baby
And put me back, back on my feet again
Yes, you got what it takes
To end all the heartaches
In my life, there's been nobody
Who ever cared a bit about me
I was the one guy deserving love
But every time it seemed to be found
To be the one guy, rightly hurt in love
Who ended up flat on the ground
(Flat on the ground)
You can pick me up, baby
And put me back, back on my feet again
I've made this life of mine sweet again
Yes, you got what it takes
To end all the heartaches
Pick me up, baby
And put me back, back on my feet again
I've made this life of mine sweet again
Yes, you got what it takes
To end all the heartaches
Tried so hard to take it cool and easy
When everything seems to go wrong
I was the one guy deserving love
But every time it seemed to be found
To be the one guy, rightly hurt in love
Who ended up flat on his back
(Flat on his back)
You can pick me up, baby
And put me back, back on my feet again
I've made this life of mine sweet again
Yes, you got what it takes
To end all the heartaches
Pick me up, baby
And put me back, back on my feet again
I've made this life of mine sweet again
Yes, you got what it takes
The Foundations' "Back On My Feet Again" is a uplifting tune about finding love after years of heartbreak. The song tells the story of a protagonist who has been hurt multiple times in relationships, but has finally found someone who can "put [them] back, back on [their] feet again." The singer has lost faith in ever finding someone who truly cares for them, but this new love has made their life "sweet again." The lyrics suggest that the love interest in question is the one who can "end all the heartaches" and make everything right.
Musically, the song features a catchy melody that relies heavily on horns and strings. It is a feel-good tune that can turn anyone's mood around. The refrain of the song ("Pick me up, baby / And put me back, back on my feet again /I've made this life of mine sweet again /Yes, you got what it takes to end all the heartaches") is infectious, making it hard not to sing along.
The song's message is one of hope and redemption, and it's no wonder that it became a hit upon its release in 1968. Its popularity has endured over the years and has been covered by several artists, including Randy Crawford, Dusty Springfield, and Suzi Quatro.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, you can pick me up, baby
The singer is requesting his lover to help him recover.
And put me back, back on my feet again
He needs his lover's assistance to regain his strength.
I've made this life of mine sweet again
The singer is satisfied with his current life.
Yes, you got what it takes
He believes his lover has the necessary qualities to help him.
To end all the heartaches
He's looking for a solution to fix his problems.
In my life, there's been nobody
The singer has never had anyone in his life.
Who ever cared a bit about me
He feels neglected and unloved.
I was the one guy deserving love
The artist feels that he's worthy of love.
But every time it seemed to be found
He's had relationships before, but they never worked out.
To be the one guy, rightly hurt in love
He's had his fair share of heartbreaks and feels unlucky in love.
Who ended up flat on the ground
His heartbreaks have left him feeling defeated and helpless.
Tried so hard to take it cool and easy
He's tried to move on and not let his past affect him.
When everything seems to go wrong
Despite his efforts, things never seem to work out for him.
Who ended up flat on his back
His past experiences have left him emotionally and mentally exhausted.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TONY MACAULAY, JOHN MACLEOD
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The Stereo Side Of The Moon
you must be deaf in one ear ? this is in mono. thanks anyway.
Jo Hammerstein
Not Stereo!!!!!