Early, leaked versions sampled the chorus and melody of Black Sabbath their hit Changes
Back & Forth
UNKLE Lyrics
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You see things in life
And you're bit surprise what you see
Life, your whole life, is changes
You go through changes in your life
One second you've got it made
Next second you're down in the dumps
Throughout your whole life
One second you've got the most beautiful girl in the world
Next second you don't even have a girlfriend no more
And it goes back and forth
And back and forth, you known
And this is life man, it's changes
This is what you gotta go through throughout your whole lifetime
I'm going through changes
I'm going through changes
I'm going through changes
And it goes back and forth
And back and forth, you known
Never
Never
Land
In UNKLE's song Back and Forth, the lyrics depict the fluctuating nature of life, where things can change suddenly and without warning. The opening lines convey surprise at what life can reveal, and the idea that change is a constant occurrence throughout one's lifetime. The lyrics continue to express the highs and lows that can be experienced in life, highlighting the fickleness of relationships with lines such as "One second you've got the most beautiful girl in the world, next second you don't even have a girlfriend no more."
The repetition of the line "And it goes back and forth" emphasizes the theme of flux and how it applies to every aspect of life. The chorus then goes on to express a personal experience of going through changes. The line "I'm going through changes" is repeated multiple times, conveying a sense of uncertainty, but also a determination to persevere. Overall, the lyrics of Back and Forth provide a commentary on the inevitability of change in life and the emotional toll it can take.
Line by Line Meaning
You see things in life
Life is a series of experiences that one goes through
And you're bit surprise what you see
Even though one has seen a lot in life before, some experiences can still be surprising
Life, your whole life, is changes
The entirety of one's life is characterized by changes and transitions
You go through changes in your life
Everyone will inevitably undergo changes and shifts throughout their life
One second you've got it made
One moment everything seems to be going well and life feels easy
Next second you're down in the dumps
Suddenly everything can change and life can become difficult or depressing
And it goes back and forth
Life is characterized by ups and downs that repeat cyclically
Throughout your whole life
This fluctuation of good and bad times is consistent throughout one's entire life
One second you've got the most beautiful girl in the world
In one moment, you can have something amazing and desirable in your life
Next second you don't even have a girlfriend no more
Suddenly that amazing thing can be taken away and life can feel emptier
And it goes back and forth
This cycle of attainment and loss repeats itself again and again
And back and forth, you known
This cycle is well-known and understood by many
And this is life man, it's changes
This cyclical nature of life is just a part of existence
This is what you gotta go through throughout your whole lifetime
These changes and ups and downs are something that must be endured throughout one's entire life
I'm going through changes
The singer is currently experiencing changes and fluctuations in their own life
Never
The idea of stability, of being in a fixed state of mind or circumstance, is an illusion
Never
One will never experience a state of being that is unchanging
Land
The idea of a metaphorical stable foundation or solid ground that one can build their life upon is not realistic or attainable
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RICHARD FILE, ANTONY GENN, JAMES LAVELLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sl888y
I don't like to be backYou see things in life
And you're bit surprised what you see
Life, your whole life is changes
You go through changes in your lifeOne second you've got it made
Next second you're down in the dumps
And it goes back and forth
Throughout your whole lifeOne second you've got the most beautiful girl in the world
Next second you don't even have a girlfriend no more
And it goes back and forth and back and forth, you know
And this is life man, it changes
This is what you gotta go through throughout your whole lifetimeI'm going through changes
I'm going through changes
I'm going through changesAnd it goes back and forth
And back and forth, you knowNever
Never
Land
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My mind is in a state
'Cuz all I seem to do is tempt my fate
Well, I try a real space
But all the while, I'm crashin' up the gateThis time, this time
Reality struck me between the eyesMy mind is in a state
'Cuz everything I'm missing comes too late
So I try and disappear
But there is only one way out of hereThis time, this time
Reality struck me between the eyesMy mind is in a state
But all I need to do is change my pace
And I know there's fear to face
But happiness is found in its embraceThis time, this time
This time, this timeThis time, this time
@1e2d3c4b5a
Easily, one of my top three favorite albums, ever.
@paulhale5465
And Queen's of the stone age , no one knows with James levelle
@daveygg1971
Just epic ✊️
@MrAlfHookham
Classic song !
@WJstudios04
Mass Effect
@ArthrUK
Really like this! :)
@madmax6114
Tune in a half unkle :0 x
@shortybond3000
Thailand memories.
@Mr.Zoomy.
<3
@switchfish24
What about Tom Yorke? Regards