Back And Forth
UNKLE Lyrics


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(I don't like to be back)

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
And it goes back and forth
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

Overall Meaning

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

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