I Want You Back
Yuna Lyrics


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I'm still up it's 4AM
I don't know what to make of today
If I'm doing something right
Why does every bone inside of me ache

I don't know if I'm worth it
Maybe we were perfect
I really need to call you tonight

Cause I just thought I should let you know
I want you back
Feeling like I did something wrong
I want you back

It's giving you a heart attack
I hate myself for doing that
You're the best thing I ever known

Hey, I've been going back and forth
Then I miss you more and more everyday
I keep writing all these words
In my head so I know what to say

I don't know if I'm worth it
Maybe we were perfect
I really need to call you tonight

Cause I just thought I should let you know
I want you back
Feeling like I did something wrong
I want you back

It's giving you a heart attack
I hate myself for doing that
You're the best thing I ever known

Close my eyes and hold my breath
Hoping that we pass this test
Trying to believe that it's not over

Don't know why I couldn't see
You're the only one for me
I don't really want this to be over

Cause I just thought I should let you know
I want you back
Feeling like I did something wrong
I want you back

It's giving you a heart attack




I hate myself for doing that
You're the best thing I ever known

Overall Meaning

The song I Want You Back by Yuna is about the intense feeling of missing someone and the potential regret that comes with it. The lyrics express the singer's confusion and sadness over the situation, as she contemplates whether or not she did something wrong and whether or not the relationship was worth it. The line "If I'm doing something right, why does every bone inside of me ache" captures the emotional turmoil that can come with missing someone deeply, and the line "You're the best thing I ever known" emphasizes the importance of the person to the singer.


The singer recognizes that the situation has caused "a heart attack" and "hate" towards herself for causing it. However, the chorus reveals that despite the potential negative consequences, she still wants the person back in her life. The bridge expresses a sense of longing and desperation, with the singer hoping that they can pass the test and stay together. The line "You're the only one for me, I don't really want this to be over" shows the depth of her feelings for the person and her desire to make things work.


Overall, the song captures the intense emotions that come with missing someone and the desire to make things right. It showcases Yuna's ability to write raw and relatable lyrics that speak to people's emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm still up it's 4AM
The singer cannot sleep and it's extremely late.


I don't know what to make of today
The singer is uncertain about how their day went and what it means.


If I'm doing something right Why does every bone inside of me ache
Despite efforts to do well, the singer feels a deep emotional pain or regret.


I don't know if I'm worth it Maybe we were perfect I really need to call you tonight
The artist is questioning their own self-worth and considering reaching out to someone from their past.


Cause I just thought I should let you know I want you back Feeling like I did something wrong I want you back
The artist admits a desire to rekindle a past relationship, possibly due to feelings of guilt or regret.


It's giving you a heart attack I hate myself for doing that You're the best thing I ever known
The singer recognizes the emotional strain their actions have put on the other person and regrets causing them pain.


Hey, I've been going back and forth Then I miss you more and more everyday I keep writing all these words In my head so I know what to say
The singer has been experiencing conflicting emotions and thoughts about the past relationship, and is mentally preparing to possibly reach out to the other person.


Close my eyes and hold my breath Hoping that we pass this test Trying to believe that it's not over
The artist has hope for the relationship and is willing to take a chance to see if it can be salvaged.


Don't know why I couldn't see You're the only one for me I don't really want this to be over
The artist has come to the realization that the other person is the only one they want to be with and is afraid of losing them.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JENNA LAUREN ANDREWS, JEPE KJELLBERG, N YUNA ZARAI, TOMAS BARFOD

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Comments from YouTube:

D3c3pTi0n

It saddens me that such a beautiful voice and soul music artist like yuna is so underrated! this is the kind of music I would love to hear on the radio. All the mainstream bull shit you hear to today doesn't even compare with this!

Darrell Lard

Truth be told... I just came across her for the first time today..... and I am sold, lol.

bethlehem tilahun

true story

Jin Watanabe

I used to listen to the original version but now, I can´t stop to listen to this version! So Smooth! A unique style and man, your voice is the best complement to her song. I really like it!

Lady Ryohei

The first time I heard this song I was like woah this couldnt be real I mean Yuna's voice sounds so differently good and Derez's voice is like so unique and whats with the music's beat omg I just cant wait for the MV seriously am really excited hahahaha

Derez

Thank you! You're awesome!!!

Prudy N

Absolutely love Yuna! Discovered her on you tube yesterday and have been listening to her! Gotta support my fellow Asians! Beautiful voice, beautiful lady. Can't wait to hear and see more of her!

Naglaa Osman

+Prudy Nilchaikovit i discovered her today and she is amazing, where has she been this whole time danggg

SAM Songs

I do really love this feat, I think it's one of the best feats I've ever heard in lovesongs with a so different beat than rap... Excellent job, Yuna and Derez!

Derez

Thank you very much!

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