Back And Forth
idesia Lyrics
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Sun in my eye
Hop in, enjoy the ride
While it's easy rolling
Life is good
Free bird, long skirt
Heads back we laugh
It was fun in the land of the golden
But it got me lookin' for the rain
I can't handle it, every day's the same
I can't handle it, I can't handle it
But for now, fuck it
Roll another J, put on your shades
The days are young, there's no reason to complain
Movin' back and forth, can't stay anymore
If you want to follow, I can be the baddest bitch you know
Movin' back and forth, can't stay anymore
If you want to follow, I can be the baddest bitch you know
Let's go to sleep in Cali, wake up in Chicago
I can give you all my heart but I'll never give you my soul
Cause' I'm always on the list, with purple painted lips
5'2, black boots, I'll leave you with a stained kiss
Unexpected encounters, night ends, new friends
May not know where I'm going but I know where I've been
I've been here a hot minute but soon enough I've got to dip
Do you catch my drift? Do you catch my drift?
Movin' back and forth, can't stay anymore
If you want to follow, I can be the baddest bitch you know
Movin' back and forth, can't stay anymore
If you want to follow, I can be the baddest bitch you know
Movin' back and forth, can't stay anymore
If you want to follow, I can be the baddest bitch you know
Movin' back and forth, can't stay anymore
If you want to follow, I can be the baddest bitch you know
Movin' back and forth, can't stay anymore
If you want to follow, I can be the baddest bitch you know
The lyrics of Idesia's song "Back and Forth" depict the singer's restless and carefree state of mind. The opening lines "Knock knock, rise and shine, Sun in my eye" paints the picture of the singer waking up to a new day with the sun blinding her eyes. The following lines "Hop in, enjoy the ride, while it's easy rolling, life is good" suggest that the singer is taking life as it comes and enjoying the easygoing moments. The imagery of a "free bird, long skirt" and "heads back we laugh" reinforce this idea of freedom and carelessness. However, the singer's contentment is short-lived as she admits, "But it got me lookin' for the rain, I can't handle it, every day's the same." This suggests that the singer is growing tired of the monotony of her life and is craving something more exciting.
The chorus of the song "Movin' back and forth, can't stay anymore, If you want to follow, I can be the baddest bitch you know" suggests that the singer is restless and cannot stay in one place for too long. She is looking for a sense of adventure and excitement in life, and if someone is willing to follow her, she can be the queen of that experience. The lines "Let's go to sleep in Cali, wake up in Chicago" suggest that the singer is not afraid of change and is always ready for a new adventure. The lyrics "I can give you all my heart but I'll never give you my soul" suggest that the singer is an independent person who doesn't want anyone to control or possess her.
Line by Line Meaning
Knock knock, rise and shine
Wake up and get ready to start the day.
Sun in my eye
Feeling the heat of the sun on my face.
Hop in, enjoy the ride
Get in and have a good time.
While it's easy rolling
While things are going well and with ease.
Life is good
Enjoying life and feeling content.
Free bird, long skirt
Feeling free and unencumbered by expectations, wearing comfortable clothing.
Heads back we laugh
Having a good time and enjoying each other's company.
It was fun in the land of the golden
Enjoying a good time in a place of abundance and prosperity.
But it got me lookin' for the rain
Feeling like things are too good and waiting for something to go wrong.
I can't handle it, every day's the same
Feeling bored with the monotony of daily life.
But for now, fuck it
For now, let's forget about our worries and have fun.
Roll another J, put on your shades
Let's smoke marijuana and wear sunglasses.
The days are young, there's no reason to complain
We have plenty of time to enjoy ourselves and no reason to be unhappy.
Movin' back and forth, can't stay anymore
Feeling restless and unable to stay in one place for too long.
If you want to follow, I can be the baddest bitch you know
If you want to join me and have a good time, I can be the most fun and adventurous person you've ever met.
Let's go to sleep in Cali, wake up in Chicago
Let's travel far and wide and experience new places.
I can give you all my heart but I'll never give you my soul
I can love and be devoted to you, but I will always keep my true self and individuality.
Cause' I'm always on the list, with purple painted lips
I am always in demand and popular, wearing brightly colored lip color.
5'2, black boots, I'll leave you with a stained kiss
I am short with black boots and will leave a lasting impression on you with my kiss.
Unexpected encounters, night ends, new friends
Meeting new people and having new experiences late into the night.
May not know where I'm going but I know where I've been
I may not have a clear direction in life, but I have learned and grown from past experiences.
I've been here a hot minute but soon enough I've got to dip
I have been here for a short amount of time, but will soon have to leave.
Do you catch my drift? Do you catch my drift?
Do you understand what I am trying to say?
Contributed by Liam I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.