get back
the ike and tina turner revue Lyrics


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Jojo was a man who thought he was a loner
But he knew it wouldn't last
Jojo left his home in Tucson, Arizona
For some California grass

Get back, get back
Get back to where you once belonged
Get back, get back
Get back to where you once belonged
Get back Jojo
Go home

Get back, get back
Get back to where you once belonged
Get back, get back
Get back to where you once belonged
Get back Jo

Sweet Loretta Martin thought she was a woman
But she was another man
All the girls around her say she's got it coming
But she gets it while she can

Get back, get back
Get back to where you once belonged
Get back, get back
Get back to where you once belonged
Get back Loretta
Go home

Get back, get back
Get back to where you once belonged
Get back, get back
Get back to where you once belonged





Get back
Woo

Overall Meaning

The Ike and Tina Turner Revue's song "Get Back" combines catchy lyrics with a guitar-driven beat to create a timeless classic. The song begins with a story about a man named Jojo who left his home in Arizona for some "California grass," a reference to his desire to move to California and smoke marijuana. Jojo initially thought he could be independent and live on his own, but eventually realized that he missed his hometown and needed to return.


As the song progresses, it introduces another character, Sweet Loretta Martin, who is thought to be a woman but is actually a man. Despite criticism from those around her, Sweet Loretta enjoys living life on her terms and getting what she wants while she can. Throughout the song, the chorus repeats the phrase "Get back to where you once belonged," a sentiment that encourages both Jojo and Sweet Loretta to return home and embrace their true selves.


The lyrics of "Get Back" are open to interpretation, but many see it as a commentary on the counterculture movement of the 1960s. The song's messages about self-discovery, independence, and breaking free from societal norms resonate with audiences to this day.


Line by Line Meaning

Jojo was a man who thought he was a loner
Jojo believed he was alone and isolated, with nobody to relate to or spend time with.


But he knew it wouldn't last
Jojo understood that his loneliness and feeling of being an outsider would eventually change.


Jojo left his home in Tucson, Arizona
Jojo physically departed from his original home in Tucson, Arizona, likely in search of something new or different.


For some California grass
Jojo went to California to acquire and enjoy marijuana.


Get back, get back
The singer urges Jojo to return to where he came from.


Get back to where you once belonged
The singer advises Jojo to return to his original home, a place where he fits in and belongs.


Get back Jojo
The singer repeats his plea for Jojo to return home.


Go home
The singer explicitly tells Jojo to go back to where he came from.


Sweet Loretta Martin thought she was a woman
Loretta Martin perceived herself as a woman.


But she was another man
Loretta Martin was actually not a woman, but a man.


All the girls around her say she's got it coming
Other women who know about Loretta's true identity might anticipate her facing negative consequences for posing as a woman.


But she gets it while she can
Despite the potential risks and consequences, Loretta is willing to enjoy her time as if she were a woman.


Get back Loretta
The singer tells Loretta to leave and go back to where she belongs.


Get back, get back
The singer repeats his call for Loretta to get back to where she came from.


Get back to where you once belonged
The singer implores Loretta to return to where she belongs, specifically to where her true gender would be accepted.


Get back
The song ends with a repetition of the command to 'get back', which reinforces the theme of returning to one's rightful place.


Woo
The 'woo' at the end does not carry a significant meaning and is more of an expression of enthusiasm or exclamation.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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Comments from YouTube:

@hellochannel6344

Do not forget to congratulate and admire the Ikettes who were so fantastic performers. How about a big thumbs up 👍 for Esther Jones, Vera Hamilton and Jean Burks!

@mamanik7627

And whored it with ike

@stevedahlberg8680

Yes!

@wheelinthesky300

Tina OWNS whatever she sings.
Come hell or high Beatles.
Just when you thought a song was perfect, Tina makes it her brand.

@mikhail606

Well, that answers the question of Best Beatles Cover Ever.

@mattmcgahan

Try Analogues 'A Day in the Life'

@zaziou711

We can work it out- Stevie Wonder
With a little help from my friends- Joe Cocker
Got to get you into my life- Earth wind and fire
Yesterday- Ray Charles
Get back by Tina Turner is up there clearly

@cpreston8996

If Tina Turner covers one your compositions, politely say THANK YOU. It shows how superbly talented Tina still is.

@doublechek1909

Rest in Power to the Queen of Rock

@Jaggedknife11

God damn that's the most soulful voice I've ever heard!!!!!?

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