Come Back
usher Lyrics


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What y'all wanna do? (Ooh)
What all wanna do? (Tell me, tell me)

See, around here, we're just too much
We could slow down and you still couldn't catch us
My town full of heavy-hitters, bread-getters (what?)
Real fly, unforgettable-type
See, all I do is keep hitting them up
Getting them up, shaking your butt, what?
Lil Liberaci, can't nobody stop me
Always making moves, so you better watch me
Slide to the Southside in my blue drop top, 355
Keeping it live
When you wanna make 'em jump (jump), you know what to do
Call me and my crew to the rescue (duh-dun-di-dun)
Captain So So Def
We rocks the party 'til there's no one left (fo' sho)
Turn your volume up a notch
And watch the ba-bomb, bump-bump-bump make your speakers pop

You never missed your water 'til your well runs dry
I never missed my woman 'til she said goodbye
Now my heart's made a change
My whole world's rearrange
And I'm ready to give you what you deserved
Baby, baby, baby, please

Come back (come on, come on)
Come back (yeah, yeah)
Lover, this is where you belong
In my arms, in my world (as my girl)
Come back (come on, come on)
Come back (come back)
Lover, this is where you belong (come on, come on)
In my life, as my girl (come on, get it, get it)

The grass is greener on the other side
We take people for granted 'til they're out of sight
I don't think that you know how much I'm going through
I don't think that you know how much I really love you

All I do (all I do), is think of you
I can't eat, can't sleep
Baby, it ain't hard to see, all I do
All I do, is think of you
And your bump, diggy bump, bump, bump
Diggy, diggy, bump, bump, baby

Come back (come back)
Come back
Lover, this is where you belong (come on, come on, come on)
In my arms, in my world (into my world, girl)
Come back (come back)
Come back (baby, baby, baby)
Lover, this is where you belong (ohh)
In my life, as my girl (can somebody help me sing this?)

Come back, come back (it's not what you want, baby)
Lover, this is where you belong (but what you need, sugar, come back with me)
In my arms, in my world (satisfaction guaranteed, baby)
Come back, come back (it's not what you want, baby)
Lover, this is where you belong (but what you need, sugar, come back with me)
In my life, as my girl (satisfaction guaranteed, baby)

Come back, come back (it's not what you want, baby)
Lover, this is where you belong (but what you need, sugar, come back with me)
In my arms, in my world (satisfaction guaranteed, baby)
Come back, come back (it's not what you want, baby)




Lover, this is where you belong (but what you need, sugar, come back with me)
In my life, as my girl (satisfaction guaranteed, baby)

Overall Meaning

Usher’s song “Come Back” is a ballad dedicated to a lost love. The intro of the song begins with Usher addressing the crowd, asking them what they want to do. He then continues with a rap verse, showcasing his confidence and status as a successful artist. The chorus is a plea to his former love, begging them to come back to his arms, where they belong.


The lyrics in the song highlight the idea that people tend to take their loved ones for granted, only realizing their worth once they are gone. The grass looks greener on the other side until we realize what we had was what we truly wanted. The line “I don't think that you know how much I really love you” emphasizes the fact that expressing one’s feelings of love and affection for another is crucial before it’s too late.


Overall, the song is about realizing the true value of someone you love, even if it’s too late. It’s a heartfelt plea asking them to come back and return to the life they once shared. It’s an honest reflection of the common feelings people experience while navigating through a break-up.


Line by Line Meaning

What y'all wanna do? (Ooh)
Asking the audience what they want to do.


What all wanna do? (Tell me, tell me)
Asking the audience what they want to do.


See, around here, we're just too much
We are the best and unbeatable in this area.


We could slow down and you still couldn't catch us
We are great even when we take it easy.


My town full of heavy-hitters, bread-getters (what?)
Everyone in my town is successful and financially secure.


Real fly, unforgettable-type
We are really cool and memorable.


See, all I do is keep hitting them up
All I do is keep entertaining and pleasing people.


Getting them up, shaking your butt, what?
Making people dance and have a good time.


Lil Liberaci, can't nobody stop me
I am unstoppable and untouchable in the entertainment industry, like Lil Liberaci.


Always making moves, so you better watch me
I am always making new things and changing, so people should watch and follow me.


Slide to the Southside in my blue drop top, 355
I drive my blue convertible sports car to the south side of town.


Keeping it live
Keeping the party exciting and fun.


When you wanna make 'em jump (jump), you know what to do
When you want to make people dance and jump, you should call me.


Call me and my crew to the rescue (duh-dun-di-dun)
Call me and my team to save the day or the party.


Captain So So Def
I am the captain of So So Def Records.


We rocks the party 'til there's no one left (fo' sho)
We entertain people until the party ends, for sure.


Turn your volume up a notch
Increase the volume of your music.


And watch the ba-bomb, bump-bump-bump make your speakers pop
Watch the bass and loud music make your speakers vibrate and break.


You never missed your water 'til your well runs dry
You don't appreciate what you have until you lose it.


I never missed my woman 'til she said goodbye
I didn't realize how important my woman was until she left me.


Now my heart's made a change
My feelings and emotions have changed.


My whole world's rearrange
My entire life and perspective have been altered.


And I'm ready to give you what you deserved
I am ready to give you the love and attention you deserve.


Baby, baby, baby, please
Asking my lover to come back to me.


Come back (come on, come on)
Asking my lover to come back to me.


Lover, this is where you belong
I want my lover to be with me and nowhere else.


In my arms, in my world (as my girl)
I want my lover to embrace me and be with me forever.


Come back (come on, come on)
Asking my lover to come back to me.


Lover, this is where you belong (come on, come on)
I want my lover to be with me and nowhere else.


In my life, as my girl (come on, get it, get it)
I want my lover to be a significant part of my life and be with me forever.


The grass is greener on the other side
People often think that the other people or places are better than what they have.


We take people for granted 'til they're out of sight
We don't appreciate people or things until we lose them.


I don't think that you know how much I'm going through
I don't think you understand how much I am suffering and missing you.


I don't think that you know how much I really love you
I don't think you understand the depth of my love for you.


All I do (all I do), is think of you
I only think of you all the time.


I can't eat, can't sleep
I can't function or do anything without you.


Baby, it ain't hard to see, all I do
It's easy to realize that all I do is love you and miss you.


And your bump, diggy bump, bump, bump
And the rhythm and melody of your music or voice.


Diggy, diggy, bump, bump, baby
The sound of your music or voice is so catchy and alluring.


Come back (come back)
Asking my lover to come back to me.


Lover, this is where you belong (come on, come on, come on)
I want my lover to be with me and nowhere else.


In my arms, in my world (into my world, girl)
I want my lover to embrace me and be with me forever.


Come back (come back)
Asking my lover to come back to me.


Lover, this is where you belong (baby, baby, baby)
I want my lover to be with me and nowhere else.


In my life, as my girl (can somebody help me sing this?)
I want my lover to be a significant part of my life and be with me forever.


Come back, come back (it's not what you want, baby)
Asking my lover to come back to me.


Lover, this is where you belong (but what you need, sugar, come back with me)
I believe that you need to be with me, so come back to me.


In my arms, in my world (satisfaction guaranteed, baby)
I promise that you will be happy and satisfied with me, so come back to me.


Come back, come back (it's not what you want, baby)
Asking my lover to come back to me.


Lover, this is where you belong (but what you need, sugar, come back with me)
I believe that you need to be with me, so come back to me.


In my life, as my girl (satisfaction guaranteed, baby)
I promise that you will be happy and satisfied with me, so come back to me.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Joe Cocker, Jermaine Dupri, Usher Raymond, Manuel Lonnie Seal, Chris Stainton

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