I Want You Back
wwoman Lyrics


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Wave of emptiness around me
No one else could know this feeling coming over me, yeah
And I′ll take anything I'm reaching
Fruit that used to be here must be out of season

I feel like I′m fasting
Tied it to a brick though, threw it through the window
I just wanna lay here
When you're not around anymore, because

I want you back
I want it bad
I want you but I know you only want yourself

I want you back
I want it bad
I want you even though you only want yourself

Future hits like kamikaze
No one even warned me
Nothing's gonna save mе this time
′Cause I′ve been busy playing mind gamеs

Just me and my mind frame
No one else allowed in

I want you back
I want it bad
I want you but I know you only want yourself

I want you back
I want it bad
I want you even though you only want yourself

And I know it's taking time
But we′re gonna make it back to the place we started at, yeah
And I know it's a lot, though
I know I′m an asshole

I know that I...

I want you back
I want it bad
I want you but I know you only want yourself

I want you back
I want it bad
I want you even though you only want yourself

I want you back (I want you back)
I want it bad (I want it bad)
I want you but I know you only want yourself (self)

I want you back (I want you back)




I want it bad (I want it bad)
I want you even though you only want yourself

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to wwoman's song "I Want You Back" express the feeling of emptiness and longing for someone who only cares about themselves. The first verse describes a sense of loneliness and desperation, with the singer feeling like they are missing something or searching for something that is no longer available. They are willing to take anything, but it seems that the thing they desire the most is out of season, as if the timing is wrong. The second verse is more aggressive, with the singer throwing a brick through a window and feeling like they are playing mind games. They are isolating themselves, not allowing anyone else in, and admitting that they know they are an asshole.


The chorus repeats the phrase "I want you back" multiple times, emphasizing the singer's desire for this person, even though they know that the other person only cares about themselves. It seems like the singer is willing to put up with being used or mistreated, just to have this person back in their life. The bridge suggests that there is hope for a reconciliation, but the singer acknowledges that it will take time and that they have made mistakes.


Overall, the lyrics convey a complex mix of emotions, ranging from sadness and loneliness to anger and desperation. The singer seems to be struggling with their own feelings and desires, unable to let go of someone who may not be good for them.


Line by Line Meaning

Wave of emptiness around me
I'm surrounded by an overwhelming feeling of emptiness


No one else could know this feeling coming over me, yeah
This feeling is completely personal and no one else can understand it


And I'll take anything I'm reaching
I'll settle for anything that comes my way


Fruit that used to be here must be out of season
The good things that once existed are no longer accessible


I feel like I'm fasting
I'm deprived of something essential


Tied it to a brick though, threw it through the window
I destroyed something valuable in frustration


I just wanna lay here
I want to give up and do nothing


When you're not around anymore, because
This is how I feel when you're not here


I want you back
I want you to come back to me


I want it bad
I desire it deeply


I want you but I know you only want yourself
I want you, but I know you're only concerned with your own interests


Future hits like kamikaze
Painful experiences are coming at me with full force


No one even warned me
No one gave me a heads up about what was coming


Nothing's gonna save me this time
There's no way out of this situation


'Cause I've been busy playing mind games
I've been manipulating my own thoughts


Just me and my mind frame
I'm alone with my own thoughts


No one else allowed in
I won't let anyone else in


And I know it's taking time
I understand that this is a slow process


But we're gonna make it back to the place we started at, yeah
We'll eventually get back to where we began


And I know it's a lot, though
I understand that this is a difficult situation


I know I'm an asshole
I recognize that I'm not acting appropriately


I want you back (I want you back)
I want you to come back to me


I want it bad (I want it bad)
I desire it deeply


I want you but I know you only want yourself (self)
I want you, but I know you're only concerned with your own interests


I want you back (I want you back)
I want you to come back to me


I want it bad (I want it bad)
I desire it deeply


I want you even though you only want yourself
I want you, even though you're only concerned with your own interests




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@Kon2336

[Verse 1]
Wave of emptiness around me
No one else could know this feeling coming over me, yeah
And I'll take anything I'm reaching
Fruit that used to be here must be out of season

I feel like I'm fasting
Tied it to a brick though, threw it through the window
I just wanna lay here
When you're not around anymore, because

[Chorus]
I want you back
I want it bad
I want you but I know you only want yourself

I want you back
I want it bad
I want you even though you only want yourself

[Verse 2]
Future hits like kamikaze
No one even warned me
Nothing's gonna save mе this time
'Cause I've been busy playing mind gamеs

Just me and my mind frame
No one else allowed in

[Chorus] [X2]
I want you back
I want it bad
I want you but I know you only want yourself

I want you back
I want it bad
I want you even though you only want yourself

[Bridge]
And I know it's taking time
But we're gonna make it back to the place we started at, yeah
And I know it's a lot, though
I know I'm an asshole

I know that I...

[Chorus]
I want you back
I want it bad
I want you but I know you only want yourself

I want you back
I want it bad
I want you even though you only want yourself

I want you back (I want you back)
I want it bad (I want it bad)
I want you but I know you only want yourself (self)

I want you back (I want you back)
I want it bad (I want it bad)
I want you even though you only want yourself



All comments from YouTube:

@OmarCasillas

This what I bump when the homies...ARE around.

@coeehogue635

A sad ass tune that makes you wanna dance <33

@RememberYourSafeword

The beginning reminded me of Parks, Squares & Alleys tbh

@Leucotea

"When I had you to myself, I didn't want you around..." Oh, wait... wrong song.

@neotheapplefan332

The Definition Of Underrated

@FaB-Art3134

Its so calm

@wizoldthebard

love this

@jarredah

I was literally just wondering when wwoman was gonna release new music LAST NIGHT!

@Kkidzz

Green Gartside should make a comeback and wipe the floor of all the present day falsettoites

@dimitrilevampire

Though u are sharing bummy bieber for a second...

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