Want You Back Lyrics – Maisie Peters
Want You Back Song Lyrics
[Verse 1: Maisie Peters]
I was treading water till the minute we met
Till you caught a teacher's daughter with a dangerous text
I read it like a Bible and I wore it like a bulletproof vest
Found myself a lover that made everything rhyme
Slept under your covers, it made everything right
Yeah, I was the DJ and the darling of your passenger side
[Chorus: Maisie Peters]
So, I know that you did bad
But, if one more person says it, I might go mad
Yeah, I know it didn't last
And what was cheap to you, to me, was all I had
Thе issue is, I know all of this and I
I still want you back
I still want you back
[Verse 2: Maisie Peters]
Found yourself a lover
I bеt she doesn't sing
But baby, when you touch her
I bet she doesn't flinch
She'll have you every summer
When I only had you half of the spring
You left like an assassin
Maybe that's for the best
'Cause if you told me what would happen
I think I would've begged
So you gotta be a coward and
I salvaged a little self-respect
[Chorus: Maisie Peters]
Yeah, I know that you did bad
But, if one more person says it, I might go mad
Yeah, I know it didn't last
And what was cheap to you, to me, was all I had
The issue is, I know all of this and I
I still want you back
[Bridge: Maisie Peters]
I'm not allowed to want you any longer
I must go out with a stranger
I must kiss him to get stronger
So I don't tell a soul that I'd be yours again tomorrow
If you wanted, but you don't wanna
[Chorus: Maisie Peters]
So, I know that you did bad
But, if one more person says it, I might go mad
It wasn't real, it was for me, but you know that
And I bet you've thrown away our photographs
The issue is, I know all of this and I
I still want you back
[Outro: Maisie Peters]
Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm
I still want you back
Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm
I still want you back
Want You Back Lyrics Explained
"Want You Back" by Maisie Peters explores the emotional complexity of a past relationship that had its flaws and difficulties. The singer knows the relationship was flawed but can't help wanting to be with the person they're singing about once more. It's a song about the struggle to move on and the lingering feelings for a past love. Let's explain the meaning of each paragraph.
[Verse 1]
In the first verse, the singer, Maisie Peters, describes her state before meeting the person she's singing about. She was emotionally stagnant, just "treadin' water." However, when she met this person, it was a momentous encounter, and their communication, represented by a "dangerous text," had a profound impact on her. She cherished their words like a sacred text and used them as a source of strength, much like a "bulletproof vest." The lover made her world feel harmonious, like a song, and she embraced their companionship, even taking on the role of being both the DJ and the beloved person in the car.
[Chorus]
The chorus delves into the conflicting emotions the singer experiences. She acknowledges that the person she's singing about did something wrong, but she's weary of hearing it from others. She is aware that the relationship didn't last and that what may have been insignificant to them meant the world to her. Despite all this, she can't help but admit that she still longs for this person and wants them back.
[Verse 2]
In the second verse, the singer observes that the person has moved on to a new lover who is different from her. This new person may not share the same qualities or interests, as indicated by "I bet she doesn't sing." However, when this person touches her, she doesn't react the way the singer did. The singer laments that while the new lover may have the person's attention during the summer, she only had them for a brief period in the spring. The singer also expresses that the person's departure, although painful, might have been for the best, as it saved her from potential suffering.
[Chorus]
The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the singer's continued desire to have the person back despite everything that has transpired.
[Bridge]
The bridge section reflects the inner conflict within the singer. She acknowledges that she's not allowed to desire the person any longer and feels compelled to move on by dating a stranger and kissing them to gain strength. She doesn't want anyone to know that she'd be willing to be with the person again if they wanted her back, but it's clear that the person doesn't share the same sentiment.
[Chorus]
The final chorus reaffirms the singer's awareness of the person's wrongdoing and the impermanence of their past relationship. She imagines that the person may have discarded their shared photographs. Despite all this, she admits that she still wants them back, echoing the theme of longing and the difficulty of letting go.
[Outro]
The song concludes with a simple repetition of the idea that the singer still wants the person back, underscoring the depth of her emotions and the struggle to move on from a past love.
Overall, "Want You Back" is a song that explores the complexities of human emotions and the enduring impact of a past relationship, even when the rational mind knows it may not be the best choice. The lyrics capture the conflict between the desire to move on and the persistent longing for a lost love.
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Cast & Crew
- Artist / Band
- Producer(s)
- Joe Rubel
- Writter(s)
- Maisie Peters & Joe Rubel
- Released On
- June 23, 2023
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FAQs & Knowledge
Who is the singer of "Want You Back" song?
"Want You Back" song is sung by Maisie Peters.
Who is the lyrics writer of "Want You Back" song?
"Want You Back" song lyrics written by Maisie Peters & Joe Rubel.
Who is the music producer of "Want You Back" song?
"Want You Back" song music composed & produced by Joe Rubel.
When was "Want You Back" song released?
"Want You Back" song was released on June 23, 2023.