Backtrack

Rebecca Ferguson

About Backtrack

"Backtrack" is a song recorded by British soul recording artist Rebecca Ferguson, taken as the lead single from the deluxe edition of her debut album Heaven (2012). The song was written by Ferguson and Jonny Lattimer, who produced the track with Tim Baxter as well. The song was released on 14 October 2012 in the United Kingdom, the day before the release of the deluxe edition of Heaven. The single already features as a bonus track on the U. S. version of Heaven. "Backtrack" contains elements of soul, jazz and pop. The single entered the UK Singles Chart at number 15, making it Ferguson's second top twenty hit. 


Year:
2011
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I can't go along with it
You can say just what you like
But you still did it
You backtrack and change your act
At a hundred likes a minute
But fool as I am I won't go along with it

Am I confused, am I a crazy person
You say it's old news
She doesn't mean nothing
But don't you understand that I am heartbroken
No matter what you do
You just can't make it untrue

You're breathing lies
I want to believe in
When I'm watching you walk out the door
I could fall through the floor

But I can't go along with it
You can say just what you like
But you still did it
You backtrack and change your act
At a hundred lies a minute
But fool as I am I won't go along with it

Too much to lose and it's still raining
I know it's not a game
So I'll stop playing
But oh my heart's on fire
And it keeps burning
And I don't mean to cry
It's just the smoke gets in my eyes

You're breathing lies
I want to believe in
When I'm watching you walk out the door
I could fall through the floor

But I can't go along with it
You can say just what you like
But you still did it
You backtrack and change your act
At a hundred lies a minute
But fool as I am I won't go along with it

Let the battle drum start
I wanna turn back the clock
I wanna find the missing pieces
Of the whole love I lost
You say it like you mean it
And I wand to believe it
Because I can't stop this feeling

But I can't go along with it
You can say just what you like
But you still did it
You backtrack and change your act
At a hundred lies a minute
But fool as I am I won't go along with it

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Rebecca Ferguson

Rebecca Caroline Ferguson (born 21 July 1986) is a British singer-songwriter. Ferguson came to prominence in 2010 when she became the runner-up of the seventh series of The X Factor. She subsequently signed a joint record deal with Syco Music and Epic Records in the UK. She later signed in the United States to Columbia Records. more »

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Written by: REBECCA FERGUSON, JONNY LATIMER

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Backtrack" is a song by British recording artist Rebecca Ferguson from her second studio album, "Heaven Deluxe Edition".
Record Label
The song was released by the Sony Music Entertainment and RCA Records label on October 14, 2012.
Production
The song was produced by British songwriting and record producing team TMS, who also worked with artists like Little Mix and Emeli Sande.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Backtrack" entered the UK Singles Chart at number 15, making it her third UK Top 20 hit.
Music Video
The music video for the song premiered on September 14, 2012. It was directed by Ben Peters.
Themes and Lyrics
Lyrically, "Backtrack" is about a troubled relationship and features Ferguson's soulful and strong vocals.
Genre
The song leans towards a pop-soul genre, featuring upbeat rhythms and catchy melodies.
Critical Reception
Many music critics praised Ferguson's powerful vocal performance in the song, with some even comparing her to great soul singers like Aretha Franklin.
Live Performances
Rebecca Ferguson performed "Backtrack" live on The X Factor UK in 2012, which brought about positive reactions from both the audience and the judges.
Inspiration
Rebecca has stated in interviews that all the songs on the "Heaven" album, including "Backtrack", were inspired by her personal life experiences, making the song emotionally raw and relatable for listeners.
Songwriting Credits
Rebecca Ferguson shares the writing credits for "Backtrack" with TMS and long-time songwriter collaborator, Eg White; known for his works with artists like Adele and Florence Welch.

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