Comeback Kid
The Band Perry
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They like to kick you when you're down They like it better when you're there on the ground And up 'til now I've never made a sound Hey, hey I bet they've never had a broken heart But they sure know how to beat the hell out of one Sometimes I think they do it just for the fun Hey, hey But no, I'm not leaving, even though I'm bleeding Even though this nightmare makes me wish I was dreaming Even though I hate it, I'm gonna take it Until I win 'Cause I'm a comeback, I'm a comeback kid Don't know why bad things happened, but they did I don't think I deserve the hurt I get, but I'm made for it It's not the end, no, it's not the end I'm a comeback kid Down for a minute, I'll get up again Looks like I'm breaking, but it's just a bend; it's not over yet 'Cause in the end I'm a comeback, I'm a comeback kid I'm gonna finish what I started now You interrupted me with all your doubts How dare you forget where I started out Oh oh, oh oh But no, I'm not leaving, even though I'm bleeding Even though this nightmare makes me wish I was dreaming Even though I hate it, I'm gonna take it Until I win 'Cause I'm a comeback, I'm a comeback kid Don't know why bad things happened, but they did I don't think I deserve the hurt I get, but I'm made for it It's not the end, no, it's not the end I'm a comeback kid Down for a minute, I'll get up again Looks like I'm breaking, but it's just a bend; it's not over yet 'Cause in the end I'm a comeback, I'm a comeback kid, uh-huh I believe in what I am, I believe in what I was I believe in losing you, I've never been given so much I believe it's been a year, the worst one I've ever lived I believe I'm better now than I have ever been I believe that ever since everything went south I believed in every word that ever came out of my mouth I believe you missed me, but you don't have to miss me, 'cause I'm not leaving again 'Cause I'm a comeback, I'm a comeback kid Down for a minute, I'll get up again Looks like I'm breaking, but it's just a bend; it's not over yet 'Cause in the end Yeah, I'm a comeback, I'm a comeback kid I'm not leaving, I'm not leaving Not leaving again, I'm not leaving Not leaving again, I'm not leaving I'll save you a spot at my big parade You're all invited on my comeback day I'll serve you ice cream and lemonade Hey, hey
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Written by: KIMBERLY PERRY, NEIL PERRY, REID PERRY
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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9 facts about this song
Song Origin"Comeback Kid" is a country-pop song by the American group, The Band Perry.
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Release InformationThe song was released as the lead single from their third studio album in 2016.
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Lyrics WritingAll three members of the band - Kimberly, Reid, and Neil Perry - wrote the song, along with its producer Benny Cassette. This is considered unusual, as most artists rely on an external songwriting team.
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Theme and InspirationThe song is often seen as The Band Perry's response to the negative criticism they received for dabbling in pop music, reinforcing their commitment to their creative choices and implying a defiance against ‘giving up’.
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Song PopularityDespite a wide media rollout, the song did not achieve the same level of chart success as their earlier hits.
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Video ReleaseThe music video for "Comeback Kid" was premiered exclusively on "People" magazine's website on August 1, 2016.
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Special ConcertTo promote the single, The Band Perry performed a free concert in Nashville. During the concert, they served peaches to the audience, referencing a significant line in the song.
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Unique ArtworkThe single's cover artwork was made by the band's mother, featuring a photograph of her holding peaches.
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Shift in Musical Style"Comeback Kid" represents The Band Perry's shift towards pop, breaking away from their earlier country-heavy discography.
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