Throwback
Jadakiss, Usher
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(Real talk, Usher) (Just Blaze) (Give me that once) Oh, oh oh Mm, you're gonna want me back Is the last words she said to me Now, I'm wishing she was still here with me You're gonna need me (gonna need me one day) And now that day's here, your man gotta shed tears, right? Mm, you're gonna want me back (oh oh oh) You never miss a good thing 'til it leaves you And finally, I realize that I need you (ooh) I want you back Baby girl, I need you back Gotta have you back, babe Heartbroken when you left my world Man, I wish I would've kept my girl And I love you I don't know what I'm gon' do without my baby It's driving me crazy (driving me crazy) Because I'm missing my baby (missing my baby) I'm going out of my mind and I'm running out of time Oh, I just wish I could find you, girl, oh ho Said, I'm about to go crazy (to go crazy) (crazy, baby) 'Cause I've been needing you lately (needing you lately) (oh ho) I'm going out of my head and all the things that I said I wish that I never said 'em now Aww, baby, what you say now? Mm, you're gonna want me back And still I want you, want you, want you, want you, want you I, need you, babe If I could rewind the time and get inside your mind I would take back all my words (mm, you're gonna want me back) I didn't see it (I didn't see it) I couldn't see what I was doing, babe (no) See, baby girl, I was blind and I wish I could try To be the man that you deserve (mm, you're gonna want me back) Give me one chance to make it work, ah baby It's driving me crazy (driving me crazy) (you're driving me) Because I'm missing my baby (missing my baby) (my baby) I'm going out of my mind and I'm running out of time Oh, I just wish I could find you, girl, oh I Said, I'm about to go crazy (to go crazy) 'Cause I've been needing you lately (needing you lately) Lately, I'm going out of my head, all the things that I said I wish that I never said 'em now Mm (ooh) Mm, you're gonna want me back Wish I could throw it back (oh) I want it the way it used to be You're gonna need me Oh Mmm, you're gonna want me back (yeah, oh) Uh, yeah, uh Yo, I'm trying to stay strong, I don't wanna crack (oh oh oh) But I need her and she told me I was gon' want her back Should've believed her, now I'm wishing I could throw me back (ooh) To that exact spot where we found L-O-V-E at (you're gonna need me) Lose some, then I lose again, when am I gonna win some? (need me one day) I said a lot of things out of anger, but I meant some (ooh, you're gonna want me back) I bought a lot of things to the table besides income I just want things to go back to how they used to be (oh) I was used to you and I thought you was used to me Time is against me You never miss something 'til it's gone That's my word, ma, you convinced me It might not happen, but I'm still hoping And my heart is broken, but the door's still open Pillow still soaking, your boy still loc'ing (oh) Dutch still lit and a bottle still open If I don't get another chance, it'll be hard to get focused Give me one chance to make it work It's driving me crazy I'm missing my baby (because I'm missing my baby) I'm going out of my mind, I'm running out of time I just wish I could find you, girl Oh baby (said, I'm about to go crazy) 'Cause I've been needing you lately (needing you lately) The love of my life But I wasn't loving you right, baby It's driving me crazy (driving me crazy) (crazy) Because I'm missing my baby (mm, you're gonna want me back) (yeah) I'm going out of my mind and I'm running out of time I just wish I could find you, girl (you're gonna need me) Said, I'm about to go crazy (to go crazy) (crazy) 'Cause I've been needing you lately (mm, you're gonna want me back) Lately, I'm going out of my head, all the things that I said I wish that I never said them now (oh oh oh) Mm, you're gonna want me back Is the last words she said to me Now I'm wishing she was still here with me You're gonna need me, need me one day (gonna need me one day) Now that day's here, your man gotta shed tears Mmm, you're gonna want me back I'm sitting by the phone Realizing she ain't ever coming home (oh oh oh, ooh) You're gonna need me, need me one day Mmm, you're gonna want me back
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Written by: Lamont Herbert Dozier, Brian Holland, Eddie Holland, Richard Wayne Wylie, Justin Gregory Smith, Richard Preston Butler Jr., Patrick J. Que Smith
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"Throwback" is a song from Usher's 2004 studio album, "Confessions."
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Production DetailsThe track was produced by Just Blaze, a notable producer in the R&B and hip-hop industry.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Usher, Andre Harris, and Vidal Davis, besides its producer Just Blaze.
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Single ReleaseWhile "Throwback" was not released as a single, it is often considered a standout track on the "Confessions" album due to its nostalgic appeal.
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Bonus VersionAn additional version of "Throwback" was later released, featuring famed rapper Jadakiss.
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Song GenreThe song is categorized as R&B, featuring elements of hip-hop.
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Personal InfluenceThe song's lyrics detail regret over a past relationship, aligning with the generally personal and confessional theme of the album.
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Album SuccessThe album "Confessions," including the song "Throwback," won several awards, such as the Grammy for Best Contemporary R&B Album in 2005.
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Critical ReceptionWhile the song did not achieve the commercial success of other singles from the album like "Yeah!" or "Burn," it received positive reviews from critics for its emotional depth and maturity.
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Album Sales"Confessions" sold over 10 million copies in the U.S., making it one of the best-selling albums of the decade; "Throwback" contributed to this incredible success.
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