Back In The Day
Ahmad Lewis, Ahmad
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Back in the days when I was young I'm not a kid anymore But some days I sit and wish I was a kid again I remember (back in the days) When I just a little gigolo I looked up to my bigger bro Begged if I could kick it so When he went out with girls I could go taggin along Naggin if she had a sis maybe could mack a baby hoodrat Y'all remember way back then, when it was 1985 All the way live, I think I was about ten One of those happy little niggas singin the blues That be always tryin to bag with the shag and karate shoes Sayin "Yo momma black, his momma this, his momma that" Then he get mad and wanna scrap We stay mad about, ten minutes then it's like back on the bike To play hide and go get it with the younger hoes by the bungaloes Then switch to playin ding dong ditch, when that gets Old and too cold to hack it, threw on a bomber jacket You could tell the ballers cuz they bell wearin Gazelles And if they really had money raised be sportin BK's And, all the girls had they turkish link If it broke then they made earrings to it, like they meant to do it But, sometimes, I still sit and reminesce Then, think about the years I was raised, back in the days (and everybody say) (I remember way back when) (and everybody say) (I remember way back when) (and everybody say) (I remember way back when) (what?) (back in the day) (when?) (back in the day) I'm still back in the days, but now the year is '87 '88 that's when my crew and I were in junior high In 7th grade, I hated school wish it'd blown up No doubt I couldn't wait to get out (and be a grownup) But let me finish this reminescin and tellin Bout when girls was bellin tight courderoys like for the boys Basket weaves, Nike Cortez, and footsie socks And eatin pickles, with tootsie pops And it don't stop, I'm glad cuz when J.J. Fad hit Supersonic it was kinda like a sport to wear biker shorts Or, to wear jeans and it seemed like the masses Of hoochies, had poison airbrushed on they asses Dudes, had on Nike suits, and the Pumas with The fat laces, cuz it was either that or K-Swiss I miss those days, and so I pout like a grown jerk Wishin all I had to do now, was finish homework It's true, you don't realize really what you got til it's gone And I'm not, gonna sing another sad song, but Sometimes I do sit and reminesce then Think about the years I was raised, back in the days (and everybody say) (I remember way back when) (and everybody say) (I remember way back when) (and everybody say) (I remember way back when) (what?) (back in the day) (when?) (back in the day) (and everybody say) (I remember way back when) (and everybody say) (I remember way back when) (and everybody say) (I remember way back when) (what?) (back in the day) (when?) (back in the day) Well, it's the niggerole, I figure that now I'm all grown up Because I'm eighteen years old, and guess you could say I'm holdin Down a steady job and crew steady mobbin You steady bobbin your head and I'm paid, so I got it made But, didn't always have clout, used to live in South Central L.A That's where I stayed and figured a way out I gave it all I had so for what it's worth I went, from rags to riches which is a drag but now I'm first So Ahmad and The Jones' is on our way up Yup, we said that we was gonna make it since a kid And we finally did, but Sometimes I still sit there reminescin Think about the years I was raised, back in the days (and everybody say) (I remember way back when) (and everybody say) (I remember way back when) (and everybody say) (I remember way back when) (what?) (back in the day) (when?) (back in the day) (and everybody say) (I remember way back when) (and everybody say) (I remember way back when) (and everybody say) (I remember way back when) (what?) (back in the day) (when?) (back in the day) Back in the days when I was young I'm not a kid anymore But some days I sit and wish I was a kid again Back in the days I got jacked for mines You sound like a white dude "Hey I got jacked for mines!" Aight, aight
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
Written by: STEFAN GORDY
Lyrics © JOHN T. KLEMMER D/B/A REMOHJ MUSIC COMPANY, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BONEFISH MUSIC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
Song History"Back in the Day" is a song by American hip hop artist Ahmad. The song was released in May 1994 as the lead single from his debut album, "Ahmad."
|
Song PerformanceDespite Ahmad being relatively unknown in the music industry at the time, "Back in the Day" became a hit single, which charted at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 19 on the R&B songs chart.
|
Originality"Back in the Day" is not only a rap song, but it also incorporates elements of soul and jazz music, introducing a unique and innovative style of music that was not common within the mainstream hip-hop during the mid-90s.
|
True StoryThe lyrics of the song is autobiographical, providing a nostalgic view of Ahmad's childhood in South Central Los Angeles. He spoke about the simplicity and innocence of those days, lamenting the lost innocence and growing violence in his hometown.
|
SamplingThe song samples "Love That Will Not Die" by Johnny “Guitar” Watson. This piece of music gives "Back in the Day" its distinctive, jazzy influence.
|
Impact on Ahmad's CareerThough "Back in the Day" was a hit, Ahmad didn't continue with the same success in his further careers as a rapper. However, the song has given him lasting recognition in the music industry and it is still remembered as a 90s hip-hop classic.
|
RemixA remix of "Back in the Day" was featured on the soundtrack of "The Wood," a 1999 movie about growing up in Black LA.
|
LyricsThe lyrics of the song are often celebrated for their thoughtful and reflective nature. The song avoids glorifying the gangster lifestyle that was often presented in popular hip-hop of the time. Instead, it portrays a bittersweet picture of growing up and the struggles of adolescence.
|
Iconic PhraseThe song led to the popularization of the phrase 'back in the day', which has since become a common term in pop culture.
|
Artist TransitionAfter the success of "Back in the Day," Ahmad, together with his peers, formed the hip-hop fusion band 4th Avenue Jones and he began to infuse rock and soul into his music, establishing his versatility as an artist.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Back In The Day Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 14 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric-lf/901338/Ahmad/Back+In+The+Day>.
Discuss the Back In The Day Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In