Pullin' Me Back

Tyrese, Chingy

About Pullin' Me Back

"Pullin' Me Back" is a song by American rapper Chingy. It's the first single off his third album Hoodstar (2006). The song features R&B singer Tyrese singing the chorus with production by Jermaine Dupri. The track employs a synthesized sample of SWV's 1998 hit single " Rain" (which itself sampled Jaco Pastorius's "Portrait of Tracy") The video was retired on 106 & Park after being on the countdown for 65 days. The song peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it his fourth and final top ten single. It peaked at number 1 on the R&B chart, where it was his first number-one single. The video ranked at #3 on BET's Notarized: Top 100 Videos of 2006 countdown. The music video features America's Next Top Model cycle 3 runner-up Yaya DaCosta. 


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Every time I try to leave
Something keeps pullin' me back, me back
Telling me I need you in my life (JD, what's good?)
Every time I try to go (uh)
Somethin' keeps tellin' me that, me that
Everything gon' be alright (Slide Alot in the building, uh)
Every time I try to leave
Something keeps pullin' me back, me back
Telling me I need you in my life (So So Def in the building)
It was meant to be (uh-huh)
You were meant for me (y'all know what this is)
So that means we gotta make it work (what up? Oh)

It was all good at first, spendin' money, goin' shoppin'
Eatin' at the finest restaurants and if I'm club hoppin'
She was right there with me bottle poppin'
Livin' that life (livin' that life)
She just didn't understand my lifestyle
And that I ain't like (and that I ain't like)
We didn't have a worry in the world, got you diamonds got you pearls
But can't help it if Ching-a-ling be attracting all the girls (say what?)
Baby, I'm a superstar, and that come wit' it (uh-huh)
Gotta good nigga on your side, you better run wit' it (whoa)
Even though I'm on the road doin' shows
I made time for me and her, relationship to grow (grow)
They tell me don't trust a woman in this industry
But she not any woman, more like a sacred friend to me (uh-huh)
Plus, when I'm outta town, always think of her (always think of her)
Might conversate with some chicks, but no one come above her (uh)
I thought I was your man, guess you ain't understand
And now I'm sittin' here lookin' crazy like, "Damn" (every time, I)

Every time I try to leave
Something keeps pullin' me back, me back
Telling me I need you in my life
Every time I try to go
Somethin' keeps tellin' me that, me that
Everything gon' be alright
Every time I try to leave
Something keeps pullin' me back, me back
Telling me I need you in my life
It was meant to be (uh)
You were meant for me (uh)
So that means we gotta make it work (hey)

Walk in the house from hard work, my head hurt
Instead of arguin', can I have dinner with some dessert? (Uh-uh)
She talkin' 'bout this phone number she found (man, what you talkin' 'bout?)
Didn't give me time to put my bags down
She straight up, clowned, ha (she straight up, clowned)
Before we end up fightin', let me leave (leave)
I'm exhausted and this herre, I don't need (I don't need)
Now I'm wit' the fellas, ridin' and drinkin' (ridin' and drinkin')
She blowin' my two way up, but I need some time for thinkin' (time for thinkin')
Yeah, I wanna go back, but something sayin' nah (nah)
Let me give her some space and the next day I might call (call)
What should I do? Look, let me ask y'all ( y'all)
Should I stay and talk or let this relationship fall? (Fall)
I ain't down wit' having my feelings crushed (everything gpn' be alright)
But it happens some times, either love it or give it up (hey)
I thought I was your man, guess you ain't understand
And now I'm sittin' here lookin' crazy like, "Damn" (every time, I)

Every time I try to leave
Something keeps pullin' me back, me back (every time, I)
Telling me I need you in my life
Every time I try to go
Somethin' keeps tellin' me that, me that (gotta pick up my things)
Everything gon' be alright
Every time I try to leave ('fore she realize)
Something keeps pullin' me back, me back (she messed up)
Telling me I need you in my life (and you ain't never comin' back)
It was meant to be (it was a good thing while it lasted, though)
You were meant for me (what?)
So that means we gotta make it work (Chingy, holla at 'em again)

To all the fellas know you feel me (feel me)
If you ever had a woman
Good times led to bad times and you ain't see it coming (uh-huh)
Try your best to make her happy (happy)
But it wasn't enough (it wasn't enough)
'Cause mama told me in relationships the road get tough (road get tough)
And I don't wanna have my head down, weepin', stressed out
As bad as it hurts, I gotta move to the next route (yeah)
I thought I was her man (uh), guess she ain't understand
And now she sittin' there lookin' crazy like, "Damn" (every time, I)

Every time I try to leave
Something keeps pullin' me back, me back 
(Something keeps pullin' me back, baby)
Telling me I need you in my life
Every time I try to go
Somethin' keeps tellin' me that, me that
Everything gon' be alright (Tyerese, sing that)
Every time I try to leave
Something keeps pullin' me back, me back
Telling me I need you in my life
It was meant to be
You were meant for me
So that means we gotta make it work

Oh why? Oh why?
Said we gotta make it work, baby, ooh

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Written by: Howard Bailey, Jermaine Dupri, Brian Morgan, Jaco Pastorius, James Phillips

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Song Data
"Pullin' Me Back" is a song by American rapper Chingy, featuring actors and singers Jermaine Dupri and Tyrese.
Release Date
The song was released in 2006 as part of Chingy's third album called "Hoodstar."
Genre
Blending elements of R&B with hip hop, "Pullin' Me Back" offers an engaging fusion of genres representative of the mid-2000s music scene.
Chart Performance
The track was a commercial success, peaking at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Other Chart Performances
Aside from its success in the U.S., the track also charted well internationally. It reached number 13 in the UK Singles Chart and made a solid showing in several other countries, including Australia and New Zealand.
Artists Collaboration
This track marked the first notable collaboration between Chingy and Tyrese, though both had previously worked with Jermaine Dupri separately.
Song Topic
Thematically, the song blends a narrative of love and clinging to past relationships despite trying to move on, presented through rap verses and a melodious chorus.
Music Video
The music video, released in 2006, shows Chingy and Tyrese portraying the emotional complexities of wanting to move on from past relationships but finding themselves consistently drawn back.
Song Recognition
"Pullin' Me Back" was nominated for "Best Rap/Sung Collaboration" at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards in 2007, a testament to its critical recognition.
Unique Sound
The track is noted for its unique balance between the heartfelt R&B vocals of Tyrese and the distinct rap styles of both Chingy and Jermaine Dupri.

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