Lookin' Back
Bob Seger
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You hit the street, you feel them staring You know they hate you you can feel their eyes a glarin' Because you're different, because you're free Because you're everything deep down they wish they could be [Chorus:] You're lookin back (lookin back) they're lookin back (lookin back) Too many people lookin back You're lookin back (lookin back) they're lookin back (lookin back) Too many people lookin back They watch the news, see young men dying They watch them bleedin' and listen to them lyin' And if they're normal if they can see They just reach out and change the channel on the TV [Chorus] When they could vote, and end the war They're much too busy fittin' locks upon the back door Give you a foxhole, a place to hide Cause when the war come the cops'll be on their side [Chorus]
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Written by: BOB SEGER
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Lookin' Back" is a song by American rock musician Bob Seger, a singer, songwriter, and pianist considered one of the world’s best-selling artists of all time.
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Release DateIt was originally released as a single in 1971 - several years before Seger's breakthrough to mainstream success.
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Album AppearanceDespite its initial release as a single, "Lookin’ Back" was later included in Seger’s 1976 live album “Live Bullet”.
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Live Audience ReactionThe song became particularly popular in live performances, with audiences often cheering when recognizing its opening notes.
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Genre"Lookin' Back" follows the genre of heartland rock, a style of rock music characterized by its straightforward and often narrative lyrics.
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Track DurationThe track duration of this song is about 2 minutes and 50 seconds, making it one of the shorter tracks in Seger's repertoire.
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Chart PerformanceWhile not as commercially successful as later hits like "Night Moves" or "Turn the Page," "Lookin' Back" did chart in some areas. It reached number 96 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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LyricsThe song reflects the theme of retrospection and the realization that growing older is inevitable, a common thread in many of Seger's songs.
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Music Composition"Lookin' Back" is known for its energetic, powerful guitar riffs and passionate, gravelly vocals that Seger is famously known for.
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LegacyDespite not reaching the commercial success of some of Seger's other songs, "Lookin' Back" remains a fan-favorite and is often considered a highlight in his discography.
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