Back and Forth
Cameo
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There's a special kind of person Sometimes she's not all she seems You only see what she wants you to see And before you really know it always seems to go [Repeat x8] Back and forth (Our love goes) Take your chances if you will (those looks can kill) It'll make you go round & around You got to know it by now That the truth is you just can't win Loves funny like that It'll make you blow your cap Sacrifice everything and money Love has no guarantee's And always will it be [Repeat x16] Back and forth Take stabs dip and dab Forever tryin' to find your way It's a sellers lament For all the love you spent You must have thought it was a bottomless pit You can't do it like that Love will show you where it's at What you put up you'll surely get back Cause there's no other way If you play you'll pay [Repeat x8] Back and forth Love has no guarantee's And always will it be [Repeat x16] Back and forth
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Written by: KEVIN LLOYD KENDRICK, LARRY BLACKMON, NATHAN DAVID LEFTENANT, TOMI JENKINS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Back and Forth" by Cameo was released in 1986 as part of the group's "Word Up!" album.
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Chart SuccessThe song rose high in the charts, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard R&B chart and No. 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song features the band members in iconic codpiece costumes, which became an iconic look for Cameo.
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Genre ClassificationThe musical style of "Back and Forth" is a mix of funk, R&B, and synthpop, typical for Cameo and the mid '80s era.
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Key PersonnelLarry Blackmon, Cameo's lead vocalist, contributed extensively to the creation of "Back and Forth." He shared songwriting credits and produced the track with band member Tomi Jenkins.
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SamplesThe song has been reused in other musical works. For example, hip hop group EPMD sampled "Back and Forth" for their song "It's Time 2 Party."
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Critical ReceptionThe song is generally considered a funk classic and remains one of Cameo's most recognizable hits.
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Live Performances"Back and Forth" has been a consistent part of Cameo's live performances due to its popularity.
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Word Up!" SuccessAs part of the "Word Up!" album, "Back and Forth" benefited from the commercial and critical success of the album, which went Platinum in the US.
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Signature SoundThe song showcases Cameo's distinct sound—funky rhythms, prominent bass lines, and vocal harmonies synthesized with electronic elements.
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