Back to Life
Caron Wheeler, Soul II Soul
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Back to life, back to reality ( x3) Back to the here and now yeah Show me how, decide what you want from me Tell me may be I could be there for you However do you want me, However do you need me How, however do you want me, However do you need me. Back to life, back to the present time, Back from a fantasy Yeah, tell me now, take the iniative I'll leave it in your hands until you're ready oh However do you want me, However do you need me How, however do you want me However do you need me, However do you want me However do you need me How, however do you want me However do you need me (x5) I live at the top of the block, No more room for trouble or fuss Need a change, a positive change look Look it's me writing on the wall However do you want However do you Back to life, back to the day we have Let's end this foolish game Hear me out don't let me waste away Make up your mind so I know where I stand
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Written by: Beresford Romeo, Simon Law, Nellie Hooper, Caron Wheeler
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Release Details"Back to Life" was released by British group Soul II Soul in 1989.
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Song StructureThe version of "Back to Life" that became popular is actually a remix. The original album version was a cappella.
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Commercial Success"Back to Life" reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Acclaim and AwardsThe song won a Grammy Award in 1990 for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
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Music GenreClassified under R&B and dance-pop, "Back to Life" is widely respected for its innovative mix of reggae, jazz, and soul elements.
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Album DetailsThe song is part of the album "Club Classics Vol. One" in North America and "Keep On Movin'" in the UK and Europe.
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Cultural ImpactIt's often credited as helping popularize British R&B and dance music in the United States.
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Pioneering ProductionThe song's production has been noted for its '80s electronic sound fused with a reggae-style beat.
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Notable PerformancesSoul II Soul performed "Back to Life" during Nelson Mandela’s 70th birthday tribute concert in London.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of "Back to Life" are often interpreted as a call to action, promoting positivity and motivation.
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Vocal ContributionSinger Caron Wheeler's vocals are lauded for giving the song an unforgettable, soulful resonance.
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Commercial UseThe song has been used in commercials, movies, and TV shows, thereby gaining a new generation of listeners over time.
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Chart LongevityEven after decades of its release, the song continues to feature on UK charts whenever it's re-released or sampled in a popular song.
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Cover VersionsNumerous covers and remixes of "Back to Life" have been made, a testament to its enduring appeal.
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RecognitionIn 2016, Pitchfork, an American online music publication, named "Back to Life" as one of the greatest songs of the 1980s.
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