Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)

Caron Wheeler, Soul II Soul

About Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)

"Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)" is a song by British R&B band Soul II Soul. The song also features the Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra. It appears on a secondary version of their debut album Club Classics Vol. One (titled Keep On Movin' in the United States) and was released as its second single on 29 May 1989. "Back to Life" is one of two songs on the album featuring British R&B singer Caron Wheeler and gained success in both North America and Europe, topping the charts in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom and peaking at number four in the United States.  


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Back to life, back to reality
Back to life, back to reality
Back to life, back to reality
Back to the here and now, oh yeah

Show me how
Decide what you want from me
Tell me maybe 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?
However, do you want me?
However, do you need me? How (however)
However, do you want me?
However, do you need me?

Back to life
Back to the present time
Back from a fantasy, yes
Tell me now, take the initiative
I'll leave it in your hands
Until you're ready, yeah

However, do you want me?
However, do you need me? How
However, do you want me? (Oh, well, how do you want me?)
However, do you need me?
However, do you want me? (However)
However, do you need me? How 
However, do you want me?
However, do you need me?
However, do you need me?
However, do you need me?
However, do you need me?
However, do you need me?

I live at the top of the block (top of the block)
No more room (no more room) 
For trouble and fuss (no, no, no, there's not)
Need a change, a positive change
Look, it's me writing on the wall 
Ever, do you want me, yes

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? (Oh, oh, oh)
However, do you need me? (Tell me, now, how do you want me to be? Yeah)

Back to life, back to the day we had
Let's end this foolish game
Hear me out, don't let it waste away
Make up your mind, so I know where I stand

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)
However, do you need me? (Do you need me?)
However, do you want me? (Need me)
However, do you need me? (Tell me now)
However, do you want me?
However, do you need me? 
However, do you want me?
However, do you need me? (Tell me, now, how do you want me to be? Yeah)
However, do you want me? 
However, do you need me? How (oh, oh)
However, do you want me?
However, do you need me?

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Soul II Soul

Soul II Soul is a British group that was created in London in 1988. The group is best known for its 1989 UK chart-topper and U.S. Top 5 hit, "Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)". more »

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Written by: Beresford Romeo, Simon Law, Nellie Hooper, Caron Wheeler

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10 facts about this song

Chart Milestone
"Back To Life (However Do You Want Me)" by Soul II Soul shot to fame, topping the UK Singles Chart in 1989 and eventually made it to number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US the same year.
Album Debut
The song is actually from Soul II Soul's debut album, "Club Classics Vol. One" (known as "Keep On Movin'" in the US).
Grammy Awards
In 1990, the song won the group a Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
Vocals
Unforgettable vocals were provided by Caron Wheeler, who was a British singer, songwriter, and record producer and worked with various artists in the UK.
Song Duration
The full album version of the song lasts for seven minutes and 38 seconds, but for radio airplay, it was shortened to four minutes.
Remix
A notable entry in the story of this song is the remix by DJ Nellee Hooper which made it popular in clubs during the late 80s.
A Cappella Introduction
The song is famous for its a cappella introduction, which is often mistaken as the song's actual beginning.
Song Theme
The lyrics of the song are about learning from the past, moving forward, and living life - which becomes clear from its title - "Back To Life."
Cultural Impact
Over time, the song has been sampled or covered by various artists, including Kaytranada, Sean Paul, and Dua Lipa, proving its enduring cultural impact.
Groundbreaking Sound
The song is noted for its groundbreaking mixture of R&B and dance music, which set the tone for future British dance music.

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