Throwback

Jadakiss, Usher

About Throwback

"Throwback" is a song by American recording artist Usher, taken from his fourth studio album, Confessions (2004). It was written by Rico Love, Patrick "J. Que" Smith, and Just Blaze, while production was handled by the latter. "Throwback" is influenced by 1970s funk and rock music. An R&B and soul song, it is built on a hip hop and jazzy beat, and samples Dionne Warwick's song "You're Gonna Need Me", written by Holland–Dozier–Holland.


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(Real talk, Usher)
(Just Blaze) 
(Give me that once)

Oh, oh oh
Mm, you're gonna want me back
Is the last words she said to me
Now, I'm wishing she was still here with me
You're gonna need me (gonna need me one day)
And now that day's here, your man gotta shed tears, right?
Mm, you're gonna want me back (oh oh oh)

You never miss a good thing 'til it leaves you 
And finally, I realize that I need you (ooh)
I want you back
Baby girl, I need you back
Gotta have you back, babe
Heartbroken when you left my world
Man, I wish I would've kept my girl
And I love you
I don't know what I'm gon' do without my baby

It's driving me crazy (driving me crazy)
Because I'm missing my baby (missing my baby)
I'm going out of my mind and I'm running out of time
Oh, I just wish I could find you, girl, oh ho
Said, I'm about to go crazy (to go crazy) (crazy, baby)
'Cause I've been needing you lately (needing you lately) (oh ho)
I'm going out of my head and all the things that I said
I wish that I never said 'em now

Aww, baby, what you say now?
Mm, you're gonna want me back
And still I want you, want you, want you, want you, want you
I, need you, babe

If I could rewind the time and get inside your mind
I would take back all my words (mm, you're gonna want me back)
I didn't see it (I didn't see it)
I couldn't see what I was doing, babe (no)
See, baby girl, I was blind and I wish I could try
To be the man that you deserve (mm, you're gonna want me back)
Give me one chance to make it work, ah baby

It's driving me crazy (driving me crazy) (you're driving me)
Because I'm missing my baby (missing my baby) (my baby)
I'm going out of my mind and I'm running out of time
Oh, I just wish I could find you, girl, oh I
Said, I'm about to go crazy (to go crazy)
'Cause I've been needing you lately (needing you lately)
Lately, I'm going out of my head, all the things that I said
I wish that I never said 'em now

Mm (ooh)
Mm, you're gonna want me back
Wish I could throw it back (oh)
I want it the way it used to be
You're gonna need me
Oh
Mmm, you're gonna want me back (yeah, oh)

Uh, yeah, uh
Yo, I'm trying to stay strong, I don't wanna crack (oh oh oh)
But I need her and she told me I was gon' want her back
Should've believed her, now I'm wishing I could throw me back (ooh)
To that exact spot where we found L-O-V-E at (you're gonna need me)
Lose some, then I lose again, when am I gonna win some? (need me one day)
I said a lot of things out of anger, but I meant some (ooh, you're gonna want me back)
I bought a lot of things to the table besides income
I just want things to go back to how they used to be (oh)
I was used to you and I thought you was used to me
Time is against me
You never miss something 'til it's gone
That's my word, ma, you convinced me
It might not happen, but I'm still hoping
And my heart is broken, but the door's still open
Pillow still soaking, your boy still loc'ing (oh)
Dutch still lit and a bottle still open
If I don't get another chance, it'll be hard to get focused

Give me one chance to make it work
It's driving me crazy
I'm missing my baby (because I'm missing my baby)
I'm going out of my mind, I'm running out of time
I just wish I could find you, girl
Oh baby (said, I'm about to go crazy)
'Cause I've been needing you lately (needing you lately)
The love of my life
But I wasn't loving you right, baby
It's driving me crazy (driving me crazy) (crazy)
Because I'm missing my baby (mm, you're gonna want me back) (yeah)
I'm going out of my mind and I'm running out of time
I just wish I could find you, girl (you're gonna need me)
Said, I'm about to go crazy (to go crazy) (crazy)
'Cause I've been needing you lately (mm, you're gonna want me back)
Lately, I'm going out of my head, all the things that I said
I wish that I never said them now (oh oh oh)

Mm, you're gonna want me back
Is the last words she said to me
Now I'm wishing she was still here with me
You're gonna need me, need me one day (gonna need me one day)
Now that day's here, your man gotta shed tears
Mmm, you're gonna want me back
I'm sitting by the phone
Realizing she ain't ever coming home (oh oh oh, ooh)
You're gonna need me, need me one day
Mmm, you're gonna want me back

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Usher

Usher Raymond IV (born October 14, 1978), who performs under the mononym Usher, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. Usher rose to fame in the late 1990s with the release of his second album My Way, which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit, "Nice & Slow". The album has been certified 6-times platinum by the RIAA. His follow-up album, 8701, produced the Billboard Hot 100 number one hits "U Remind Me" and "U Got It Bad". The album has been certified 4-times platinum by the RIAA. more »

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Written by: Lamont Herbert Dozier, Brian Holland, Eddie Holland, Richard Wayne Wylie, Justin Gregory Smith, Richard Preston Butler Jr., Patrick J. Que Smith

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC

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10 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Throwback" is a song from Usher's 2004 studio album, "Confessions."
Production Details
The track was produced by Just Blaze, a notable producer in the R&B and hip-hop industry.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by Usher, Andre Harris, and Vidal Davis, besides its producer Just Blaze.
Single Release
While "Throwback" was not released as a single, it is often considered a standout track on the "Confessions" album due to its nostalgic appeal.
Bonus Version
An additional version of "Throwback" was later released, featuring famed rapper Jadakiss.
Song Genre
The song is categorized as R&B, featuring elements of hip-hop.
Personal Influence
The song's lyrics detail regret over a past relationship, aligning with the generally personal and confessional theme of the album.
Album Success
The album "Confessions," including the song "Throwback," won several awards, such as the Grammy for Best Contemporary R&B Album in 2005.
Critical Reception
While the song did not achieve the commercial success of other singles from the album like "Yeah!" or "Burn," it received positive reviews from critics for its emotional depth and maturity.
Album Sales
"Confessions" sold over 10 million copies in the U.S., making it one of the best-selling albums of the decade; "Throwback" contributed to this incredible success.

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