Return of the Mack

Mark Morrison

About Return of the Mack

"Return of the Mack" is a song written and recorded by the British R&B singer Mark Morrison and features backing vocals from Angie Brown. It was released in the United Kingdom in March 1996 and topped the UK Singles Chart a month later. It reached the number-one spot on the UK Singles Chart in April 1996 and number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in June 1997 for one week behind "MMMBop" by Hanson and went Platinum.


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Oh, oh, come on, oh yeah
Well I tried to tell you so (yes, I did)
But I guess you didn't know
As I said the story goes
Baby, now I got the flow
'Cause I knew it from the start
Baby, when you broke my heart
That I had to come again and show you that I'm real

(You lied to me) all those times I said that I love you
(You lied to me) yes I tried, yes I tried
(You lied to me) even though you know I'd die for you
(You lied to me) yes I cried, yes I cried

(Return of the Mack) it is
(Return of the Mack) come on
(Return of the Mack) oh my God
(You know that I'll be back) here I am
(Return of the Mack) once again
(Return of the Mack) pump up the world
(Return of the Mack) watch my flow
(You know that I'll be back) here I go

So I'm back up in the game
Running things to keep my swing (all night long)
Letting all the people know
That I'm back to run the show
'Cause what you did, you know was wrong
And all the nasty things you've done
So, baby, listen carefully
While I sing my come-back song

(You lied to me) 'cause she said she'd never turn on me
(You lied to me) but you did, but you do
(You lied to me) all these pains you said I'd never feel
(You lied to me) but I do, but I do, do, do

(Return of the Mack) here it is
(Return of the Mack) hold on
(Return of the Mack) don't you know
(You know that I'll be back) here I go
(Return of the Mack) oh little girl
(Return of the Mack) wants my pearl
(Return of the Mack) up and down
(You know that I'll be back) round and round

Uh, Mark stop lying about your big break

(You lied to me) 'cause she said she'd never turn on me
(You lied to me) but you did, but you do
(You lied to me) all these pain you said I'd never feel
(You lied to me) but I do, but I do, do, do

(Return of the Mack) it is
(Return of the Mack) come on
(Return of the Mack) oh my God
(You know that I'll be back) here I am
(Return of the Mack) once again
(Return of the Mack) pump up the world
(Return of the Mack) watch my flow
(You know that I'll be back) don't you know

(Return of the Mack) here it is
(Return of the Mack) hold on
(Return of the Mack) be strong
(You know that I'll be back) here I go
(Return of the Mack) my little girl
(Return of the Mack) wants my pearl
(Return of the Mack) up and down
(You know that I'll be back)

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Mark Morrison

Mark Morrison (born 3 May 1972) is an English R&B singer. The first black male solo artist to reach number-one in the 1990s, his single, "Return of the Mack", became a number-one or Top 10 hit in several European countries in 1996. The song peaked at number 2 in the United States the following year. more »

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Written by: Mark Anthony Joseph Morrison

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Release Year
"Return of the Mack" was released in the year 1996 by the British R&B singer Mark Morrison as his debut single from his debut album of the same name.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart, making it Morrison's most successful single. Interestingly, it reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, staying there for a couple of weeks.
Chart Duration
It managed to stay on the UK charts for 40 weeks, marking its long-lasting popularity.
Genre
The song is predominantly classified within the R&B and G-funk genres, with notable elements of hip hop and dance music.
Platinum Status
In the United States, "Return of the Mack" earned the Platinum status with more than one million copies sold.
Songwriter and Producer
The song was both written and produced by Mark Morrison himself.
Sample Usage
The song's instrumental part contains a sample from "Genius of Love" by Tom Tom Club.
Music Video
The music video features Mark Morrison with several clips of a vintage city life and him hanging out with friends, reflecting the song's theme of comeback and celebration.
Covers and Remixes
Since its release, several artists and musicians have covered and remixed "Return of the Mack". For instance, it was famously sampled in "I Wish" by rapper Post Malone.
Usage in Media
The song has been used in numerous films, advertisements, television series, and video games. For example, it was prominently featured in the movie "The Man" and the HBO series "Insecure."
Resurgence in Popularity
The song saw a resurgence in popularity during the 2010s due to its inclusion in various meme videos and viral online content.
Cultural Impact
"Return of the Mack" is often cited as a classic 90's R&B anthem and is frequently played at events, parties, and on nostalgic 90's music platforms.

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