Way Back

TLC, Snoop Dogg

About Way Back

"Way Back" is a song by American girl group TLC, featuring Snoop Dogg, from their fifth studio album, TLC (2017). It was released as the lead single on April 14, 2017, by newly formed label 852 Musiq and UK-based independent record company Cooking Vinyl. The song was written by group member Tionne Watkins and James Abrahart and was produced by D'Mile.


Year:
2017
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It's been a long, long time comin'
Ain't seen you around
Time keeps on passin'
But you still my bitch
Can't tell us nothin'
And it's nothin' but a thing, to pick up where we left off (yeah)

Don't you ever think
Back on all that other shit we went through
You know I remember (yeah)
Don't you ever wish
One day we could reminisce
It feels like, we were just together
'Cause we go way back

Like Prince and Marvin Gaye
Like South side on Sunday
Some things don't ever change
Yeah, you and me
'Cause we go way back
James Brown and Michael J
Like them high school parties
Some things don't ever change
Yeah, you and me
We go way back

Twistin' up a twenty sack
Fishin', listen, reminiscin' bout the days of way back
Aye, where the ladies at?
I need a fine one, top designer
Baby can you help find one?
A real one, not a phony, I wanna homie
Never leave me lonely, be my tenderoni
One hour photo together, take a few flicks together, that'll last forever
Whether, we do, you do? Me too
See through it all, now creep with the Dogg
Don't let the rain drops stop ya, I got ya
This is so evolutiona'ly proper
Now what the future holds, no one knows
But the past is a blast, game overload
It's like Good Times, my favorite episodes
I'm just the same OG, givin' y'all a little TLC

I'd like to think, when we were growin' (growin')
And shit got tough, we kept it goin' (goin')
Out in the streets, no signs of slowin' (yeah)
It's still nothin' but a thing, to pick up where we left off (yeah)

Don't you ever think
Back on all that other shit we went through
You know I remember (yeah)
Don't you ever wish
One day we could reminisce
It feels like, we were just together
'Cause we go way back

Like Prince and Marvin Gaye
Like South side on Sunday
Some things don't ever change
Yeah, you and me
'Cause we go way back
James Brown and Michael J
Like them high school parties
Some things don't ever change
Yeah, you and me

We go way back
Way back, way back, way back, way back (yeah)
'Cause we go way back
Way back, way back, way back, way back
We go way back

Like Prince and Marvin Gaye
Like South side on Sunday
Some things don't ever change (some things will never change)
James Brown and Michael J
Like them high school parties
Some things don't ever change, you and me

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TLC

TLC is an American musical trio whose repertoire spanned R&B, hip hop, soul, funk, and new jack swing. Originally consisting of singer Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, rapper Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes and singer Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas, the group found success in the 1990s while also enduring a series of spats with the law, each other, and the group's record label. more »

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Written by: Calvin Broadus, Dernst Emile, James Abrahart Jr., Tionne Watkins, CALVIN CORDAZOR BROADUS, EMILE DERNST, JAMES JOHN ABRAHART JR., TIONNE TENESE WATKINS

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network

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14 facts about this song

Song Release
"Way Back" by TLC was released in April 2017 as the lead single from their fifth studio album, “TLC.”
Artist Collaboration
The song features a guest appearance from rapper Snoop Dogg.
Chart Performance
It peaked at number 33 on the US Adult R&B Songs Billboard.
Composition
Others writers for "Way Back" include T-Boz, Alecia Moore (also known as Pink), Kron Ill B, and Kwinten De Paepe.
Music Genre
The song is described as a throwback to the band's iconic ’90s R&B sound.
Music Video
The music video was directed by Chris Robinson who had previously worked with the group on their "No Scrubs" music video.
Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics reminisce about friends and good times from the past, in line with the song's title.
Song Review
The song received positive reviews from music critics, many of whom praised its nostalgic vibe and classic TLC sound.
Album Significance
"Way Back" was the first single released from their first album in 15 years.
Fan Contribution
The album was crowdfunded through a Kickstarter campaign, with fans donating over $150,000 in just two days.
Album Dedication
The album, including "Way Back", was dedicated to their group member Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, who died in a car accident in 2002.
Songwriter’s Perspective
In an interview, Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins stated that "Way Back" wasn't about a romantic relationship, but rather about their relationship with each other and with their fans.
Grammy Awards
Although "Way Back" did not win, TLC has won four Grammy Awards in their career and was nominated for a further nine times.
Digital Platforms
The song is available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music, and its music video can be watched on YouTube.

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