Way Back
TLC, Snoop Dogg
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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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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.”
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Artist CollaborationThe song features a guest appearance from rapper Snoop Dogg.
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at number 33 on the US Adult R&B Songs Billboard.
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CompositionOthers writers for "Way Back" include T-Boz, Alecia Moore (also known as Pink), Kron Ill B, and Kwinten De Paepe.
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Music GenreThe song is described as a throwback to the band's iconic ’90s R&B sound.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Chris Robinson who had previously worked with the group on their "No Scrubs" music video.
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Lyrics MeaningThe lyrics reminisce about friends and good times from the past, in line with the song's title.
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Song ReviewThe song received positive reviews from music critics, many of whom praised its nostalgic vibe and classic TLC sound.
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Album Significance"Way Back" was the first single released from their first album in 15 years.
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Fan ContributionThe album was crowdfunded through a Kickstarter campaign, with fans donating over $150,000 in just two days.
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Album DedicationThe album, including "Way Back", was dedicated to their group member Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, who died in a car accident in 2002.
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Songwriter’s PerspectiveIn 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.
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Grammy AwardsAlthough "Way Back" did not win, TLC has won four Grammy Awards in their career and was nominated for a further nine times.
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Digital PlatformsThe 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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