Turn My Back on You
Sade
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Now would I turn my back on me To turn my back on you Now would I turn my back on me No (don't say) I'm not gonna turn my back on you You know I'll never let you down (ah ha) No way I'll never let you down I'll never let you down no way Try to tell you that it's alright Oh I'm not playing Can't you see what I'm saying You are my religion To turn my back on you Now would I turn my back on me To turn my back on you Now would I turn my back on me No (don't say) I'm not gonna turn my back on you You know I'll never let you down (ah ha) No way I'll never let you down I'll never let you down no way I'll never let you down I'll never let you down no way Try to tell you that it's alright Oh I'm not playing Can't you see what I'm saying You are my religion Now would I turn my back on me To turn my back on you Now would I turn my back on me
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Written by: Andrew Hale, Helen Adu, Stuart Matthewman
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10 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"Turn My Back on You" is a track from Sade's third studio album "Stronger Than Pride" which was released in 1988.
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Genre ClassificationThe song, like most of Sade's music, falls under the genre of soul and smooth jazz.
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Album PerformanceSade's album "Stronger Than Pride," which includes "Turn My Back on You," was a commercial success and reached number three on the US Billboard 200.
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Band MembersThe song features lead vocalist Sade Adu, as well as the band's other members Stuart Matthewman, Andrew Hale and Paul S. Denman.
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Remix VersionA remix of "Turn My Back on You" was made by Shep Pettibone, which closes Sade's 1988 album, "Stronger than Pride".
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Song ThemeThe song investigates feelings of stagnation within an unfulfilling relationship and the singer's resolution to be more assertive, summed up by the assertion to "Turn My Back on You".
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Vocal TechniqueSade's smooth, smoky vocals on "Turn My Back on You" have been praised by critics as being notably expressive, conveying the emotional turmoil depicted in the song lyrics.
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Collaborative WritingThe songwriting credits on "Turn My Back on You" are shared among the group's members, illustrating the band's collaborative approach to creating music.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "Turn My Back on You" for its laid back, rhythmic melody and emotional lyrics, further adding to Sade's reputation as a leading contemporary soul/jazz artist.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Turn My Back on You" is understated yet stylish, featuring the members of Sade performing the song against a dimly lit set which aligns with the sophisticated, minimalist image of the band.
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