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.


Year:
2004
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Real talk
Usher, just blaze, you know

Oh
Oh ho
You gonna want me back
The last words she said to me
Now I'm wishing she was still here with me (you know your gonna need me)
And now that day's here, ya man gotta shed tears (you gonna want me back)

You never miss a good thing 'til it leaves ya
Finally I realized that I need ya
I want ya back
Baby girl I need ya back
Gotta have ya back, babe
Heartbroken when you left my world
Man I wish I would've kept my girl
I love you
I don't know what I'm goin' do without my baby

It's driving me crazy (it's driving me crazy)
'Cause I'm missing my baby (missing my baby)
I'm goin' out of my mind and I'm runnin' out of time
Oh I just wish I could find you, girl
Said I'm about to go crazy (about to go crazy)
'Cause I been needin' you lately (needing you lately)
I'm goin' outta my head and all the things that I said
I wish that I never said them now

Aww baby
What you say now?
(Your gonna want me back)
And still I want you, want you, want you, want you, want you
Need ya babe

If I could rewind the time
And get inside ya mind
I would take back all my words
I didn't see it, I couldn't see what I was doin' babe
See baby girl I was blind
And I wish that I could try
To be the man that you deserve
Give me one chance to make it work

Oh, baby, it's driving me crazy (it's driving me crazy)
'Cause I'm missing my baby (missing my baby)
I'm goin' out of my mind and I'm runnin' out of time
Oh I just wish I could find you, girl
Said I'm about to go crazy (about to go crazy)
'Cause I been needin' you lately (needing you lately)
I'm goin' outta my head and all the things that I said
I wish that I never said them now

(Mmm you gonna want me back)
Wish I could throw it back
I want it the way it use to be (you'rer gonna need me)
Oh, oh (Mmm you're gonna want me back)
Give me chance to make it work

It's driving me crazy (it's driving me crazy)
'Cause I'm missing my baby (missing my baby)
I'm goin' outta my mind and I'm runnin' outta time
Oh I wish I could find you girl
Said I'm about to go crazy (about to go crazy)
'Cause I been needin' you lately (needing you lately)
The love of my life but I wasn't loving you right baby

It's driving me crazy (it's driving me crazy)
'Cause I'm missing my baby (missing my baby)
I'm goin' outta my mind and I'm runnin' outta time
I just wish I could find you girl
Said I'm about to go crazy (about to go crazy)
'Cause I been needin' you lately (needing you lately)
I'm goin' outta my head and all the things that I said
I wish that I never said them now

(You're gonna want me back)
It's 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)
And that day's here 
And ya man gotta shed tears (you're gonna want me back)
I'm sittin' by the phone
Realizing she ain't ever coming home

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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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