Story Behind The Song
It's about a relationship with a beautiful girl who was just this side of the law. He tried to 'save' her from her dishonest life-style.
She lived with him for many months but finally had to ask her to leave because she was not able to change. She lied constantly and actually stole from him. She was fairly young but she could not be saved. She couldn't find a job, or didn't want one. She may not have even tried since she was such a good story teller. She seemed to prefer to beg, borrow and steal.
Song Description
Back on the street again is story about a relationship that is built on the wrong type of values.
One person is supporting the other and throws them back out on the street because they can't be trusted.
| Song Length |
3:41 |
Genre |
Rock - General, Rock - Modern |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Restless, Distressed |
Subject |
Life, Worry |
| Similar Artists |
Tom Petty, The Black Crowes |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
You take favors from strangers and think it doesn't matter.
You're so young yet you choose to run with an older crowd.
Don't say it's too bad that you came here, you better think that over.
A different face a different place
Taking shelter from your frantic pace.
You keep on crying you can't stop now.
Do I have to spell it for you right out loud?
Hold on to what you've got though you may think it aint a lot.
You've got to try and try but never get by.
Back on the street again, Back on the street again,
Back on the street
When you came through my door with all you could steal and borrow,
Your sweet smile and those angel eyes that cut my heart,
Is it a game that we're playing you'd better think that over.
You're just a victim of your past mocking love 'cause you move to fast.
Pain is something you just can't hide,
Can't you see that I'm on your side?
Hold on to what you've got though you may think it aint a lot.
You've got to try and try but never get by.
Back on the street again, Back on the street again,
Back on the street.
Back on the streets where the nights get cold, back on the streets.
Do you think you are the only one?
Hold on to what you've got though you may think it aint a lot.
You've got to try and try but never get by.
Back on the street again.
Back on the street again.
Back on the street again.
Back on the street again.