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I Want You Back

from This Is Life by Mike Hicks

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"I Want You Back"
Words and Music by Michael B. Hicks
Michael B. Hicks Music, BMI © 2012

I want you back, I need you back...I want you back, I need you back
I want you back, I need you back...I want you back, I need you back
I want you back, I need you back...do I keep on singing?
I want you back, I need you back

As a kid, I had a different mind state
I was cool and all, but I could never relate to my peers
Because amidst all of the tears at the basketball games, you were there
You were always on time--you were the first in line to shake my hand
You were the perfect example of a man and I was your biggest fan
It was like you could do no wrong
The records you played at home became my favorite songs
We always got along and I was proud to say that my daddy was never gone

But then, the roots of things started to fall apart
An unforeseen divorce--it broke my heart
And it was like somebody pressed reset and caused life to restart when you remarried
No, I wasn't happy, but we tried to make it work
Your friends became jerks, you quit preaching at church
And I knew that it hurt
It was never the same, you tried, but your priorities began to change
And not to throw blame, but things quickly got a little strange

And dad, I won't lie...I won't sit here and deny that I became really bitter
It wasn't your wife--I didn't have too many issues with her
I had a problem with us--well, the sudden lack thereof
See, you were at her boy's concerts, but not at mine
And even as a man, I wished that you would make the time
And I was done making an effort at all
But my girl (who you've not met yet) said I should call
I find it hard to do, so in reaching out to you, I put it on wax
'Cause I want you back, I need you back

I've always wanted an opportunity to tell the whole world exactly what you mean to me
And though I downplay it kind of subtly,
Let's not overlook the fact that now I've been overseas
And when I get love for what I do here and abroad
I'ma always think of you and thank God
But pride and pain are so hard to juggle
Which makes calling you a harder struggle
See, you're the reason for all that I have and now you're all that I lack
And I want you back...dad, I need you back
So I keep on singing

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from This Is Life, released December 25, 2012
"I Want You Back"
Words and Music by Michael B. Hicks
Michael B. Hicks Music, BMI © 2012

Vocals: Mike Hicks
Rhodes: Michael B. Hicks
Bass: Tommy Sims
Drums: Bernard Bell
Percussion: Brandon Newsome
Programming/Sampling: James Waddell
Strings Arranged and Conducted by Melvin "Maestro" Lightford
String Contractor: Matt Nelson
Violin: Avery Bright, Bethany Bordeaux
Viola: Michael O'Gieblyn
Cello: Matt Nelson
Additional Vocals: Moiba Mustapha

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Mike Hicks Nashville, Tennessee

Mike Hicks is an unique blend of talent and humility rarely found in today’s emerging talent. As an artist, writer, and performer, Mike is revered as one of the best in the diverse Funk and Soul music scene in Nashville and beyond. Having toured with Keb Mo, Jonny Lang, Rascal Flatts, Lauren Daigle, Little Big Town and more, Mike's current focus is continuing to grow his own artistry. ... more

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