More songs by Cloonee
Description
Here, the rhythm sounds like a raised eyebrow: the warning is repeated over and over again, as if written in red marker on a notebook - ‘don't fool around’. There is both firmness and slight fatigue from old scenarios in the voice: the floor is too cold, there are too many empty words. But at the same time, it's not about bitterness, but rather about new rules of the game - no déjà vu, only honesty and proof through action. The music warms, but does not lull: it is the soundtrack to the moment when boundaries are set and done beautifully.
Lyrics and translation
Original
I told you once, now I tell you twice.
I'm not gonna be a fool.
I told you once, now I tell you twice.
I'm not gonna be a fool.
'Cause when it comes down to my heart, it's not gonna be abused.
I told you once, now I tell you twice.
I'm not gonna be a fool.
'Cause when it comes down to my heart, it's not gonna be abused.
Now I've been knocked down and stepped on, and it's cold down on the floor.
And I don't recall seeing your hand when I couldn't take anymore.
Back it up. Don't just tell me that your love's for real.
You've got to prove what you really feel.
Don't just say you wanna be my man.
I've got to know that you understand.
Hey, boy, you better back it up.
Oh, hey, you better, better back it up.
Now I'm not trying to judge you.
Your intentions might be fine.
The last time I trusted someone, all I could do was break down and cry.
When it comes to heartache and pain, there'll be no deja vu. Back it up.
Don't need no one to wipe their feet on my heart.
I've got to know that it's love from the start.
Your hugs and kisses, they don't mean a thing.
I've got to know that it's real love you bring.
If you want some love, give some back in return.
All this my love, you're gonna have to earn.
I need someone to show me that they care.
I need a man who will always be there.
I need a man who will always be there.
Oh, hey, you better, better back it up.
I told you once, now I tell you twice.
I told you once, now I tell you twice.
I told you once, now I tell you twice.
English translation
I told you once, now I tell you twice.
I'm not gonna be a fool.
I told you once, now I tell you twice.
I'm not gonna be a fool.
'Cause when it comes down to my heart, it's not gonna be abused.
I told you once, now I tell you twice.
I'm not gonna be a fool.
'Cause when it comes down to my heart, it's not gonna be abused.
Now I've been knocked down and stepped on, and it's cold down on the floor.
And I don't recall seeing your hand when I couldn't take anymore.
Back it up. Don't just tell me that your love's for real.
You've got to prove what you really feel.
Don't just say you wanna be my man.
I've got to know that you understand.
Hey, boy, you better back it up.
Oh, hey, you better, better back it up.
Now I'm not trying to judge you.
Your intentions might be fine.
The last time I trusted someone, all I could do was break down and cry.
When it comes to heartache and pain, there'll be no deja vu. Back it up.
Don't need no one to wipe their feet on my heart.
I've got to know that it's love from the start.
Your hugs and kisses, they don't mean a thing.
I've got to know that it's real love you bring.
If you want some love, give some back in return.
All this my love, you're gonna have to earn.
I need someone to show me that they care.
I need a man who will always be there.
I need a man who will always be there.
Oh, hey, you better, better back it up.
I told you once, now I tell you twice.
I told you once, now I tell you twice.
I told you once, now I tell you twice.