This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Every time I try to leave
Something keeps pullin' me back, me back
Telling me I need you in my life (JD, what's good?)
Every time I try to go (uh)
Somethin' keeps tellin' me that, me that
Everything gon' be alright (Slide Alot in the building, uh)
Every time I try to leave
Something keeps pullin' me back, me back
Telling me I need you in my life (So So Def in the building)
It was meant to be (uh-huh)
You were meant for me (y'all know what this is)
So that means we gotta make it work (what up? Oh)
It was all good at first, spendin' money, goin' shoppin'
Eatin' at the finest restaurants and if I'm club hoppin'
She was right there with me bottle poppin'
Livin' that life (livin' that life)
She just didn't understand my lifestyle
And that I ain't like (and that I ain't like)
We didn't have a worry in the world, got you diamonds got you pearls
But can't help it if Ching-a-ling be attracting all the girls (say what?)
Baby, I'm a superstar, and that come wit' it (uh-huh)
Gotta good nigga on your side, you better run wit' it (whoa)
Even though I'm on the road doin' shows
I made time for me and her, relationship to grow (grow)
They tell me don't trust a woman in this industry
But she not any woman, more like a sacred friend to me (uh-huh)
Plus, when I'm outta town, always think of her (always think of her)
Might conversate with some chicks, but no one come above her (uh)
I thought I was your man, guess you ain't understand
And now I'm sittin' here lookin' crazy like, "Damn" (every time, I)
Every time I try to leave
Something keeps pullin' me back, me back
Telling me I need you in my life
Every time I try to go
Somethin' keeps tellin' me that, me that
Everything gon' be alright
Every time I try to leave
Something keeps pullin' me back, me back
Telling me I need you in my life
It was meant to be (uh)
You were meant for me (uh)
So that means we gotta make it work (hey)
Walk in the house from hard work, my head hurt
Instead of arguin', can I have dinner with some dessert? (Uh-uh)
She talkin' 'bout this phone number she found (man, what you talkin' 'bout?)
Didn't give me time to put my bags down
She straight up, clowned, ha (she straight up, clowned)
Before we end up fightin', let me leave (leave)
I'm exhausted and this herre, I don't need (I don't need)
Now I'm wit' the fellas, ridin' and drinkin' (ridin' and drinkin')
She blowin' my two way up, but I need some time for thinkin' (time for thinkin')
Yeah, I wanna go back, but something sayin' nah (nah)
Let me give her some space and the next day I might call (call)
What should I do? Look, let me ask y'all ( y'all)
Should I stay and talk or let this relationship fall? (Fall)
I ain't down wit' having my feelings crushed (everything gpn' be alright)
But it happens some times, either love it or give it up (hey)
I thought I was your man, guess you ain't understand
And now I'm sittin' here lookin' crazy like, "Damn" (every time, I)
Every time I try to leave
Something keeps pullin' me back, me back (every time, I)
Telling me I need you in my life
Every time I try to go
Somethin' keeps tellin' me that, me that (gotta pick up my things)
Everything gon' be alright
Every time I try to leave ('fore she realize)
Something keeps pullin' me back, me back (she messed up)
Telling me I need you in my life (and you ain't never comin' back)
It was meant to be (it was a good thing while it lasted, though)
You were meant for me (what?)
So that means we gotta make it work (Chingy, holla at 'em again)
To all the fellas know you feel me (feel me)
If you ever had a woman
Good times led to bad times and you ain't see it coming (uh-huh)
Try your best to make her happy (happy)
But it wasn't enough (it wasn't enough)
'Cause mama told me in relationships the road get tough (road get tough)
And I don't wanna have my head down, weepin', stressed out
As bad as it hurts, I gotta move to the next route (yeah)
I thought I was her man (uh), guess she ain't understand
And now she sittin' there lookin' crazy like, "Damn" (every time, I)
Every time I try to leave
Something keeps pullin' me back, me back
(Something keeps pullin' me back, baby)
Telling me I need you in my life
Every time I try to go
Somethin' keeps tellin' me that, me that
Everything gon' be alright (Tyerese, sing that)
Every time I try to leave
Something keeps pullin' me back, me back
Telling me I need you in my life
It was meant to be
You were meant for me
So that means we gotta make it work
Oh why? Oh why?
Said we gotta make it work, baby, ooh
Something keeps pullin' me back, me back
Telling me I need you in my life (JD, what's good?)
Every time I try to go (uh)
Somethin' keeps tellin' me that, me that
Everything gon' be alright (Slide Alot in the building, uh)
Every time I try to leave
Something keeps pullin' me back, me back
Telling me I need you in my life (So So Def in the building)
It was meant to be (uh-huh)
You were meant for me (y'all know what this is)
So that means we gotta make it work (what up? Oh)
It was all good at first, spendin' money, goin' shoppin'
Eatin' at the finest restaurants and if I'm club hoppin'
She was right there with me bottle poppin'
Livin' that life (livin' that life)
She just didn't understand my lifestyle
And that I ain't like (and that I ain't like)
We didn't have a worry in the world, got you diamonds got you pearls
But can't help it if Ching-a-ling be attracting all the girls (say what?)
Baby, I'm a superstar, and that come wit' it (uh-huh)
Gotta good nigga on your side, you better run wit' it (whoa)
Even though I'm on the road doin' shows
I made time for me and her, relationship to grow (grow)
They tell me don't trust a woman in this industry
But she not any woman, more like a sacred friend to me (uh-huh)
Plus, when I'm outta town, always think of her (always think of her)
Might conversate with some chicks, but no one come above her (uh)
I thought I was your man, guess you ain't understand
And now I'm sittin' here lookin' crazy like, "Damn" (every time, I)
Every time I try to leave
Something keeps pullin' me back, me back
Telling me I need you in my life
Every time I try to go
Somethin' keeps tellin' me that, me that
Everything gon' be alright
Every time I try to leave
Something keeps pullin' me back, me back
Telling me I need you in my life
It was meant to be (uh)
You were meant for me (uh)
So that means we gotta make it work (hey)
Walk in the house from hard work, my head hurt
Instead of arguin', can I have dinner with some dessert? (Uh-uh)
She talkin' 'bout this phone number she found (man, what you talkin' 'bout?)
Didn't give me time to put my bags down
She straight up, clowned, ha (she straight up, clowned)
Before we end up fightin', let me leave (leave)
I'm exhausted and this herre, I don't need (I don't need)
Now I'm wit' the fellas, ridin' and drinkin' (ridin' and drinkin')
She blowin' my two way up, but I need some time for thinkin' (time for thinkin')
Yeah, I wanna go back, but something sayin' nah (nah)
Let me give her some space and the next day I might call (call)
What should I do? Look, let me ask y'all ( y'all)
Should I stay and talk or let this relationship fall? (Fall)
I ain't down wit' having my feelings crushed (everything gpn' be alright)
But it happens some times, either love it or give it up (hey)
I thought I was your man, guess you ain't understand
And now I'm sittin' here lookin' crazy like, "Damn" (every time, I)
Every time I try to leave
Something keeps pullin' me back, me back (every time, I)
Telling me I need you in my life
Every time I try to go
Somethin' keeps tellin' me that, me that (gotta pick up my things)
Everything gon' be alright
Every time I try to leave ('fore she realize)
Something keeps pullin' me back, me back (she messed up)
Telling me I need you in my life (and you ain't never comin' back)
It was meant to be (it was a good thing while it lasted, though)
You were meant for me (what?)
So that means we gotta make it work (Chingy, holla at 'em again)
To all the fellas know you feel me (feel me)
If you ever had a woman
Good times led to bad times and you ain't see it coming (uh-huh)
Try your best to make her happy (happy)
But it wasn't enough (it wasn't enough)
'Cause mama told me in relationships the road get tough (road get tough)
And I don't wanna have my head down, weepin', stressed out
As bad as it hurts, I gotta move to the next route (yeah)
I thought I was her man (uh), guess she ain't understand
And now she sittin' there lookin' crazy like, "Damn" (every time, I)
Every time I try to leave
Something keeps pullin' me back, me back
(Something keeps pullin' me back, baby)
Telling me I need you in my life
Every time I try to go
Somethin' keeps tellin' me that, me that
Everything gon' be alright (Tyerese, sing that)
Every time I try to leave
Something keeps pullin' me back, me back
Telling me I need you in my life
It was meant to be
You were meant for me
So that means we gotta make it work
Oh why? Oh why?
Said we gotta make it work, baby, ooh
Lyrics submitted by little_miss_failure
Pullin' Me Back Lyrics as written by Jermaine Dupri Howard Bailey
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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