If I had the moment, I’d capture that moment
You would be right here next to me
If I had the secret, the secret to your love
I would place the treasure beneath my heart
Lock it all up and throw away the key
I would never give it, it up
‘Cause I was just a fool, a fool for you
When I loved you so childishly
And I want it all back
I want it all, I want it all, girl, I want it all back
I want it all back
I want it all, I want it all, girl, I want it all
You never miss a good thing ’til it’s gone
I want it all, now I want it all (Back)
If there is a green light and it starts to turn yellow
Pedal to the floor ’cause I know your heart is turning red
If I had the minutes, I would turn ’em into hours
And make love to your mind and not your body instead
I was just a fool, a fool for you
That didn’t know what I had until I lost you
Now every single moment that you’re not here
It’s evident to me that everything just seems so clear
And I want it all back (I gotta have it all, have it all back, yeah)
I want it all, I want it all, girl, I want it all back (Yeah)
I want it all back (Yeah)
I want it all, I want it all, girl, I want it all
You never miss a good thing ’til it’s gone
I want it all, now I want it all (Back)
Now everything isn’t everything
If everything, everything isn’t with you, yeah (Wow!)
And I want it all back
I want it all, I want it all, girl, I want it all back
I want it all back (Yeah!)
I want it all, I want it all, girl, I want it all
You never miss a good thing ’til it’s gone
I want it all, now I want it all (Back)
Now I want it all back
Now I want it all back
Now I want it all back
Yearning for Lost Love: An Analysis of “All Back”
In “All Back,” Chris Brown lays bare the raw emotions of heartbreak and regret. The lyrics capture the desperate longing to reclaim a love that once felt unbreakable but has since slipped away. Brown uses vivid metaphors—such as locking away someone’s love like a treasured secret—to emphasize the depth of his devotion. The chorus, with its repeated plea, “I want it all back,” underlines the pain of realizing the true value of a relationship only after it’s gone. The verses explore not just physical attraction but a deeper connection, highlighting a desire to mend mistakes and turn back time. Overall, the song resonates with anyone who has experienced the sting of losing something precious and wishing for a second chance.
Song Credits
- Artist: Chris Brown
- Songwriters: Chris Brown, Amber Streeter, Kevin McCall
- Release Year: 2011
- Label: Jive Records