Back to Black
Amy Winehouse
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He left no time to regret Kept his dick wet With his same old safe bet Me and my head high And my tears dry Get on without my guy You went back to what you knew So far removed from all that we went through And I tread a troubled track My odds are stacked I'll go back to black We only said goodbye with words I died a hundred times You go back to her And I go back to I go back to us I love you much It's not enough You love blow, and I love puff And life is like a pipe And I'm a tiny penny rolling up the walls inside We only said goodbye with words I died a hundred times You go back to her And I go back to We only said goodbye with words I died a hundred times You go back to her And I go back to Black Black Black Black Black Black Black I go back to I go back to We only said goodbye with words I died a hundred times You go back to her And I go back to We only said goodbye with words I died a hundred times You go back to her And I go back to black
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Written by: Amy Winehouse, Mark Ronson
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Production"Back to Black" was produced by music mogul, Mark Ronson, who contributed significantly to its soulful and vintage vibe, making it a standout feature on Winehouse's album of the same name.
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Album SuccessThe song is from Amy Winehouse's second and final studio album, which was also called "Back to Black." The album was the UK's best-selling album of 2007.
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Chart Performance"Back to Black" performed well on charts worldwide. In the United Kingdom, it peaked at no. 25 on the Singles Chart, while in the United States, it peaked at no. 8 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
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ReceptionThe song was lauded by critics, with many praising Winehouse's delivery, the production by Mark Ronson, and the blend of soul, jazz, and pop influences.
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Award RecognitionFor her performances on "Back to Black," Winehouse won several awards, including a BRIT Award for 'British Female Solo Artist' and garnered six Grammy nominations, winning five.
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Song MeaningsThe song "Back to Black" outlines Amy's struggle with relationships, particularly her turbulent relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil. The phrase 'back to black' symbolizes her return to depression and substance abuse after her break-up.
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Music VideoThe melancholic music video for "Back to Black", directed by Phil Griffin, features Winehouse mourning at a gravesite and reflects the darkness and despair expressed in the song's lyrics.
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Certified PlatinumThe single was certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry for sales and streams exceeding 600,000 units. It was also certified Gold in Italy and Switzerland.
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Cover VersionsA multitude of artists have covered "Back to Black," including Beyoncé and Andre 3000 for 'The Great Gatsby' film soundtrack in 2013.
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Legacy"Back to Black" continues to be celebrated in popular culture and is widely regarded as one of the standout songs of the 21st century. Rolling Stone included it in their '500 Greatest Songs of All Time' list in 2021.
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