Going Back - Phil Collins: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts

Going Back

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Going Back was released on September 28, 2010 by Atlantic Records as a part of the album Going Back (Deluxe Edition)

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OVERVIEW

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Music Video

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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Phil Collins

Drums

Bob Babbitt

Bass Guitar

Eddie Willis

Electric Guitar

Matthew Collins

Matthew Collins

Finger Snaps

Nicholas Collins

Nicholas Collins

Finger Snaps

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Carole King

Songwriter

Gerry Goffin

Songwriter

Phil Collins

Arranger

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

Phil Collins

Producer

Yvan Bing

Mixing Engineer

Thierry Chaunay

Thierry Chaunay

Assistant Engineer

Thoraya Binzagr

Thoraya Binzagr

Assistant Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]

I think I'm going back

To the thing I learned so well in my youth

I think I'm returning to

All those days when I was young enough to know the truth

[Verse 2]

Now there are no games to only pass the time

No more electric trains, no more trees to climb

Thinking young and growing older is no sin

And I can play the game of life to win

[Verse 3]

Oh, I can recall the time

When I wasn't ashamed to reach out to a friend

And now I think I've got

A lot more than just my toys to lend

[Verse 4]

Now there's more to do than watch myself or cry

And every day can be my magic paradise

And I can play hide and seek with my fears

And live my days instead of counting my years

[Verse 5]

Let everyone debate the true reality

I'd rather see my world the way it used to be

A little bit of courage is all we lack

So catch me if you can 'cause I'm going back

[Verse 6]

I'm going back

Not just sitting, walking away

Yes, I'm going back

Going back to my youth, oh, yeah

[Verse 7]

I'm going back

I'm going back

Going back to my youth

Come on, catch me 'cause I'm going back

I'm going back

Written by: Carole King, Gerry Goffin

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