Story Behind The Song
A story of a breakup between a guy and gal and his explanation of the problems leading up to the breakup and his final proclamation telling her to "Get Off My Back". The song has "catchy" lyrics that always bring a smile and a chuckle when the tag "Get Off My Back" is sung.
Song Description
A story of a breakup between a guy and gal and his explanation of the problems leading up to the breakup and his final proclamation telling her to "Get Off My Back". The song has "catchy" lyrics that always bring a smile and a chuckle when the tag "Get Off My Back" is sung.
| Song Length |
3:40 |
Genre |
Blues - General, Blues - Country |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Passive, Cool |
Subject |
Frustration, Breaking Up |
| Similar Artists |
The Allman Brothers Band, Van Morrison |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1970 - 1979 |
| |
Lyrics
GET OFF MY BACK
(written by Denis J. Quilligan Jr.)
You're always riding me....talking trash and telling lies
then you turn right around and you apologize
girl I can't take it no more....I may not come back
but if I do girl....you're gonna have to "get off my back"
Girl we started out....all lovey dove
hanging out and having fun....that's when I fell in love
but then our life turned around....and we may never make it back
but if we're gonna give it a try girl....you're gonna have to "get off my back"
(solo)
When you're talking to me girl....oh I'm hypnotized
though I feel you're still talking trash and telling lies
girl if we're gonna give it just one more go there's just one thing that I want you to know
if we're gonna get back on track....you're gonna have to "get off my back"