Jorja Smith - Backwards

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{Verse 1}
Once upon a time, there were things that we didn't mind
I'd hop in for a ride, movin' fast, never lookin' backwards
Play our favorite songs, do the words still make you feel the same?
Once upon a time, drivin' fast, never lookin' backwards

{Pre-Chorus}
I know that I know how to find words
Say 'em out loud
I'm done lettin' myself down
My heart came from the right place
I don't want to cause heartache
But my mind just couldn't translate
How to deal with these emotions
Can start fire and still get burn
And I'll fuel it like I ain't learnt
'Cause it hurts me if I hurt you
So I hurt you, so you hate me
But you won't leave, I can't get out

{Chorus}
How you held me, oh
I hope that you see
There's no way you'd know
How, how you helped me
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{Verse 2}
Now I'm drivin' fast like the way that you used to drive
I'd jump into your bed, live your days, they were never mine
Tell me why the light stayed on red, that must have been a sign
All these little things that we missed, we'll get over in time

{Pre-Chorus}
You taught me about patience
Raised all my expectations
You showed me what's my ground
I stand here and I look down
On myself and I'm so proud
Thank you 'cause I've figured out
What's best for me is on my own now
It's been a while and I'm grown now
But I'd never have grown if you weren't 'round
You've shown me what's meant to be
What's meant for you is not meant for me
And we'll find out in this next life

{Chorus}
How you held me, oh
I hope that you see
There's no way you'd know
How, how you helped me

Release Date: May 03, 2024

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"Backwards" by Jorja Smith is a heartfelt reflection on past relationships and the growth that comes from moving forward. The lyrics paint a picture of driving fast, never looking back, and reminiscing on the good times shared with someone special. The song captures the bittersweet realization that sometimes we have to let go in order to grow. Jorja's soulful vocals and introspective lyrics make "Backwards" a poignant and emotional track that will resonate with anyone who has experienced the complexities of love and loss.

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Jorja Alice Smith (born June 11, 1997), better known as Jorja Smith, is an English R&B singer-songwriter from Walsall, West Midlands.

Born to a Jamaican father and an English mother, Smith grew up listening to reggae, punk, hip-hop and R&B. She began writing songs at the age of 11, and cites Lauryn Hill, Alicia Keys, Adele, Sade, Nina Simone, and the Streets as her biggest influences, as well as Amy Winehouse, about whom she claims to have been “obsessed” with her 2003 debut album Frank, as a teenager. Amy’s raw approach to songwriting has been a major inspiration for Smith, who now likes to address social issues in her songs:

When things are going on in the world, I think it’s important to touch on them, because as a musician, you can make people listen. As soon as people press play, you’ve got their attention.

Jorja Smith first rose to prominence with her single “Blue Lights” in 2016, which she recorded and released while working at Starbucks. The previous year, she had gone viral with a Twitter freestyle in which she sang over Treble Clef’s classic grime instrumental “Ghetto Kyote.” Earlier work of hers includes a 2015 cover of Camp Lo’s “Luchini AKA This Is It” and a 2014 collaboration with hip-hop artist Chinky Piff entitled “Weed Control,” released via local label Chameleon Audio.

Following several collaborations with Maverick Sabre and Cadenza, Smith released her debut EP Project 11 on November 17, 2016, to rave reviews, and then gained further notoriety by collaborating with Drake on his 2017 project More Life. Later in the year, she contributed “Fine Line” to the Insecure season two soundtrack, and also appeared on Kali Uchis’s hit single “Tyrant.” She enjoyed her first taste of chart success with “On My Mind,” a UK garage single produced by Preditah.

In 2018, Smith collaborated with Kendrick Lamar on “I Am” for the Black Panther soundtrack, released the standalone single “Let Me Down” featuring Stormzy, remixed Khalid’s “Location” alongside Wretch 32, and later unleashed her debut album Lost and Found on June 8, 2018. The album features previous singles “Blue Lights,” “Where Did I Go?,” “Teenage Fantasy,” and “February 3rd.”

In 2019, Jorja Smith was named Best British Female Artist at the Brit Awards and was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist. Later, she released the single “Be Honest” featuring Burna Boy. In early 2020, Smith released the singles “By Any Means” and “Come Over” featuring Popcaan. In December of the same year, she appeared on the “Peng Black Girls Remix” with her labelmate ENNY.

On May 14, 2021, the Walsall native released her second EP Be Right Back, described as a “waiting room” in preparation for her sophomore album. It includes previous singles “Addicted,” “Gone,” and “Bussdown” featuring Shaybo.