Back On the Street by James Taylor - Lyrics and Translation

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Back On the Street

James Taylor

Back On the Street

Song byJames Taylor

in AlbumOne Man Dog

I don't care if I got no money

I don't care if I got a dime

All I want to do is to dance with you honey

Please tell me you have the time

'Cause I gotta get back on my feet again

Gotta get back on the street again.

La, la, la

Well I don't care if I got no fame

All I want to do is to hold your hand

Don't care if nobody knows my name

'Cause I just want to try the best I can (yes I do)

I gotta get back on my feet again

Gotta get back on the street again.

La, la, la

Well, I don't know just what the world is coming to

And I don't know just what is going on among you

Well all I really know is I gotta get back on my feet again

Help me up now.

I don't care if I got no money

I don't care if I got dime

All I want to do is to dance with you baby

Please tell me that you got the time.

'Cause I've gotta get back on my feet again

Gotta get back on the street again.

La, la, la

Stand it up for me now momma.

LanguageEnglish

Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

James Taylor's song 'Back On the Street' delivers a powerful narrative of resilience and rebirth. The song explores themes of recovery, personal struggle, and the journey to regain one's life after a period of hardship. It speaks to the experience of getting back on one's feet, confronting past difficulties, and stepping back into the world stronger than before. Key moments in the song highlight the transformation from despair to hope and the importance of perseverance.