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Kathleen Edwards — Back to Me
Album: Back to Me
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Released: 2005
Length: 3:25
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I've got ways to make you sorry,
Start my life with someone else.
I've got ways to make you fall,
I'll tell you all the things that I lied about.
I've got ways to make you mad,
Laughing at the girl sitting on your lap.
I've got ways to make you sing my songs,
Ones I ain't wirtten yet.

(Chorus)
I've got lights you've never seen.
I've got moves I've never used.
I've got ways to make you come back to me.

I've got ways to make you strange,
Drug you up and drag you home.
I've got ways to track you down,
In all the places you like to go.
I've got ways to make you crazy,
Wear all the things you always wanted me to.
I've got ways to make you run,
My daddy is coming for you.

(Chorus)

I've got ways to make you hear me,
Just by whispering your name.
I've got ways to make you think,
You'll never be happy again.
I've got ways to make you see,
I'm so much better than before.
I've got ways to make you swear,
You won't want your old life anymore.

(Chorus)
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Posted 1 month ago by drwhy    [ Reply ]
My Ottawa (Ontario, Canada) homie!
Posted 1 month ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
This sounds like a helluva song you want to hear her playing live in a bar. In August 2024. 

A hot and sweaty bar, where you got to rub the cold beer bottle on your head to cool off.   
Posted 3 months ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 Greymane96 wrote:

Most honest feminist anthem ever. A true recognition of the might and power of an awakened woman. 
Beautiful, forceful, consuming, relentless.
Love her, but beware.



Really? She sounds a little unhinged and sadly and unnecessarily dependent on a guy.  'Might and power' using her sexuality?  I love the tune but don't agree it is an anthem. 
Posted 3 months ago by roadie    [ Reply ]
Most honest feminist anthem ever. A true recognition of the might and power of an awakened woman. 
Beautiful, forceful, consuming, relentless.
Love her, but beware.
Posted 9 months ago by Greymane96    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:

What a surprise!  Starts out seductively ...

I've got lights you've never seen. I've got moves I've never used.
 I've got ways to make you come back to me.

... then rapidly devolves into crazy-ex territory!  SUPERB!

(I previously rated it 8, so now it's a 9!)



Fancy a steam-cooked bunny? :)
I totally agree. Not sure he'd like to see those moves, though. 
Posted 9 months ago by Egctheow    [ Reply ]
 h8rhater wrote:

...and Lucinda borrowed heavily from those before her

...and they from those before them

What's your point?

Thank you.
Posted 11 months ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Love Kathleen! It would be nice to hear some other songs of hers besides this one and Goodnight, California. Asking For Flowers is full of good ones.
Posted 1 year ago by nutrod42    [ Reply ]
It's the most beneficial raindance song in their times. All my best to you! Or, by lyrics, "let it rain", Eric Clapton
Posted 1 year ago by Pitjes    [ Reply ]
I got it.

The tour: her, Lucinda, Sam Philips, and KT Tunsill. With PJ Harvey joining them along the road.  
Posted 1 year ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
I've got ways to make you come
 

"Walk This World (I Want You To Come)" by Heather Nova should immediately follow this one, of course.
Posted 1 year ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
Ah well, she tries her best....
Posted 1 year ago by erwinphoto    [ Reply ]
Super nice rock-chick-shout-along-song. I'd feel quite tha man if my girl would sing it to me, HAZAAAA
...Not sure if a girl would feel the same though if a guy would sing it to her...
Posted 1 year ago by Dirkson    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:

get her to tour with Lucinda

now thats a reason to go on the road for shows



I do hear Lucinda in her voice 
Posted 1 year ago by lindaurq    [ Reply ]
get her to tour with Lucinda

now thats a reason to go on the road for shows
Posted 1 year ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:

What a surprise!  Starts out seductively ...

I've got lights you've never seen. I've got moves I've never used.
 I've got ways to make you come back to me.

... then rapidly devolves into crazy-ex territory!  SUPERB!

(I previously rated it 8, so now it's a 9!)



I also like this small-girl hubris. Challenge accepted, btw, if she wants to prove herself! :)
Posted 1 year ago by a_geek    [ Reply ]
7-8, this ROCKS!
Posted 2 years ago by ImaOldman    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:

wow. someone borrowed pretty heavily from lucinda. girl shoulda changed the locks!



I agree that it has overtones of Lucinda Williams but who cares.  It WORKS!
Posted 2 years ago by rhiangalthie    [ Reply ]
How can you not like this one?
Posted 2 years ago by adyboy94    [ Reply ]
Rockin' good time. Maybe there's another side to this story?  Dwight Yoakam Little Ways


Posted 2 years ago by NoLoTeks    [ Reply ]
A fine example of Canadian RnR...that sound that Canadians understand in their souls.  I've never been able to define the exact contents, but my American ex could always pick out a Canadian act when I'd play them for her.  She said that they shared a common base, an understanding of heritage that sounded quite common to the untrained ear, but was very obvious when one listened for it.  From Kathleen to The Hip to Blue Rodeo...the maple leaf runs through the blood of so many of our favourites.  Glad we get to share it every now and then...
Posted 2 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
Nothing sexier than a woman that knows what she wants...and can rock out...
Posted 3 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:

What a surprise!  Starts out seductively ...

I've got lights you've never seen.
I've got moves I've never used.
I've got ways to make you come back to me.

... then rapidly devolves into crazy ex territory!  SUPERB!

(I previously rated it 8, so now it's a 9!)

yeah, a real creepy vibe there...


Posted 3 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
Posted 3 years ago by PeterMcClelland    [ Reply ]
Ah Canada!!!!
Posted 3 years ago by PeterMcClelland    [ Reply ]
Outstanding solid 8
Posted 3 years ago by scubasteve    [ Reply ]
New album just released...check it out.
Posted 3 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
The album cover makes me think of Wyeth's Christina's World...
Posted 4 years ago by forthbrdge    [ Reply ]
Wow this lady is good
Posted 4 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
What a surprise!  Starts out seductively ...

I've got lights you've never seen. I've got moves I've never used.
 I've got ways to make you come back to me.

... then rapidly devolves into crazy-ex territory!  SUPERB!

(I previously rated it 8, so now it's a 9!)
Posted 4 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 Synth80s wrote:
I've got ways to stop hearing this song (thank goodness). Seriously, I just don't like this.
 

Well it sure is missing some 80's synth, so I guess that makes sense.
Posted 5 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
Every time I hear this I can think of dancing with my wife (and I can't dance) in a way that leads to... 
Posted 5 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
 Ihatethissong wrote:


Thought I was the only one who noticed that, until I found your comment.
 

I was corrected 7 years ago... this song came out 2 years before Lucinda's...
Posted 5 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Anyone remember "I know what boys like" by the Waitresses?
Posted 5 years ago by Bat    [ Reply ]
 below72 wrote:
kick-ass
 
*bump*



"I've got ways to make you commmmmmmme back to me!"


Posted 6 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
One thing about her...she has excellent ear for  R&R and she attracts other good players. Like the guitar player on this song.    
Posted 6 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 cjnuk wrote:
I'm afraid all I hear is "Runnin' down a dream" by Tom Petty, very similar drums, bass, guitar solo etc. Nice enough for all that though.
 

Yes, similar production, but entirely different chord progression.  As pointed out farther down the page, Benmont Tench from the Heartbreakers plays keyboards on this album. 
Posted 6 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Ripping it up!  Oh yeah, and creepy, sorta....  

{#Bananajam}{#Surprised}
Posted 6 years ago by George_Tirebiter    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

Here ya' go:
Christina' World

Yes, I think she (and/or the designer) was certainly influenced by that painting.

  Kathleen projects a really fine figure in that cover photo, and a super song


Posted 6 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:
wow. someone borrowed pretty heavily from lucinda. girl shoulda changed the locks!

 
...and Lucinda borrowed heavily from those before her

...and they from those before them

What's your point?
Posted 6 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
Hey....what about Kathleen touring with Bob Dylan (the previous RP song played)? 

I'd go see them.  
Posted 6 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 ColdMiser wrote:
a song Lucinda Williams would be proud to have written

 
Imagine her and Lucinda touring together.  And have Bo Ramsey (her frequent guitar player) tagging along. Geeeeez.  
Posted 6 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
wow. someone borrowed pretty heavily from lucinda. girl shoulda changed the locks!
Posted 6 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Peppy!
Posted 6 years ago by wolverine    [ Reply ]
a song Lucinda Williams would be proud to have written
Posted 7 years ago by ColdMiser    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:
Is it really true?
Is she touring again?
 
She will be playing the Vancouver Folk Music Festival this July; yippee!  {#Bananajam}
Posted 7 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 7 years ago by DocStrangelove    [ Reply ]
One of the best stalker/disgruntled ex songs ever!  Don't mess with Ms. Edwards.
Posted 7 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
Holy shit. 
Posted 7 years ago by Rooney    [ Reply ]
 Unfortunately, no - the tour has been canceled, no reason given. We can only hope that since there was at least a plan, there could be something else in the works.
idiot_wind wrote:
Is it really true?

Is she touring again?

This type of country rock is surely needed for the crap they are currently calling "country rock".  

 


Posted 7 years ago by slawjam    [ Reply ]
Is it really true?

Is she touring again?

This type of country rock is surely needed for the crap they are currently calling "country rock".  
Posted 7 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
She sure has an impressive arsenal...
Posted 7 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Kathleen Edwards is back to touring.
Posted 8 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]

Posted 8 years ago by zedstation    [ Reply ]
 Stephen_Phillips wrote:
I wonder is the album cover a subliminal precursor to turning her back  on the music industry. The perceived wisdom for performers is that you should never turn your back on your audience - unless you want kiss goodbye to your career...
 
. . . or if you're Miles Davis.  ; )
Posted 8 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
I wonder is the album cover a subliminal precursor to turning her back  on the music industry. The perceived wisdom for performers is that you should never turn your back on your audience - unless you want kiss goodbye to your career... 
Posted 8 years ago by Stephen_Phillips    [ Reply ]
 h8rhater wrote:
It sounds like a pretty cool place that Kathleen has put together in her home town:

https://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/local-arts/no-quitter-kathleen-edwards-finds-a-new-path-in-stittsville-coffee-shop

She's doing something that she loves. Something new and different for her.  That is well received by the community that she calls home.  I hardly think that is lame.  Lame is more like a person who criticizes someone they've never met over a life decision that is none of their business.
 
Yes, I say congrats to Kathleen for doing what feels right for her.
She's proved she can be a successful musician (if she wants to).
The music/celebrity business is not for everyone.
Also, think of the countless musicians who had a few good years and then spent literally the rest of their lives going through the motions, playing their decades-old hits on the casino circuit.
Posted 8 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Not a big surprise after hearing this song, but KE was a big fan of Mr. Petty and Co. when she was growing up.
Posted 8 years ago by bstevens1951    [ Reply ]
I've got ways to stop hearing this song (thank goodness). Seriously, I just don't like this.
Posted 8 years ago by Synth80s    [ Reply ]
..... a very worthy BIG 9
Posted 8 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
kick-ass
Posted 8 years ago by below72    [ Reply ]
 Skydog wrote:

really? she has a coffee shop?
that seems like the lamest thing to do 

 
It sounds like a pretty cool place that Kathleen has put together in her home town:

https://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/local-arts/no-quitter-kathleen-edwards-finds-a-new-path-in-stittsville-coffee-shop

She's doing something that she loves. Something new and different for her.  That is well received by the community that she calls home.  I hardly think that is lame.  Lame is more like a person who criticizes someone they've never met over a life decision that is none of their business. 
Posted 8 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
 skiamigo wrote:
I met her in her Coffee shop in StittsVEGAS a couple of weeks ago... she makes a killer cup of Java!

Best Barrista in town

 
really? she has a coffee shop?
that seems like the lamest thing to do 
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
{#Daisy}oh, haha.  Reading the comments below, I sincerely doubt Kathleen is a 'witch', lol.  The lyrics are no more vindictive that 99% of male lyrics along the same thoughtlines.  Her voice, IMHO, is very E Brickell ... and I LIKE it! 
Posted 8 years ago by ChillBabe    [ Reply ]
pls stop playing this crappy song.  good lord.
Posted 8 years ago by gormeister    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:
Rocker or country performer?

 
Yes.
Posted 9 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
I hope she isnt thinking of a cattle prod!!!,   or am I reading too many horror books like Hanibal or Gangster #1.
Posted 9 years ago by stunix    [ Reply ]
Great stuff.  
Posted 9 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Hey RP..Play some songs from her Failer album (her best album). 
Posted 9 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
I met her in her Coffee shop in StittsVEGAS a couple of weeks ago... she makes a killer cup of Java!

Best Barrista in town
Posted 9 years ago by skiamigo    [ Reply ]
 cjnuk wrote:
I'm afraid all I hear is "Runnin' down a dream" by Tom Petty, very similar drums, bass, guitar solo etc. Nice enough for all that though.

 
Has he just played Runnin' down a dream because he read your post?
Posted 9 years ago by Oldfastbowler    [ Reply ]
 cjnuk wrote:
I'm afraid all I hear is "Runnin' down a dream" by Tom Petty, very similar drums, bass, guitar solo etc. Nice enough for all that though.

 
Yes, I hear TP all over this.  But lots of fun, in any event.
Posted 9 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
 debobasu wrote:
She's a witch! Burn her to the ground!

 
I love the two Kathleen Edwards tune that are played on RP; however, the lyrics in both have a vindictive attitude.  Watch out and don't cross her!
Posted 9 years ago by dc_zee    [ Reply ]
Rocker or country performer?
Posted 9 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
I hope she is still rockin in her coffee shop in Ontario during this "hiatus" from making music.

She's a rocker and has a long road in front of her. 
Posted 9 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 g-rod wrote:
It's a catchy song, OK, and maybe we don't care about the lyrics so much.

But it begs the question: Lady, why didn't you use any of those ways before you needed to get him to come back to you? {#Eh}
 
Well, I don't know much about women, but I'd suspect she didn't realize such measures were necessary — until the moment she did.  Boy, am I glad she's not my girl.
Posted 9 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
It's a catchy song, OK, and maybe we don't care about the lyrics so much.

But it begs the question: Lady, why didn't you use any of those ways before you needed to get him to come back to you? {#Eh}
Posted 9 years ago by g-rod    [ Reply ]
 coding_to_music wrote:

I'm in !

 
The vibrators are indeed outrageous.
Posted 9 years ago by jimmpypowder    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:
here is your dream concert:

In a large bar venue with Kathleen and Lucinda Williams (as long as Bo Ramsey is playing slide). It gets hot, people are dancing, and the vibe is outrageous!   

 
I'm in !
Posted 9 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
..wish she'd define a few of these "ways" (so i beware or implement them myself)..
Posted 10 years ago by cShaggy    [ Reply ]
here is your dream concert:

In a large bar venue with Kathleen and Lucinda Williams (as long as Bo Ramsey is playing slide). It gets hot, people are dancing, and the vibe is outrageous!   
Posted 10 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
I'm afraid all I hear is "Runnin' down a dream" by Tom Petty, very similar drums, bass, guitar solo etc. Nice enough for all that though.
Posted 10 years ago by cjnuk    [ Reply ]
 (Banned) wrote:
I always thought this was Lucinda Willaims.  I like it.

 
I thought the same thing. Very similar. 
Posted 10 years ago by Megavolt    [ Reply ]
The female Neil Young.  Love her voice, Love her lyrics, Love her delivery. 
Posted 10 years ago by kremfresch    [ Reply ]
MAN I love this song.
Posted 10 years ago by govna    [ Reply ]
I always thought this was Lucinda Willaims.  I like it.
Posted 10 years ago by WannabeBanned    [ Reply ]
{#Kiss} ... just love this ladies voice so much
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
Every time this song comes on, I always want to yell, "I get it!" to nobody in particular.
Posted 10 years ago by aaronm    [ Reply ]

Hey Kathleen,

Please tour Midwest venues. You get it...R n R.


Posted 10 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 mrtuba9 wrote:
"I've got waaaays to make you cooooooooooooooooome back to me" {#Eek}

 
*bump
Posted 10 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
Yep, whenever I want some "payday loans" info, I always come to the Kathleen Edwards comments page.
Posted 10 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

Here ya' go:
Christina' World

Yes, I think she (and/or the designer) was certainly influenced by that painting.

 
also, I always thought the Violent Femmes used this Wyeth as inspiration for their iconic cover art...
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Scorched Earth Syndrome.
Posted 10 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 Rmike wrote:
I wonder what the average age of listeners is here.  I keep thinkin  maybe 17?
Everybody's a critic genius.  I am getting an education, but not about music.

 
I, for one, hope I never grow up{#Cheers}
Posted 10 years ago by oldman    [ Reply ]
 h8rhater wrote:
If you're scared by a sexually expressive female, maybe you should stay in your hidey hole.
 
{#Roflol}
Posted 10 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 hidey wrote:
Every time this song comes on I can't believe it gets airtime. It is the worst song of the year for me by a long stretch on several levels. Scary lyrics are only part of it.

 
If your scared by a sexually expressive female, maybe you should stay in your hidey hole.
Posted 10 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
  losthiker wrote:
Sounds like Sheryl Crow trying to sound like Lucinda Williams with Tom Petty's band. Not bad.
 

Yeah. Exactly.
Posted 10 years ago by poetista    [ Reply ]
Fiesty girls rock! :-) Love this song. 8
Posted 10 years ago by Wizzo_oz    [ Reply ]
 philbertr wrote:
Rocks.

 
I really like this. I can't complain at all.
 
Posted 11 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
 Jazbo wrote:
.....beyond the obvious, this rocks .....

 
Yup. 7.
Posted 11 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
.....beyond the obvious, this rocks .....
Posted 11 years ago by Jazbo    [ Reply ]
Rocks.
Posted 11 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
 Rmike wrote:
I wonder what the average age of listeners is here.  I keep thinkin  maybe 17?
Everybody's a critic genius.  I am getting an education, but not about music.

 
I freakin hope the average age is 17, because your typical 17-year-old is not listening to anything near as good as this.
Posted 11 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
One of my least favourite songs from one of my most favourite singers. I love putting all her albums on shuffle on a long drive. This is one of the two or three that get bumped as soon as they come on. The rest, though, are fantastic. 

And she's wonderful to see live...  
Posted 11 years ago by Chipps    [ Reply ]
 gillespp wrote:

Are you kidding?

 
That's what my 3-year old son said to his 5-year old brother today {#Angel}
Posted 11 years ago by igor    [ Reply ]
I wonder what the average age of listeners is here.  I keep thinkin  maybe 17?
Everybody's a critic genius.  I am getting an education, but not about music.
Posted 11 years ago by Rmike    [ Reply ]
 :+:_DL wrote:

No

 
I love it!!! She's totally awesome to see live.
Posted 11 years ago by gillespp    [ Reply ]
 gillespp wrote:

Are you kidding?
 
No
Posted 11 years ago by :+:_DL    [ Reply ]
 :+:_DL wrote:
This song is awful. 
I hope whoever she wrote this for got his restraining order and locked this chick out of his life.

Weird lyrics, half ass melody..... please help the RP community and never play this again.  
 
Are you kidding?
Posted 11 years ago by gillespp    [ Reply ]
This song is awful. 
I hope whoever she wrote this for got his restraining order and locked this chick out of his life.

Weird lyrics, half ass melody..... please help the RP community and never play this again.  
Posted 11 years ago by :+:_DL    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Sheryl Crow trying to sound like Lucinda Williams with Tom Petty's band. Not bad.
Posted 11 years ago by losthiker    [ Reply ]
 reedhidey wrote:
Every time this song comes on I can't believe it gets airtime. It is the worst song of the year for me by a long stretch on several levels. Scary lyrics are only part of it.
 

Agreed!
Posted 11 years ago by lshinkawa    [ Reply ]

Thought it was Sheryl Crow at first! Nope...


Posted 11 years ago by cotsnots    [ Reply ]
Every time this song comes on I can't believe it gets airtime. It is the worst song of the year for me by a long stretch on several levels. Scary lyrics are only part of it.
Posted 11 years ago by hidey    [ Reply ]
 h8rhater wrote:

Good catch. Benmont Tench, keyboardist for the Heartbreakers, was a collaborator on this track.
 
Right on. Thanks for the info.
Posted 11 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
 cosmiclint wrote:
This one has a real Heartbreakers vibe happening
 
Good catch. Benmont Tench, keyboardist for the Heartbreakers, was a collaborator on this track.
Posted 11 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
..yes you do {#Bananajam}
Posted 11 years ago by midreaming    [ Reply ]
This one has a real Heartbreakers vibe happening
Posted 11 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
 hidey wrote:
She can't sing, we know that. But listen to the lyrics - jeezo! Someone's got ISSUES. Stay away from this lady.
 
Yeah, it sounds like she is no fun at all.
Posted 11 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
Aimee Mann (Charmer) and now this. Gotta admit, I actually like both songs.

But they're both whiners. Or overly angsty. Or dangerous. Or all of the above.

{#Lol}.
Posted 11 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]