“Back to Life” is Russ' seventh release of 2018. It was released the week that he embarked on Part I of his I See You North American tour.
The track comes a few weeks after “Sore Losers” and continues the theme of Russ resisting his haters and persevering through criticism.
[Chorus]
I come back to life
They tryna kill me with their words
But that ain't gonna work, no
I come back to life
Somebody let them know
They might have gotten close but
I come back to life, yeah
I come back to life, yeah
[Verse 1]
They tryna to kill me but they can't do it
I bounce back
To get through it I go through it
No losing, just learning
I'm in Sherman Oaks
I just got back from the German coast
Middle eastern women love me
Put me on a Persian throne
Some people angry they believe I'm too proud
Out here I lose all talk and the arenas too loud
Got a target on my back
That's what's different boy
That's what confidence attracts
That's what winning does
[Pre-Chorus]
Pick myself up, watch them all start tweaking
I may not respond but I see y'all sneaking
I ain't for retweets
I see y'all reaching
Damn that's your girl
She'll be here all weekend
Pick myself up, watch them all start tweaking
I may not respond but I see y'all sneaking
I ain't for retweets
I see y'all reaching
Damn that's your girl
She'll be here all weekend
[Chorus]
I come back to life
They tryna kill me with their words
But that ain't gonna work, no
I come back to life
Somebody let them know
They might have gotten close but
I come back to life, yeah
I come back to life, yeah
[Verse 2]
They want me to kill myself
But the only thing suicidal
Is the doors of my McLaren
I'm winning, you in denial
My rival is my reflection
While I pursue perfection
I'm using your negativity
Channeling my aggression
Into hits, plaques, shows, they happened
Grateful that I don't get lost in hoes and fashion
This is the bounce back soundtrack
Used to work at Outback
I found rap
What would I be without that?
[Pre-Chorus]
Pick myself up, watch them all start tweaking
I may not respond but I see y'all sneaking
I ain't for retweets
I see y'all reaching
Damn that's your girl
She'll be here all weekend
Pick myself up, watch them all start tweaking
I may not respond but I see y'all sneaking
I ain't for retweets
I see y'all reaching
Damn that's your girl
She'll be here all weekend
[Chorus]
I come back to life
They tryna kill me with their words
But that ain't gonna work, no
I come back to life
Somebody let them know
They might have gotten close but
I come back to life, yeah
I come back to life, yeah
Back to Life was written by Scott Storch & Russ.
Back to Life was produced by Avedon & Scott Storch.
Russ released Back to Life on Fri May 18 2018.
Russ determined “Back to Life” to be one of his 25 most slept on songs:
In NO order. I repeat in NO order lmao25 sleepers https://t.co/zjlxFRZSJR pic.twitter.com/I7ObUnE8m0— RUSS (@russdiemon) July 17, 2020
Back To Life is easily one of my favorite songs I’ve made. Scott Storch made the beat. Dr. Dre’s guitarist played the guitar. Just blessed 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Preciate all the love!! Keep sharing!— RUSS (@russdiemon) May 18, 2018