“Comeback” was written about the passing of Prince’s son, who died in his first week of life due to severe genetic defects. Mayte Garcia, Prince’s wife at the time, told The Irish Times:
He went back into the studio and came out with the Truth album. If you listen to “Comeback”, there’s a song that...
[Verse 1]
Walking up the stairs
Chelsea afternoon
Sweet wind blew
And not a moment too soon, hoo
I cried when I realized
That sweet wind was you
[Verse 2]
Spirits come and spirits go
Some stick around for the aftershow
I don't have to say I miss you
(Don't have to say I miss you)
'Cause I think you already know, oh
[Verse 3]
If you ever lose someone dear to you
Never say the words
"They're gone"
And they'll come back, yeah
They'll come back, yeah
They'll come back
Tears go here
Tears go here
Tears go here