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Backfire Lyrics by Aimee Mann

Lost in Space (Deluxe Edition)

2002

[Verse 1]
I've got some cookies from our junk food run
And here's a couple beers so
Let's go create some fun
Supplies are limited and I'm all out
Of any explanation
Of what I'm on about

[Chorus]
I'm tired
Of having to try
To convince you if I
Go along with you it all will
Backfire
I know you had plans
Your intentions were grand
But it's out of my hands
And it isn't the way I pictured it
Either

[Verse 2]
Well things felt weird but you said that's alright
That it was not a problem
And we could just sit tight
And when you said that I was sure I cringed
'Cause you had no suspicion
That I had come unhinged

[Chorus 2]
Or just tired--
I cannot say which
But there's always a hitch
That will cause the whole thing to
Backfire
I know you had plans
Your intentions were grand
But it's out of my hands now

[Post-Chorus]
It's out of my hands now

[Verse 3]
I know you'd like to be the St. Bernard
Who rushes to the rescue
When there's an avalanche
But in my panic I may pull too hard
And the novice lifeguard
Gets rushed off in the ambulance

[Chorus 3]
I'm tired
I cannot seem to
Get a message to you
That the rescue you planned has just
Backfired
I know you had plans
Your intentions were grand
But it's out of my hands now

[Post-Chorus]
It's out of my hands now

[Outro]
And it isn't the way I pictured it
Either
(It's out of my hands now)
No it isn't the way I pictured it
Either
(It's out of my hands now)
No it isn't the way I pictured it
Either
(It's out of my hands)
(It's out of my hands now)
No it isn't the way I pictured it
Either
(It's out of my hands)
(It's out of my hands now)
Either
(It's out of my hands)
(It's out of my hands now)
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Aimee Mann

Aimee Mann

About “Backfire” by Aimee Mann

Read the complete lyrics to "Backfire" by Aimee Mann from the album "Lost in Space (Deluxe Edition)" in 2002. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Aa (Check Description), Adult Alternative, Baroque Pop.

"Backfire" is performed by Aimee Mann. from the album "Lost in Space (Deluxe Edition)" in 2002 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Backfire", explore more songs by Aimee Mann using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Backfire" is credited to Aimee Mann. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Backfire" appears on "Lost in Space (Deluxe Edition)" in 2002.

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