Lyrks
Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

Back Against the Wall Lyrics by Curtis Mayfield

Short Eyes

0

[Verse 1]
Sittin' here waiting for tomorrow
I don't think it'll ever come
Well, just think that I'm a young dude
My whole life is almost gone
Well, well, this prison life's a pressure
Keeps my back against the wall
Constant look out for the snakes and the bandits
Program leans toward the unseen law
[Chorus]
I keep my back against the wall
(Back against the wall)
Back against the wall
[Verse 2]
My friends now have all but cut me loose
On the outside playing safe
It's alright
'Cause in here is just like leaving the homeland, baby
If I survive it back I could love your face
You're just a number from the past
I'm still sittin' here today
I don't know nothin' about my future, baby
But with my life I gotta pay
[Chorus]
They got my back against the wall
(Back against the wall)
Back against the wall
(Back) against the wall
(Back) against the wall
My back against the wall
Back against the wall
Back against the wall
[Verse 3]
Sittin' here waiting for tomorrow
Don't think it'll ever come
Just to think that I'm a young dude
Well, my whole life is almost gone
Well, street con brother showed me the ropes
Ah, coolest way of dealin' in the streets
Took my mind, woman, and damn near my soul
Judge prison sentence then cut me deep
[Outro]
They had my back against the wall
My back against the wall
Back against the wall
My back against the wall
My back against the wall
Back against the wall
Back against the wall
Back against the wall
Back against the wall
Back against the wall
Wall
(Back against the wall)
Wall
Back against, back against the wall
Credits
Curtis Mayfield

Curtis Mayfield

About “Back Against the Wall” by Curtis Mayfield

Read the complete lyrics to "Back Against the Wall" by Curtis Mayfield from the album "Short Eyes". 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 R&B, Soul.

"Back Against the Wall" is performed by Curtis Mayfield. from the album "Short Eyes" 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 "Back Against the Wall", explore more songs by Curtis Mayfield 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.

View all songs and biography for Curtis Mayfield · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Back Against the Wall" is credited to Curtis Mayfield. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Back Against the Wall" appears on "Short Eyes".

Visit the Curtis Mayfield artist page at /artist/curtis-mayfield for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.