Come Back To Me
♪ David Cook Lyrics


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You say you gotta go and find yourself
You say that you're becoming someone else
Don't recognize the face in the mirror
Looking back at you

You say you're leaving
As you look away
I know there's really nothin' left to say
Just know I'm here
Whenever you need me
I'll wait for you

So I'll let you go
I'll set you free
And when you see what you need to see
When you find you
Come back to me

Take your time I won't go anywhere
Picture you with the wind in your hair
I'll keep your things right where you left 'em
I'll be here for you

So I'll let you go
I'll set you free
And when you see what you need to see
When you find you
Come back to me

And I hope you find everything that you need
I'll be right here waiting to see
You find you
Come back to me

I can't get close if you're not there
I can't get inside if there's no soul to bare
I can't fix you I can't save you
It's something you have to do

So I'll let you go
I'll set you free
And when you see what you need to see
When you find you
Come back to me

Come back to me

So I'll let you go
I'll set you free
And when you see what you need to see
When you find you
Come back to me

And I hope you find everything that you need
I'll be right here waiting to see
You find you
Come back to me

When you find you come back to me




When you find you come back to me
When you find you come back to me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of David Cook's song "Come Back To Me" describe the frustration and sadness of a person whose partner has decided to leave in order to discover themselves. The song begins with the singer acknowledging their partner's desire to find themselves and become another person, but is upset by the changes they see in the person. The person's face that they see in the mirror is unrecognizable to them, indicating that they have indeed changed in some way. Despite this, the singer recognizes that there is nothing left to say and they must let go.


The song then takes a turn towards a more hopeful note, with the singer stating that they will be there for their partner when they return. They encourage them to take their time and that they will keep things the way they were. The singer acknowledges their inability to fix or save their partner, telling them that it is something they must do alone, but waits patiently for them to come back once they have found themselves.


Overall, the song has a theme of letting go and waiting for someone, hoping that they will one day return. The singer is supportive, but recognizes their own limitations and cannot change or save the other person. The song is emotional and powerful, with the difficulties of relationships and personal growth conveyed through the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

You say you gotta go and find yourself
You feel lost and disconnected from yourself, you need to spend time alone to reflect and rediscover who you truly are.


You say that you're becoming someone else
You have been going through changes and personal growth, and you feel like a different person now than you used to be.


Don't recognize the face in the mirror
You feel like a stranger to yourself, unable to recognize who you are or who you are becoming.


Looking back at you
You see a reflection of yourself that feels unfamiliar and unclear.


You say you're leaving
You are expressing your desire to step away from your current situation or relationship and take time to focus on yourself.


As you look away
You can't bear to see the pain or sadness in the other person's eyes as you communicate your decision to leave or take some time apart.


I know there's really nothin' left to say
There is nothing that can be done or said to change your decision to leave and take time for yourself.


Just know I'm here
Despite everything, the other person should know that you are still there for them and that they can always count on your support.


Whenever you need me
You want the other person to know that you are always available to lend a helping hand or a listening ear if they need it.


I'll wait for you
You are willing to patiently wait for the other person to sort things out and find themselves, no matter how long it takes.


So I'll let you go
You understand that the other person needs space and time to work through their issues, and you are willing to give them that freedom.


I'll set you free
You acknowledge that the other person needs to find their own way and make their own decisions, and you won't hold them back or try to control their journey.


And when you see what you need to see
When you have gained insight and clarity about yourself and your life, and you feel more comfortable and confident in your own skin.


When you find you
When you rediscover your true self, and you feel more aligned with your values and goals.


Come back to me
You will be waiting for the other person, ready to support and love them, whenever they are ready to reconnect with you.


Take your time I won't go anywhere
You encourage the other person to take whatever time they need to discover themselves and their path, and you promise to remain patient and consistent in your support.


Picture you with the wind in your hair
You can imagine the other person embarking on new adventures and discovering new things about themselves, and you want to celebrate and support these positive changes.


I'll keep your things right where you left 'em
You won't change anything about the other person's space or environment, and you will keep everything just as they left it, as a symbol of your respect and support.


I'll be here for you
You want the other person to know that you are committed to being there for them, no matter what, and you will always stand by their side.


And I hope you find everything that you need
You wish the other person all the happiness, fulfillment, and growth that they deserve as they embark on their personal journey of self-discovery and growth.


I'll be right here waiting to see
You promise to be there for the other person, cheering them on and supporting them, as they pursue their dreams and goals.


When you find you come back to me
You eagerly anticipate the other person's return, knowing that you will both be stronger and more self-aware when you reunite.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER BECKETT, ANTONINA ARMATO, JOHN CHARLES II CROWLEY, TIM JAMES

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