Back to You
Alex & Sierra Lyrics


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Are you lonely?
Do you miss me anymore?
Is your heart as empty as these arms that used to hold you
Are you tired?
Are weaker than before?
Are you thinking?
'Cause I've been thinking that there's something missing?
Hmm, it's you

Oh wo-oh, it's you

Now I'm without you
I'm feeling insecure about the little things
I guess the little things of what we lost
But all I remember brings me back to you and all those little things,
I'm not anything without you

I grew tired of all the empty promises
You had me up for play so high
Now I'm down in the ground and there's no one around
All this love that I gave to you
In your arms I asked you to kiss me
Over and over again

Now I'm without you
I'm feeling insecure about the little things
I guess the little things of what we lost
But all I remember brings me back to you and all those little things,
I'm not anything without you

And your mind is wondering out the door
And your body's got no where to fall
And it seems so clear but your heart's not sure

Now I'm without you
I'm feeling insecure about the little things
I guess the little things of what we lost
But all I remember brings me back to you and all those little things,
I'm not anything without you





But all I remember brings me back to you without those little things
When I anything

Overall Meaning

The song Back to You by Alex & Sierra is an emotional ballad about missing someone who used to be close to you. The singer asks a series of questions to this person, wondering if they are feeling the same loneliness and emptiness that she is feeling since their relationship ended. She talks about how she feels insecure and incomplete without this person, and how even the little things remind her of him causing her to long for him.


In the chorus, she speaks about how her mind and heart are conflicted about her feelings for him. Her mind tells her that she needs to move on, but her heart is not ready to let go. She sings about how she grew tired of empty promises and how the love she gave him was not enough to make him stay. The bridge represents her final plea to him to come back to her, as she is not complete without him. She recognizes that even though she can remember the relationship and how it ended, she still longs to have him back as part of her life.


Overall, the song is a reminder of the pain of losing someone you love and how even the little things can cause you to miss them more.


Line by Line Meaning

Are you lonely?
Asking if you are feeling lonely and missing me


Do you miss me anymore?
Questioning if you still miss me


Is your heart as empty as these arms that used to hold you
Wondering if your heart is as empty as I feel since I'm no longer able to hold you


Are you tired?
Asking if you're exhausted about everything that happened between us


Are weaker than before?
Asking if you're feeling weaker than you did before


Are you thinking? 'Cause I've been thinking that there's something missing? Hmm, it's you
Wondering if you're thinking about me, since I feel like something is missing and that something is you


Oh wo-oh, it's you
Realizing once again that you're the one I miss and need


Now I'm without you
Feeling lost and lonely now that you're no longer here


I'm feeling insecure about the little things
Feeling insecure about the small things that led to our separation


I guess the little things of what we lost
Realizing that it was the small things that added up and caused us to lose each other


But all I remember brings me back to you and all those little things, I'm not anything without you
Remembering all the small things that made our relationship special and that I'm nothing without you


I grew tired of all the empty promises
Getting tired of all the promises that never came true


You had me up for play so high
Feeling like I was just a game to you, played to your liking


Now I'm down in the ground and there's no one around
Feeling left alone and unloved


All this love that I gave to you
Reflecting on all the love that was given to you


In your arms I asked you to kiss me, over and over again
Remembering the moments of passion we shared when we were together


And your mind is wondering out the door
Realizing that you're no longer present in the moment and that your mind is elsewhere


And your body's got no where to fall
Feeling like you have no place to turn, nowhere to seek comfort


And it seems so clear but your heart's not sure
Feeling torn between what your head knows and what your heart feels


But all I remember brings me back to you without those little things, when I anything
Realizing that even though we had our problems, all I want is to be with you, regardless of the small things that caused our separation




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX KINSEY, JAMIE SCOTT, SIERRA DEATON

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@miajames2229

I remember being 14 and listening to this album. Almost Home and Little Do You Know and Back To You have been on my playlist for years.

I remember being 15 and listening to their magic and crying into my pillow because back then, I didn't see their music as just pertaining to a love interest.

I remember being 16 and listening to Back To You on loop after my first heartbreak, wondering if I'd ever be able to go back to the boy I loved, wondering if I could ever forgive him.

I remember being 17 and moving on from Alex and Sierra. To other artists, to other people. I remember a year of grief and pain where I lost my touch with everything.

Now I'm losing my grip on reality again. And just when I'm running on fumes, a friend tells me to listen to Alex and Sierra because he wants me to cover one of their songs.

I'm 19 now and I've come back to you.



@milktea_matchalatte

Back to You

Alex & Sierra

Are you lonely?
Do you miss me anymore?
Is your heart as empty as these arms that used to hold you
Are you tired? 
Are weaker than before?
Are you thinking? 
'Cause I've been thinking that there's something missing?
Hmm, it's you

Oh wo-oh, it's you

Now I'm without you
I'm feeling insecure about the little things
I guess the little things of what we lost
But all I remember brings me back to you and all those little things, 
I'm not anything without you

I grew tired of all the empty promises
You had me up for play so high
Now I'm down in the ground and there's no one around
All this love that I gave to you
In your arms I asked you to kiss me
Over and over again

Now I'm without you
I'm feeling insecure about the little things
I guess the little things of what we lost
But all I remember brings me back to you and all those little things, 
I'm not anything without you

And your mind is wondering out the door
And your body's got no where to fall
And it seems so clear but your heart's not sure

Now I'm without you
I'm feeling insecure about the little things
I guess the little things of what we lost
But all I remember brings me back to you and all those little things, 
I'm not anything without you

But all I remember brings me back to you without those little things
When I anything



@Girlsholicxo

Are you lonely?
Do you miss me anymore?
Is your heart as empty as these arms that used to hold you
Are you tired?
Are weaker than before?
Are you thinking?
'Cause I've been thinking that there's something missing?
Hmm, it's you
Oh wo-oh, it's you
Now I'm without you
I'm feeling insecure about the little things
I guess the little things of what we lost
But all I remember brings me back to you and all those little things,
I'm not anything without you
I grew tired of all the empty promises
You had me up for play so high
Now I'm down in the ground and there's no one around
All this love that I gave to you
In your arms I asked you to kiss me
Over and over again
Now I'm without you
I'm feeling insecure about the little things
I guess the little things of what we lost
But all I remember brings me back to you and all those little things,
I'm not anything without you
And your mind is wondering out the door
And your body's got no where to fall
And it seems so clear but your heart's not sure
Now I'm without you
I'm feeling insecure about the little things
I guess the little things of what we lost
But all I remember brings me back to you and all those little things,
I'm not anything without you
But all I remember brings me back to you without those little things
When I anything



All comments from YouTube:

@miajames2229

I remember being 14 and listening to this album. Almost Home and Little Do You Know and Back To You have been on my playlist for years.

I remember being 15 and listening to their magic and crying into my pillow because back then, I didn't see their music as just pertaining to a love interest.

I remember being 16 and listening to Back To You on loop after my first heartbreak, wondering if I'd ever be able to go back to the boy I loved, wondering if I could ever forgive him.

I remember being 17 and moving on from Alex and Sierra. To other artists, to other people. I remember a year of grief and pain where I lost my touch with everything.

Now I'm losing my grip on reality again. And just when I'm running on fumes, a friend tells me to listen to Alex and Sierra because he wants me to cover one of their songs.

I'm 19 now and I've come back to you.

@sarmistharoy5070

Beautiful writing Mia!!!
Its very impressing...

@milktea_matchalatte

Back to You

Alex & Sierra

Are you lonely?
Do you miss me anymore?
Is your heart as empty as these arms that used to hold you
Are you tired? 
Are weaker than before?
Are you thinking? 
'Cause I've been thinking that there's something missing?
Hmm, it's you

Oh wo-oh, it's you

Now I'm without you
I'm feeling insecure about the little things
I guess the little things of what we lost
But all I remember brings me back to you and all those little things, 
I'm not anything without you

I grew tired of all the empty promises
You had me up for play so high
Now I'm down in the ground and there's no one around
All this love that I gave to you
In your arms I asked you to kiss me
Over and over again

Now I'm without you
I'm feeling insecure about the little things
I guess the little things of what we lost
But all I remember brings me back to you and all those little things, 
I'm not anything without you

And your mind is wondering out the door
And your body's got no where to fall
And it seems so clear but your heart's not sure

Now I'm without you
I'm feeling insecure about the little things
I guess the little things of what we lost
But all I remember brings me back to you and all those little things, 
I'm not anything without you

But all I remember brings me back to you without those little things
When I anything

@sarahli3028

Listening to this now that they are broken up... and realizing the song fits now much more than before.

@13b1tches

WHAT

@1dlovers0102

I have no words right now. I've always knew you were talented and special but i'm honestly so impressed and amazed by all the tracks, especially this one, it's my favorite so far! I'm so glad to say that i support you since the beginning. I still can remember how i felt at the very first time i saw and heard you, instantly fell in love with every little thing. And now look how far you've come! I couldn't be more proud, well done guys <3

@1dlovers0102

Oh and by the way you should come to Brazil soon. I would definitely go to your concert! Lots of love

@RawrIhtsEd

I supported them ever since the beginning as well ! it's so lovely to see them go this far and still excelling; 

@carolraposo2630

AmeliaThePrincess yaaaaah they must come to brazil!!!!! hahahahaha love u guys...

@JessIca-hw7zy

This song gave me the chills and tears omg. I love you both so much. I'm so proud of both of you.

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