Back To You
Alex Sierra Lyrics
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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
The lyrics to Alex & Sierra's song Back to You explore the feelings of someone who is missing a former partner. The opening lines, "Are you lonely? Do you miss me anymore?" set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer wonders if their ex-partner is feeling the same emptiness they are. They ask if their heart is as empty as their arms, implying that they miss the physical and emotional intimacy they shared. The repetition of "Are you tired? Are weaker than before?" suggests that the singer might be projecting their own exhausted state onto their former partner, wondering if they too are struggling to move on.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes more introspective, admitting that they feel insecure without their former partner. They recall the "little things" that they miss and how those memories bring them back to their ex. The lyrics "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" indicate that the singer has been hurt in the past and is still processing that pain. Despite this, they seem to long for their ex and are willing to overlook the hurt and broken promises to be with them again.
The final lines of the song, "But all I remember brings me back to you without those little things, When I anything" suggest that the singer is unsure how to move on and fully let go of their former partner. They seem to be caught between their desire to be with them again and the realization that maybe things were not as good as they remember. Overall, the song is a poignant exploration of the complicated emotions surrounding a breakup and the difficulties of moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you lonely?
Asking if the person is alone and feeling isolated.
Do you miss me anymore?
Wondering if the person still has feelings for the singer.
Is your heart as empty as these arms that used to hold you
Questioning if the person's heart feels as empty as the singer's arms that are no longer able to hold them.
Are you tired?
Asking if the person is exhausted, potentially from the relationship.
Are weaker than before?
Inquiring if the person feels weaker or more vulnerable after the relationship ended.
Are you thinking?
Asking if the person is contemplating the relationship or if something feels off.
'Cause I've been thinking that there's something missing?
The singer has also been questioning if there's something that's not quite right, something that's missing from their life without the person.
Hmm, it's you
Realization that the person they are missing is the one who meant the most to them.
Now I'm without you
Acknowledgment that the relationship has ended.
I'm feeling insecure about the little things
The singer is feeling unsure and insecure about the details of the relationship.
I guess the little things of what we lost
Reflecting on the small details of what was lost in the relationship.
But all I remember brings me back to you and all those little things,
Despite the insecurity and loss, memories of the person bring the singer back to them.
I'm not anything without you
Feeling like the singer cannot be whole or complete without the person.
I grew tired of all the empty promises
Being worn out by the broken promises and unfulfilled commitments in the relationship.
You had me up for play so high
Feeling like the person toyed with the singer's emotions and had control over them.
Now I'm down in the ground and there's no one around
Feeling low and isolated, with no one to turn to.
All this love that I gave to you
Reflecting on the love that the singer gave to the person during the relationship.
In your arms I asked you to kiss me
Remembering intimate moments shared with the person.
Over and over again
Repeating those memories in the singer's mind.
And your mind is wondering out the door
Sensing that the person's mind is elsewhere and potentially moving on from the relationship.
And your body's got no where to fall
Feeling like the person has nowhere to turn or no one to lean on.
And it seems so clear but your heart's not sure
The person may feel like they know what they want, but their heart is conflicted or uncertain.
But all I remember brings me back to you without those little things
Despite the loss and insecurity, memories of the person without the small details still bring the singer back to them.
When I anything
The last line is unclear and may be interpreted in different ways depending on the listener's perspective.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX KINSEY, JAMIE SCOTT, SIERRA DEATON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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
@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.