Ali Gatie was born to Iraqi parents in Yemen in 1997. His family moved to Abu Dhabi before settling in Mississauga, Ontario. He grew up listening to Ed Sheeran, J. Cole and Frank Ocean, who influenced his music.
Gatie started pursuing a music career at the age of 18 and started to record in 2016. This decision later caused him to drop out of university.[2] In 2017, he won an online RhymeStars competition hosted by Joe Budden. After releasing a string of singles in 2018, he was signed by Warner Records.[3] The song "Moonlight" would turn out to be his first commercial success, garnering nearly 14 million views on YouTube. However, the release of "It's You" in June 2019 would become his mainstream breakthrough;[4] an "explosive streaming story," as of December 2019, it had exceeded 650 million streams.[5][6] On 8 November 2019, Gatie released his first album, You. A 12-minute film accompanied the release, which included seven new songs.[7] Gatie's snippet of his next single "What If I Told You That I Love You," released on the video-sharing social networking app TikTok, went viral, amassing over 20 million engagements. Released in January 2020, the single was described by Rolling Stone as "a breezy, springtime-fresh midtempo track" and peaked at number 36 on Billboard's Hot Canadian Digital Song Sales Chart.
Welcome Back
Ali Gatie Lyrics
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How long do you plan to stay?
It's been a while
I've missed that smile on your face
You're in and out
But you're not easily replaced
Welcome back
Welcome back
The things you're sayin' to me really weighin' heavy
The conversations that we have are really empty
I miss the person that I was, when we started
Wish you would tell me what you wanted
If you wanna talk, we can talk, yeah
You can say a little or a lot, yeah
I've been keepin' doors unlocked, just hopin' you will walk back in
Welcome back
How long do you plan to stay?
It's been a while
I've missed that smile on your face
You're in and out
But you're not easily replaced
Welcome back
Welcome back
Tell me what's a new page, if I can't take you with me?
And I'll give you space but I still hope you're listenin'
Ears spreads to the other side of the wall
Do you wish you did, when you almost called?
Can we talk, yeah?
You can say a little or a lot, yeah
I've been keepin' doors unlocked, just hopin' you would walk back in, yeah
Welcome back (welcome back)
How long do you plan to stay?
It's been a while (been a while)
I've missed that smile on your face
You're in and out
But you're not easily replaced
Welcome back (welcome back)
Welcome back (welcome back)
Welcome back
Feels like you were never gone, I'm glad you're back
Even if it's not for long, I'm okay with that
If it doesn't last
At least we had the time that we had
Welcome back (welcome back)
How long do you plan to stay?
It's been a while (been a while)
I've missed that smile on your face
You're in and out
But you're not easily replaced
Welcome back
Welcome back, yeah
The lyrics to Ali Gatie's "Welcome Back" are an emotional depiction of the singer's feelings towards someone who has returned to their life after a hiatus. The opening lines, "How long do you plan to stay? It's been a while. I've missed that smile on your face," express the singer's excitement and anticipation to have this person back in their life. They acknowledge that this person has been "in and out," but reassure them that they are not easily replaceable.
As the song progresses, the tone becomes more introspective and confessional. The singer admits that the conversations between them feel empty and that they miss the person they were when they first started talking. They express a desire for the returning person to tell them what they want and are willing to talk about anything, saying, "If you wanna talk, we can talk, yeah. You can say little or a lot, yeah." The song ends on a bittersweet note, with the singer expressing gratitude for the time they had together, even if it is not permanent.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome back
Hello again, I'm happy to see you back in my life
How long do you plan to stay?
I'm curious about how long you will be here this time around
It's been a while
It has been a long time since we last saw each other
I've missed that smile on your face
I have been longing to see that happy expression on your face
You're in and out
You come and go frequently
But you're not easily replaced
You are special to me and cannot be replaced easily
The things you're sayin' to me really weighin' heavy
The things you are telling me are making me feel very heavy and burdened
The conversations that we have are really empty
Our discussions are starting to feel pointless and unfulfilling
I miss the person that I was, when we started
I miss the version of myself that existed when we first met and were close
Wish you would tell me what you wanted
I wish you would communicate to me what you want out of our relationship
If you wanna talk, we can talk, yeah
If you want to have a conversation, I am open to doing so
You can say a little or a lot, yeah
You can speak as much or as little as you would like
I've been keepin' doors unlocked, just hopin' you will walk back in
I have been keeping the doors of our relationship open, hoping that you will return to me
Tell me what's a new page, if I can't take you with me?
What is the point of starting a new chapter if I cannot experience it with you?
And I'll give you space but I still hope you're listenin'
I will give you room to breathe, but I still hope that you are paying attention to me
Ears spreads to the other side of the wall
I am listening closely to your every word, even if I am on the other side of a wall
Do you wish you did, when you almost called?
Do you regret not calling me when you came close to doing so?
Feels like you were never gone, I'm glad you're back
It feels like you never left, and I am grateful that you are back in my life
Even if it's not for long, I'm okay with that
Even if your stay this time is brief, I am content with having you in my life for whatever time we have
If it doesn't last
If our reunion is not a long one
At least we had the time that we had
I will cherish the memories we create during this time together
Welcome back, yeah
Once again, welcome back into my life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ali Gatie, Amy Marie Allen, Blake Slatkin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS❤️
[Chorus: Ali Gatie]
Welcome back
How long do you plan to stay?
It's been a while
I've missed that smile on your face
You're in and out
But you're not easily replaced
Welcome back
Welcome back
[Verse 1: Ali Gatie]
The things you're sayin' to me really weighin' heavy
The conversations that we have are really empty
I miss the person that I was, when we started
Wish you would tell me what you wanted
[Pre-Chorus: Ali Gatie]
If you wanna talk, we can talk, yeah
You can say a little or a lot, yeah
I've been keepin' doors unlocked
Just hopin' you will walk back in
[Chorus: Ali Gatie]
Welcome back
How long do you plan to stay?
It's been a while
I've missed that smile on your face
You're in and out
But you're not easily replaced
Welcome back
Welcome back
[Verse 2: Alessia Cara]
Tell me what's a new page, if I can't take you with me?
And I'll give you space but I still hope you listenin'
Ears spreads to the other side of the wall
Do you wish you did, when you almost called?
[Pre-Chorus: Alessia Cara]
Can we talk, yeah?
You can say a little or a lot, yeah
I've been keepin' doors unlocked
Just hopin' you will walk back in, yeah
[Chorus: Ali Gatie & Alessia Cara, Alessia Cara]
Welcome back (Welcome back)
How long do you plan to stay?
It's been a while (Been a while)
I've missed that smile on your face
You're in and out
But you're not easily replaced
Welcome back (Welcome back)
Welcome back (Welcome back)
Welcome back
[Bridge: Ali Gatie & Alessia Cara]
Feels like you were never gone, I'm glad you're back
Even if it's not for long, I'm okay with that
If it doesn't last
At least we had the time that we had
[Chorus: Ali Gatie & Alessia Cara, Alessia Cara]
Welcome back (Welcome back)
How long do you plan to stay?
It's been a while (Been a while)
I've missed that smile on your face
You're in and out
But you're not easily replaced
Welcome back (Welcome back)
Welcome back, yeah (Welcome back)
@snowhymn9919
Lyrics💜 Thank you Gatie for this amazing song 💜
Welcome back
How long do you plan to stay?
It's been a while
I've missed that smile on your face
You're in and out
But you're not easily replaced
Welcome back
Welcome back
The things you're sayin' to me really weighin' heavy
The conversations that we have are really empty
I miss the person that I was, when we started
Wish you would tell me what you wanted
If you wanna talk, we can talk, yeah
You can say a little or a lot, yeah
I've been keepin' doors unlocked, just hopin' you will walk back in
Welcome back
How long do you plan to stay?
It's been a while
I've missed that smile on your face
You're in and out
But you're not easily replaced
Welcome back
Welcome back
Tell me what's a new page, if I can't take you with me?
And I'll give you space but I still hope you're listenin'
Ears spreads to the other side of the wall
Do you wish you did, when you almost called?
Can we talk, yeah?
You can say a little or a lot, yeah
I've been keepin' doors unlocked, just hopin' you would walk back in, yeah
Welcome back (welcome back)
How long do you plan to stay?
It's been a while (been a while)
I've missed that smile on your face
You're in and out
But you're not easily replaced
Welcome back (welcome back)
Welcome back (welcome back)
Welcome back
Feels like you were never gone, I'm glad you're back
Even if it's not for long, I'm okay with that
If it doesn't last
At least we had the time that we had
Welcome back (welcome back)
How long do you plan to stay?
It's been a while (been a while)
I've missed that smile on your face
You're in and out
But you're not easily replaced
Welcome back
Welcome back, yeah
@sara__3803
Lyrics :
Welcome back
How long do you plan to stay?
It's been a while
I've missed that smile on your face
You're in and out
But you're not easily replaced
Welcome back
Welcome back
The things you're sayin' to me really weighin' heavy
The conversations that we have are really empty
I miss the person that I was, when we started
Wish you would tell me what you wanted
If you wanna talk, we can talk, yeah
You can say a little or a lot, yeah
I've been keepin' doors unlocked, just hopin' you will walk back in
Welcome back
How long do you plan to stay?
It's been a while
I've missed that smile on your face
You're in and out
But you're not easily replaced
Welcome back
Welcome back
Tell me what's a new page, if I can't take you with me?
And I'll give you space but I still hope you listenin'
Ears spreads to the other side of the wall
Do you wish you did, when you almost called?
Can we talk, yeah?
You can say a little or a lot, yeah
I've been keepin' doors unlocked, just hopin' you would walk back in, yeah
Welcome back (Welcome back)
How long do you plan to stay?
It's been a while (Been a while)
I've missed that smile on your face
You're in and out
But you're not easily replaced
Welcome back (Welcome back)
Welcome back (Welcome back)
Welcome back
Feels like you were never gone, I'm glad you're back
Even if it's not for long, I'm okay with that
If it doesn't last
At least we had the time that we had
Welcome back (Welcome back)
How long do you plan to stay?
It's been a while (Been a while)
I've missed that smile on your face
You're in and out
But you're not easily replaced
Welcome back
Welcome back, yeah
@EvolxRose
Welcome back
How long do you plan to stay?
It's been a while
I've missed that smile on your face
You're in and out
But you're not easily replaced
Welcome back
Welcome back
The things you're sayin' to me really weighin' heavy
The conversations that we have are really empty
I miss the person that I was, when we started
Wish you would tell me what you wanted
If you wanna talk, we can talk, yeah
You can say a little or a lot, yeah
I've been keepin' doors unlocked, just hopin' you will walk back in
Welcome back
How long do you plan to stay?
It's been a while
I've missed that smile on your face
You're in and out
But you're not easily replaced
Welcome back
Welcome back
Tell me what's a new page, if I can't take you with me?
And I'll give you space but I still hope you're listenin'
Ears spreads to the other side of the wall
Do you wish you did, when you almost called?
Can we talk, yeah?
You can say a little or a lot, yeah
I've been keepin' doors unlocked, just hopin' you would walk back in, yeah
Welcome back (welcome back)
How long do you plan to stay?
It's been a while (been a while)
I've missed that smile on your face
You're in and out
But you're not easily replaced
Welcome back (welcome back)
Welcome back (welcome back)
Welcome back
Feels like you were never gone, I'm glad you're back
Even if it's not for long, I'm okay with that
If it doesn't last
At least we had the time that we had
Welcome back (welcome back)
How long do you plan to stay?
It's been a while (been a while)
I've missed that smile on your face
You're in and out
But you're not easily replaced
Welcome back
Welcome back, yeah
@jamaliahnordin8576
Masalah punca adalah saya
Saya tidak dapat tujuan yang tetap
Saya masih hancurkan diri saya yang dulu
Meletakkan matlamat anda yang pertama
Mereka memaksa saya
Dan mereka seolah olah permainkan saya
Saya hanya sedar bahawa cinta tidak boleh terlalu lama
Saya sudah hanyut
Saya buat lirik untuk anda mengetahui
Namun saya Cuba bidang yang baharu
Dengan mengubah penghasilan dari pemikiran sifir sendiri
Untuk menunjukkan bahawa saya boleh lakukan sendirian
Dan saya Cuba berjuang bersendirian
Saya hanyut
Saya Cuba ingin melarikan diri
Masa tidak dapat tahu jangka yang saya tetapkan
Hancur
Sebab kematian atau masalah berhampiran saya
Menjadi sukar
Dan keadaan yang rumit
Dan saya teruskan supaya matlamat saya satu
Untuk hanya istana untuk keluarga ku
Namun tiada siapa akan tahu
Dan saya hanya hancurkan APA yang saya buat
Namun saya masih terperangkap
Dan saya tidak boleh bersama anda
Saya tahu bahawa saya cipta untuk penglihatan anda
Tentang kerjaya saya
Dalam bentuk satu dunia saya
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@AliGatie
I’ve been reading and liking comments .. haven’t seen one hate comment WOW I LOVE YOU ALL 😍😍❤️
@Amnaaa001
Pakistan
@leonardjyrwa990
You're voice is the best!!!!
BIGGEST FAN and only I'm only 12 year😀
@cristelestilo5716
you noticed my comment-JDHWJSHSJSG ILY😭❤
@brenu1885
India!!!
@diskualified9122
From Myanmar chinstate........... up😍😍😍😍
@gashbinshwan1046
He pronounces the words so nicely that you don’t even need to watch lyrics to know the lyrics you can easily understand all 👌🏻❤️
@gashbinshwan1046
Omg I can’t even believe he liked 😭😭im shaking rn thank you so much love you 😘 ❤️✨
@noambozz590
16 and this talented??!! https://youtu.be/JrXV9bDGe7U 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@juliekk5960
i can't agree more.