Anita Renee Cockerham (born February 6, 1967 in South Lyon, Michigan), know… Read Full Bio ↴Anita Renee Cockerham (born February 6, 1967 in South Lyon, Michigan), known professionally as Anita Cochran, is an American country music singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer. Signed to Warner Bros. Records in 1997, she made her debut on the U.S. country charts that year with the release of her first album Back to You. It produced the hit single "What If I Said", a duet with country music artist Steve Wariner, which reached Number One in early 1998, producing not only Anita's first Number One overall, but also Wariner's first Number One since 1989. Although she never entered the Top 40 on the country charts again, she recorded a second album for Warner Bros. before being dropped in 2004.

Back to You
Anita Cochran Lyrics

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I've been torn between
Of what you want and what I need
Though I think it's the same thing

And if you look in my eyes
There's a burning fire inside
And I know you feel it too

But there's a road I'm on
I've been waiting for so long
But I'll be like the morning dew, back to you

When I reach my destiny
I can guarantee
Though the roads may all be new
One thing that is true
They'll be leading me back to you

So if I take my time
And if I spread my wings to fly
Oh, the wind will carry me through
Back to you

When I reach my destiny
I can guarantee
Though the roads may all be new
One thing that is true
They'll be leading me back to you

Don't worry about them distance
That's keeping us apart
The candle keeps on burning
Trust me with your heart

And when I reach my destiny
You know I can guarantee
Though the roads may all be new
One thing that is true
They'll be leading me back to you

Well, back to you, oh
All those years, back to you

All those years, back to you
All those years

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Anita Cochran's song "Back to You" revolve around the theme of a complicated relationship where the poet is torn between what the other person wants and what they need. The poet believes that what they want and need are the same things but there is a road they are on that they have been waiting for so long. The poet is like morning dew and will be back to the person they love. The poet is determined to reach their destiny and knows that no matter how many new roads they take, they will always lead back to the person they love. The poet begs the other person not to worry about the distance keeping them apart because the candle keeps burning and the poet wants to be trusted with their heart.

The lyrics of "Back to You" showcase the internal conflict of the poet who is trying to balance their wants and needs with the demands of the relationship. The poet is determined to stay true to who they are, but at the same time, they want to be with the person they love. The use of metaphors such as morning dew and winding roads creates an image of something elusive and mysterious, which adds to the complexity of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been torn between
I'm struggling to choose between

Of what you want and what I need
Your desires conflict with my own needs

Though I think it's the same thing
Despite the conflict, I believe our desires are aligned

And if you look in my eyes
If you gaze into my eyes

There's a burning fire inside
You'll see the intensity of my passion

And I know you feel it too
I'm confident that you also feel the same passion

But there's a road I'm on
I have a journey to embark on

I've been waiting for so long
It's been a while since I started waiting for this journey

But I'll be like the morning dew, back to you
Eventually, I'll return to you like the morning dew vanishes into the sun

When I reach my destiny
Upon reaching my ultimate goal

I can guarantee
I'm sure

Though the roads may all be new
Even if my journey takes me down unfamiliar paths

One thing that is true
One fact remains

They'll be leading me back to you
My journey ultimately leads back to you

So if I take my time
If I'm patient

And if I spread my wings to fly
If I allow myself to soar

Oh, the wind will carry me through
I'll be aided and lifted by the wind

Don't worry about them distance
There's no need to fret about the physical separation

That's keeping us apart
That's currently keeping us apart

The candle keeps on burning
Our love endures

Trust me with your heart
Have faith in me to keep your heart safe

Well, back to you, oh
Once again, I'll return to you

All those years, back to you
After all this time, I'm still returning to you

All those years, back to you
Throughout the years, I'm still heading back to you

All those years
Despite the time, distance, and challenges

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, ZELLS MUSIC COMPANY, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANITA COCHRAN, MARY ANN KENNEDY

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