At Sunset formed in January 2012, in Adelaide when University friends Harrison and Jae got together and started playing covers at their local pubs. During a rehearsal session, Harrison's brother, Andrew, joined in, and the current At Sunset lineup was created. They performed covers and posted them to YouTube, receiving social media attention for their cover of One Direction's One Thing, and have amassed over a million views for their cover of Justin Bieber's As Long As You Love Me. Their Youtube channel views are currently at over 4 million.
On February 24, 2014 Jae announced via his YouTube channel that he was leaving the band. Following this news, the band announced local solo act Tom Jay Williams would be joining the band on March 26, 2014.
Back In Time
At Sunset Lyrics
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She got it going on and now I'm running circles
Inside my head, so baby, I was thinking maybe
If I go back and change things, would this drive me crazy?
The thing is that I don't know what to say, but it doesn't matter anyway
I don't know what to think, cause she might not even feel the same
I'm thinking if I go back I could replace this empty space
Now we're running back in time,
My heart still beats at the speed of light
I've been searching through my mind,
To find a map that'll take me back in time
Let's step it back then, take me to a place
When summer nights and weekends, party on the streets and
Take my hand, so baby, I was thinking maybe
If I go back and change things, would this drive me crazy?
The thing is that I don't know what to say, but it doesn't matter anyway
I don't know what to think, cause she might not even feel the same
I'm thinking if I go back I could replace this empty space
I wanna go back (Here we go)
Now we're running back in time,
My heart still beats at the speed of light
I've been searching through my mind,
To find a map that'll take me back in time
I close my eyes just to be with you
But I don't wake up cause I know it isn't true
I've been searching through my mind,
To find a map that'll take me back in time
I never thought that, it would be easy,
But baby I'm asking for you to believe me
That you were the one that I've always dreamt of
So take my hand and we'll be gone
(I wanna go back)
I've been searching through my mind,
To find a map that'll take me back in time
Now we're running back in time,
My heart still beats at the speed of light
I've been searching through my mind,
To find a map that'll take me back in time
I close my eyes just to be with you
But I don't wake up cause I know it isn't true
I've been searching through my mind,
To find a map that'll take me back in time
The song "Back in Time" by At Sunset is about the desire to go back and change things in a relationship in order to make it work. The singer is haunted by memories of a past love and wishes they could go back to that time and make different choices to alter the outcome of the relationship. They long for the feeling of being in love again and being with the person they once loved. However, they are aware that they can't change the past and wonders if trying to do so would only drive them crazy.
Throughout the song, the singer is searching for a way to go back in time, even if only in their mind. They reminisce about memories of summer nights and weekends spent partying on the street with the person they loved. They close their eyes and try to imagine being with that person again, knowing deep down that it is not possible. Despite this, they refuse to let go of their hope for a second chance with their past love.
Overall, "Back in Time" is a nostalgic and touching song that captures the pain of lost love and the yearning to turn back the clock and change things. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has ever experienced the heartbreak of a failed relationship and wished they could go back and do things differently.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we go again, feelings come and go, yeah
I'm starting to feel emotions for someone I thought I buried before
She got it going on and now I'm running circles
She's awesome and I can't stop thinking about her
Inside my head, so baby, I was thinking maybe
I've been lost in my thoughts and I was wondering if going back in time would fix things
If I go back and change things, would this drive me crazy?
I'm not sure if changing the past will help or make me worse
The thing is that I don't know what to say, but it doesn't matter anyway
I don't know what to do or say, but I don't think it would make a difference in the end
I don't know what to think, cause she might not even feel the same
I'm unsure if she even has feelings for me too
I'm thinking if I go back I could replace this empty space
I'm hoping if I go back in time, I could fill the emptiness I feel now
Let's step it back then, take me to a place
Let's go back in time to a better place
When summer nights and weekends, party on the streets and
When things were fun and carefree
I close my eyes just to be with you
I imagine a world where we're together
But I don't wake up cause I know it isn't true
But I know that it's just a dream
I never thought that, it would be easy,
I always knew it would be hard to go back in time and change things
But baby I'm asking for you to believe me
But I'm hoping you'll trust me and come with me on this journey
That you were the one that I've always dreamt of
That you're the one I've always imagined being with
So take my hand and we'll be gone (I wanna go back)
Come with me and let's see if we can change the past
My heart still beats at the speed of light
My heart is racing with the possibility of changing things
I've been searching through my mind, to find a map that'll take me back in time
I've been trying to figure out how to change the past and find a way to fix things
Contributed by Leo T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rodnaya Mitchel
I could listen to this song over and over and never get tired of it but then again that's with every song you guys sing!! <3
Louise Beatrice
ABSOLUTELY IN LOVE, ONE OF YOUR FIRST GEN FANGIRLS SINCE 2008 (When Tom joined Australian Idol). I cry every time I watch one of your videos, I die inside because you've come a long way! I am so so proud of you guys! Keep on inspiring! <3
tala sa umaga
2022 still vibin' with this song 🌻
Emily Holmes
You guys are going to be so famous one day, I swear.I've been a massive fan of Tom since he was on idol, then when he joined at sunset I haven't been able to get enough of you three boys! You guys (and your music) has helped me so much with everything.
Monica Das
2020 am still listening to it😅
mitch chard
This is a wonderful song... I really love them!!! Two thumbs up!
mcflyslashyaoi [HIATUS]
This is AMAZING!!! Been listening to At Sunset for a while now and I love all their covers and especially this <3
P.S. I really love how Harrison's eyelashes are really long~ kyaaaa squeals
Pickles G
I've been listening to this band for awhile but I just noticed that they play this song in the store I work at, and that makes going to work so much more worth it!! :)
Juliette Scanlan
I love them they are so good
Amber Hes
I looove this song! My jam forever!! Love this band so freakin' much!