Torn
Backroad Anthem Lyrics


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He calls you cry
You call me I drive
I'll be there in Five
Any time day or night
I'll hold you 'till the hurting ends
You'll tell me that you're through with him
And I'll believe you once again
'Cause I can't walk away like this
But how could I stay for one more kiss
We aint making it past just friends
Let's shut that door
I'm so tired of living this lie
'Cause you know I aint that guy
I can love you baby but I can't love you more
I'm torn

I give you take
You smile girl i stay
I put the pieces back in place till he calls the next day
He makes you think he did no wrong
Talks you back into his arms
Leaves both of us just hanging on

'Cause I can't walk away like this
But how could i stay for one more kiss
We aint making it past just friends
Lets shut that door
(back and forth girl you got me torn)
I'm so tired of living this lie
'Cause you know i aint that guy
I can love you baby but I can't love you more
I'm torn
And I'm so torn
Yeah

‘cause I can't live like this
It's gonna be me
Or it's gonna be him
So worn down and worn out
Tearing apart at the seams

I'm so tired of living this lie
'Cause you know I aint that guy
I can love you baby but I can't love you more
I'm so torn




And I'm so torn
And I'm so torn

Overall Meaning

The song "Torn" by Backroad Anthem is an emotional ballad about the internal struggle of a man who is in love with a woman who is already in a toxic relationship with someone else. The lyrics imply that she calls the singer of the song when she is upset, and he rushes to be with her without hesitation. He is always there for her, comforting her through the pain caused by her partner, and he believes her promises of leaving him.


However, the singer is torn between his love for her and his inability to be the one she really wants. Even though he can't resist the urge to comfort her and protect her from harm, he knows that he can't continue living in denial and must confront the truth. The lyrics suggest that the singer is ready to face the reality and challenge the other person to be with the love of his life.


The chorus of the song features a repetitive, catchy melody that emphasizes the emotional weight of the lyrics. The lyrics themselves are straightforward, painting a picture of a complicated romance with a lot of twists and turns. The song captures the angst and frustration of being unable to hold on to the one you love while also recognizing that sometimes, love just isn't enough.


Line by Line Meaning

He calls you cry
When he hurts you, you call me to share your pain.


You call me I drive
You reach out to me seeking my support, and I immediately come to you.


I'll be there in Five
I value your feelings and emotions, and I make it a point to be there for you at the earliest possible time.


Any time day or night
I acknowledge the importance of your emotional well-being and always make myself available to support you.


I'll hold you 'till the hurting ends
I understand that pain needs to be expressed and supported, and I will be there for you to provide comfort until it's over.


You'll tell me that you're through with him
You confide in me, telling me that you have finally moved past your previous relationship.


And I'll believe you once again
I trust you when you tell me that you are finished with him and you want to move on with me.


'Cause I can't walk away like this
I feel that I cannot leave you high and dry when you need my support the most.


But how could I stay for one more kiss
However, I also realize that our closeness brings up certain expectations and emotions that we share, which we cannot follow through with.


We aint making it past just friends
We both know that we cannot be anything more, which makes everything even harder.


Let's shut that door
It's time for us to accept our current reality and move on.


I'm so tired of living this lie
I am exhausted of pretending that we can be more than friends when we cannot.


'Cause you know i aint that guy
I have been honest with you about my feelings and intentions, and you know that I cannot be the one for you.


I can love you baby but I can't love you more
I care for you deeply, but I cannot provide the kind of love and relationship that you want and need.


I give you take
Our relationship is unbalanced, with me providing more support than you are able to reciprocate.


You smile girl i stay
Your happiness is important to me, and I will be there to support you whenever you need it.


I put the pieces back in place till he calls the next day
I help you move on and heal from your past relationship, but we both know that he will come back into the picture eventually.


He makes you think he did no wrong
He manipulates and deceives you, making you believe that his actions were not hurtful or wrong.


Talks you back into his arms
He charms and convinces you to go back to him, despite knowing that he does not truly care for you.


Leaves both of us just hanging on
He leaves us both in a state of constant uncertainty and emotional turmoil.


It's gonna be me
I realize that I need to make a decision about our relationship, and that decision will ultimately be to let go.


Or it's gonna be him
You will have to decide whether you want to continue to pursue a toxic relationship or move on and find something better.


So worn down and worn out
We have both been emotionally drained and exhausted through this process.


Tearing apart at the seams
Our relationship has been falling apart, and it's time for us to walk away before we completely fall apart.


And I'm so torn
I am struggling with the desire to stay and support you, but I know that I cannot be the one to provide you with what you need.




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@brendaaramos568

RIP CRAIG STRICKLAND !!!! i love all your songs

@johnhepfer4484

Rip Craig Strickland. Forever young and beautiful

@ThugMuffinification

It's sweet to see Craig with the guys he loved, doing what he loved. You can feel and see the happiness beaming off him. Still praying for you guys, for Helen and the Strickland family and for the Morland family. Keep loving, living and singing your hearts out. Craig will be watching and cheering you all on. God bless.

@62gero

Die besten gehen freiwillig oder gezwungener maßen unfreiwillig solch einen Weg .R.I.P. Diese wunderbare Musik wird auch in Deutschland geliebt .Meine Trauer ist mit Euch

@tonyalafarr1454

Rip Craig and Chase what a great song he's singing in heaven now

@YOKEDup1

Singing with the angels now...RIP Craig and Chase

@dominohearts8978

Sorry for your loss. He will be truelly missed. God bless

@matthewroley75

Wow this is pretty good music. Rip Craig

@ericac2193

Amazing job. we love all of you guys!! Craig will always be in our hearts♡

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