Back to Earth
Bobbie Nelson Lyrics
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I rode a dream so wild and free for all that dream was worth
True love is both a blessing and a curse
I guess my heart just settled back to earth
I remember what you said that night so long ago
My dream for you had ended and you let me know
So I bounced from sky to sky, tryin' to keep the dream alive
I guess my heart just settled back to earth
The songs our love created, I still sing
And every night we'd make the rafters ring
And tonight I'll sing for everything I'm worth
For all the hearts that settle back to earth
The songs our love created, I still sing
And every night we'd make the rafters ring
And tonight I'll sing for everything I'm worth
For all the hearts that settle back to earth
The song "Back to Earth" by Bobbie Nelson speaks about the end of a dreamlike, wild and free experience, and the return to reality. The lyrics convey the idea that true love is both a blessing and a curse, and that sometimes it is necessary to let go of a dream in order to come back to earth and face reality. The first verse explains that the dream has ended, and the heart settles back to earth. The second verse speaks about the pain of bouncing from one hope to another (sky to sky), trying to keep the dream alive, but everything making it worse. The chorus repeats the main idea, emphasizing that the singer's singing is for those who also had to come back to reality, and for the love that existed despite the dream's end.
The lyrics are heartfelt and poignant because they express universal emotions that are relatable to many. The song's message is about accepting the end of something beautiful and moving on, even if it hurts. The references to the good times and the power of music to heal and connect people make the song uplifting, despite its bittersweet tone. Overall, "Back to Earth" is a beautiful tribute to love and its complexities, and to the power of music to soothe the soul.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess my heart just settled back to earth
After chasing a wild and free dream, my heart has returned to reality
I rode a dream so wild and free for all that dream was worth
I pursued a dream with all my passion and energy
True love is both a blessing and a curse
Being in love brings both joy and pain
I remember what you said that night so long ago
I recall the words you spoke to me many nights ago
My dream for you had ended and you let me know
You made it clear that my hopes for us were not going to come true
So I bounced from sky to sky, tryin' to keep the dream alive
I kept searching and striving to make the dream live on, even though it wasn't meant to be
But everything I did just made it worse
My efforts to keep the dream alive only made the pain and disappointment greater
The songs our love created, I still sing
The memories of our love continue to inspire me to make music
And every night we'd make the rafters ring
We used to make music together with such passion and intensity that it filled the room
And tonight I'll sing for everything I'm worth
I'm going to give it my all and put everything I have into this performance
For all the hearts that settle back to earth
This song is for everyone who has experienced the highs and lows of love and whose heart has come back down to reality
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILLIE NELSON
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