As time went by, Brinley gained inspiration from modern country artists like Garth Brooks and Tim McGraw as well as his parents’ love of bluegrass music. In the fourth grade, a reluctant Brinley was encouraged to enter the school talent show where he performed in front of a crowd for the very first time. At age 12, Brinley began singing at Church where he realized, what he feels to be, God’s plan for his life: making music.
One of Brinley’s greatest musical influences came in the form of Josh Turner’s “Your Man” album. Turner’s blend of soulful, traditional country music, bluegrass, and rural subject matter became a key piece in the blueprint for what Brinley wanted to accomplish with his music.
Since 2007, Brinley has had the honor of opening shows for several major artists such as Chris Young, Josh Turner, The Band Perry, Justin Moore, Eli Young Band, Florida-Georgia Line, Thompson Square, Jerrod Niemann, Gavin DeGraw, Marty Stuart, John Michael Montgomery, as well as Texas favorites Jack Ingram, Roger Creager, and the Casey Donahew Band, and has served as headliner at numerous fairs, festivals, and college events in the southeast.
Brinley’s first full-length album Homegrown debuted in May of 2011 and is garnering outstanding reviews from peers and music industry professionals alike. Homegrown produced two music videos (“Hang on a Farm,” “As Long As You Love Me”) that have already gained over 100,000 views. Addington is a signed writer at Razor & Tie Music Publishing’s Nashville division and has recently signed a development deal with Artist Concepts.
When asked about his recent accomplishments, Addington says, “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities I’ve been blessed with. So many cool things are happening, it’s just unreal. I really just want to write and record good, relatable, country music that honors tradition and speaks to my generation. So far, I’m trying my best to do that and I’m having a blast.”
Come Back
Brinley Addington Lyrics
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You got boxes in the car
I don't wanna hold you up
I don't wanna make it hard
No there ain't nothing wrong
You just got somewhere to be
I knew when I signed on
You had to leave
So go ahead girl, spread your wings
Do what you gotta do
Wherever that might lead
I'll be right here waiting on you
I ain't tryna change your mind
Ain't gonna stop you in your tracks
Ain't tryna make you stay
I just want you to come back
Find the end of every road
Make a wish on every star
And wherever your heart goes
Just know mine ain't too far
And I'll leave the porch light on
In case there's something that you miss
And you wanna come back home
But until then
Go ahead girl, spread your wings
Do what you gotta do
Wherever that might lead
I'll be right here waiting on you
I ain't tryna change your mind
Ain't gonna stop you in your tracks
Ain't tryna make you stay
I just want you to come back
Wanna see you touch the sky
Grab hold of all your dreams
When it comes to you and I
Where you are don't change a thing
So go ahead girl, spread your wings
Do what you gotta do
Wherever that might lead
I'll be right here waiting on you
No I ain't tryna change your mind
Ain't gonna stop you in your tracks
Ain't tryna make you stay
No I ain't tryna make you stay
I just want you to come back
Come on back, yeah
The song "Come Back" by Brinley Addington is a heartwarming and bittersweet ballad about a guy who is letting his girl go pursue her dreams, but also wants her to know that he is always there waiting for her to come back. The guy acknowledges that the girl has to leave and encourages her to spread her wings and do what she has to do, no matter where it leads her. He assures her that he won't try to change her mind, stop her in her tracks, or make her stay, but he hopes that she will one day return.
The chorus of the song is particularly impactful, as the guy tells the girl to go ahead and spread her wings and do what she needs to do, but also assures her that he will be waiting for her, hoping that she will come back to him. He wants her to make the most of her life and chase her dreams, but also wants to be a part of her journey, even if it means waiting for her to come back to him.
The song is a beautiful portrayal of love, sacrifice, and hope. It shows that sometimes, in a relationship, you have to let the other person go and chase their dreams, but it doesn't mean that the love is lost or that the door is closed forever. It is a reminder that true love always waits and hopes for the best for the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl I knew you gotta go
I understand that you need to leave
You got boxes in the car
You're all packed up and ready to go
I don't wanna hold you up
I don't want to slow you down or keep you from leaving
I don't wanna make it hard
I don't want to make this more difficult for you
No there ain't nothing wrong
There's nothing wrong between us
You just got somewhere to be
You have other places you need to go
I knew when I signed on
I knew from the beginning of our relationship
You had to leave
That at some point, you would need to go away
So go ahead girl, spread your wings
Go out into the world and do what you need to do
Do what you gotta do
Pursue your dreams and aspirations
Wherever that might lead
Follow the path that takes you where you want to go
I'll be right here waiting on you
I'll be here when you decide to come back
I ain't tryna change your mind
I'm not trying to convince you to stay
Ain't gonna stop you in your tracks
I won't interfere with your journey
Ain't tryna make you stay
I have no desire to force you to remain
I just want you to come back
I hope that you will return when you are ready
Find the end of every road
Explore every opportunity and adventure
Make a wish on every star
Dream big and work to make those dreams a reality
And wherever your heart goes
Follow your heart and intuition
Just know mine ain't too far
Remember that I am always here for you
And I'll leave the porch light on
I'll always have a place for you here at home
In case there's something that you miss
In case you ever want to return to me or our home
And you wanna come back home
In case you want to return to me or our home
But until then
However long it takes for you to come back
Wanna see you touch the sky
I want you to reach for the stars and follow your dreams
Grab hold of all your dreams
Chase after every goal and aspiration
When it comes to you and I
When it comes to our relationship
Where you are don't change a thing
My feelings for you remain the same regardless of where you are
No I ain't tryna make you stay
I have no intention of forcing you to remain
Come on back, yeah
Please return to me when you're ready
Writer(s): Brinley Addington
Contributed by Benjamin R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.