Raised in rural Wisconsin the independent artist on the rise Carlie Hanson … Read Full Bio ↴Raised in rural Wisconsin the independent artist on the rise Carlie Hanson is a 19 year old indie-pop American artist.

She first came to the spotlight when she released her single “Why Did You Lie?” in 2017. Since then she has released “Only One” which has become her biggest hit climbing the Spotify Viral Charts, and, Spotify’s Today’s Top Hits chart. The song peaked at 23 on Today’s Top Hits Chart.

Come Back Around
Carlie Hanson Lyrics

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We never laugh like we used to
We never talk like we want to
Sent a text, like, is something wrong? Yeah, yeah
You know I really know you
But it feels like I don't know you
When I thought you were my only one

Why you always looking at me like that?

Why you always tryna go and fight back?
I don't wanna be here when you're like that
I don't wanna be here when you're like that (Are you happy?)

Come back, back around
I can see it on your face, you don't want me around
Come back, back around
Don't you leave me when I'm down, are you happy now?
Come back, back around
I can see it on your face, you don't want me around
Come back, back around
Don't you leave me when I'm down, are you happy now?

I don't need a fake smile, moving backwards
We're in a place now, make my back hurt
Sick of being stressed out, chasing what I'm after
I'll just hold my breath now, crying like an actor
But I'm not an actor, see it in my face now
I'm not going backwards
I'm not going backwards
No, I'm not going back

Why you always looking at me like that?
Why you always tryna go and fight back?
I don't wanna be here when you're like that
I don't wanna be here when you're like that

Come back, back around
I can see it on your face, you don't want me around
Come back, back around
Don't you leave me when I'm down, are you happy now?
Come back, back around
I can see it on your face, you don't want me around
Come back, back around
Don't you leave me when I'm down, are you happy now?

Are you happy now? No
Were you happy then? No
Do you miss me? Can you hear me?
Are you on your way home?
Are you happy now? No
Were you happy then? No
Do you miss me? Can you hear me?
Are you on your way home?

Come back, back around
I can see it on your face, you don't want me around
Come back, back around
Don't you leave me when I'm down, are you happy now?
Come back, back around
I can see it on your face, you don't want me around

Come back, back around
Don't you leave me when I'm down, are you happy now?

Overall Meaning

In the lyrics of Carlie Hanson's song "Come Back Around," the singer expresses a sense of disconnect and distance in a relationship that used to be close and intimate. The opening lines convey a feeling of loneliness and confusion as the singer laments the lack of laughter and meaningful conversations in their relationship. They question if something is wrong and express a sense of not understanding their partner anymore, despite thinking they were once their only source of companionship.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the plea for the partner to come back, highlighting the pain of feeling unwanted and isolated. The repeated question "Are you happy now?" suggests a desperation for validation and reassurance from the partner. It portrays a sense of vulnerability and a plea for connection, with the repeated refrain serving as a cry for the partner to reengage and return to the relationship.

As the song progresses, the singer confronts the fake smiles and facade of moving backwards in the relationship. They express frustration at feeling stressed and overwhelmed, chasing after something that seems elusive. The imagery of holding their breath and crying like an actor symbolizes the internal struggle and pain they are experiencing, emphasizing their authenticity and desire for genuine connection.

The final verses reflect a mix of emotions, from questioning the partner's happiness to wondering if they are missed and if they are on their way home. The repeated plea for the partner to come back around echoes the theme of longing and a desire for reconciliation. The song captures the complexities of relationships, the struggles of communication, and the yearning for emotional closeness amidst the challenges that arise. Ultimately, it paints a poignant picture of love, loss, and the hope for reconciliation and happiness in a strained relationship.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Carlie Bryanne Hanson, Daniel Dwan Sanders, Zachary Alan Ryan Fogarty

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