While he may be considered a "new" artist, Fervent Records' newly signed si… Read Full Bio ↴While he may be considered a "new" artist, Fervent Records' newly signed singer-songwriter Chris August is anything but a rookie in the music industry. A native of Dallas, Texas and a self-taught pianist, guitarist and producer, the year August turned 15 was according to the Starry Night Songfacts a "huge turning point" for him. Not only did he become a Christian, but it was also the time period when he began playing, writing, and recording music. After recording, producing, mixing and mastering his first independent album, his work was soon noticed and earned him a recording contract with Geffen Records. After moving to Los Angeles to work on his album, August also began to write, record, and produce for other performers. This included a year-long stint as the keyboard player and opening act for pop singer Ashlee Simpson. The Dallas native then put his refined skill set to work when he co-produced his debut record with acclaimed producer Ed Cash.

While he is not one to shy away from writing about his faith, Chris isn't afraid to embrace relationships and heartache in his songwriting. Chris cites influences such as Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, and Gavin DeGraw who all contributed to the polished pop/rock sound that is sure to resonate with all who listen.

Back to Me
Chris August Lyrics

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If I could no longer sit and watch you smile
If I could no longer hear the sound of your laugh
If I could no longer memorize the way your eyes look into mine
Woooooooooo If I knew

This time
Would be the last time I look in your heart
I would have rearranged the stars

To lead you back to me
Cuz back to me
Is where you belong
Woooooo If I knew

If I could no longer sit and watch you sleep
If I could no longer feel your breath against my face
If I could no longer close my eyes and then surprise your lips with mine
Wooooo
If I knew

This time
Would be the last time I look in your heart
I would have rearranged the stars
To lead you back to me
Cuz back to me
Is where you belong
Woooooo If I knew

There would be
No more time to love
No more time to say
How much I really care
There would be
One more chance to take
A promise left to break
Don't let this fade away
Wooooooooooooooooo

This time
Would be the last time I'd look in your heart
I would have rearranged the stars
To lead you back to me
Cuz back to me is
Is where you belong
Woooooo ooooo
And if I knew
Yeah yeah yeah

If I knew
Yeah oooo

Overall Meaning

The song ‘Back to Me’ by Chris August is a poignant composition that expresses deep emotions and longing for a lost love. The artist starts by describing the little moments that he would miss if he lost his love, such as watching them smile, hearing their laugh and looking into their eyes. The repetition of ‘If I knew’ in the lyrics emphasizes how much he wishes he could turn the clock back and do things differently. He then goes on to describe how he would rearrange the stars to lead his love back to him if he knew that this was the last time he would look into their heart.

The artist emphasizes that his love belongs with him, and the phrase ‘back to me’ is repeated throughout the song to reinforce this sentiment. The lyrics also describe the regrets the artist would feel if he missed the chance to tell his love how much he cares for them. The final lines of the song convey a feeling of urgency and plead with his love to not let their relationship fade away.

Overall, ‘Back to Me’ is a song about lost love and the desperate desire to restore it. The artist’s lyrics paint a picture of a relationship that has lost its spark, but one that he is willing to fight for, even if it means rearranging the stars themselves.

Line by Line Meaning

If I could no longer sit and watch you smile
If I couldn't see the happiness in your face anymore

If I could no longer hear the sound of your laugh
If I couldn't hear your joyous laughter anymore

If I could no longer memorize the way your eyes look into mine
If I couldn't remember the moment when our eyes met anymore

Woooooooooo If I knew
Expressing a feeling of regret or a missed opportunity

This time Would be the last time I look in your heart
Realizing that the time spent with this person would be the final chance

I would have rearranged the stars To lead you back to me
If given the chance, the person would move heaven and earth just to be with this person again

Cuz back to me Is where you belong
Emphasizing that the person should be with him/her

If I could no longer sit and watch you sleep
If they couldn't watch the person sleep anymore

If I could no longer feel your breath against my face
If they couldn't feel the person's warmth anymore

If I could no longer close my eyes and then surprise your lips with mine
If they couldn't share a kiss with the person anymore

There would be No more time to love No more time to say How much I really care
Regretting the missed opportunities to show love

There would be One more chance to take A promise left to break Don't let this fade away
Urging the person to act now before it's too late

Wooooooooooooooooo
Expressing strong emotions

And if I knew Yeah yeah yeah
If only they knew about this missed opportunity

If I knew Yeah oooo
Reiterating the missed opportunity and the strong regret that comes with it

Writer(s): CHRIS AUGUST

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