How Do I Get Back to Her
Dancing On Tables Lyrics

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I've been trying to figure where it all went wrong
You've been telling me to write it in a song
I've seen life without you being in the picture
So please take me back it can't come any quicker

How did we end up in this disaster?
When did you take the wheel and leave me stranded?

I haven't slept in weeks (too busy thinking)
About how it sounds when she speaks (and I'm sat here missing)
All her tics and all her quirks
I'd give it all, give my whole world
So how do I get back to her?

Don't be the type that thinks they're always right
You told me when you got up and left my life
Time's passed but no matter what I just can't move on
I'm last in a race I thought I'd already won

How did we end up in this disaster?
When did you take the wheel and leave me stranded?

I haven't slept in weeks (too busy thinking)
About how it sounds when she speaks (and I'm sat here missing)
All her tics and all her quirks
I'd give it all, give my whole world
So how do I get back to her?

How do I get back to her X6

How did we end up in this disaster?
When did you take the wheel and leave me stranded?

I haven't slept in weeks (too busy thinking)
Bout how it sounds when she speaks

I haven't slept in weeks (too busy thinking)
Bout how it sounds when she speaks (and I'm sat here missing)
All her tics and all her quirks

I'd give it all, give my whole world
So how do I get back to her?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dancing On Tables's song "How Do I Get Back to Her" express the singer's longing and desperation to return to a past relationship. The song begins with the singer reflecting on where things went wrong and the advice of their partner to write it in a song. They acknowledge that they have experienced life without their partner, but they want to be taken back as soon as possible.

The chorus questions how the relationship ended up in such a disastrous state and when the partner took control and left the singer feeling abandoned and helpless. The singer reveals the impact of this loss on their well-being, stating that they haven't slept in weeks because they are constantly consumed by thoughts of their partner and how their voice sounds. They miss all the unique qualities and characteristics of their love interest and are willing to give up everything to be with them again.

The song is an emotional plea for reconciliation and showcases the intense longing and desire to go back to a past love. It explores the pain and confusion that comes with a breakup, highlighting the singer's struggle to move on and their belief that they had already won the race of love, only to find themselves last.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been trying to figure where it all went wrong
I have been attempting to understand the point at which everything went downhill.

You've been telling me to write it in a song
You have been advising me to express my emotions through songwriting.

I've seen life without you being in the picture
I have experienced a life without your presence.

So please take me back it can't come any quicker
Therefore, I implore you to reconcile with me swiftly.

How did we end up in this disaster?
How did our relationship reach this catastrophic state?

When did you take the wheel and leave me stranded?
At what moment did you assume control and abandon me with no support?

I haven't slept in weeks (too busy thinking)
For several weeks, I have been unable to sleep due to excessive contemplation.

About how it sounds when she speaks (and I'm sat here missing)
Specifically, I obsessively ponder the melody of her voice, further accentuating my longing.

All her tics and all her quirks
Every small habitual behavior and unique characteristic she possesses

I'd give it all, give my whole world
I would willingly sacrifice everything, surrendering my entire existence.

So how do I get back to her?
Hence, I seek guidance on how to reestablish connection with her.

Don't be the type that thinks they're always right
Do not embody the individual who constantly believes in their infallibility.

You told me when you got up and left my life
You informed me when you departed from my life.

Time's passed but no matter what I just can't move on
Although time has elapsed, I am unable to progress forward in any circumstances.

I'm last in a race I thought I'd already won
I find myself at the bottom of a competition I initially believed I had triumphed in.

How do I get back to her?
How can I return to her presence?

How do I get back to her X6
How do I regain access to her existence?

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Callum Thomas, Robbie Mcskimming

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