Back Again
Daughtry Lyrics
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Behind every one lies somewhere.
I'm taking it slowly and seems like you don't care,
About little things that mean so much,
You leave me alone while you're losing touch,
And everywhere I go it isn't clear,
I can't breathe.
The fear sets in.
And I wonder when, you'll be back again.
It's like we said a while ago, yeah.
You switch the shoes you still won't change you,
Pretend that you know me,
But you're so unaware.
And I hate it when,
The fear sets in.
And I wonder when, you'll be back again.
I remember when the fall began
And I wonder if you'll be the same again.
We've all been down this road before,
I give it all, you wanted more.
I've only got myself to blame.
And I hate it when, the fear sets in.
And I wonder when you'll be back again.
And I hate it when, the fear sets in.
And I wonder when you'll be back again.
I remember when the fall began.
And I wonder if you'll feel the same again.
We've all been down this road before,
I give it all, you wanted more.
I've only got myself to blame.
And I hate it when, the fear sets in.
(We've all been down this road before,)
And I wonder when you'll be back again.
(I give it all, you wanted more.)
(I've only got myself to blame.)
In Daughtry's song "Back Again," the lyrics express the struggle of trying to understand the truth behind someone's actions and emotions. The desolate and lonely atmosphere is set through the lead singer's somber vocal delivery accompanied by a melancholy guitar. The lyrics portray a sense of frustration and unease in that it seems like the other person is not interested in the little things that matter to him, even though they mean so much. The singer feels rather isolated and left out in this relationship. He can't seem to find clarity in anything, and it all seems muddled up and confusing. He can't even breathe in this situation that is slowly suffocating him.
The chorus "And I hate it when the fear sets in. And I wonder when you'll be back again" is a powerful emotional outburst describing the intense frustration that he feels when everything suddenly becomes obscure and unclear. The unknown leaves him with a pervasive sense of anxiety as he anxiously drums his fingers waiting for the other person's eventual return. He reflects upon the changing nature of his partner, who constantly switches shoes but doesn't change at all. The singer seems to feel as though the other person is slightly unaware of their own actions and reactions, which only adds to his confusion and loneliness. Despite his best efforts, he can't seem to get through to them, and he hates the fear that plagues him as a result.
Line by Line Meaning
The truth behind every thing,
There is a deeper reality to everything.
Behind every one lies somewhere.
Everyone has a hidden side.
I'm taking it slowly and seems like you don't care,
I'm being cautious, but you're indifferent.
About little things that mean so much,
The details matter a lot.
You leave me alone while you're losing touch,
You ignore me while becoming disconnected.
And everywhere I go it isn't clear,
I'm lost and confused wherever I go.
I can't breathe.
I feel suffocated.
Because I hate it when,
I really dislike it when,
The fear sets in.
I start feeling scared.
And I wonder when, you'll be back again.
I'm uncertain when you'll return.
It's like we said a while ago, yeah.
As we discussed some time ago,
You switch the shoes you still won't change you,
You remain the same despite any efforts.
Pretend that you know me,
You act like you understand me,
But you're so unaware.
But you're really clueless.
And I wonder if you'll be the same again.
I'm not sure if you'll go back to who you were before.
We've all been down this road before,
We have all experienced this situation.
I give it all, you wanted more.
I gave everything, but you craved more.
I've only got myself to blame.
I'm the only one to fault.
And I wonder when, you'll be back again.
I'm unsure when you'll return.
And I hate it when, the fear sets in.
I really dislike feeling scared.
And I remember when the fall began.
I recall when things started going downhill.
Contributed by Allison M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MegaNewsReader
Everything Adam touches is GOLD.
@da_spincuz7057
2022 and I forgot this song existed. When I read the title I thought it was referring to "there and back again", but boy am I glad I clicked on it anyways. All of Daughtry's music is absolutely amazing, and I'm so grateful for being reunited with this masterpiece. Really wish it was on spotify, as well as "Sorry", but at least I can listen to them here.
@veganhigler6541
back when Daughtry made good music
@breakthespell2660
@Vegan Higler their newer album is also wonderful to be honest, the 2 before are more poppy of course but they’re also not half bad. they’ve always made great music and always will, just changed how they make it through the years and that’s okay.
@breakthespell2660
@Vegan Higler also considering you’ve commented on this channel 51 times declaring their new music is shit, it really isn’t. just not your taste. leave it alone if you don’t like it, nobody said you had to lmao.
@veganhigler6541
@Break The Spell its garbage, the first 2 are the only good albums.
@breakthespell2660
@Vegan Higlermaybe i’m just an insane daughtry fan but we’ll agree to disagree here
@z11zen9
Go back to this style man. We miss it
@HerrKlausTrophobie
Oh Dude, i became gosebumbs as i road that comment. Its so sad that this music came to an end a looong time ago. Those songs i listend to the most byyyy faaaar
@natedsf10
The next album keeps the rock style