Coming Back
Dr Dre Feat. T.I. Lyrics


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What happened, do you think, in the past few months
Floating in the loop
Causing shifts in the pattern
You glow like a beacon I can't stare straight at
Did something soften you
If only I could see you from a mile away
There's been a drastic change in you
If only I could see you from a mile away
What parts of me will I hold on to
When I reset, what's coming back next time
Am I coming back next time
Walk the hallways in a panic
How'd you cut through all the noise
You must see the changes
Like a doorway in your mind
I get lost, I get lost
In the house on top of mine
I get lost, I get lost
Help me cut through all the noise
What parts of me will I hold on to
When I reset, what's coming back next time
Am I coming back next time
I get lost, I get lost
I get lost, I get lost
In the house on top of mine
In the house on top of mine
I get lost, I get lost
What parts of me will I hold on to
When I reset, what's coming back next time




Am I coming back next time
Am I coming back next time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Coming Back" by Dr Dre Feat. T.I. explore the idea of change and the fear that comes with it. The singer is grappling with what has changed in a relationship, unable to fully comprehend and articulate the subtle shifts that have occurred. The use of metaphors, such as "you glow like a beacon I can't stare straight at," highlights the intensity of these changes and their impact on the singer's perception. The singer is also concerned with personal change, wondering what parts of themselves they will hold onto as they navigate this new terrain. The repetition of the phrase "I get lost" emphasizes the confusion and disorientation that can come with change.


The line "Walk the hallways in a panic, how'd you cut through all the noise" suggests that the singer is struggling to find their footing in the midst of change, while the other person seems to have adapted more easily. The singer feels lost and overwhelmed, but the other person seems to have a clearer sense of the changes that have occurred. The final lines of the song, "Am I coming back next time," reflect the uncertainty and fear that can accompany change, intimating a sense of doubt about the future.


Overall, "Coming Back" is a contemplative and introspective song that explores the complexities of change and personal growth. Through the use of rich metaphors and vivid imagery, the lyrics convey both the emotional intensity and the disorienting nature of this process.


Line by Line Meaning

What happened, do you think, in the past few months
Reflecting on recent changes in a relationship or situation


Floating in the loop
Feeling uncertain or stuck in a repeating cycle


Causing shifts in the pattern
Causing disruptions or changes in the usual routine


You glow like a beacon I can't stare straight at
Being drawn to someone's energy or attractiveness


Did something soften you
Wondering about a change in someone's behavior or attitude


If only I could see you from a mile away
Yearning for perspective or distance in a situation


There's been a drastic change in you
Observing a significant transformation in someone


What parts of me will I hold on to
Reflecting on what aspects of oneself to keep after making changes


When I reset, what's coming back next time
Contemplating what one will experience or encounter after starting anew


Am I coming back next time
Wondering about one's own future and potential return


Walk the hallways in a panic
Feeling overwhelmed and anxious in a familiar setting


How'd you cut through all the noise
Questioning how someone has managed to remain focused or successful amidst chaos


You must see the changes
Assuming that someone has noticed one's own transformation


Like a doorway in your mind
Suggesting that one's changes can lead to new opportunities or perspectives


I get lost, I get lost
Feeling unsure or disoriented


In the house on top of mine
Feeling overshadowed or intimidated by someone else's success or accomplishments


Help me cut through all the noise
Asking for assistance in navigating a chaotic or overwhelming situation




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Written by: Josiah Hunter

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