Eric Hutchinson (born September 8, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter. … Read Full Bio ↴Eric Hutchinson (born September 8, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter. He signed with Madonna's Maverick Records, but the label shut down before his album was released. Hutchinson recorded and released the album Sounds Like This on his own. The album won praise from gossip blogger Perez Hilton, which sent it to the top ten on the iTunes Store, where it peaked at number five in September 2007 and debuted at #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. The album was picked up by Warner Bros. Records, who released it in May 2008.Born in Washington, D.C., Hutchinson grew up in Takoma Park, Maryland, attended Montgomery Blair High School and went to Emerson College in Boston, where he lived for about four years before moving to Los Angeles. Hutchinson began playing guitar around 1995, and later added piano to his repertoire. When on acoustic guitar, he plays with exuberance, often laying down percussive hand slaps on the strings. He says he "should've taken more guitar lessons," but was always "more interested in playing and singing songs I knew and liked better than Hot Cross Buns out of a workbook." As of February 2007, he resides in New York City.

On September 15, 2008, he performed his song "Rock and Roll" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Eric has also performed "Rock and Roll" on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Eric debuted his single "Ok It's Alright With Me" on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien on July 24, 2009

His song "Rock and Roll" was used in the movie Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2, and was included in the soundtrack. "Rock and Roll" was also used as the song to end the final episode of 2008 series of Packed to the Rafters. Packed To The Rafters was the highest rating Australian show in 2008. It was featured in the Platinum selling Packed to the Rafters soundtrack. "Rock and Roll" went on to get a number #1 position on the Australian airplay chart in early April 2009.

"Rock and Roll" has reached a number #1 position on the ARIA Australian Singles Chart and has been certified Platinum in Australia. "Rock and Roll" has also reached Gold in New Zealand and Gold in Norway. "Rock and Roll" also reached #1 airplay in the United States.

The Watching You Watching Him Songfacts says that Hutchinson's sophomore major label album, Moving Up Living Down, was recorded with Mike Elizondo (Eminem, Regina Spektor) in California and Martin Terefe (Jason Mraz, James Morrison) in London after Hutchinson penned the songs at home in New York City.

Hutchinson has also been named an AOL "About To Pop" artist, Yahoo! Who's Next Artist, MSN "One To Watch" Artist and a "VH1 You Oughta Know" Artist.

Back To Where I Was
Eric Hutchinson Lyrics

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New life decides to come through the front door
And makes us wish we'd shown respect before
Though I don't have much of a choice
I resolve to regain my voice

[Chorus]
If I only just begin to understand it that's because
Everytime I time I start to change my mind again

It gets me back to where I was

New life we never had a clue
The two of us deciding what to do
Though my hands are all but tied
I rebound so I can say at least I tried

[Chorus]

And long as I'm allowed I'll change my mind that's what it's for
I'm getting older but I'm still the same I'm just thinking anymore

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In the song "Back To Where I Was" by Eric Hutchinson, the theme of someone going through a significant change in their life and trying to regain their voice is apparent. The first verse implies that the change in the individual's life has come unexpectedly and that they are now regretful for not treating their previous life better. The lyrics emphasize the fact that the individual has no choice but to deal with the change, but they resolve to try and regain control of their life.

The chorus of the song speaks about the struggle of changing one's mind and going back to old habits or ways of thinking. The individual seems to be struggling with making the change and sticking to it, hence, they constantly end up "Back To Where I Was." The second verse goes on to reveal that the change in the individual's life was something they were not prepared for, and they were deciding what to do with their life. Nonetheless, the individual is trying their best to rebound from the unexpected change in their life and tries everything in their power to make the change work.

In conclusion, "Back To Where I Was" by Eric Hutchinson is a song about the struggle of an individual who has to deal with a significant change in their life and their determination to regain control of their life despite the unexpected turn of events.

Line by Line Meaning

New life decides to come through the front door
Change or progress comes unexpectedly, catching us off guard

And makes us wish we'd shown respect before
Realizing the value of what was overlooked or taken for granted

Though I don't have much of a choice
Being forced to adapt or change in spite of personal wants or desires

I resolve to regain my voice
Finding the courage and strength to speak up and assert oneself

If I only just begin to understand it that's because
Confusion and uncertainty are common when facing major changes

Everytime I time I start to change my mind again
Revisiting past decisions or second-guessing one's choices

It gets me back to where I was
Finding oneself back at square one despite attempts at progress

New life we never had a clue
Feeling unprepared or naive when encountering new challenges

The two of us deciding what to do
Navigating change with a partner or loved one, whether for better or worse

Though my hands are all but tied
Feeling powerless or limited in one's ability to influence outcomes

I rebound so I can say at least I tried
Taking action or making an effort despite the odds or uncertainty

And long as I'm allowed I'll change my mind that's what it's for
Embracing the freedom to explore new ideas or perspectives

I'm getting older but I'm still the same I'm just thinking anymore
Growing older doesn't necessarily mean becoming set in one's ways; change and growth are ongoing processes

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ERIC MARTIN HUTCHINSON

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