Back To You
Gotthard Lyrics


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BLUE EYED SISTER MERCY
BEAUTIFUL QUEEN OF THE NIGHT
YOU MAKE ME FEEL LIKE A STRANGER
THEN YOU'RE HOLDING ME TIGHT

GOT ME UNDER YOUR LAW
AND THERE'S NOTHING YOU CAN GUARANTEE
BEFORE THE DAY IS OVER
YOU'LL TURN YOUR PRETTY BACK ON ME, YEAH

TIME AND AGAIN INTO TROUBLE
LIVIN' A LIE ON YOUR OWN
HUNTING LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT
LIKE A DOG FOR THE BONE

IT'S GONNA TAKE A LITTLE TIME
AND TIME IS ALL YOU NEED
YOU LIVE A LIFE PRETENDING
AND WHAT YOU CANNOT GET YOU STEAL
GONNA GET IT WITH A RHYME
GONNA PAY FOR WHAT YOU'VE DONE
'cause ALL FROM GOOD TO EVIL, BABY
IT'S COMING BACK TO YOU

YOU GOT NO SURE DESTINATION
PLAYIN' THE GAME FAR TOO LONG
OF USE AND ABUSE, NO TIME TO LOOSE
BUT THAT'S WRONG, SO WRONG

WHY DON'T YOU OPEN YOUR EYES AND SEE
I'M NOT ASKING FOR SOME CHARITY
ANOTHER DAY IS OVER
I JUST want to SET YOU FREE

IT'S GONNA TAKE A LITTLE TIME
AND TIME IS ALL YOU NEED
YOU LIVE A LIFE PRETENDING
AND WHAT YOU CANNOT GET YOU STEAL
GONNA GET IT WITH A RHYME
GONNA PAY FOR WHAT YOU'VE DONE
'cause ALL FROM GOOD TO EVIL, BABY
IT'S COMING BACK, IT'S COMING BACK, IT'S COMING BACK TO YOU

IT'S GONNA TAKE A LITTLE TIME
AND TIME IS ALL YOU NEED
YOU LIVE A LIFE PRETENDING
AND WHAT YOU CANNOT GET YOU STEAL
GONNA GET IT WITH A RHYME
GONNA PAY FOR WHAT YOU'VE DONE




'cause ALL FROM GOOD TO EVIL, BABY
IT'S COMING BACK TO YOU

Overall Meaning

The song "Back to You" by Gotthard is a poignant composition about a woman who attracts the singer, but who he realizes is unstable and unreliable, causing him to feel like a stranger in her arms. The lyrics paint a picture of a Blue Eyed Sister Mercy and a Beautiful Queen of the night who lure him in with their charm and beauty but ultimately betray him. Despite the singer's awareness of the woman's unstable nature, he continues to be attracted to her and feels like he is under her spell, knowing that she cannot guarantee anything. As the day progresses, she turns her back on him, reminding him that he cannot trust her.


The chorus of the song speaks to the fact that the woman lives a life pretending and is deceptive for personal gain. She steals what she cannot get and uses charm to manipulate people. Despite this, she is eventually going to have to pay a price for her actions, as all from good to evil comes back around.


The song's melancholic melody and poignant lyrics stand out and present a stark yet poignant portrayal of people's ability to deceive and manipulate others for personal gain. It serves as a cautionary tale of the consequences of deceitful behavior and how it eventually leads to one's downfall.


Line by Line Meaning

BLUE EYED SISTER MERCY
Addressing someone who is appealing and attractive


BEAUTIFUL QUEEN OF THE NIGHT
Describing the person as majestic and enchanting, especially during the night


YOU MAKE ME FEEL LIKE A STRANGER
Feeling alienated and disconnected even with someone you thought you knew well


THEN YOU'RE HOLDING ME TIGHT
Contradicting the previous line, where the person suddenly shows affection and closeness


GOT ME UNDER YOUR LAW
Being under the person's control and influence


AND THERE'S NOTHING YOU CAN GUARANTEE
Being unsure and uncertain about the person's promises


BEFORE THE DAY IS OVER
Implying something is going to happen soon


YOU'LL TURN YOUR PRETTY BACK ON ME, YEAH
Betraying and leaving the person, despite earlier displays of affection


TIME AND AGAIN INTO TROUBLE
Getting into problematic situations repeatedly


LIVIN' A LIE ON YOUR OWN
Living a deceitful and inauthentic life, with no one to rely on


HUNTING LIKE A THIEF IN THE NIGHT
Acting sneaky and dishonest, trying to take what one wants


LIKE A DOG FOR THE BONE
Acting desperately and impulsively to get what one desires


IT'S GONNA TAKE A LITTLE TIME
Referring to the difficult process of overcoming the situation


AND TIME IS ALL YOU NEED
Emphasizing the importance of taking one step at a time


YOU LIVE A LIFE PRETENDING
Being inauthentic and deceptive, not living true to oneself


AND WHAT YOU CANNOT GET YOU STEAL
Resorting to dishonest behavior to obtain what one wants


GONNA GET IT WITH A RHYME
Using creative expression such as poetry to voice emotions and thoughts


GONNA PAY FOR WHAT YOU'VE DONE
Consequences will follow for one's actions


'CAUSE ALL FROM GOOD TO EVIL, BABY
Implying that even good people can do bad things and suffer consequences


IT'S COMING BACK TO YOU
Conveying the message that actions have consequences and that one will face them eventually


YOU GOT NO SURE DESTINATION
Not having a clear path or direction in life


PLAYIN' THE GAME FAR TOO LONG
Being deeply involved in something that is harmful or unfulfilling


OF USE AND ABUSE, NO TIME TO LOOSE
Indicating that the situation is not good and that time is running out


BUT THAT'S WRONG, SO WRONG
Expressing disapproval or frustration towards the current situation


WHY DON'T YOU OPEN YOUR EYES AND SEE
Encouraging the person to be more aware of the situation and see things clearly


I'M NOT ASKING FOR SOME CHARITY
Not seeking pity or handouts from anyone


ANOTHER DAY IS OVER
Another day has passed, and time keeps moving forward


I JUST WANT TO SET YOU FREE
Wanting to free the person from the cycle of deception and betrayal




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HENA HABEGGER, STEFANO LEE, MASSIMO LEONI, MARC LYNN, CHRIS ROHR VON

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Comments from YouTube:

chacas253

qe temaaaaa larga vidaaa a gotthard!!!!!!!! que descanses en paz steve!!! dios te tenga en la gloriaa!!

Helene B.

Geweldige stem...geweldige stem.. Geweldige band..muziek perfect..en de tekst zoals altijd GEWELDIG

wiel vd loop

Jammer dat ie er niet meer is!!!

wiel vd loop

Jammer dat hij verongelukt is in nevada mis de goeie muziek gelukkig heb ik genoeg albums!!

Jack Socean

Very Strong Song! Like Sound from the good old 80's/90's..
Please more of this style and instrumental

Juan Campoy

Sencillamente, perfectos.

David Davison

Outstanding!

fortressone22rr

great song

Michel Six

Ein Meisterwerk

FRDeny Dh

just ..perfect :)

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