Back to You
Gregorian feat. Amelia Brightman Lyrics

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You flick your mane and
Click your fingers again
And from your back, you call my name
And like a fool, I run right back to you
And dance along to your latest tune

And when the land slides
And when the planets die

That's when I come back
When I come back to you

And when the sun cools
And when the stars fall
That's when I come back
When I come back to you

You roll those eyes and trap
My hand in your thighs
It's slavery but in disguise
'Cos like a fool, I come right back to you
There's nothing else that I can do

And when the pigs fly
And when the planets die
That's when I come back
When I come back to you

And when the sun cools
And when the stars fall
That's when I come back
When I come back to you
And when the war machines rust eternally
That's when I come back
When I come back to you
And when your heart bleeds
For a love that's dead like me

That's when I come back
When I come back to you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Back to You, by Gregorian feat. Amelia Brightman, deeply reflect on the loss of a love that couldn't be saved. The artist contemplates the possibility of reconciling with their lover, but acknowledges that it may be too late. The lyrics convey feelings of regret and pain, but also acceptance of the reality of the situation.

The opening line, "If I had another chance tonight, I'd try to tell you that the things we had were right," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The artist is expressing their desire to make things right, but it is clear that they understand that it may not be possible. The following lines, "Time can erase the love we shared, but it gives me time to realize just how much you cared," further emphasize a deep sense of loss and longing. The artist understands that even if they were to move on, the memories of what they lost would always remain.

In the chorus, the artist states, "You know I won't hold you back now, the love we had just can't be found." This line is particularly powerful because it shows the artist's acceptance of the situation. They're telling their lover that they're not going to force them to stay, and that they understand that what they had is gone. Overall, the lyrics of Back to You depict a bittersweet longing for a love that was lost and a realization that sometimes, things just can't be fixed.

Line by Line Meaning

If I had another chance tonight
If only I could go back in time, I would tell you that everything we had was right.

I'd try to tell you that the things we had were right
I would make an effort to convey that our relationship was true and valuable.

Time can erase the love we shared
Passage of time can weaken the bond we shared.

But it gives me time to realize just how much you cared
However, the same time enables me to understand how deeply you cared for me.

Now you're gone, I'm really not the same, I guess I held myself to blame
Your absence has changed me, and now I think I am responsible for our separation.

Time can erase the things we said
With time, the things we once said can become faint in our memory.

But it gives me time to realize that you're the one who's sad
In the same vein, time allows me to comprehend that you are the one who is grieving.

You know I won't hold you back now, the love we had just can't be found
I understand and accept that it is impossible to rekindle the love that we once shared, so I won't try to stop you from moving on.

You know I can't hold you back now
I realize that holding on to you is not what's best for either of us.

Now that I'm alone it gives me time to think about the years that you were mine
Being alone provides me with the opportunity to reflect on the time when you were by my side.

But it gives me time to realize just how much you cared
This contemplation also helps me comprehend how much affection you have shown me.

You know I won't hold you back now, the love we had just can't be found
I recognize that there's no way back for us and hence I won't try to stop you from leaving.

You know I can't hold you back now, the love we had just can't be found
Similarly, I have decided to stop myself from holding you back and accept that we can't bring back the love that we once shared.

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