All Comes Back to You
JJ Shiplett Lyrics

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She was as pretty as the evening sun
Torn up jeans and heart on the run
Busted her back sellin' booze at a bar
Never stuck, but not getting too far

We signed our names on an overpass
In the blink of her eyes, the good times don't last
But if this is all we'd ever be

That was alright, cause she's her own kinda free

She called me up late on a Friday
Sayin' maybe you and I could get high
I've got a long list of things
I've been trying to say
And it all comes back to you
It all comes back to you

I got a history of going too fast
She checks her shoulder, but she never looks back
In the morning when she closes the gate
My heart floods as the levee breaks

She called me up late on a Friday
Sayin' maybe you and I could get high
I've got a long list of things
I've been trying to say
And it all comes back to you
Still it all comes back to you

So don't ask where my heart is, when it's still in the palm of your hands
No don't ask where my heart is, when it's still in the palm of your hands
No don't ask where my heart is, when it's still in the palm of your hands
No don't ask where my heart is, when it's still in the palm of your hands

So I called her up late on a Friday
Maybe you and I could get high
I don't wanna go to sleep, I ain't tired
And it all comes back to you
It all comes back to you

Still it all comes back to you
Yeah it all comes back to you

Overall Meaning

The JJ Shiplett's song 'All Comes Back To You' tells the story of a young woman, who is living life on her own terms with a carefree spirit. She wears torn up jeans and sells booze at a bar, always on the move, but not getting too far. The singer has a romantic attraction to this woman, and they sign their names on an overpass. The singer seems to recognize that the good times with her will not last, but he is content to experience the moments he has with her for what they are. The singer is willing to engage in dangerous behavior with this woman, including getting high on a Friday night, in a desire to hold onto the connection they share, recognizing his heart is still in her hands.

The song's lyrics depict the narrative of a relationship that is characterized by risky behavior, passion, and a hesitant hope towards the future. The song appears to be an exploration of the beauty and the risk of young love. JJ Shiplett's baritone voice conveys a deep sense of longing and sincerity, adding to the emotional content of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

She was as pretty as the evening sun
She was beautiful and radiated warmth, like the rays of the setting sun

Torn up jeans and heart on the run
She wore worn out clothes and had a wild, restless spirit

Busted her back sellin' booze at a bar
She worked hard and tirelessly to make ends meet, selling alcohol at a bar

Never stuck, but not getting too far
She was always moving and changing, but never really achieving her goals

We signed our names on an overpass
We marked our love by signing our names in a public, visible place

In the blink of her eyes, the good times don't last
Time flies and the happy moments don't stay forever

But if this is all we'd ever be
If our love doesn't grow into something more, that's okay

That was alright, cause she's her own kinda free
She's happy being independent and true to herself

She called me up late on a Friday
She phoned me during the night on a Friday

Sayin' maybe you and I could get high
Suggesting that we do drugs together

I've got a long list of things
There are many things on her mind

I've been trying to say
Things she's been wanting to express for a while

And it all comes back to you
Everything she's been thinking and feeling is related to me

I got a history of going too fast
I tend to rush things and move too quickly

She checks her shoulder, but she never looks back
She's cautious and aware of her surroundings, but doesn't dwell on the past

In the morning when she closes the gate
When the day starts and she leaves the night behind

My heart floods as the levee breaks
I'm overwhelmed with emotions that I can't hold back

So don't ask where my heart is, when it's still in the palm of your hands
My heart belongs to you, and you know it

I don't wanna go to sleep, I ain't tired
I don't want the night to end, and I'm not ready to rest

Yeah it all comes back to you
My thoughts and feelings always return to you

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JJ Shiplett, Dustin Bentall

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@johnalancarmackofficial5773

4y↑9

“Don’t ask where my heart is, when it’s still in the palm of your hands” exceptional lyric

@collinm9553

21w

Heard JJ for the first time tonight as he opened for Serena Ryder. Had to find more of his music afterwards. Love his laid back, raspy, and soulful sound.

@rockmyworldcanada3006

3y↑2

Rugged, raspy and reserved, JJ Shiplett is a true artist in every sense of the word. Unapologetically himself, the Alberta born singer-songwriter and performer is both bold in range and musical creativity and has a passion and reverence for the art of music and performance that has captured the attention of music fans across the country. With a passion and reverence for the art of music and performance, Shiplett spent the earlier part of the year as direct support for multi-platinum entertainer Johnny Reid on the 47 show, 35 cities “What Love Is All About Tour”.