Jason Webley is a Seattle-born singer-songwriter known for playing a mix of… Read Full Bio ↴Jason Webley is a Seattle-born singer-songwriter known for playing a mix of gypsy, folk, and punk. He has released five albums on his own label, Eleven Records. These feature Webley on the piano, guitar, accordion, and a number of other instruments, though when touring he only brings his guitar, accordion, and a vodka bottle containing coins from around the world, which he uses for percussion. In addition, he has released five collaborative albums, one with Seattle poet Jay Thompson, another with Michigan singer-songwriter Andru Bemis, the third with Reverend Peyton of The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, and the fourth with Sxip Shirey. He is also half of the band Evelyn Evelyn, with Amanda Palmer of The Dresden Dolls fame, and has released an album in the same fashion as his other collaborations.

Webley tours all over the world. He usually performs solo, but occasionally plays with his long-time band mates - Michael McQuilken, Jherek Bischoff and Alex Guy.

Webley used to stage a theatrical death every Halloween, only to resurrect on May Day of the following year, but in 2005 he discontinued the tradition, claiming he did not wish to die annually again. He owns a Toyota Corrolla, which he's altered and named "The Tomato" and he organized and ran Camp Tomato in April of 2005, with friends and fans known as Tomato Scouts ( in retaliation to the comment that he was a sadistic cult leader. ) Camp Tomato has since been a more or less annual event.

Back to You Again
Jason Webley Lyrics

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Standing in a crowd and looking around, looking for a pair of eyes
Pair of eyes, pair of eyes that are looking back at yours
A little scared, a little proud, just a little paralyzed
Paralyzed, paralyzed

Everything you've ever felt before, everything you've ever felt and more
It's coming back again, it's coming back to you again
Let the wind blow through your door

Relax your fingers, let it fall away

Sitting around the floor, you're looking tired, you tell me that you're scared to die
Scared to die, scared to die and still a little scared to live
The little light, the little fire still there just behind your eyes
Behind your eyes, behind your eyes

Everything you've ever felt before, everything you've ever felt and more
It's coming back again, it's coming back to you again
Let the waves come through your door
Relax your fingers, let it fall away

Everything you've ever felt before, everything you've ever felt and more
It's coming back again, it's coming back to you again

Let the wind blow down your door
Relax your fingers, let it fall away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Back to You Again" by Jason Webley capture a relatable moment of feeling lost in a crowd and looking for someone to connect with. The repeated phrase "pair of eyes that are looking back at yours" emphasizes the desire for a meaningful interaction, which is both scary and exciting. The feeling of being "paralyzed" suggests a lack of agency in the situation, as if waiting for something to happen.

The song then shifts to a more introspective tone, with the singer sitting on the floor with someone who is both scared of living and scared of dying. The imagery of the "little light, the little fire still there just behind your eyes" suggests a glimmer of hope and vitality that can't quite be extinguished. The phrase "let the waves come through your door" evokes a sense of surrender and acceptance, perhaps of the inevitability of change and hardship.

Overall, the song seems to be about the cyclical nature of emotions and experiences, with things both past and present "coming back again" and challenging us to let go and move forward.

Line by Line Meaning

Standing in a crowd and looking around, looking for a pair of eyes
Feeling lost among many people and searching for someone who can truly see you

Pair of eyes, pair of eyes that are looking back at yours
Desiring a deep connection with another person who sees you and acknowledges your existence

A little scared, a little proud, just a little paralyzed
Experiencing the combination of fear, pride, and stagnation

Everything you've ever felt before, everything you've ever felt and more
Recalling all past emotions and realizing there is even more to be felt in the present and future

It's coming back again, it's coming back to you again
Emotions are resurfacing and must be acknowledged and processed once more

Let the wind blow through your door
Allowing change to enter your life and inviting growth

Relax your fingers, let it fall away
Letting go of perceived control and surrendering to the natural flow of life

Sitting around the floor, you're looking tired, you tell me that you're scared to die
Feeling exhausted and expressing fear of mortality

Scared to die, scared to die and still a little scared to live
Not only fearing death, but also lacking the courage to truly live life to the fullest

The little light, the little fire still there just behind your eyes
Despite the fear and exhaustion, there is still a spark of passion and hope within you

Behind your eyes, behind your eyes
This spark is hidden and only visible to those who take the time to truly see you

Let the waves come through your door
Inviting the tumultuous emotions and experiences of life to enter and shape you

Let the wind blow down your door
Allowing change and growth to come even if it feels uncomfortable or unsettling

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