Born and raised in Glasgow with his signature falsetto singing style, he happens to also be a left-wing human rights activist.
He went solo when the Communards split up in 1988.
Back To Me
Jimmy Somerville Lyrics
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Back to me,
back to me
Bring it home
I can feel you, feel your hand in mine
Though you are so far away from me
I can hear you hear you call my name
Telling me you'll soon be on your way
Somehow break it down and bring it home
Somehow break it down and bring it back to me
Somehow break it down and bring it home
Ohhhhh
Back to me, Bring it home I have waited far too long for you
I need to see to touch your smiling face
I won't dream for dreamers dream alone
Its time to make it real so come on home
Somehow Break it down and bring it back to me
Somehow break it down and bring it home Back to me, bring it home, back to me, bring it home Bring it home, bring it back to me
I've waited for too long
Somehow Break it down and bring it back to me
Somehow break it down and bring it home I've waited far too long
Somehow Break it down and bring it back to me
Somehow break it down and bring it home Bring it home, Bring it home
Break it down and bring it back to me
The lyrics of Jimmy Somerville's song "Back to Me" reveal the desperation of someone who is longing for their loved one to return to them. The repetition of the phrase "back to me, bring it home" emphasizes the singer's sense of urgency and their need for physical and emotional closeness with their partner. Even though their loved one is far away, the singer can feel their presence through memories and daydreams. They hear their calls and see their smiling face in their mind's eye. However, this is not enough for the singer; they need their loved one with them in the real world. The line "I won't dream for dreamers dream alone" conveys the idea that the singer wants to turn their fantasies into reality, that they need their partner to be an active participant in their relationship, not just a distant figure in their mind. The repetition of the phrase "somehow break it down and bring it back to me" creates a sense of determination and resilience in the singer, who is willing to overcome any obstacles to be reunited with their loved one.
The message of "Back to Me" is one of longing, hope, and determination. It speaks to anyone who has experienced the pain of separation from their loved ones and the desire to be reunited with them. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody contrast with the melancholic lyrics, creating a sense of emotional complexity and depth. Jimmy Somerville's powerful vocals convey the singer's desperation and yearning, while also conveying a sense of strength and resilience. Overall, "Back to Me" is a poignant and uplifting song that reminds us of the transformative power of love and the importance of perseverance in overcoming obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Ohhhhh
Back to me,
back to me
The singer is longing for the return of someone who has been distant from them.
Bring it home
I can feel you, feel your hand in mine
Though you are so far away from me
I can hear you hear you call my name
Telling me you'll soon be on your way
The singer can feel the presence of the desired person even though they are physically distant, and the person has promised to return soon.
Somehow break it down and bring it back to me
Somehow break it down and bring it home
The singer desires for the situation to change, for the person to come back to them and to be closer to them.
Ohhhhh
Back to me, Bring it home
I have waited far too long for you
I need to see to touch your smiling face
The artist is tired of waiting and wants to be reunited with the person they have been missing.
I won't dream for dreamers dream alone
Its time to make it real so come on home
The artist wants to take action and make their desires a reality; they want the person to come back to them.
Somehow Break it down and bring it back to me
Somehow break it down and bring it home
Back to me, bring it home, back to me, bring it home
Bring it home, bring it back to me
The singer repeats their desire for the person to come back to them and for the situation to change.
I've waited for too long
Somehow Break it down and bring it back to me
Somehow break it down and bring it home
I've waited far too long
Somehow Break it down and bring it back to me
Somehow break it down and bring it home Bring it home, Bring it home
Break it down and bring it back to me
The singer emphasizes that they have been waiting for too long and wants the person to come back to them as soon as possible.
Contributed by Nicholas K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
weirdalfan1980
Bought this album, and can't wait for it to arrive. Going to be a banger. :)
Carolyn Rumsby
Absolutely love this
Joshe Castro
¡¡Siente el groove, oh sí nena; SOMEHOW BREAK IT DOWN AND BRING IT BACK TO ME!! 🥳✨
Francis Fortunato
I keep falling in love all over again with Jimmy.
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great!
fatwalletboy2
Deserves so many more likes