The man behind th… Read Full Bio ↴Born April 30, 1981 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, U.S.
The man behind the 'Bon Iver' moniker. Vernon played in "DeYarmond Edison" which included the three current members of Megafaun. Vernon has released two solo albums, "Self-Record" and "Hazeltons". Vernon parted ways with DeYarmond Edison and is currently operating under his Bon Iver project name. His side projects include Volcano Choir, Gayngs, Eau Claire Memorial Jazz I and Anais Mitchell.
Return To You
Justin Vernon Lyrics
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I'm topped over.
And I've let out more than just a casted light.
I've busted something,
I'm broken inside.
This is where I go because you know me.
I return to you.
I'm like copper,
You're like shoeshine.
The best is yet to come, we've got a lot of time.
Alligators and armadillos,
Couldn't stop me from getting in through your door.
I return to you.
I return to you.
I've just been through something,
That's left me in pain.
In truth cut me deeper than even you.
Now I realize,
That pain and confusion,
Are much heavier than love.
So I return.
So I return.
So I return.
So I return,
To you.
The lyrics of Justin Vernon's song "Return To You" talk about a person who has been through some difficult times and is now seeking comfort and solace in the arms of someone close to them. The opening lines, "Well move over, I'm topped over. And I've let out more than just a casted light. I've busted something, I'm broken inside," indicate that the person is overwhelmed and has probably been keeping their emotions bottled up for a while. The next line, "This is where I go because you know me," suggests that the person feels safe and comfortable with the person they are turning to.
In the chorus, the person repeats the phrase "I return to you" several times, emphasizing the idea of coming back to a place of familiarity, safety, and emotional support. The lines "I'm like copper, you're like shoeshine. The best is yet to come, we've got a lot of time. Alligators and armadillos couldn't stop me from getting in through your door" suggest that the person sees the other person as a shining beacon in their life and that they are determined to overcome any obstacles to be with them.
The final lines, "I've just been through something, that's left me in pain. In truth, cut me deeper than even you. Now I realize that pain and confusion are much heavier than love," seem to suggest that the person is reflecting on their recent experiences and how they have affected them. The fact that the pain they have gone through is described as being heavier than love indicates that they value emotional connections and relationships very highly, and they see the person they are returning to as being a source of healing and comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
Well move over,
Make way for me, I'm about to take control of my emotions.
I'm topped over.
My emotional state is at its limit and I can't contain it anymore.
And I've let out more than just a casted light.
I've revealed more of myself and my emotions than I thought possible.
I've busted something,
Something inside of me has broken.
I'm broken inside.
My emotional state is shattered and I feel emotionally destroyed.
This is where I go because you know me.
I come to you because you know me better than anyone, and I feel safe with you.
I return to you.
I come back to you for comfort and support.
I'm like copper,
I am strong, but also malleable and easily shaped by my emotions.
You're like shoeshine.
You make me look and feel better, and help me shine through my struggles.
The best is yet to come, we've got a lot of time.
We still have a bright future ahead of us and plenty of time to make it happen.
Alligators and armadillos,
No obstacles, no matter how daunting, can stop me from being with you.
Couldn't stop me from getting in through your door.
No obstacles can prevent me from being with you and seeking your comfort.
I've just been through something,
I've just experienced something difficult and traumatic.
That's left me in pain.
As a result, I am in emotional pain and struggling to cope.
In truth cut me deeper than even you.
This experience has hurt me more than anything else, even more than anything you've done to hurt me.
Now I realize,
As a result of this experience, I have come to understand something important.
That pain and confusion,
I've learned that emotional pain and confusion are more powerful and difficult to deal with than love.
Are much heavier than love.
Emotional pain and confusion weigh more heavily on a person than love does.
So I return.
As a result, I come back to you for help and support.
So I return.
I come back again and again to seek your support.
So I return.
No matter how many times I need support, I will always come back to you.
So I return,
My love for you drives me to come back to you for comfort and support.
To you.
You are the one who can provide me with the comfort and support that I need.
Contributed by Blake B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Adrián Flores Aguilar
Great song
Taylor Raeburn
Thanks for posting this