Following the group's hiatus in 2016, Tomlinson released "Just Hold On" as a debut solo single in December 2016. It peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and was certified platinum in the UK. In 2017, Tomlinson released "Back to You" with American singer Bebe Rexha and "Miss You". In the same year, he appeared on Debrett's 2017 list of the most influential people in the UK.
In 2018, Tomlinson appeared on the fifteenth series of The X Factor as a judge and a mentor of the "Boys" category. When his mentee Dalton Harris won the competition, Tomlinson became the first former contestant of the show to become the winning mentor. His debut solo album, Walls, was released in January 2020.
Back to You
Louis Tomlinson Lyrics
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But these days I don't even know myself, no
I always thought I'd be with someone else
I thought I would own the way I felt, yeah
I call you but you never even answer
I tell myself I'm done with wicked games
But then I get so numb with all the laughter
Whoa, you stress me out, you kill me
You drag me down, you fuck me up
We're on the ground, we're screaming
I don't know how to make it stop
I love it, I hate it, and I can't take it
But I keep on coming back to you
I know my friends they give me bad advice
Like move on, get you out my mind
But don't you think I haven't even tried?
You got me cornered and my hands are tied
You got me so addicted to the drama
I tell myself I'm done with wicked games
But then I get so numb with all the laughter
That I forget about the pain
Whoa, you stress me out, you kill me
You drag me down, you fuck me up
We're on the ground, we're screaming
I don't know how to make it stop
I love it, I hate it, and I can't take it
But I keep on coming back to you (back to you)
Oh, no, no, I just keep on coming back to you (back to you)
Oh, no, no, I just keep on coming back to you
And I guess you'll never know
All the bullshit that you put me through
And I guess you'll never know, no
Yeah, so you can cut me up and kiss me harder
You can be the pill to ease the pain
'Cause I know I'm addicted to your drama
Baby, here we go again
Whoa, you stress me out, you kill me
You drag me down, you fuck me up
We're on the ground, we're screaming
I don't know how to make it stop
I love it, I hate it, and I can't take it
But I keep on coming back to you (back to you)
Oh, no, no, I just keep on coming back to you (back to you)
Oh, no, no, I just keep on coming back to you
Back to you
I just keep on coming back to you
The song "Back to You" by Louis Tomlinson is about the uncontrollable addiction to someone who brings chaos and stress to your life. The opening lyrics express how the singer doesn't recognize himself anymore, indicating that the relationship is causing him to lose his sense of self. Despite trying to move on, the individual can't help but be pulled back to the toxic relationship. Even though his friends suggest he move on, he can't escape the hold that this person has on him. He also acknowledges that this person doesn't understand the pain they've caused him, indicating that they might not even realize the harm they've inflicted.
The chorus further emphasizes the torment this individual experiences in the relationship. The partner stresses him out, kills him, drags him down, and messes him up. Torn between love and hate, he can't seem to break free. The line, "we're on the ground, we're screaming" suggests that this relationship is a war zone, with the two individuals fighting to maintain control.
The bridge indicates that the singer is aware of the negative impact of the relationship but can't seem to resist the temptation of the drama. The final line, "baby, here we go again," emphasizes that this relationship is a never-ending cycle of pain and pleasure.
Overall, "Back to You" portrays the frustration and helplessness of being addicted to a relationship that's tearing you apart.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you say you know me, know me well
You claim to know me well, but I don't even know myself anymore.
But these days I don't even know myself, no
I'm struggling with my own identity and everything that comes with it.
I always thought I'd be with someone else
I had a different vision of who I would end up with.
I thought I would own the way I felt, yeah
I thought I had control over my own emotions.
I call you but you never even answer
You don't even bother to pick up the phone when I reach out to you.
I tell myself I'm done with wicked games
I try to convince myself that I'm over this unhealthy situation.
But then I get so numb with all the laughter
But sometimes I get so caught up in the good moments that I forget about the bad ones.
That I forget about the pain
I try to block out the pain you've caused me.
Whoa, you stress me out, you kill me
You create so much stress and pain in my life.
You drag me down, you fuck me up
You continuously bring me down and negatively impact my life.
We're on the ground, we're screaming
Our relationship is volatile and filled with conflict.
I don't know how to make it stop
I'm unsure how to end this cycle.
I love it, I hate it, and I can't take it
I have mixed feelings about this relationship and am struggling to cope.
But I keep on coming back to you
Despite everything, I can't seem to stay away.
I know my friends they give me bad advice
My friends try to tell me to move on but their advice isn't helping.
Like move on, get you out my mind
My friends tell me to forget about you.
But don't you think I haven't even tried?
I have tried to move on but I can't seem to shake my feelings for you.
You got me cornered and my hands are tied
I feel trapped in this relationship and don't know how to escape.
You got me so addicted to the drama
Our relationship is full of drama and chaos that I can't seem to get enough of.
And I guess you'll never know
You don't realize the pain and suffering you've caused me.
All the bullshit that you put me through
You've put me through a lot of unnecessary pain.
Yeah, so you can cut me up and kiss me harder
Even when you hurt me, I can't resist coming back for more.
You can be the pill to ease the pain
You can be the temporary relief from my suffering.
Baby, here we go again
We're repeating the same unhealthy cycle over and over again.
Back to you
Despite everything, I keep coming back to you.
I just keep on coming back to you
I'm stuck in this cycle and can't find a way out.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Nicholas James Gale, Pablo Bowman, Richard Boardman, Sarah Elizabeth Blanchard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Verse 1: Bebe Rexha]
I know you say you know me, know me well
But these days I don't even know myself, no
I always thought I'd be with someone else
I thought I would own the way I felt, yeah
[Pre-Chorus: Bebe Rexha]
I call you but you never even answer
I tell myself I'm done with wicked games
But then I get so numb with all the laughter
That I forget about the pain
[Chorus: Bebe Rexha]
Oh, you stress me out, you kill me
You drag me down, you fuck me up
We're on the ground, we're screaming
I don't know how to make it stop
I love it, I hate it
And I can't take it
But I keep on coming back to you
[Verse 2: Louis Tomlinson]
I know my friends, they give me bad advice
Like move on, get you out my mind
But don't you think I haven't even tried?
You got me cornered and my hands are tied
[Pre-Chorus: Louis Tomlinson & Bebe Rexha]
You got me so addicted to the drama
I tell myself I'm done with wicked games
But then I get so numb with all the laughter
That I forget about the pain
[Chorus: Louis Tomlinson]
Oh, you stress me out, you kill me
You drag me down, you fuck me up
We're on the ground, we're screaming
I don't know how to make it stop
I love it, I hate it
And I can't take it
But I keep on coming back to you
[Post-Chorus: Louis Tomlinson]
(Back to you)
Oh no, no, I just keep on coming back to you
(Back to you)
Oh no, no, I just keep on coming back to you
[Bridge: Louis Tomlinson]
And I guess you'll never know
All the bullshit that you put me through
And I guess you'll never know, no
[Pre-Chorus: Bebe Rexha & Louis Tomlinson]
Yeah, so you can cut me up and kiss me harder
You can be the pill to ease the pain
'Cause I know I'm addicted to your drama
Baby, here we go again
[Chorus: Louis Tomlinson & Bebe Rexha]
Oh, you stress me out, you kill me
You drag me down, you fuck me up
We're on the ground, we're screaming
I don't know how to make it stop
I love it, I hate it
And I can't take it
But I keep on coming back to you
@rickydillon
this is the collab i never knew i needed
@tubie33
they sound beautiful together don't they....
@juliamiocic2855
Exactly Ricky
@bhovannee687
Their voices fit perfectly together
@mcmeyer1785
Your honest reactions are the reason you're my idol!
@dalilanadhifa2866
Ricky Dillon same
@king_cobra1751
This song randomly popped into my head and looked it up after 5 years and this is just a masterpiece
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