His second solo album, Drive It Home, was released in April 2008. The single "To Bring You Back" has been a top 20 hit on the Christian charts.
Alan was previously the lead singer for the band Nouveaux, which released two projects, Beginnings and ...And This Is How I Feel, on Benson Records.
To Bring You Back
Paul Alan Lyrics
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Standing in the rain?
Not sure where you are
Or how you lost your way?
Are you drowning
In some bar outside of town?
Searching for something given not found?
A crowd of people
At the front door
But worlds away from home?
Light up the nights last regret and
Burn your only safety net
Step to the edge
It's such a long way down
Chorus:
I left the ninety-nine to find the one
And you're the one
I walked a thousand miles
In this desert sun
Only to bring you back
Only to bring you back
Are you tired
Of chasing the wind under water?
Do you aspire to breath again?
Are you dying?
Is that the best that you can do?
Cause you can't find your place
In a world that wasn't meant for you?
Chorus:
Hello it's Me
I couldn't sleep
I was just counting sheep
And I'm missing you,
Hello it's Me
I couldn't sleep
I was just counting sheep.
Chorus:
The song "To Bring You Back" by Paul Alan is an emotionally charged composition that seems to be about a person who is lost, alone, and searching for a way back to a place they belong. The song starts with the lyrics "Are you thirsty standing in the rain? Not sure where you are or how you lost your way?" which paint a picture of someone who is confused and disoriented. They might have reached a point where they are tired of chasing after something that seems beyond their grasp.
The second verse of the song further expands on the theme of being lost and searching for a way home. It says "A crowd of people but totally alone? At the front door but worlds away from home?" This suggests that the person is surrounded by people, but they still feel disconnected from everyone around them. They might be physically in a place where they were looking to belong, but they still feel out of place.
The chorus of "To Bring You Back" has a clear message - It says, "I left the ninety-nine to find the one, and you're the one. I walked a thousand miles in this desert sun, only to bring you back." This can be interpreted as someone's effort to find that one person who can give them a sense of belonging and make them feel like they are finally home.
Overall, the song "To Bring YouBack" is about feeling lost, longing for a place to belong and searching for that one person who can bring you back home.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you thirsty
Do you feel like you are lacking something important in your life and seeking to quench your thirst?
Standing in the rain?
Are you feeling hopeless and lost, not sure where to turn?
Not sure where you are
Have you lost your way and feel like you don't know where to go next in life?
Or how you lost your way?
Do you feel confused about how you ended up in this situation and what led you here?
Are you drowning
Do you feel overwhelmed and suffocated by your current circumstances?
In some bar outside of town?
Are you trying to numb your pain with unhealthy habits and behaviors?
Searching for something given not found?
Are you seeking fulfillment in things that will ultimately not satisfy you?
A crowd of people
Do you feel like you are surrounded by others, but still feel alone?
But totally alone?
Is your inner world so disconnected from those around you that you feel completely isolated?
At the front door
Do you feel like you are close to something important and meaningful in your life?
But worlds away from home?
Are you still distant from where you truly belong and feel at peace?
Light up the nights last regret and
Acknowledge your past mistakes and the things that may be holding you back.
Burn your only safety net
Take risks and let go of your security blanket to truly grow and thrive in life.
Step to the edge
Confront your fears and step outside of your comfort zone.
It's such a long way down
The path to change and growth can be daunting, but it's worth the journey.
I left the ninety-nine to find the one
I am willing to do whatever it takes to find you and help you get back on track.
And you're the one
You are the person I am trying to reach and help.
I walked a thousand miles
I have come a long way and put in a lot of effort to help you.
In this desert sun
Despite the harsh conditions and challenges, I am still determined to help you.
Only to bring you back
My one goal and desire is to help you return to a place of peace and fulfillment.
Are you tired
Do you feel exhausted and drained from the struggles you have faced?
Of chasing the wind under water?
Are you trying to achieve something that is impossible, like trying to catch the wind or swim underwater?
Do you aspire to breathe again?
Do you want to feel alive and have a sense of purpose once more?
Are you dying?
Do you feel like you are slowly losing yourself and fading away?
Is that the best that you can do?
Is the life you are living now truly the best you can achieve and settle for?
Cause you can't find your place
Are you struggling to find your purpose and feel like you belong somewhere?
In a world that wasn't meant for you?
Do you feel like you don't fit in with the rest of the world or that you were meant for something else?
Hello it's Me
I am reaching out to you and want to help you.
I couldn't sleep
I am thinking about you late at night and can't stop worrying about you.
I was just counting sheep
Even when I try to sleep and rest, I can't stop thinking about you and how to help you.
And I'm missing you
I feel your absence and want to help you come back to a place of peace and contentment.
Contributed by Brayden D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.