Coming Back
Rise Up Lights Lyrics


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Breathe the sea in the air love
I know you're talking in circles
It's typical
Honestly your words are getting old
And you can go and call this story told
you're just another chapter closed
I'll never know if you're letting go
Or giving up on me
Just stop thinking, I'm not coming back
We're just the victims of a war we thought we won
Please don't tell me, I'm not coming back
We're just the victims of a war we thought we won
Just drive a little faster coming home
Don't tell a soul
When a take you to a place you've never known
And honestly your words are getting old
I'm running out of time to tell you so
You're just another obstacle, a velvet rope
Low and behold just standing in my way
Just stop thinking, I'm not coming back
We're just the victims of a war we thought we won
Please don't tell me, I'm not coming back
We're just the victims of a war we thought we won
Don't live your life in regret
Thinking bout' what could have been
Just dive in and never look back again
Just dive in and never look back
And it's so cold inside this hell you call your home
It's the cost for what you sell and price for letting go
Just stop thinking, I'm not coming back
We're just the victims of a war we thought we won
Please don't tell me, I'm not coming back




We're just the victims of a war we thought we won
A war we thought we won

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Coming Back" by Rise Up Lights convey a sense of frustration and resignation in a relationship that has reached a breaking point. The opening lines, "Breathe the sea in the air love, I know you're talking in circles, It's typical," suggest a sense of déjà vu and weariness with the familiar patterns of communication and conflict. The singer expresses a feeling that the other person's words and actions have become predictable and tiresome, hinting at a desire for change or closure.


As the lyrics progress, the singer acknowledges the finality of the situation, declaring, "Honestly your words are getting old, And you can go and call this story told, you're just another chapter closed." There is a sense of finality and acceptance that this chapter in the relationship is coming to an end, with the singer unsure if the other person is truly letting go or giving up on the relationship. The line "I'll never know if you're letting go or giving up on me" captures the ambiguity and emotional turmoil of the situation.


The chorus of the song emphasizes a sense of resignation and acceptance of the fact that the relationship is over. The repeated refrain, "Just stop thinking, I'm not coming back, We're just the victims of a war we thought we won," conveys a realization that both parties were fighting a losing battle in a relationship that may have seemed successful on the surface but ultimately proved untenable. The imagery of fighting a war that was thought to be won further underscores the theme of disillusionment and disappointment.


The final verse of the song offers a reflection on moving forward and letting go of regrets. The lines "Don't live your life in regret, Thinking bout' what could have been, Just dive in and never look back again" suggest a message of empowerment and self-forgiveness. The imagery of diving in and never looking back again symbolizes a commitment to moving forward and embracing new opportunities without dwelling on past mistakes or missed chances. Overall, "Coming Back" by Rise Up Lights conveys a message of finality, acceptance, and the importance of moving on from relationships that have run their course.


Line by Line Meaning

Breathe the sea in the air love
Embrace the salty sea air, my dear


I know you're talking in circles
I can see that you're repeating yourself


It's typical
It's to be expected


Honestly your words are getting old
Honestly, your words are becoming repetitive


And you can go and call this story told
You can consider this chapter closed


you're just another chapter closed
You're just another chapter that has ended


I'll never know if you're letting go
I'll never be sure if you're moving on


Or giving up on me
Or if you're giving up on us


Just stop thinking, I'm not coming back
Just stop hoping for my return


We're just the victims of a war we thought we won
We're simply casualties of a battle we believed we had won


Please don't tell me, I'm not coming back
Please don't inform me that I won't return


Just drive a little faster coming home
Just hurry a bit on your way back


Don't tell a soul
Keep it a secret


When a take you to a place you've never known
I'll show you somewhere new


I'm running out of time to tell you so
I'm running out of time to express this


You're just another obstacle, a velvet rope
You're just another barrier, a luxurious hindrance


Low and behold just standing in my way
Surprisingly, you're obstructing my path


Don't live your life in regret
Don't dwell on what could have been


Thinking bout' what could have been
Reflecting on what might have happened


Just dive in and never look back again
Just plunge in and don't glance behind


And it's so cold inside this hell you call your home
It's chilling within this torment you consider your abode


It's the cost for what you sell and price for letting go
It's the consequence of what you trade and the toll for moving on


A war we thought we won
A battle we were convinced we had emerged victorious from




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Written by: Alex Arcari

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