Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Tedder is of Welsh descent[citation needed] and was raised by an extended family of missionaries and pastors. He began learning to play the piano at the age of three via the Suzuki method. His early interest in music was prompted by his musician father and school-teacher mother, who coaxed their young son into practicing piano in exchange for candy corn. Tedder started singing at the age of seven.A self-taught vocalist, Tedder began honing this skill at the age of twelve by imitating his favorite artists, who ranged from The Beatles to acts as diverse as Peter Gabriel, Stevie Wonder and Sting. He has commented, "I sang for two hours a day every day of my life until I was eighteen." He continued to perform musically during his adolescence through church, school, and personally formed groups.
In his senior year, he moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado.There he met and became friends with future OneRepublic band-mate Zach Filkins on their soccer team at the Colorado Springs Christian School. He attended Oral Roberts University in Oklahoma and began to showcase his own material there. Tedder completed his college education and graduated from ORU in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations and Advertising.
Back to Me
Ryan Tedder Lyrics
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What will become of this love
And its causing you to worry
I can assure you
You're the only one I dream of
Feel safe within my arms
Of all the times I remember you
I knew you'd always be there
With your love to guide me
Climb every mountain
Fly to the heavens
Beyond where the eyes can see
At the end you will find
A road leading back to me
There have been times when
You go out searching for love
You thought you had been missing
You didn't know
That the love you had was enough
To keep the fire burning
Of all the pain and heartache
This world can cause you
I will always be there
With my love to guide you
Climb every mountain
Fly to the heavens
Beyond where the eyes can see
At the end you will find
A road leading back to me
I will be stranded without you
Like a ship that's been lost at sea
I know the star will be you
On a road that leads right back to me
To me
To me
Climb every mountain
Fly to the heavens
Beyond where the eyes can see
At the end you will find
A road leading back
At the end you will find
A road leading back
At the end you will find
A road leading back
To me
These lyrics are from the chorus of Ryan Tedder's song "Back To Me". The lyrics speak to a love that stands the test of time, distance, and obstacles. The singer reassures their partner that they are the only one they dream of and that they feel safe within their embrace. It seems that the partner may have been worried about the relationship and the singer is affirming their commitment, telling them that they will always be there to guide them through the painful and difficult parts of life.
The chorus of the song has a message of hope, urging the listener to persevere in their quest for love and telling them that at the end of their journey, they will find a road leading back to the love that they have lost. The repetition of the phrase "climb every mountain, fly to the heavens" creates a sense of determination and urgency, emphasizing that finding this love is worth any effort. The song seems to be about a relationship that may have gone through struggles and separation but ultimately, the two lovers find their way back to each other.
Line by Line Meaning
You have been wondering
I know you’ve been thinking about our future together
What will become of this love
You’re unsure of where our love is going
And its causing you to worry
It’s making you feel anxious
I can assure you
Believe me when I tell you
You're the only one I dream of
You are the only person I want in my life
Feel safe within my arms
You can trust me and find security in my embrace
Of all the times I remember you
I reminisce about the moments we’ve shared together
Right here beside me
You were always by my side
I knew you'd always be there
I could always count on you to be by my side
With your love to guide me
Your love has always been there to support me
Climb every mountain
Face every obstacle
Fly to the heavens
Reach for the sky
Beyond where the eyes can see
Push beyond the boundaries of what’s visible
At the end you will find
If you keep going, you’ll reach
A road leading back to me
A path that will bring you back to me
There have been times when
In the past, there were moments when
You go out searching for love
You looked for love somewhere else
You thought you had been missing
You felt like something was absent in your life
You didn't know
You weren’t aware that
That the love you had was enough
The love that we shared was sufficient
To keep the fire burning
To keep our love going strong
Of all the pain and heartache
Despite all the hurt and suffering
This world can cause you
That life can throw your way
I will always be there
I promise that I will never leave your side
With my love to guide you
My love will be a source of support for you
I will be stranded without you
Without you, I will feel lost and alone
Like a ship that's been lost at sea
I’ll be like a boat drifting aimlessly
I know the star will be you
You will be my guiding light
On a road that leads right back to me
On a path that will bring you straight to me
To me
Back to my love
At the end you will find
Just keep going and you’ll reach
A road leading back
A path that ends up
To me
With me, together
Contributed by Bentley D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Zenaida Rodriguez
It's beautiful
Mehrana
Legend
Catherine Quarrick
This could be a wedding song
lucianorromero777
Almost a bit like Brian McKnight type song.
Catherine Quarrick
Or just a thought but sitting next to your significant other and chill out with