Back 2 U
STEVE AOKI feat. STEVE AOKI Lyrics
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Out in the wild, you wouldn't believe all the things that I saw
I took a high road out in the open under those stars
And all the while, I just got closer to going too far
So now I'm running like you set me free out in the wild
I know you want me to come home but it might take a while
I got my heart in my hands while my head's up in the clouds
So I, I just keep running
And I said, oh
And only heaven knows if I will make it back
Where the sand runs into the ocean's where I'll get lost
And let the raindrops fall all around my castle of cards
Faced with the lions, I felt the courage leading my heart
'Cause even I know every battle leaves you with scars
So now I'm running like you set me free out in the wild
I know you want me to come home but it might take a while
I got my heart in my hands while my head's up in the clouds
And only heaven knows if I will make it back to you
And I said, oh
And only heaven knows if I will make it back to you
I just keep running
Oh, I'll never stop running
Only heaven knows, only heaven knows
So I, I just keep running
Only heaven knows, only heaven knows
I just keep running
And only heaven knows if I will make it back
I was a child walking with giants a hundred feet tall
The lyrics of Steve Aoki, Boehm, and Walk the Moon's song "Back 2 U" paint the picture of a person who has gone through a journey of self-discovery, away from their familiar surroundings, and into the wild unknown. The song opens with a line that establishes the singer's not-so-distant past, "I was a child walking with giants a hundred feet tall." The giants might stand as a metaphor for the powerful people around the singer when they were young, people whom they looked up to because of their success, influence, or authority.
The singer then explains how they took the high road and ventured out into nature, witnessing many things along the way. However, the further they went, the closer they came to the brink of going too far. This could mean that the singer felt like they were losing themselves, their identity, or their way in the world. That's when the chorus kicks in, where the singer acknowledges that they are running away from their past, and it might take some time for them to return home.
In the second verse, the singer describes a moment where they face lions, a clear allusion to the 'lion' being a symbol of courage. It is then that they know no matter how many fights they endure, there are always some battles that leave scars. The outro of the song repeats the chorus as if the singer is reminding themselves that they need to keep running, to keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I was a child walking with giants a hundred feet tall
I was once young and naive, surrounded by people I looked up to and saw as heroes
Out in the wild, you wouldn't believe all the things that I saw
In the world outside, I experienced so much that seemed unbelievable to others
I took a high road out in the open under those stars
I chose a path that was difficult and uncertain, but also full of wonder and open possibilities
And all the while, I just got closer to going too far
Despite the risks, I kept pushing myself further and further, until I came near to overstepping my limits
So now I'm running like you set me free out in the wild
Having been liberated from my past restrictions, I am now rushing forward with a newfound sense of freedom and urgency
I know you want me to come home but it might take a while
Although I understand your desire for me to return, I cannot promise when or if I will be able to do so
I got my heart in my hands while my head's up in the clouds
My emotions are overwhelming me and my thoughts are scattered, making it hard to focus on anything specific
And only heaven knows if I will make it back to you
The outcome of my journey is uncertain; it is beyond anyone's control except a higher power
Where the sand runs into the ocean's where I'll get lost
I am seeking a place of solitude and reflection, where I can lose myself amidst the forces of nature
And let the raindrops fall all around my castle of cards
As I contemplate the fragility of my personal ambitions and aspirations, I am also surrounded by the unpredictable elements of life
Faced with the lions, I felt the courage leading my heart
When confronted with danger and adversity, I found the inner strength to remain steadfast and move forward
'Cause even I know every battle leaves you with scars
No matter how brave or persistent you are, every struggle you endure will leave some measure of emotional or physical damage
Oh, I'll never stop running
I will continue to pursue my goals and dreams, no matter what the cost or the obstacles in my way
Only heaven knows, only heaven knows
The ultimate outcome of my journey is unknown and beyond the understanding of anyone on earth
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alexandru Maym Craciun, Anthony Maym Maniscalco, Colin Maym Cunningham, Marc Maym Malouf, Nicholas Maym Petricca, Nicholas Michael Furlong, Steven Maym Aoki
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I was a child walking with giants a hundred feet tall
Out in the wild, you wouldn't believe all the things that I saw
I took a high road out in the open under those stars
And all the while, I just got closer to going too far
So now I'm running like you set me free out in the wild
I know you want me to come home but it might take a while
I got my heart in my hands while my head's up in the clouds
And only heaven knows if I will make it back to you
So I, I just keep running
And I said, oh
And only heaven knows if I will make it back
Where the sand runs into the ocean's where I'll get lost
And let the raindrops fall all around my castle of cards
Faced with the lions, I felt the courage leading my heart
'Cause even I know every battle leaves you with scars
So now I'm running like you set me free out in the wild
I know you want me to come home but it might take a while
I got my heart in my hands while my head's up in the clouds
And only heaven knows if I will make it back to you
And I said, oh
And only heaven knows if I will make it back to you
I just keep running
Oh, I'll never stop running
Only heaven knows, only heaven knows
So I, I just keep running
Only heaven knows, only heaven knows
I just keep running
And only heaven knows if I will make it back
I was a child walking with giants a hundred feet tall
@SteveAoki
love all the support!! thank you!
@ReMattch
Well done Steve, you're a huge inspiration for me getting into EDM and music making, keep it up brah
@dy1_933
Avicii & Boehm - Back 2 U feat. Walk The Moon (Official Video)
@RadenAndante
i hate u now aoki!
@milanjicin
Exactly.
@JonnyDomingo
ANYTIME I LOVE U
@gauravgambhir1176
One of the most underrated song of all time
@user-ni4mw6vv9n
I totally agree
@andre.mendes
Avicii is not dead, he's alive in Steve Aoki ears.
@mrkarpaa3520
avicii is dead now