Back To Me
Savoretti Jack Lyrics


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These crazy waters, I'm living in
Got me feeling like I'm sinking like a stone
Far from the shore, far from everyone
Feels like I'm sailing this ship on my own
In the middle of the night I'm dancing with my ghost
Where the sun don't shine and we never know where to go

But now I know, there's a lighthouse calling me
From the edge of every cliff dived to the bottom of the sea
Oh, there's a lighthouse calling me
Pulling me from the blue (from the blue)
Calling me back to you (back to you)
Calling me, calling me, calling me, calling me, calling me back to you (back to you)
Calling me, calling me, calling me, calling me back to you (back to you)

These shifting tides are out of my control (out of my control)
But they can't keep me away from you (away from you)
It's harder than you now, harder than you think
Easier to drift, easier to sink
But I keep on coming back, back to you
In the middle of the night I'm dancing with my ghost
Where the sun don't shine and we never know where to go

But now I know, there's a lighthouse calling me
From the edge of every cliff dived to the bottom of the sea
Oh, there's a lighthouse calling me
Pulling me from the blue (from the blue)
Calling me back to you (back to you)
Calling me, calling me, calling me, calling me, calling me back to you (back to you)
Calling me, calling me, calling me, calling me back to you (back to you)

Shine, shine your light on me
Shine, shine your light on me
Shine, shine your light on me
Shine, shine your light on me
Shine, shine your light on me (whatever the weather, baby I'm still looking for you)
Shine, shine your light on me (whatever the weather, baby, I'm still loving you)
Shine, shine your light on me (even in the rain, you shine on)
Shine, shine your light on me (shine, shine your light on me)

Oh, there's a lighthouse calling me
From the edge of every cliff dived to the bottom of the sea
Oh, there's a lighthouse calling me
Pulling me from the blue (from the blue)
Calling me back to you (back to you)




Calling me, calling me, calling me, calling me, calling me back to you (back to you)
Calling me, calling me, calling me, calling me back to you (back to you)

Overall Meaning

"Back to Me" by Jack Savoretti is about the feeling of being lost in life and feeling like you're sinking, but being pulled back to someone who offers comfort and security. The "crazy waters" the singer is living in represent the unpredictability and instability of life, causing him to feel alone and far from home. However, he realizes that there is a lighthouse calling him, representing the person or place that gives him a sense of direction and hope.


The lyrics mention dancing with a ghost and feeling lost in the darkness where the sun doesn't shine, which could be interpreted as the singer feeling lost and disconnected from himself. However, the lighthouse calling him represents a beacon of light and hope for him. The shifting tides that are out of his control could be referring to the challenges and obstacles in life that he can't always control, but he knows that he can always come back to the person that gives him strength.


The chorus ultimately reveals that the lighthouse is calling him back to someone who he loves and who offers him a sense of belonging and purpose. The repeated phrase "Calling me, calling me, calling me, calling me, calling me back to you" emphasizes the strong pull of this person or place on the singer, and the ultimate message is one of hope and perseverance.


Line by Line Meaning

These crazy waters, I'm living in
The turbulent and unpredictable circumstances I find myself in


Got me feeling like I'm sinking like a stone
I feel overwhelmed and helpless


Far from the shore, far from everyone
I am isolated and alone


Feels like I'm sailing this ship on my own
I am responsible for my own fate


In the middle of the night I'm dancing with my ghost
I am haunted by my past


Where the sun don't shine and we never know where to go
There is no clear direction or hope


But now I know, there's a lighthouse calling me
I have found a beacon of hope


From the edge of every cliff dived to the bottom of the sea
The lighthouse is a guiding force in the midst of danger


Oh, there's a lighthouse calling me
I am being drawn towards safety and security


Pulling me from the blue (from the blue)
Helping me escape the uncertain and dangerous waters


Calling me back to you (back to you)
Guiding me towards a place of comfort and love


These shifting tides are out of my control (out of my control)
I am at the mercy of forces beyond my power


But they can't keep me away from you (away from you)
My love for you is stronger than any external obstacle


It's harder than you now, harder than you think
The struggle is more difficult than you may realize


Easier to drift, easier to sink
It is easier to give up and succumb to adversity


But I keep on coming back, back to you
My love and determination sustain me


Shine, shine your light on me
I seek your guidance and protection


Even in the rain, you shine on
Your love is unwavering in any circumstance


Whatever the weather, baby I'm still looking for you
I will always seek shelter in your love


Oh, there's a lighthouse calling me
The beacon of hope continues to guide me


Calling me, calling me, calling me, calling me, calling me back to you (back to you)
I am relentlessly drawn towards you




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Guillermo Varillas Kortabarria, Jack Savoretti

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