Coming Back
Scenic Route to Alaska Lyrics
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Start to think this happiness thing just really ain't my style.
And I've been gone now for quite some time.
Yes, I've been gone now for quite awhile.
And all those years we spent together walking hand in hand
Midnight fights and sunset lies just never stood a chance.
And I've been waiting to see you again.
And it's water under the bridge.
It's coming back to me now (It's coming back to me now).
Tell me what it is that you want so I can fuck it up.
If it's confidence or self-control, then babe you're out of luck.
Cause I've been changing but never enough.
Yes, I've been changing but never enough.
And it's water under the bridge.
Well it's all coming back again.
It's coming back to me now (It's coming back to me now).
We start with nothing and we build up something.
We put our time, we put our hearts, we put our love in.
And we say we'll make it. Say we'll check it daily.
But now you're gone, there's something off.
And it's all coming back to me now (It's coming back to me now).
In "Coming Back," Scenic Route to Alaska sings about leaving behind their happiness in the rolling hills, feeling like it wasn't meant for them. They reflect on the memories of spending time with someone they cared for deeply, but the fights and lies ultimately led to the end of the relationship. They express regret for not changing enough to keep the person in their life, and wonder if they can ever make it work if given another chance.
The theme of regret is palpable in this song, as the singer longs for a chance to patch things up with the person they once loved. The line "Tell me what it is that you want so I can fuck it up" showcases their self-awareness of their past mistakes, and their fear of not being able to change enough to make it work. The imagery of "water under the bridge" describes the inevitable passage of time, and the recognition that the past cannot be changed.
The song ends on a note of hopelessness, with the realization that perhaps it's too late to fix things. The repetition of "It's all coming back to me now" emphasizes how memories of the past can come flooding back, whether we want them to or not. It's a poignant reminder of how past relationships can shape our present emotions and future decisions.
Line by Line Meaning
I left it in the rolling hills, I left it there to die.
I abandoned my happiness and let it go to waste.
Start to think this happiness thing just really ain't my style.
I'm not sure if being happy is something that suits me.
And I've been gone now for quite some time.
It's been a while since I've been around.
Yes, I've been gone now for quite awhile.
I've been away for a long time, and things have changed.
And all those years we spent together walking hand in hand
We had our share of happy moments and tough times.
Midnight fights and sunset lies just never stood a chance.
Even though we had our disagreements and arguments, we never gave up on each other.
And I've been waiting to see you again.
I've been longing to reunite with you.
Yes, I've been waiting to see you again.
I can't wait to be reunited with you.
And it's water under the bridge.
We can't change the past, so let's move forward.
It's coming back to me now (It's coming back to me now).
I'm starting to remember everything that happened between us.
Tell me what it is that you want so I can fuck it up.
I'm afraid that I'll ruin any chance of making things right between us.
If it's confidence or self-control, then babe you're out of luck.
I may not have the confidence or self-control to fix what I've broken.
Cause I've been changing but never enough.
I've been trying to improve myself, but it's not always successful.
Well it's all coming back again.
Memories of our time together are flooding back.
We start with nothing and we build up something.
We began with little and worked hard to build a life together.
We put our time, we put our hearts, we put our love in.
We invested ourselves in our relationship and gave it our all.
And we say we'll make it. Say we'll check it daily.
We vowed to work on our relationship and communicate regularly.
But now you're gone, there's something off.
Since you left, something's been missing.
And it's all coming back to me now (It's coming back to me now).
Memories and feelings of our relationship are overwhelming me.
Contributed by Charlotte F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Luke L.
Sung my heart out in the shower with this song... fucking incredible. Good stuff.
Cannibalistic Girl
I absolutely love this song!!!
Ruth
Love this song too much! Absolutely in love with it
Mark Mark
at 2.27....the dude kept his head nicely over the ball during the follow through...:)
saw you guys tonight in jena in the irish pub...it was a top gig...intimate and powerful...well played gents...great energy, and good musicianship and songwriting...i was impressed..:)...may the farce be with ya always obi wan..:)
Damian La Grange
Hey boys, I met you at Bo's Bar in Red Deer a few months back. Great music and great video. Stoked to see your progression.
D Λ П Ƭ Σ
After almost 6 years I found this song again!!!
Mitch S
Great song! thanks spotify for the discovery!
Rhea March
Favorite vid - love it love it love it!
Tobin Jacob
Wow, I was not expecting that ending! lol
Lauren
Found this from the programme Clique on bbc...love it