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Back to Earth
Scott Sellers Lyrics
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When I say it like it is
I got so stuck on telling the truth, not happiness
I said "Honesty is all"
But how can that be true
If all it does is hurt the ones that mean the most to you?
I can't control it
Already know it
And it just keeps on getting worse
Nobody ever said that it's easy 'till the end
It's easy at the end
Nobody ever owned without learning on their own
I'll learn it on my own
I need to find connection in these lines
Nothing that I value is defined
How can I just know the things you feel?
I guess that's why I argue with you still
Can I offer you a drink?
That should give us time to speak
So much time, I can't remember what I'm doing here
Nobody ever said that it's easy 'till the end
It's easy at the end
Nobody ever owned without learning on their own
I'll learn it on my own
I'll say, with all my heart,
That I was sorry from the start
I had so much pride
I needed to call out all the lines
And all it brought was pain
How do I make it go away?
Another lesson learned...
It's time to get me back to Earth
Nobody ever said that it's easy 'till the end
It's easy at the end
Nobody ever owned without learning on their own
I'll learn it on my own
The lyrics of "Back to Earth" by Scott Sellers explore the complications of balancing honesty and sensitivity in human relationships. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that while he values honesty, being truthful can sometimes cause pain to the people we care about. The singer is struggling to reconcile the idea that the truth is always the best policy with the reality that sometimes, being honest can do more harm than good. This creates a tension between authenticity and sensitivity, which is explored throughout the song.
The second verse shifts to the singer's personal journey of finding self-awareness and connection with others. The singer recognizes that there is a significant disconnect between himself and others - he can't seem to connect with them emotionally, and struggles to understand their perspective. Nonetheless, he recognizes that trying to bridge that emotional gap is essential, even if it's difficult. The idea of personal growth is present in this verse - the singer acknowledges that he needs to learn on his own, be humble, and understand that there will be struggles on the journey.
The song concludes with the singer reflecting on some of the mistakes they've made and the lessons learned. He recognizes that some of the hurt he's caused was avoidable and is now seeking to make amends. The conclusion is also a reminder that learning is a continuous process - there are no shortcuts, and every lesson is valuable. "Back to Earth" acknowledges the importance of being honest, while also recognizing the importance of sensitivity and personal growth in human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't mean to be harsh
I'm not intending to hurt you
When I say it like it is
When I tell you the truth
I got so stuck on telling the truth, not happiness
I was focused on being truthful rather than making you happy
I said 'Honesty is all'
I believed that honesty was the most important thing
But how can that be true
But is that really the case?
If all it does is hurt the ones that mean the most to you?
If telling the truth is hurting those you love
I can't control it
I can't help it
How has the truth become a curse?
Why has telling the truth been a bad thing?
Already know it
I'm aware of it already
And it just keeps on getting worse
And it's just getting harder to deal with
Nobody ever said that it's easy 'till the end
No one ever promised it would be easy all the way through
It's easy at the end
It's only easy when you reach the end
Nobody ever owned without learning on their own
No one has ever succeeded without learning for themselves
I'll learn it on my own
I'll have to figure it out for myself
I need to find connection in these lines
I want to connect with you on a deeper level
Nothing that I value is defined
I don't know what's really important to me
How can I just know the things you feel?
How can I understand what you're going through?
I guess that's why I argue with you still
Maybe that's why we always fight
Can I offer you a drink?
Can we talk this out over a drink?
That should give us time to speak
We can talk while we're having a drink
So much time, I can't remember what I'm doing here
I've been here so long, I've lost track of why I'm here
I'll say, with all my heart, that I was sorry from the start
I apologize from the bottom of my heart for everything
I had so much pride
I was too proud to back down
I needed to call out all the lines
I wanted to challenge everything you said
And all it brought was pain
But it only ended up hurting us both
How do I make it go away?
How can I fix this and make it better?
Another lesson learned...
I've learned my lesson
It's time to get me back to Earth
It's time for me to come back down and be realistic
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