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Back to Back
Tantowi Yahya Lyrics
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To fight for no good reason, when neither one of us gives in
I don't love you is what it takes to end it all
But instead we'll go back to bed, back to back to face the wall
Back to back, we're falling out of love
As giving in gets harder to do, we start giving up
We lay together facing the dark
Each tear that falls is breaking our hearts
Back to back, side by side, we're miles apart
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What a fool I am to lay here and not hold her
In a bed where love once burned, our hearts just grow colder
Well, I love you are the words on my mind
But the stones we threw in anger
Have built a wall we can't climb
Back to back, side by side, we're miles apart
The lyrics of Tantowi Yahya's "Back to Back" is a heart-rending song about a lover's quarrel that has gone too far. The song begins by describing the foolishness of fighting for no reason. The singer laments that neither of them is willing to give in and end the conflict. The solution, as suggested by the singer, is to go back to bed, back to back, and face the wall. This line implies that the couple may be physically close but emotionally miles apart. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the relationship is falling apart, and they are losing their love for each other. The once passionate flames of love have turned into cold coals, and each tear that falls is breaking their hearts.
The singer further emphasizes the irony of the situation, recognizing that they are both foolish for not coming to a common ground. Instead, they are merely side by side, miles apart. It's a heartbreaking line that captures the message of the song. Two people who were once close now find themselves lost in the bitterness of a fight.
In summary, "Back to Back" by Tantowi Yahya is a poignant commentary on how small disputes can derail what once was a strong and loving relationship. The lyrics provide a vivid portrayal of two people who have grown emotionally distant, despite being physically close.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a crying shame what fools we've been
It is unfortunate that we acted in a foolish manner
To fight for no good reason, when neither one of us gives in
We argued for no valid reason as neither of us is ready to compromise
I don't love you is what it takes to end it all
Saying 'I don't love you' is what is required to put an end to this
But instead we'll go back to bed, back to back to face the wall
But we are not ready to say that, we choose to ignore the problem and sleep with our backs facing each other
Back to back, we're falling out of love
We are losing the love we once had for each other
As giving in gets harder to do, we start giving up
Since compromising is becoming more difficult, we are just giving up on our relationship
We lay together facing the dark
We lie down next to each other in the dark
Each tear that falls is breaking our hearts
With every tear shed, we feel our hearts breaking
Back to back, side by side, we're miles apart
We are physically close but emotionally distant, with our backs turned to each other
What a fool I am to lay here and not hold her
I feel foolish for not holding her close to me
In a bed where love once burned, our hearts just grow colder
Our hearts grow colder in a bed where we once shared strong feelings of love
Well, I love you are the words on my mind
The words 'I love you' keep coming to my mind
But the stones we threw in anger
But our past fights and arguments have created a barrier between us
Have built a wall we can't climb
This barrier is so strong that we are unable to overcome it
Contributed by Nolan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.