His father was a drummer and a musician. For his 15th or 16th birthday, his father got him some time in his friend's recording studio. He made his first record, which was mostly sold to his friends and family. At Idyllwild School for the Arts, an international boarding school east of Los Angeles, he studied classical guitar. In his senior year of high school, he signed a record deal with Geffen Records. After graduation, he moved to LA and began working with producers such as John Alagia (John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews) and The Laboriel Brothers (Sting, Paul Mccartney). Other than an EP, none of the recordings he made with Geffen ever came out. He was dropped from the label in 2008.
Subsequently, he toured and played with acts such as Steel Pulse, The Wailers, Matisyahu, Stevie Nicks, Ben Harper, Colbie Caillat, Los Lobos, Ziggy Marley, Rusted Root, and many others.
His album, KALA, written in Hawaii and recorded in Los Angeles, was released on August 21, 2015. It debuted at No. 2 on the iTunes singer-songwriter chart.[1]
Released on June 1st, 2018, The Fruitful Darkness was Hall's first completely independent release.
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Back To You
Trevor Hall Lyrics
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split in two hemispheres, that's where we be yeah
you're with the moon and I'm with the sun
but that is the magic, the balance of our love
but there ain't no distance (awh ye) ain't no resistence yeah
that's what you say oh calling all that woo way oh
but even though that's what we know,
darling it ain't easy
if you call my name, I'll be on my way
back to you
woah, if you call my name, I'll be on my way
back to you oh
woah I tell you truly (heh)
with you by my side girl, naked for me, yeah
like ocean and water, like fire and heat
oh you can't separate it, that's what you are to me yeah
one in the morning,
one in the evening.
one in the waking,
one in the dreaming, yeah.
But the opposites make it polar,
two hearts and one soul.
Rocking and we roll, and we roll
oh darlin'
If you call my name, I'll be on my way
back to you
oh if you call my name, I'll be on my way
back to you oh
over mountains, over water
all across this great big earth.
I can feel it, can you feel it? yeah
This love always will come first, darlin',
I'm coming back you
back to you I'm coming back you (yeah)
back to you oh oh back to you (yeah)
back to you
back to you you
comin' back you
yeah
back to you oh oh
back to you (oh)
back to you
back to you, back to you yeah
back to you
I'm coming back you (yeah)
back to you, oh.
The song "Back to You" by Trevor Hall is a love ballad that talks about the two hemispheres of the world, but also of two hearts which beat as one under the same sky. The first verse introduces a girl who is unable to sleep, and the two lovers are split in different halves of the planet. One of them is with the moon and the other with the sun, and this creates a balance of love. The second verse talks about how two people's love can't be separated, like ocean and water, like fire and heat, and how they are united, like two different sides of a coin.
The chorus is a repeated promise of the singer to come back when he is called by his lover. He says he would travel across any distance, through mountains, water, and any great big earth to be with her. For him, their love always comes first, and they are two hearts and one soul.
Line by Line Meaning
hey little girl why can't you sleep?
Asking why the girl is unable to sleep
split in two hemispheres, that's where we be yeah
Referring to the physical distance between the couple
you're with the moon and I'm with the sun
Describing the distance in terms of physical location
but that is the magic, the balance of our love
Appreciating the balance in their relationship
but there ain't no distance (awh ye) ain't no resistence yeah
Believing that the distance between them is not a problem
that's what you say oh calling all that woo way oh
Acknowledging the girl's positive outlook
but even though that's what we know, darling it ain't easy
Realizing that their situation is not easy despite the optimism
so I'll come running girl, if you need me
Offering support and help when the girl needs it
if you call my name, I'll be on my way back to you
Promising to return when called
woah, if you call my name, I'll be on my way back to you oh
Reinforcing the promise of returning to be with the girl
woah I tell you truly (heh)
Expressing sincerity towards the girl
with you by my side girl, naked for me, yeah
Emphasizing the intimacy and closeness he desires with the girl
like ocean and water, like fire and heat
Comparing their relationship to natural elements that complement each other
oh you can't separate it, that's what you are to me yeah
Describing how essential the girl is to him
one in the morning, one in the evening. one in the waking, one in the dreaming, yeah.
Highlighting how they're always on each other's minds
But the opposites make it polar, two hearts and one soul.
Acknowledging that their differences make their love strong
Rocking and we roll, and we roll oh darlin'
Describing the ups and downs in their relationship
over mountains, over water all across this great big earth.
Ready to travel any distance to be with the girl
I can feel it, can you feel it? yeah This love always will come first, darlin',
Stating the priority of their love for each other
I'm coming back you
Reinforcing the promise of returning
back to you I'm coming back you (yeah)
Once again, promising to return to be with the girl
back to you oh oh back to you (yeah) back to you back to you, back to you yeah back to you
Repeating the same promise of returning multiple times
I'm coming back you (yeah) back to you, oh.
One final time, promising to return to the girl
Writer(s): Trevor Hall
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Back To You
Trevor Hall
Hey, little girl, why can't you sleep?
Split in two hemispheres, that's where we be yeah
You're with the moon and I'm with the sun
But that is the magic, the balance of our love
But there ain't no distance (aw ye), ain't no resistance yeah
That's what you say oh, calling all that woo way yeah
But even though that's what we know, darling it ain't easy
So I'll come running girl, if you need me
So if you call my name, I'll be on my way
Back to you
Whoa, if you call my name, I'll be on my way
Back to you
Back to you
Back to you
Back to you oh
Whoa I tell you truly (eh)
With you by my side girl, naked for me, yeah
Like ocean and water, like fire and heat
Oh you can't separate it, that's what you are to me yeah yeah
One in the morning, one in the evening
One in the waking, one in the dreaming, yeah
But the opposites make it polar, two hearts and one soul
Rocking and we roll, and we roll, oh no
Said if you call my name, I'll be on my way
Back to you
Oh, if you call my name, I'll be on my way
Back to you
Back to you
Back to you
Back to you oh
Over mountains, over water
All across this great big earth
I can feel it, can you feel it? yeah
This love always will come first, darlin'
I'm coming back you
Back to you
Back to you
Back to you
I'm coming back you (yeah)
Back to you
Back to you, no no
Back to you (yeah)
Back to you
Back to you you
Comin' back you
Yeah
Back to you, no no
Back to you (oh)
Back to you
Back to you, back to you yeah
Back to you
I'm coming back you (yeah)
Back to you, oh
Writer(s): Trevor Hall
@GaryJoo419
This man is so pure. I want to hug you, brother. Namaste
@wendyjo8110
Trevor Hall is pure, raw talent. Thank you for what you do, Trevor!
@marietta9288
I'm here coz I've seen the vlog where they asked random people on street what they're listening to and one of the guys says this. Thanks! I liked this song tho I regret I just heard this now.
@joelm6631
This song makes me happy...Thank you
@jimcatalfamo8034
the imperfection of his voice is perfection.
@DontTrustAnybody75
You're music is so original, it's all your own and I love it....the Most High led me to you....I pray he blesses you everyday
@slim3d
This song is just pure.
@THCisYummy
I would give up everything to simply walk along with you two. No money involved, nothing in return, just assist you and give ideas towards songs and living that life similar to Yours and Emorys.
@aghughes369
love, light, and joy is what you share, and what keeps me coming back!
@coolbeeenz4060
Awww this is so sweet!!!!! I LOVE all of Trevor's music. It is the best!!!