Back To You
Trooper Lyrics


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How can I get from here to where you are tomorrow
How can I see you there if I'm still here in Chicago
What's a poor boy, such a lonely boy, what's a poor boy to do
Sittin' in a hotel all confused, there's no telling what to do

I gotta get right back to you
You know I've been so alone
But I'm comin' home and I ain't leavin' again
I'm gonna get right back to you
That's what this poor boy should do

Going round and round, I'm down in downtown nowhere
No planes, no trains, it's plain small change, ain't carfare
Sittin' on the highway it's pouring rain, there isn't a dry way to go
Started in the sun but it parted on the run, I half expect it to snow

I gotta get right back to you
You know I've been so alone
But I'm comin' home and I ain't leavin' again
I'm gonna get right back to you
That's what this lonely boy's gonna do

How can I get from here to where you are tomorrow
How can I see you there if I'm still here in Chicago
What's a poor boy, such a lonely boy, what's a poor boy to do
Sittin' in a hotel all confused, there's no telling what to do

I gotta get right back to you
You know I've been so alone
But I'm comin' home and I ain't leavin' again




I'm gonna get right back to you
That's what this poor boy's gonna do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Trooper's "Back To You" describe the struggle of a man who deeply misses his loved one and is determined to make it back to her no matter the obstacles he faces. He questions how he can get from his current location, Chicago, to where she is the following day and wonders what a poor and lonely boy like him can do to bridge the distance between them. He finds himself confused and unsure of how to proceed, stuck in a hotel with no clear plan of action.


Despite the challenges he faces, the man is resolute in his determination to return to his loved one, stating that he has been alone for too long and is not leaving once he finally makes it back to her. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and urgency, as the man is willing to brave the rain and snow to reach his destination. Where he ends up is left up to the listener's interpretation, but it is clear that he is willing to do whatever it takes to be close to the one he loves.


Overall, "Back To You" is a poignant depiction of the lengths we are willing to go to be with someone we care for deeply. It highlights the emotions of longing, confusion, and perseverance that one experiences when separated from the person they love, ultimately expressing the importance of reunion and the feeling of being at home with someone you cherish.


Line by Line Meaning

How can I get from here to where you are tomorrow
I am struggling to figure out a plan to be with you in the near future


How can I see you there if I'm still here in Chicago
It is impossible for me to physically see you when I am far away from you in Chicago


What's a poor boy, such a lonely boy, what's a poor boy to do
I am feeling sad, alone, and unsure of what to do in this situation


Sittin' in a hotel all confused, there's no telling what to do
I am currently staying in a hotel, feeling uncertain about my next move


I gotta get right back to you
My main priority is to reunite with you as soon as possible


You know I've been so alone
I have been feeling deeply lonely without you by my side


But I'm comin' home and I ain't leavin' again
I am making a vow to return home and stay with you without leaving again


I'm gonna get right back to you
I am determined to make my way back to you as soon as possible


That's what this poor boy should do
I am recognizing that my duty and desire is to come back to you


Going round and round, I'm down in downtown nowhere
I am feeling lost and stuck in the middle of a city with no specific destination


No planes, no trains, it's plain small change, ain't carfare
I am trying to find a way to travel to you without much money or transportation options available


Sittin' on the highway it's pouring rain, there isn't a dry way to go
I am stranded on the highway in the middle of a heavy rainstorm, with no clear path to follow


Started in the sun but it parted on the run, I half expect it to snow
I began my journey in good weather, but it quickly turned bad and now I anticipate it getting worse


That's what this lonely boy's gonna do
I am affirming my commitment to coming back to you, despite feeling alone and uncertain




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on The Boys in the Bright White Sports Car

Here they come
The boys in the bright white sports car
Waving their arms in the air
Who do they think they are?
And where did they get that car?

There they go
The boys in the bright white sports car
Honking at all the girls
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And Jerry the garbageman

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There they go
The boys are really rollin'
Some old lady called the cops
Said the car is probably stolen, stolen

There they go
The boys are really rollin'
Some old lady called the cops
Said the car is probably stolen, stolen

Here they come
The boys in the bright white sports car
Waving their arms in the air
Who do they think they are?
And where did they get that car?

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