Back To LA
Tyler Ward Lyrics
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Was I out of my head or was there just someone new
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You hear them say, โYou'll never know until
She's gone away"
Today it's my turn
Now I know the heart can break in two
All I'll send is a simple text that says
I miss you and the way we kiss
I can't get your taste up off my lips
So come back to LA
I know that I won't forget you quick
Hope I'm the one you always miss
If you can't get my taste up off your lips
Then come back to LA
We were dreaming in red this must be our big mistake
Cause forever was said, not โHello. Love. Heartbreak."
Pre
You hear them say, โYou'll never know until
She's gone away"
Today it's my turn
Now I know the heart can break in two
All I'll send is a simple text that says
I miss you and the way we kiss
I can't get your taste up off my lips
So come back to LA
I know that I won't forget you quick
Hope I'm the one you always miss
If you can't get my taste up off your lips
Then come back to LA
We were dancing on the rooftop
Underneath the rain drops
Whispering baby don't you ever stop
So come back to LA
All I'll send is a simple text that says
I miss you and the way we kiss
I can't get your taste up off my lips
So come back to LA
I know that I won't forget you quick
Hope I'm the one you always miss
If you can't get my taste up off your lips
Then come back to LA
I found out you're harder to forget
You're the one I always seem to miss
If you come around when you're back in town
Just say hello cause I've always been in love with you
And I wasn't meant to miss you
Tyler Ward's "Back to LA" is a song about missed opportunities and pleading for a second chance in love. The song's lyrics are about a person who has realized that their previous relationship meant more to them than they initially thought, and they want their lover to come back to LA so they can rekindle what they once had. The singer is full of regret, wondering if it was something he said or did that caused his lover to leave. He mentions that they were "dreaming in red" and notes how they thought about "forever." However, the relationship ended abruptly without any closure. The chorus is an appeal to his lover to come back to LA because they miss them and their taste. In the bridge, the singer recalls dancing with his lover on a rooftop, confessing that he has always been in love with them.
The lyrics invoke an emotional tone, and Tyler Ward's voice delivers the right amount of vulnerability and longing. The song's message is universal and relatable since almost everyone has experienced heartbreak at some point in their lives. It serves as a reminder to cherish the love we have and to try our best to repair relationships that are worth fighting for.
Line by Line Meaning
Was it something I said or something I did to you
Did I say or do something to hurt you? Did I mess up?
Was I out of my head or was there just someone new
Did I behave irrationally or was there someone else in the picture?
You hear them say, 'You'll never know until She's gone away'
It's often the case that you realize the value of something only after it's gone.
Today it's my turn
Now, it's my turn to experience the pain of missing someone.
Now I know the heart can break in two
I've come to understand how devastating heartbreak can be.
All I'll send is a simple text that says
I'll try to reconnect with you through a message.
I miss you and the way we kiss
I miss the intimacy we used to share.
I can't get your taste up off my lips
I can't stop thinking about you and the memories of our time together.
So come back to LA
Please come back to Los Angeles, where we used to be together.
I know that I won't forget you quick
You are someone who will stay with me for a long time.
Hope I'm the one you always miss
I hope you miss me too, just like I'm missing you now.
If you can't get my taste up off your lips
If you can't forget about me, just like I can't forget about you.
We were dreaming in red this must be our big mistake
Maybe we were naive and our dreams were unrealistic.
Cause forever was said, not 'Hello. Love. Heartbreak.'
We thought we had a forever love story, but it seems to have ended differently.
We were dancing on the rooftop
We had a fun and carefree time together.
Underneath the rain drops
Even in difficult times, we found joy together.
Whispering baby don't you ever stop
We made promises to each other to always be there.
I found out you're harder to forget
I've realized that you are someone who's hard to get out of my mind.
You're the one I always seem to miss
I keep missing you, even when I don't want to.
If you come around when you're back in town
If you happen to be in the city, please come see me.
Just say hello cause I've always been in love with you
I still love you, and I would be overjoyed to see you again.
And I wasn't meant to miss you
Maybe we were meant to be together, but the circumstances prevented us from doing so.
Writer(s): Tyler Ward, Joey Barba
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