Back to Back
Whitey Morgan and the 78’s Lyrics
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I let you
We broke the ties that bind
I wanted to forget you
And leave the past behind
Still, the magic of the night I met you
Seems to stay forever in my mind
And high above
The moon was new
And so was love
This eager heart of mine was singing
Lover where can you be
You came at last
Love had its day
That day is past
You've gone away
This aching heart of mine is singing
Lover come back to me
When I remember every little thing
You used to do
I'm so lonely
Every road I walk along
I walk along with you
No wonder I am lonely
The sky is blue
The night is cold
The moon is new
But love is old
And while I'm waiting here
This heart of mine is singing
Lover come back to me
When I remember every little thing
You used to do
I grow lonely
Every road I walk along
I walk along with you
No wonder I am lonely
The sky is blue
The night is cold
The moon is new
But love is old
And while I'm waiting here
This heart of mine is singing
Lover come back to me
The song "Back to Back" by Whitey Morgan and the 78's is a classic country ballad that speaks of heartbreak and longing. The singer starts off by saying that they let their lover go, and although they tried to forget about them and move on, they can't help but be haunted by the memories of the night they met. They describe the sky being blue and the moon being new, which are common images in romantic songs, but they also add that their heart was singing with eagerness. The singer then shifts to the present moment, where their lover has gone away and they are left with an aching heart that can only sing for them to come back. They reminisce about the things their lover used to do and how every road they walk along, they walk with them, making them feel more lonely.
The lyrics of this song showcase the classic country trope of lost love and heartbreak. The singer's longing for their ex-lover is palpable, and their words are filled with sadness and regret. The song is structured in a way that builds up to the chorus, which is the most memorable part of the track. It's a simple but effective plea for their former love to return to their side, with lyrics that are easy to sing along to. The emotions portrayed in this song are universal and many listeners can relate to them, making it an enduring classic.
Line by Line Meaning
You went away
The person addressed in the song left.
I let you
The singer did not try to hold on to this person.
We broke the ties that bind
They ended their relationship.
I wanted to forget you
The singer wanted to move on from the relationship.
And leave the past behind
They did not want to dwell on what had already happened.
Still, the magic of the night I met you
Despite trying to forget, the memory of when they first met is still vivid.
Seems to stay forever in my mind
The memory is so strong that it seems like it will never fade away.
The sky was blue
Describing the weather at the time.
And high above
Referencing the sky again.
The moon was new
Describing the phase of the moon.
And so was love
Their love was new and fresh.
This eager heart of mine was singing
The singer was excited and happy about the new love.
Lover where can you be
Addressing the person they were in love with.
You came at last
After waiting, the person they loved finally came to them.
Love had its day
Their love had a period of time when it was strong and present.
That day is past
Their love is now in the past tense.
You've gone away
The person left again and their love faded away.
This aching heart of mine is singing
The singer's heart is still hurting from the loss of their love.
Lover come back to me
The singer is expressing a desire for their love to return.
When I remember every little thing
When the singer thinks back on their relationship, every detail comes flooding back.
You used to do
Referencing the specific actions of their former lover.
I'm so lonely
Without their love, the singer feels very alone.
Every road I walk along
The singer feels like their former lover is always with them in their memories.
I walk along with you
Even when they are physically alone, they feel like their former lover is by their side.
No wonder I am lonely
The constant reminders of their former lover only make the singer feel more alone.
The night is cold
Describing the current weather.
But love is old
Their love is now outdated and no longer fresh.
And while I'm waiting here
The singer is still waiting for their love to return.
This heart of mine is singing
The singer's heart is still full of emotions.
Lover come back to me
The song ends with the same plea for their love to return.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN, II, OSCAR II HAMMERSTEIN, SIGMUND ROMBERG
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