Back To Earth
Willie & Merle Lyrics
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I rode a dream so wild and free for all that dream was worth
But true love is both, a blessing and a curse
Today my heart just settled back to earth
Now I know just how you felt that night so long ago
For the dream for you had ended and you let me know
So I bounced from sky to sky, trying to keep the dream alive
Yes, my heart just settled back to earth
Love created songs that I still sing
Love we knew still makes the rafters ring
Tonight I'll sing for everything I'm worth
For all the hearts that's settled back to earth
Songs our love created I still sing
Love we knew still makes the rafters ring
Tonight I'll sing for everything I'm worth
For all the hearts that's settled back to earth
Our song will never have a final verse
Our heart's just finally settled back to earth
The song "Back to Earth" is a reflective piece that explores the notion of true love being both a "blessing and a curse". The lyrics tell a story of a person who rode a wild and free dream for all that it was worth, but eventually realized that true love was what their heart had been settled back to. This realization came after bouncing from "sky to sky" in an attempt to keep the dream alive, only to end up making things worse. The song speaks to the idea that love can create unforgettable memories and experiences, but it can also leave you feeling lost and uncertain.
The line "Love created songs that I still sing, love we knew still makes the rafters ring" is particularly poignant as it speaks to the enduring power of love and how even after it has passed, it can still have an impact on the way we live our lives. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the refrain "our song will never have a final verse, our hearts just finally settled back to earth". This line speaks to the idea that love may have its ups and downs, but ultimately, true love will always find its way back.
Overall, "Back to Earth" touches on a universal theme that many people can relate to - the search for true love and the journey towards finding it. The song acknowledges that there may be obstacles along the way, but ultimately, we all just want to find someone who we can settle back down to earth with.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess my heart had settled back to her
After dreaming of a life without his true love, the singer has realized that his heart belongs to her.
I rode a dream so wild and free for all that dream was worth
The singer went on a wild ride chasing a dream, but it was ultimately not as valuable as his love for his partner.
But true love is both, a blessing and a curse
While love can be wonderful, it can also be challenging and overwhelming at times.
Today my heart just settled back to earth
The singer has come to terms with the fact that his dreams were not worth sacrificing his love for, and has returned to reality.
Now I know just how you felt that night so long ago
The singer has gained empathy for his partner, who went through a similar experience in the past.
For the dream for you had ended and you let me know
The singer's partner had also gone through a dream-ending experience, which they shared with the singer.
So I bounced from sky to sky, trying to keep the dream alive
The singer went from one dream to another, hoping to find something that could replace his love, but he was unsuccessful.
But everything I did just made it worse
The singer's attempts to replace his love only made him feel more lost and confused.
Yes, my heart just settled back to earth
Once the singer realized that his love was the most important thing to him, he grounded himself in reality.
Love created songs that I still sing
The love the singer shared with his partner was so strong that it inspired songs that he still sings today.
Love we knew still makes the rafters ring
Their love is still powerful and meaningful, and it fills the room when they are together.
Tonight I'll sing for everything I'm worth
The singer will give his all when singing about his love, because it is so important to him.
For all the hearts that's settled back to earth
The singer wants to symbolically speak for everyone who has gone through a similar experience and come back down to reality.
Our song will never have a final verse
The love between the singer and his partner is so strong that it will never truly end, and their song will never be finished.
Our heart's just finally settled back to earth
The singer and his partner have both come back to reality and have grounded themselves in their love for each other.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILLIE NELSON
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