Back to Back
Wrabel & Duncan Laurence Lyrics
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I been sleeping with my back to you
Darling, from this point of view
What's the point of coming back to you?
Something's changed
Maybe it's me, maybe it's you, maybe it's nothing
I don't blame you
What is love? What is love? What is love?
Why do I feel like I'm never enough
That ain't love, that ain't love
We been through too much and just give up
Babe, I feel so far away from you
When we're sleeping back to back
You've been talking in your sleep
Saying things you'd never say to me
And all those things, they might be true
'Cause I been sleeping with my back to you
Something's changed
Maybe it's me, maybe it's you, maybe it's nothing
I don't blame you
What do I say? What do I do? I gotta do something
What is love? What is love? What is love?
Why do I feel like I'm never enough
That ain't love, that ain't love
We been through too much and just give up
We're sleepin' back to back
We're sleepin' back to back
Something's changed
Maybe it's me, maybe it's you, maybe it's nothing
I don't blame you, no
What do I say? What do I do? I gotta do something
What is love? What is love? What is love?
That ain't love, that ain't love
Tell me, what is love? What is love? What is love?
Why do I feel like I'm never enough (oh, no, no)
That ain't love, that ain't love
We been through too much and just give up (ooh)
What is love? What is love? What is love? (Ooh)
Tell me, what is love?
That ain't love, that ain't love
Oh, oh, that ain't love
Babe, I feel so far away from you
When we're sleeping back to back
In Wrabel and Duncan Laurence's song Back To Back, the lyrics express a feeling of distance and disconnection within a relationship. The character in the song sees a sunrise on the wall and realizes they have been sleeping with their back to their partner. From this point of view, they question the point of coming back to them at all. They feel like something has changed, but are unsure whether it's them, their partner, or nothing at all. The character is searching for answers and a way to bridge the emotional gap between them and their partner.
The chorus of the song asks the question, "What is love?" The character is struggling with not feeling like they are enough for their partner, and questions whether that is love. They feel like they have been through too much to just give up, but at the same time, they are not sure how to move forward. The song is a poignant exploration of the complexities and uncertainties of love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
See that sunrise up the wall
Observing the morning sunbeams reflected on the wall
I been sleeping with my back to you
I've been physically and emotionally distant from you while we sleep
Darling, from this point of view
My perspective on our relationship has changed
What's the point of coming back to you?
Is there a purpose in trying to reconcile?
Something's changed
A shift has occurred
Maybe it's me, maybe it's you, maybe it's nothing
I'm not sure where the change is stemming from
I don't blame you
I don't hold you responsible
What do I say? What do I do? I gotta do something
I need to take action to address the situation
What is love? What is love? What is love?
Questioning the concept of romantic love
Why do I feel like I'm never enough
Feeling inadequate in the relationship
That ain't love, that ain't love
What we have is not true love
We been through too much and just give up
Previous struggles have weakened our bond
Babe, I feel so far away from you
The emotional distance between us is palpable
You've been talking in your sleep
Subconscious thoughts and feelings coming to light
Saying things you'd never say to me
Revealing harsh truths that are difficult to confront
And all those things, they might be true
Accepting the possibility that the revelations are valid
'Cause I been sleeping with my back to you
My behavior has contributed to the disconnect between us
We're sleepin' back to back
Physically close but emotionally distant
What is love? What is love? What is love?
Continuing to question the nature of love
That ain't love, that ain't love
Reiterating that our relationship isn't based on true love
Tell me, what is love? What is love? What is love?
Seeking answers and clarification
Why do I feel like I'm never enough (oh, no, no)
Repeating the feeling of inadequacy
We been through too much and just give up (ooh)
Past trials have made it difficult to continue
Tell me, what is love?
Asking for a concrete definition of love
Oh, oh, that ain't love
Acknowledging that our current situation is not built on love
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jonathan Mills, Kurtis McKenzie, Lotta Lindgren, Stephen Wrabel
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
See that sunrise up the wall
I been sleeping with my back to you
Darling, from this point of view
What's the point of coming back to you
Something's changed
Maybe it's me, maybe it's you, maybe it's nothing
I don't blame you
What do I say, what do I do, I've gotta do something
What is love, what is love, what is love?
Why do I feel like I'm never enough
That ain't love, that ain't love
We been through too much and just give up
Babe, I feel so far away from you
When we're sleeping back to back
You've been talking in your sleep
Saying things you'd never say to me
And all those things, they might be true
'Cause I been sleeping with my back to you
Something's changed
Maybe it's me, maybe it's you, maybe it's nothing
I don't blame you
What do I say, what do I do, I've gotta do something
What is love, what is love, what is love?
Why do I feel like I'm never enough
That ain't love, that ain't love
We been through too much and just give up
Something's changed
Maybe it's me, maybe it's you, maybe it's nothing
I don't blame you, no
What do I say, what do I do, I've gotta do something
What is love, what is love, what is love?
Why do I feel like I'm never enough
That ain't love, that ain't love
We been through too much and just give up
What is love, what is love, what is love?
Why do I feel like I'm never enough
That ain't love, that ain't love
Oh, that ain't love
Babe, I feel so far away from you
When we're sleeping back to back
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@sebbbyboy3270
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@happyhawaii0711
Wrabel AND duncan laurence. this is like a dream come true. and the song is so good, i love it.
@danielhatter
Yesss
@divinaticsay652
Ever since I come across the song 11 blocks, I started listening to his other song and it doesn't disappoint. All songs are good. underrated artist. Please support him if you ever go across his song. thankyouuuuu
@jessicaj1212
Their voices match perfect together
@visualhatefvck
The Production of the Song and the Video is so clever. I know, why I subscribed to Wrabel's channel years ago... he's pure art and I love his passion for all the projects he releases. You can really feel it. Keep Going, Wrabel! 🖤🙏🏻🖤
@RainyMoodAI
I absolutely couldn't agree more ❤️🙌 this video speaks on so many perspectives, ITS WONDERFUL
@vessley
omfggg this song is so beautiful!!
i need more collabs between duncan & wrabel 🤎🤎
@alex_suxx
HOLY SHIT! ommmmg it´s soooooooooooooooooo good omfg. just can´t belive it right now. this song is just amazing. thank you so much for this song ilysfm😭😭😭💗💗💗❤