Back Against the Wall
Yanah Lyrics
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know it's a compromise
There are good times
and bad times in your life
Thought I knew it all
Thought I'd take my chance
to leave home
as I thought they would
and soon my life
became a living hell
I wanted it to end
Thought I'd take my chance
to let go
Some say yes
Some say no
I had my back against the wall
no-one I could call
then you came into my life
boy, you made me feel alive
We'd been talking all night long
you showed me what went wrong
and much to my surprise
you killed my alibis
when I had my back against the wall
Day after day
there's a storm of problems coming
after me
Then I know it's hard to see
there's another way
Guess I never opened up my heart
but now I'm ready for a new start
I had my back against the wall
no-one I could call
then you came into my life
boy, you made me feel alive
We'd been talking all night long
you showed me what went wrong
and much to my surprise
you killed my alibis
when I had my back against the wall
Life is not that hard
when you find someone to show you the way
Listen to your heart
a little love goes a long way
to chase the blues away
I had my back against the wall
no-one I could call
then you came into my life
boy, you made me feel alive
We'd been talking all night long
you showed me what went wrong
and much to my surprise
you killed my alibis
when I had my back against the wall
In Yanah's song "Back Against the Wall," she sings about her personal experiences with feeling trapped and helpless in life. The lyrics highlight the fact that everyone goes through both good and bad times, and sometimes it can feel like there is no way out. Yanah shares how she thought she knew everything and was ready to leave home, but things did not go as planned and her life became a living hell. It was only when she met someone who showed her the way that she was able to break free from all her fears and insecurities. Yanah sings about how this person "killed [her] alibis" and helped her see things clearly.
The song paints a vivid picture of how it feels to be trapped and helpless, with nobody to turn to. Yanah's lyrics carry an emotional weight that is relatable, as most people have experienced difficult times in their lives where they felt like there was no way out. The message of the song is powerful in that it reminds us that there is always hope, and that we should never give up.
Line by Line Meaning
The world and his wife know it's a compromise
Everyone knows that compromises are a part of life
There are good times and bad times in your life
Life has its ups and downs
Thought I knew it all
I was overconfident in my abilities
Thought I'd take my chance to leave home
I wanted to take a risk and leave my comfort zone
But things went not as well as I thought they would
My plan did not work out the way I had envisioned
And soon my life became a living hell
My situation turned into a nightmare
I wanted it to end
I wanted my suffering to stop
Thought I'd take my chance to let go
I considered giving up and giving in to my circumstances
Some say yes, Some say no
There are varying opinions on what to do in difficult situations
I had my back against the wall no-one I could call
I was in a desperate situation with no one to turn to for help
Then you came into my life boy, you made me feel alive
You brought joy and happiness into my life and gave me hope
We'd been talking all night long, you showed me what went wrong
We had a deep conversation and you helped me understand the root of my problems
And much to my surprise you killed my alibis
You helped me overcome my excuses and take responsibility for my actions
Day after day there's a storm of problems coming after me
I felt overwhelmed by the constant barrage of problems in my life
Then I know it's hard to see there's another way
Sometimes it's difficult to find a solution when you're in the midst of chaos
Guess I never opened up my heart but now I'm ready for a new start
I realize that I was closed off emotionally and now I am ready to make a change
Life is not that hard when you find someone to show you the way
Having someone to guide you can make life easier
Listen to your heart a little love goes a long way to chase the blues away
By listening to your emotions and allowing love into your life, you can overcome feelings of sadness and depression
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Eric Geurts, Nathalie Vangronsvelt
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