Back to You
Russ Lyrics


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I'm comin' back to you, back to you
I'm comin' back to you, back to you
I'm comin' back to you, back to you
I'm comin' back to you, back to you
And I know that I shouldn't and I wouldn't if I could
And you know that this drink got me talkin', late night callin', yeah

Fell in love with a girl from PR, kept up online like PR
Had me waitin like a DR, stretch her out in her room like ER
I stumbled on your page got liquor in my thumbs
I see you followin' my path, my thoughts and actions left crumbs

I thought that I left you in Atlanta
I thought that I'd never see you busy
I thought that without me you would go down
I thought that you'd never leave the city

I'm comin' back to you, back to you
I'm comin' back to you, back to you
I'm comin' back to you, back to you
I'm comin' back to you, back to you
And I know that I shouldn't and I wouldn't if I could
And you know that this drink got me talkin', late night callin', yeah

Out of state got a couple shows gettin' money
Hotel room with a ten and twenties
Scoop her, Uber, tryna maneuver, tryna test me but I studied
Got a little bit a hesitance, keep one eye on you like a wink
Sunset Boulevard, moonlight tint, off the sauce like oooh I slipped, yeah

I thought that I left you in Los Angeles
I thought that I'd never see you busy
I thought that without me you would go down
I thought that you'd never leave the city

I'm comin' back to you, back to you
I'm comin' back to you, back to you
I'm comin' back to you, back to you
I'm comin' back to you, back to you
And I know that I shouldn't and I wouldn't if I could
And you know that this drink got me talkin', late night callin', yeah

I'm comin' back to you, back to you
I'm comin' back to you, back to you
I'm comin' back to you, back to you
I'm comin' back to you, back to you




And I know that I shouldn't and I wouldn't if I could
And you know that this drink got me talkin', late night callin', yeah

Overall Meaning

Russ's song Back To You is a tale of regret and longing, as the singer expresses his desire to return to a past relationship. He repeats the refrain, "I'm comin' back to you," throughout the song, conveying the sense that he is driven by a compulsion to reconnect with his former partner. However, he acknowledges that this may not be a wise decision, singing, "And I know that I shouldn't and I wouldn't if I could." The source of his hesitation is hinted at later in the lyrics, when he mentions being under the influence of alcohol, which has prompted "late night callin'" and impulsive behavior.


The song paints a vivid picture of the singer's state of mind, using metaphor and imagery to convey his emotions. He describes falling in love with a girl from PR (Puerto Rico) and keeping up with her online, but ultimately feeling stretched thin like an Emergency Room doctor as he tried to maintain a long-distance relationship. He later references his past experiences in Atlanta and Los Angeles, suggesting that the relationship he longs to return to has followed him across state lines.


Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the power of romantic nostalgia and the difficulty of moving on from a past love. The singer's conflicting emotions create a sense of tension that is palpable throughout the song, driving the narrative forward.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm comin' back to you, back to you
The singer is returning to someone they have left before.


And I know that I shouldn't and I wouldn't if I could
The singer acknowledges that returning may not be the best decision, but they are still going to do it.


And you know that this drink got me talkin', late night callin', yeah
The singer is using alcohol as a way to express their feelings and is making phone calls late at night.


Fell in love with a girl from PR, kept up online like PR
The artist fell in love with someone from Puerto Rico and kept in touch with them online like a professional public relations manager.


Had me waitin like a DR, stretch her out in her room like ER
The person the artist was in love with kept them waiting like a doctor's office and made them wait in their room like a patient in the emergency room.


I stumbled on your page got liquor in my thumbs
The singer was looking at this person's social media page while under the influence of alcohol.


I see you followin' my path, my thoughts and actions left crumbs
The singer notices that the person they were in love with has been following them and leaving breadcrumbs, or evidence of their actions and thoughts, behind them.


I thought that I left you in Atlanta
The artist thought they had left this person behind in the city of Atlanta.


I thought that I'd never see you busy
The artist thought this person would not be busy or occupied with something else.


I thought that without me you would go down
The artist thought that this person would not be able to succeed or do well without them in their life.


I thought that you'd never leave the city
The singer thought this person would never leave the city of Atlanta.


Out of state got a couple shows gettin' money
The artist is out of town, performing at a few shows and earning money.


Hotel room with a ten and twenties
The singer is staying in a hotel room with cash on hand in the form of ten and twenty-dollar bills.


Scoop her, Uber, tryna maneuver, tryna test me but I studied
The singer is trying to pick up someone using the Uber app and is being tested, but they have studied the situation and know how to handle it.


Got a little bit a hesitance, keep one eye on you like a wink
The singer is a bit hesitant about the situation and is keeping a close eye on the person they are with.


Sunset Boulevard, moonlight tint, off the sauce like oooh I slipped, yeah
The artist is on Sunset Boulevard at night with a slightly intoxicated feeling, using a moonroof to let in moonlight, and feels like they may have slipped up in their situation.


I thought that I left you in Los Angeles
The artist thought they had left this person behind in the city of Los Angeles.


I thought that I'd never see you busy
The singer thought this person would not be busy or occupied with something else.


I thought that without me you would go down
The singer thought that this person would not be able to succeed or do well without them in their life.


I thought that you'd never leave the city
The artist thought this person would never leave the city of Los Angeles.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Russell Vitale, Alhaji Frimpong

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Comments from YouTube:

@luquexxx8547

This dude is starting to reach me on a personal level with his music

@veetee4383

He reached me. I lost my mum to cancer on the last day of December 2019, nothing else could get thru to me. Missing You Crazy makes it hurt less. God i miss her my soul yearns for hers. Im only 27 to spend the rest of my years not seeing her smile hurts.
PLEASE HUG YA MOMMAS! LOVE! YA MOMMAS!!!!!
Thank you Russ ♥️ from a broken soul thats just tryna make the most of the pieces.
Appreciate you man!!
LIVE LIKE YOU ARE BLESSED! NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL BE TAKEN AWAY♥️

@kokos9545

Thanks Brian for showing me this great musician R.I.P.

@jaimegarcia4054

Im not much a rap style of guy, I listen more to rock and metal, but this is pure magic man, I got nothing but respect for this man hope he gets all the fame and recognition he wants and deserves.

@juliust8429

Can we as a fan base collectively agree not to like comments that say "here before 1000" or "first" or "here before this blew up"

@mad-eb8gv

yessss

@prema9393

Julius Tranquilli heck to the yeah

@marwenskill3889

as fans w
can we agree that his beats are a bit bad ?

@andrewvaldez2776

look at the top comment 😂

@alexmartinez3471

here before 10000 lmao

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