Story Behind The Song
Written within minutes after a heartbreaking phone call, ending an enviable relationship with a superlative person and friend. I couldn't help but wonder if there's something wrong with me and why I felt such a strong urge to turn my back on something so wonderful?
This song was the response that came back. The "how" is in the pre-chorus: "I don't know about free will or fate; I follow my heart, a little late." The "why" is in the bridge. I feel in my heart there's someone on the horizon. It's the answer I didn't see until after I'd written the song.
So, I guess this song is my processing of intense, conflicting feelings and comforting myself so that maybe I haven't lost my mind.
Song Description
Written within minutes after a heartbreaking phone call, ending an enviable relationship with a superlative person and friend. I couldn't help but wonder if there's something wrong with me and why I felt such a strong urge to turn my back on something so wonderful?
This song was the response that came back. The "how" is in the pre-chorus: "I don't know about free will or fate; I follow my heart, a little late." The "why" is in the bridge. I feel in my heart there's someone on the horizon. It's the answer I didn't see until after I'd written the song.
So, I guess this song is my processing of intense, conflicting feelings and comforting myself so that maybe I haven't lost my mind.
| Song Length |
2:25 |
Genre |
Country - Americana, Rock - Americana |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Restless, Troubled |
Subject |
Regret, Searching for Love |
| Similar Artists |
Waylon Jennings |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
The lover I left today is the
Best one I've known
If it wasn't pumping blood
I'd swear my heart was a stone
I just wanna feel something
Besides needing to be alone
Am I fine or left behind
And would I even know?
Don't know about free will or fate
I follow my heart, a little late
Ain't no answers
Coming from above
How many times will I turn my back on love?
The lover I left today
Got a happy home to share
Hot nights in the alley
Cool days in the easy chair
She deserves more than a man
Living life on a dare
With half a heart to stay
Leaving's only fair
Don't know about free will or fate
I follow my heart, a little late
Ain't no answers
Coming from above
How many times will I turn my back on love?
I gambled the good life I left behind
For someone on the horizon
I feel, but I can't find
Who turns their back on love?
Who turns their back on love?
Who turns their back on love (what kind of man?)
Who turns their back on love (turns his back on love?)
Who turns their back on love? (the lover I left today)
Who turns their back on love? (she's the best one I've known)
Who turn their back on love? (There's someone on the horizon)
Who turns their back on love? (and I just can't let it go)
How many times will I turn my back on love?
How many times will I turn my back on love?
How many times will I turn my back on love?
How many times will I turn my back on love?