Story Behind The Song
This song was written about a personal family tragedy experienced by the songwriter.
Song Description
"Back to Richmond" is an intimate, grief-driven folk song centered on loss, guilt, and the emotional weight of returning to a place tied to tragedy. Built around acoustic guitar, warm strings, and raw, confessional vocals, the track unfolds with restraint and quiet intensity. Its steady, unhurried pacing and organic build support scenes of mourning, aftermath, emotional journey, and characters reckoning with what cannot be undone.
| Song Length |
3:18 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Folk - Americana |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Heartbreaking, Moving |
Subject |
Suicide, Regret |
| Similar Artists |
First Aid Kit, Fleetwood Mac |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Four days
That's how long I waited for you to say
That everything was perfectly ok
Felt my heart break
When he asked if he could pray
Not sure anyone's listening anyway
I need someone to blame
Did I fail you? Did I let you down?
I was blowing out my candles
You were lying on the ground
Are you angry?
That I missed all the signs
I know one thing for certain
I'm only going back to Richmond one more time
No rest
Another Holiday Inn Express
A heart full of rusted nails and regret
And I'm crying
Over the days we'll never get
My memories smell like blood and cigarettes
Is this all that I've got left?
Did I fail you? Did I let you down?
I was blowing out my candles
You were lying on the ground
Are you angry?
That I missed all the signs
I know one thing for certain
I'm only going back to Richmond one more time
Please don't tell me
That you're proud
Of me
You didn't see
Did I fail you? Did I let you down?
I was blowing out my candles
You were lying on the ground
Are you angry?
That I missed all the signs
I know one thing for certain
I'm only going back to Richmond one more time
One more time