Gomez admits to thinking of this person even while with others: " I wanna hold you when I'm not supposed to / When I'm lying close to someone else ". Interpretations and Inspiration
"Back to You" by Selena Gomez is an upbeat electropop ballad that explores the magnetic, often painful pull of a past relationship. Originally released in May 2018 as the lead single for the season two soundtrack of the Netflix series (where Gomez served as executive producer), the track quickly became a anthem for lingering attachment and emotional "unfinished business". Lyric Analysis: The Tug-of-War
The lyrics capture the internal conflict of wanting to return to someone despite knowing they might break your heart again.