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Backing Down

from Songs of Feeling by Anton du Preez

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The most rewarding relationships are built on mutual respect, growth, and a healthy dose of humility. When disagreements arise, as they always do, our pride can get in the way, because backing down means letting go of strongly held convictions, beliefs, and desires that interfere with reaching a shared understanding. No relationship is perfect. But learning to back down can give your togetherness the space it needs to thrive. 

lyrics

What started out with good intentions somehow broke your heart
And the more I whispered interventions the more we tore apart
I had a hundred reasons why the fault was not my own
But nothing chased the clouds away to let our love come home

[Chorus]
Backing down is the hardest part of sorry
Taking blame is the worst part of remorse
But for all my bumbling you’re the answer
And I just stumbled hard
Backing down is the hardest part of sorry

What started out as playful banter somehow touched a nerve
And the more I tried to turn to laughter the more it seemed to hurt
I had a hundred reasons why the fault was not all mine
But nothing chased the clouds away to let my love light shine

[Chorus]
Stepping back is the first part of I’m sorry
Taking blame is so much better than remorse
‘Cause for all my bumbling you’re the answer
And I just stumbled hard
Stepping back is the first part of I’m sorry

If we’re poets writing verse together, you’re my only muse
Our lines may lack the rhyme or rhythm but they always tell the truth
We have a thousand reasons why our love will always soar
Despite the clouds and thunderstorms the sun shines evermore

[Chorus]
Backing down is the first part of I’m sorry
Taking blame is so much better than remorse
‘Cause for all my bumbling you’re the answer
And I just stumbled hard
Backing down is the hardest part of sorry
Backing down is the first part of I’m sorry

credits

from Songs of Feeling, released December 1, 2023
Lyrics and melody by Dennis Swinford
Composed and orchestrated by Anton René du Preez
Vocals and piano: Anton du Preez
Orchestra: Budapest Scoring
Mixing engineer: Pascal Pahl
Stereo mastering engineer: Oli Morgan at Abbey Road Studios
Dolby Atmos mastering: Pascal Pahl

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Hi! I’m Anton, and I love making music. Thanks for taking a little time to explore my world.

My greatest joy in life is sharing and experiencing music. I hope to share this journey with you.

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