Tom Petty - Crawling Back To You (Official Lyric Video)

The album, Wildflowers, released in 1994, is commonly vaunted as Tom Petty’s most personal, most heartfelt, and most revealing artistic statement of his career. Recorded over the course of two years and originally intended to be a two-disc album, it was perhaps the most creative period in his life.
The release of Wildflowers & All The Rest finally gathers together all 25 songs from the original recording sessions - the 15 songs from Wildflowers, plus the 10 songs that were left off the original release.
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[@peytonbehl21]

My dad died a week ago today, and my last memory with him was screaming our hearts out to this song while driving late at night, I personally believe that he is the biggest Tom Petty fan of all time. And every single night since that day I’ve stayed up all night and just listened to this over and over again. Man I miss Tom Petty;and god damn I miss my Dad. LLP 🕊️ 09/16/24

[@BillPickard-dv9ng]

I owe Tom so much. In my lowest times of my life he was right there. Comforting, making sense of the things I was going through. I will be forever grateful for his music, especially Wildflowers. I tear up when considering it all.

[@toykanimo]

Unbelievably, this is one of the most underrated songs of Tom. It's one of the best though. We miss you, Tom!

[@blainemoates3649]

Probably my favorite. The reproductions of the handwritten lyrics that came with An American Treasure are among my favorite music wall art

[@blainemoates3649]

Also brother did you know part of this is in the original version of you don’t know how it feels? The verse that begins with “I’m so tired of being tired”...

[@ransbarger]

Me too.

[@RioRita26]

Agreed! That’s the thing with Tom’s music, though...each one is a diamond in its’ own right. TP shines forever

[@Glutenfreemichele]

Right up there with Wildflowers in my opinion.

[@futureleader5000]

Hard to keep a dry eye listening to this....im not even sad....i just know that alot of good times have came and gone in my life....this song has always been a stellar song and very much a Petty treasure for all who listens....the world can change and get as fucked up as it wants, throw on a set of headphones and Tom will always be waiting bringing us right back to where we want to be....thanks for the ride Tom....see you on the otherside

[@JustinHaglerMusic]

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[@karenleslie6018]

❤

[@FightForTheUsers]

So true

[@UNCLEBURTON]

❤

[@bobwowk8440]

“Most things I worry about never happen anyway” Brilliant lyrics. We miss you like crazy, Tom Petty.

[@mikeandmelanieasby9579]

Couldn't agree more....what a killer line.

[@afmartin2734]

One of the all time great Petty lines.

[@Jillbo62]

Yes, yes, yes. ❤️🙏God bless and thank you, Tom.

[@classroom842]

@@afmartin2734 bbn M m. N M m . .m

[@marchesi8]

Always hits me

[@bobwowk8440]

“Wildflowers & All The Rest” is the best thing to happen in 2020. We need Tom’s music now more than ever. This is my favorite song by my favorite artist. This is truly the song I put on repeat for hours at a time. I listen to this masterpiece everyday. Thank you to the Petty Family, and to the Heartbreakers for all the love. Your commitment to excellence is so very appreciated.

[@johnlaughlin4141]

FINALLY! Been waiting like it seems forever! Thank You Tom!!! 2020 is Looking Up!

[@Everythinghasprosandcons]

Same here.

[@imranio1983]

Listening to this 7 years to the day that we lost the legendary Thomas Earl Petty x

[@Debcatawba]

It’s October 2, 2024 as I write this, the date we lost you, and I miss you more than words can say. “For you and I will meet again someday.”

[@-ez-ez-2167]

It's 1am and tears are rolling down my cheeks. Your words "I'm so tired of being tired, sure as night will follow day, most things I worry about never happen anyway" resonate so hard in me... All your albums are excellent you never did a bad one. Hope you are happy where you are.You are and always will be a treasure and one of the best artists in the world ! I dreamed of meeting you but it's too late you're already gone I hope that one day, in another world we can finally get to know each other... I miss you so much... I feel like I lost an old friend... R.I.P Tom Petty

[@marialane1805]

Awe, your words are so loving and kind ❤️

[@-ez-ez-2167]

@@marialane1805 it's because I've been listening to Tom Petty since I was 8 years old (I'm 19 now). He accompanied me for 11 years and I hope he will do it for a long time. I had several times very hard times to live and each time his songs gave me back the smile and gave me hope. He was also the one who pushed me to learn to play guitar. I love him so much I wanted to pay him a tribute in my own way with this comment.

[@kerrygrisham4861]

Time is something that we will always surely waste and it is the most valuable thing that we will never own or slow down or speed up or change the outcome of. We are all just part time passengers and we all should choose to be happy and always help any others that we can.

[@DebbieBeccia]

The World is a much better place because of Tom Petty. Love him 4EVER....

[@jangles1839]

I'm a lover of most types of music and I identify as a rocker but, as a young man of 21 in '94, I got my first brand new vehicle so naturally I put this bumping stereo system in with as close to surround sound as I could get. Bought Wildflowers for You Don't Know How It Feels and to cut to the chase, that system brought this song to even more life than it already had & brought out notes and sounds that immediately made this one of my top tracks from this and many albums from this wonderful & amazing artist. Thanks for the songs & memories Tom and thanks for giving my little story a read y'all! ~ Scott

[@mollyhannah2003]

So emotive... So beautiful... One of Tom's masterpieces.

[@marshallbartley176]

"Hey baby, there's something in your eyes, tryin to say to me that I'm gonna be alright, if I believe in you" are some of the most romantic lines I can think of

[@georginawest3927]

Always gets me this song - something just goes right in my heart.

[@bethgiles-bowe7521]

My number one favorite song on the planet. It makes me cry every time. Miss you so much Tom.

[@kirkwatson1442]

We belong,among those..Wildflowes❤

[@mikeandmelanieasby9579]

This is a song that just touches your soul in a good mysterious way. I love the instrumental groove. Miss you Tom!!!!!

[@marialane1805]

I believe this to be one of the saddest songs I’ve ever heard! I couldn’t even finish it. Miss him.

[@BrendanVlogs4You]

My absolute favorite Petty song and I'm happy it's one of his as well. Glad he got to play it live. Rest easy, Lucky, we miss you like crazy.

[@maxmartinez6471]

I know this is a reply to an old comment, but do you know where he said this was one of his favorites? Thanks.

[@kirkwatson1442]

The years go by I Cry every time Tom,Wildflowes...❤

[@ellenmccaffery6080]

One of a kind Tom. .I keep crawling back to you..what an absolute masterpiece he has left behind...one of a kind

[@DavidH-D]

I bought the CD when it came out in 94. Tom’s masterpiece, in my opinion. Downloaded All the Rest a couple weeks ago. So good to see Mike and Ben lately keeping the torch burning. The world lost a friend three years ago. The memory and music endure forever.

[@ratter531]

Tom Petty Always Loved, Never Forgotten, Forever missed.

[@Tom-hg7kl]

Man, rhis guy could make music that holds you. Outstanding Tom. Thanks for your special gift to us. So many perspectives, and just life. He is a legend that made music with legends. Some were big before him. But he was their equal. I'm no one from no where but Tom made me feel like I was .... Someone.

[@scotthendren6862]

Tom, I keep crawling back to you..... you are a huge part of the soundtrack of my life! I wish I could go see you again live! But the memories..... from Irvine for Damn the torpedos, Santa Barbara Bowl for Last DJ to 40th at Hollywood Bowl and so many in between.... Can’t wait to sit and shoot the shit in the big gig in the sky! Until then, I will keep crawling back to you!!!

[@1959yankeefan]

This was his masterpiece. We miss you Tom.

[@kw3900]

My fave band ever. So underrated. He was such a superb lyricist. Mike is an incredibly underrated guitarist and writer. It ticks me off.

[@jamesmoran7511]

This song is a gem. The entire album is a story out heartbreak and rebirth after a relationship goes bad. Thank you Tom Petty, much love

[@ClydeRoss-k6n]

We miss tom

[@Jenne_starfish]

My most favorite song of his.... I feel this all thru me. The 2 glorious chances I had to witness the greatest live concerts ever, sadly this song was never played. I hoped my 3rd time would be the one but us fans lost our Tom. Much too soon.

[@mambi74]

'Bout 15 years ago I went to see Tom at Jones Beach in NYC. I "liked" him well enough and really just went to hang out. I'd never seen him live before and frankly didn't think it'd be all that great - I was so wrong. So towards the last few songs of the night he tells the crowd something like "we don't always play this one, but its a special song for us and we think you'll like it" and they went into this song... I've been to ALOT of concerts (ALOT) but this was something truly special, I'm happy/lucky to have been in the audience that night. ✌

[@ronaldsimmonds1002]

Months later, I’m back again. And Tom Petty is still my friend. Nothing changes.🎩🇺🇸🎸

[@daledodson1279]

Probably my favorite Petty song! Masterpiece!!

[@FightForTheUsers]

Tom... we love and miss you. We look forward to seeing you again in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ.

[@jennifergongora9727]

Toms. Brings out emotions and thoughts that I try my Best to hide . Miss you 😔 piano is Superb 💓

[@cherrytreelanesoapcompany3724]

Absolutely Brilliant!

[@ratter531]

A masterpiece song by Tom. yes he has had so many, All Tom Petty songs are beautiful.. We all miss you, so deeply Tom.

[@mr.zitro09]

I'm so tired of being tired !!!

[@MikeHawkBurns208]

Most things I worry about never happens anyway. Love that line

[@carolschanuel3017]

Miss him so much. His music will forever be with me 💙

[@stephenmead5783]

Tom was so special. Im sorry that I only got ìnto his music a few years before his passing. I missed so much of this great rock n roller.

[@davidgabbitas9288]

what a man TP was superb

[@TravelAmerica-TV]

My Favorite Petty song. It always puts me in a good mood.

[@slowcountry7522]

most things I worry about never happen anyway....

[@futureleader5000]

I have always loved that....such truth...

[@peterlukac8458]

These lyrics are brilliant

[@janicehensley5287]

I love these lyrics. So down to the earth and from the heart. 💘🎩

[@bobwowk8440]

“I’m so tired of being tired”

[@EricRuckle]

Thank you for this beautiful song.

[@jennbamboo]

“Most things I worry about never happen anyway” so true late lamented Sir Ton ❤ x J

[@Tom-hg7kl]

Tom could make a banana split over spaghetti sound appetizing. Miss you man. Long live your songs and memory.

[@MikeCMcCarthy]

Thanks max! 😊

[@uppersouthside7430]

Listening To This At Midnight Is a Vibe

[@VaudevillianVeteran-u4g]

This song came to me through my girlfriend. She got me a turntable and pointed me to Wildflowers in our record shop. I was so in love and now it just hurts. I can't keep doing it and this song reminds me.

[@justthefactsplze]

I keep crawling back to this song. Thanks for your artistry, Tom.

[@donaldlees7584]

I have been through a lot shit in my life and for some darn reason even the sadness is ok when I listen to Tom play and sing. DL

[@julieblanchard3888]

Don't know why this is one of his underrated songs .because I love this song and all of his songs .can't get enough of his music .regret not being able to of went to one of his concerts .something come up and I couldn't go .so regret not being able to meet him in person .and now I never will get that chance .and it hurts .the day I heard of his passing .it ruined my whole day .miss you Tom gone but never will be forgotten .your music will live on forever because Im one fan of his i listen to it on a daily basis .

[@robertfields1964]

Sounds brilliant! You're with me, Tom.

[@James-cc6mn]

Beautiful

[@SlackHoffman]

Been with Tom right from the start …….this was legendary!!

[@keithspencer3389]

I think Tom would have made a great friend ! RIP Mate !

[@Adam-bx2br]

the best

[@davidresch390]

“Down into Los Angeleeeeeees....with dirty hands and worn out knees!”

[@elizabethhazell8138]

I have always loved this song. I also love all the previously unreleased songs that are on Wildflowers & All The Rest. But I had the most unexpected reaction to the 4 CD album. I also felt that Wildflowers, which I bought in 1994, is the most personal album Tom Petty put out, and also one of the best. And after more than 20 years of listening to it, I can't really listen to the new one. I bought it. But I love the original " Wildflowers" and " She's The One", which I think is also a very personal album, as well as a movie soundtrack; I personally can't listen to the new one. I highly recommend it; but it turned out not to be for me. Imagine my surprise! I love you, Tom Petty, and I miss you so. Your family and Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench and Ryan Ulate have done a fantastic job of honoring you and keeping your profound legacy alive. I would never have gotten over my grief without " Tom Petty: An American Treasure". And to his family and bandmates: All that you have given to the fans is SO generous, and SO meaningful. Thank you. I would still be crying 3-4 hours a night, except for you.

[@mcleodmichael1]

I don't know how he did it. Cut to the chase the way he did. Just grateful for it, then and still now.

[@SlackHoffman]

Mike Campbells solo was the sh*t ✊👊💪😎

[@billyidol2115]

He was big time when he was with Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band also

[@ronaldsimmonds1002]

✝️🇺🇸🎩🎸 Tom Petty will always be my friend.👍🏻

[@James-zn6yx]

Amazing,,,, beautiful,. Perfect,.

[@shellyreinhart2183]

"I'm so Tired, of being Tired....XO

[@KBRATM895]

Was in college and played this album while driving in summer of ’95.. was a good companion

[@tractor1873]

Still listening December 2023.. All the very best lovely peeps for 2024.. 👍💕

[@James-cc6mn]

Fucking, beautiful...period....

[@James-zn6yx]

Beautiful, perfect, thanks..

[@trentharris7015]

Wild card as we say. The saddest songs ever. Crawling back to you is top 3 ever

[@keithcramer9246]

We miss u TP such a great song 🎵 ❤️

[@lisakelso1705]

Love this its one them beautiful ,heart touching that shakes my soul and reminds my mind that no matter how hard I try i follow my heart in every part of life that causes a lot of anxiety deep soul searching,!! Sure miss you Tom Petty always a brilliant song writer amazing artist Fly high my friend with the Angels rest on that mountain and walk down the streets of Gold Rest in Peace always be remembered ,cherished and loved by so many ♡ 🎼🎸🎼

[@ratter531]

This song is beautiful ...

[@WillisHurdle]

He lived this song.

[@jimwilliams3816]

I associate the song with Tom’s life and death very strongly. I have issues with anxiety and hypervigilance, and I always empathized with and took comfort in the last lines: ”I’m so tired of being tired/sure as night will follow day/most things I worry ‘bout/never happen anyway.” I was a little ways into a period of my life where a number of things I worried about - and some I never saw coming - did start happening, when Tom, in terrible pain from his hip, erred with his meds and passed away. I still love the line, but it has a different meaning for me now, and it doesn’t console me any more. 😓

[@shellyreinhart2183]

I Keep Crawling Back To You...Always and Forever Love/Peace XO

[@mybluemars]

That guitar solo around 2:26 is haunting. Love it

[@dscopes]

I miss Mr. Perfect Petty.

[@raymarcov2317]

I got to work on his beach home . Beautiful like this song/ love all of his stuff RIP TOM....

[@Ronnie-oj1jm]

I owe this man a whole lot and I just wish I could meet him and give him a big hug. He changed me so much and I can't help but cry thinking about him sometimes. He might be my favorite person ever

[@JayHughart]

UCK the adds are annoying ugh Bless you tom and All of the heartbreakers for helping shape my life In all of the most positive ways! And thanks for all these Archives you left for the world to share You were and are the WORLDS TREASURE!

[@janhensley3617]

Beautiful Miss you Tom 💘🎸

[@elizabethhazell8138]

Adding to my comment: I love the live versions of songs from " Wildflowers", which is one of the CD's in the 4-CD version of " Wildflowers & All That". I love that some of Tom Petty's hilarious sense of humor was included. When Tom Petty introduces the song: " To Find A Friend", which is about a guy who had a mid-life crisis and leaves his wife and kids, anyway Tom Petty's introduction to the song was HILARIOUS!!!! I was going through a bad divorce when the original " Wildflowers" came out, so I've always just skipped the song. But Tom Petty's saying that the most interesting thing about the song is that it's about a guy who leaves his wife and kids and drinks a lot, during a mid-life crisis, made me laugh SO HARD. Because every male musician, and male musician's dog has written a song about male mid-life crises; so that couldn't possibly be the most interesting part of the song. At least that's how I personally interpreted it. If you've never seen Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers live, you've missed out on a lot, I believe. I never got to see them live. A bunch of radio broadcasts recordings have recently come out, that I suspect are bootlegs, but I love hearing Tom Petty talking to what was probably fairly small audiences, at FM radio stations back in the day. Ordinarily I wouldn't buy anything I thought was a bootleg, but I have bought every album Tom Petty, and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers ever made, since his passing, and I believe he wouldn't mind. On one such album, in the middle of a great concert he says, very deadpan: " You guys are nuts!" And the whole audience cheers. And they were! Talk about enthusiasm and love for the band!! Great music, great audiences who didn't hold back. Not edited at all, which makes me feel like I'm there with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers live, something I never got to do.

[@andrewblack7852]

I’m so tried of being tired. And then he returns to an old an probably dysfunctional relationship. And I think the Indian that turned out the light was god. And the light was Tom. The really good songs are usually meloncohly or even sad. The singer needs depth of painful life experience to convey the meaning. In this manner we live part of their life and they write vague enough lyrics that we may appropriate them to our lives.

[@hunnymccann9349]

Just as I read your comment while listening Tom sang I’m so tired of being tired…

[@jo65gm]

Beautiful song

[@deybydey99]

Epic album

[@jennylynntozier2271]

my Native American hubby's favorite

[@shellyreinhart2183]

Crawling.....

[@jerryhopper1685]

We really miss you tom 😢

[@danaposton3649]

I love playing this on piano

[@basilaydyingm7506]

Love it!!

[@barbaramccroy8663]

A brilliant , interesting and beautiful song. Truly love ♥️✌️...🧚🏻‍♂️

[@maxinedavieds8102]

Sweet song❤️

[@danaposton3649]

one of his best...

[@joshuadavies3878]

Beautiful!

[@ericddenison4016]

Most things [we] worry about, never happen anyway... Tom Petty - Crawling Back To You

[@calvinschannel9234]

WTF has happened to us? Love you all

[@kennymoney4044]

ONE LOVE❤️🙏❤️

[@KeithMuch]

"Crawling Back to You" by Tom Petty is a song about returning to a familiar, yet complicated relationship. The protagonist is waiting on the side of the road to meet someone in Los Angeles. Despite the difficulties and hardships they have faced in the past, he keeps coming back to this person. It seems that the relationship is a source of comfort, even though it's not always easy. The chorus "Ooh, I keep crawling back to you" emphasizes this idea of being drawn back even when it may not be the best choice. The verse about the ranger and the chambermaid suggests that the protagonist has been through some tough times with this person. The fact that she lets him in despite her initial surprise indicates that they have a history together. The bridge suggests that the protagonist believes that everything will be okay if he believes in this person. It's almost as if he is seeking validation from her. The following verse about being caught up in a barroom fight and an Indian shooting out the lights suggests that the protagonist is living a gritty, rough life. The final verse, however, suggests that he is tired of all the drama and wants to find a sense of peace. Despite this desire, he keeps crawling back to this person. In the end, the repetition of the chorus suggests that the protagonist is unable to break free from this complicated relationship. He continues to return to this person, despite the costs involved😢

[@denetiagray4388]

I love T Pettie.

[@curtismoff]

Bob Dylan had a few good years of songwriting.Tom Petty never ran out of great songs. He was also as real as they get fame didn't fuck him up like Dylans crazy ass

[@andrearegmi1708]

I believe in you, my Boo 😘❤️

[@rlbradish]

Sweet piano serves it up

[@bobwowk8440]

Benmont

[@rlbradish]

@@bobwowk8440 if you were making an album, that’s the man to add to the session.

[@bobwowk8440]

Absolutely. Tom Petty knew how to pick the best of the Best musicians.

[@bobwowk8440]

I can’t even breathe when I think that Tom Petty is no longer here. How could this happen? It is not supposed to be this way. Tom Petty was supposed to live longer than all of us.

[@gailgoldberg7065]

@@bobwowk8440 I totally agree. You had to be the best for Tom's discerning ear. But I also think Benmont knew at an early age he wanted to play with Tom and kept following him around like a little brother. I love how Tom, Mike, and Benmont found each other at such a young age. Like they were brothers or band mates in another lifetime born in Gainesville so they could find each other again.