"Back to You" is the second solo single of English singer-songwriter Louis Tomlinson featuring American singer Bebe Rexha and English DJ and producer Digital Farm Animals. It was written by Tomlinson, Digital Farm Animals, Pablo Bowman, Richard Boardman, and Sarah Blanchard, while the production was handled by Digital Farm Animals and Tommy Danvers. The single was released on 21 July 2017; its accompanying music video premiered the same date.
Background and release "Back to You" is the second solo single released by Louis Tomlinson after the announced hiatus of One Direction. The song was released via his own label, 78 Productions. It was later confirmed Tomlinson signed a solo recording deal with Epic Records.
On 26 June, it was announced via two consecutive tweets from Tomlinson's Twitter that the song would be released at the end of July. The release date was later confirmed as 21 July.
Composition "Back to You" comprises mid-tempo beats and piano chords. Lars Brandle of Billboard noted an "urban-textured" production. Lyrically, the song discusses returning to an on-again, off-again relationship. Tomlinson declared about its composition:
Music video A music video for the song was filmed in Tomlinson's hometown of Doncaster, England in May 2017, subsequently being released alongside the single on 21 July 2017. In the video Tomlinson and Rexha appear in various Doncaster locations, including Doncaster Rovers Football Club's Keepmoat Stadium. As of January 2025, the music video has received more than 510 million views on YouTube.
Critical reception Mike Wass of Idolator wrote in his review, "As far as 1D solo offerings go, this is fairly solid." Mark Savage of BBC Music described the track as "a brooding pop concoction." In Entertainment Weekly, Ariana Bacle called it "[an] infectious jam."
Track listing
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2017–18) Peak position Italy (FIMI) 52 Malaysia (RIM) 2 Mexico Airplay (Billboard) 39Netherlands (Mega Top 50)"Lijst van 02-09-2017 - MEGA TOP 50 " (in Dutch). Mega Top 50 32 Philippines (Philippine Hot 100) 21 Romania (Airplay 100) 45
Year-end charts Chart (2017) Position Australia (ARIA) 93 Hungary (Single Top 40) 88 Hungary (Stream Top 40) 60 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) 81 Chart (2018) Position Hungary (Rádiós Top 40) 100
Certifications
Release history Region Date Format Version Label(s) United States 21 July 2017 Digital download Original Italy Contemporary hit radio Sony United States 25 July 2017 Epic 31 July 2017 Hot adult contemporary Various 4 August 2017 Digital download Digital Farm Animals and Louis Tomlinson Remix
Awards and nominations YearOrganizationAwardResult 2017CelebMix Awards Best Collaboration 2018MPS Online Awards Favorite Collaboration
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