The song "Comeback" by Ella Eyre is about a person who has been repeatedly hurt and played by someone in a romantic relationship. The lyrics describe the protagonist catching their partner cheating, with evidence of the other person's presence on their partner's lips. The partner appears to not care about the protagonist's feelings, and the protagonist recognizes that this person has a pattern of always coming back after causing pain. The pre-hook highlights that the partner's return puts the protagonist in a difficult situation, but it is too late to have a conversation about it. The lyrics imply that it is not the protagonist's responsibility to educate or change the partner's behavior. The song talks about the irony of never being able to resolve their issues. The hook reinforces the message that everyone has been played and hurt at some point. It advises taking the pain and using it to let go of the person who has caused harm. The lyrics suggest that in time, the person who caused the pain will come back, as they always do, but it is important to not let them back into one's life. The lyrics also imply that these people never learn from their actions. In the bridge, the protagonist tells the partner, referred to as "Mr. Wise Guy," to dry their eyes and take a final picture because it will be the last time they see each other. The protagonist questions how far the partner will get in life without the protagonist's support. Overall, the song "Comeback" is about recognizing the cycle of being hurt by someone who continues to come back into one's life. It encourages the listener to let go of the toxic relationship and not allow the person who has caused pain to return.
