“Pulling Me Back” is an R&B song infused with trap elements that explores the inescapable pull of a toxic relationship. Drawing on the intense push and pull of love, the song portrays a struggle between desire and self-preservation, capturing a myriad of emotions from longing and lust to frustration and despair. The lyrics, rich in symbolism and imagery, liken love to a helicopter landing in a field or a heart plagued and flooded, offering a chaotic and encompassing depiction of a bond that is both thrilling and destructive. The raw energy and intensity of the music mirror the protagonist’s inner turmoil, and the repetitive refrain “You’re pulling me back” symbolizes the ceaseless tug of love.