“It’s All Coming Back To Me Now” by Celine Dion

On Celine Dion’s “It’s All Coming Back To Me Now”, the narrator reminisces over a past relationship and considers going back as she relives the moments shared with her lover. Propelled by gestures from her former lover, she is reminded of the feelings she once had for this person and looks at the possibility of going back to him.

Celine recollects the moments that led to the demise of the past relationship, and her decision to erase every memory they had. She is however led right back into the memories later on as she seems to have been reconnected to her ex-lover physically. Apparently, she really thought she had done away with him and did not feel a thing for him, but his touch and kiss proved her wrong.

The singer constantly reminds herself of the pain she felt in the past, and how she was able to overcome it and stay strong. She also tries to prompt her ex that what they had is in the past, yet she is unable to resist his touch, which is causing the flashback to take place. In the end, she sings about the possibility of them forgiving each other and reuniting.

Writing Credits for “It’s All Coming Back To Me Now”

This track was composed by American lyricist, Jim Steinman, who is renowned for writing several hit tunes. FYI, he wrote Welsh singer, Bonnie Tyler’s 1986 hit song, “Holding Out for a Hero”. However, this song was his first collaboration with Céline Dion.

Steinman revealed that his inspiration behind this track came from a 19th-century novel, Wuthering Heights, written by English novelist, Emily Brontë. It must be noted that that same novel inspired Kate Bush’s 1977 hit single of the same name.

Track was almost recorded by Meat Loaf

American singer/songwriter Meat Loaf had intentions of recording this song. However, he was prevented from doing, with Steinman being in favor of a female vocalist rather.Eventually, Steinman opted for the girl band, Pandora’s Box to record the original version of this song.

Céline Dion’s Version of “It’s All Coming Back To Me Now”

The version recorded by Dion was released as single on 29th July 1996.It was included on her 1996 album, Falling into You. The tune is the first track on that album.

Production Credits

For the production of Dion’s version, Steinman collaborated with co-producers Roy Bittan and Steven Rinkoff.

A Global Hit

Dion’s rendition of the song became a huge success in various regions around the world, peaking at #2 on the Hot 100 in the US. And on the UK Singles Chart, it ranked at #3.

Additionally, the track also topped the Canadian Top Singles chart and was a top ten fixture on the charts of over half a dozen nations globally, including Australia and Belgium.

Meat Loaf Eventually Records “It’s All Coming Back To Me Now”

In 2006, Meat Loaf eventually got his chance to record a version of this tune. He did so in collaboration with Norwegian songstress, Marion Raven.

Other Cover Versions

“It’s All Coming Back to Me Now” has been covered by multiple musical performers, including Pilipino comedian/singer Michael V., whose version was released in 1997.In 2014, British pop songstress, GFOTY also released her version of this track.