Don't Look Back
Boston Lyrics
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It's been too long since I felt this way
I don't mind (ooh, where I get taken)
The road is callin', today is the day
I can see, it took so long just to realize
I'm much too strong not to compromise
Now I see what I am is holding me down
I'll turn it around, oh, yes, I will
I finally see the dawn arrivin'
I see beyond the road I'm drivin'
It's a bright horizon (ooh, and I'm awakin' now)
Oh, I see myself in a brand new way
The sun is shinin' (ooh, the clouds are breakin')
'Cause I can't lose now, there's no game to play
I can tell there's no more time left to criticize
I've seen what I could not recognize
Everything in my life was leading me on
But I can be strong, oh, yes, I can
I finally see the dawn arrivin'
I see beyond the road I'm drivin'
Ooh, far away and left behind, left behind
Oh, the sun is shinin' and I'm on that road
Don't look back (ooh, a new day is breakin')
Oh, it's been so long since I felt this way
I don't mind (ooh, where I get taken)
The road is callin', today is the day
I can see, it took so long just to realize
I'm much too strong not to compromise
Now I see what I am is holding me down
I'll turn it around, oh, yes, I will
I finally see the dawn arrivin'
I see beyond the road I'm drivin'
Oh, far away and left behind
Don't look back, ooh
Don't look back, ooh
Don't look back, ooh
Don't look back, ooh
The lyrics to Boston's song Don't Look Back speaks about the realization and acceptance of one's own strength and the decision to move forward. The opening line, "It's been too long since I felt this way," suggests that the singer has been stuck in the same routine for too long and is now ready for something new. The line "I'm much too strong not to compromise" shows that they acknowledge their capabilities, and are ready to face the challenges that come with moving forward.
The line "Now I see what I am is holding me down" is significant as it suggests that the singer has come to the realization that they are responsible for their own limitations. They now believe that they can break free from the chains that previously held them back. The line "I finally see the dawn arrivin'" signifies that they are optimistic and hopeful about what the future holds. They are also able to see beyond their present situation and envision a brighter future.
Overall, the song Don't Look Back is about overcoming obstacles and finding the strength to move forward. It encourages listeners not to dwell on the past but to focus on the future and what they can do to improve their present circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't look back
Don't dwell on the past and keep moving forward
It's been too long since I felt this way
It's been a while since I've been inspired to make a change
I don't mind
I'm open to new experiences
The road is callin', today is the day
It's time to take action and pursue my dreams
I can see, it took so long just to realize
It took me a while to understand my true potential
I'm much too strong not to compromise
I have the willpower to change without sacrificing who I am
Now I see what I am is holding me down
My own mindset has been limiting my progress
I'll turn it around, oh, yes, I will
I'm determined to change my situation for the better
I finally see the dawn arrivin'
I can finally see a new beginning on the horizon
I see beyond the road I'm drivin'
I can envision a brighter future beyond my current path
It's a bright horizon
The future is full of opportunity
'Cause I can't lose now, there's no game to play
I'm not afraid of failure anymore, because there's no one to compete against
I can tell there's no more time left to criticize
It's time to stop nitpicking at myself and start taking action
I've seen what I could not recognize
I've gained new insight into what was once unclear to me
Everything in my life was leading me on
All of my past experiences have led me to this moment
But I can be strong, oh, yes, I can
I have the strength to overcome any obstacle in my path
Oh, far away and left behind
I'm moving on from my old life and leaving it in the past
Don't look back
I'm reminding myself to stay focused on my future and not my past
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Donald Tom Scholz
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