Don't Look Back
The Remains Lyrics
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You're gonna have to sleep there
Old Man Blues is goin' to try
Try to find you everywhere
[Don't look back] oh, you better not look now
[Don't look back] he's coming for you
[Don't look back] keep on running
Running till the end of time, oh yeah
If you both have faith you'll find
A sunny day
Don't be bothered by what
Smaller minds have got to say, just
[Don't look back] oh, you better not look now
[Don't look back] he's coming after you
[Don't look back] you gotta keep running, yeah
Running till the end of time, yeah
[One thing I wanna say]
[One thing I wanna say] wanna say now
[One thing I wanna say] oh yeah
[One thing I wanna say]
Talk, talk, talk, talking trash
Talk, talk, talking trash
Truth is the light [truth is the light]
The light is the way [light is the way]
The less folk know [the less they know]
The more they've got to say [yeah, yeah]
And if you want me to [uh-huh]
Here's what I'll do for you [all right]
I'll light a candle and I'll pray
The Lord will bless you
I hope that someday He will understand
But till they do
[Don't look back] oh, you better not look now
[Don't look back] he's coming after you
[Don't look back] you gotta keep running, yeah
Running till the end of time, oh yeah
[Don't look back] oh, you better not look now
[Don't look back] he's coming after you
[Don't look back] you'd better keep running, yeah
Running till the end of time, oh ye
The Remains’s song “Don’t Look Back” is about someone who has made a mistake and is fleeing from the consequences. The singer warns them not to look back, as “Old Man Blues is goin’ to try/ Try to find you everywhere.” The singer also offers some advice, suggesting that the person should not worry about what “smaller minds” have to say and should have faith that there will be a better day. The song ends with the singer promising to light a candle and pray for the person to be blessed.
The image of “Old Man Blues” looking for the person who has made a mistake creates a sense of foreboding and danger, making the urgency of the situation clear. Furthermore, the repetition of “Don’t look back” creates a sense of momentum and urgency, emphasizing that the person needs to keep moving forward and not get bogged down by regrets or doubts. The lyrics suggest that there is hope for the person, but they need to keep pushing forward and not give up.
Overall, “Don’t Look Back” is a powerful song that combines a catchy melody with a meaningful message about the importance of perseverance and faith. The song encourages listeners to keep moving forward and not get discouraged by setbacks or criticism.
Line by Line Meaning
You both made your bed and now
You have to face the consequences of your actions
You're gonna have to sleep there
You have to accept the responsibility and consequences of your actions
Old Man Blues is goin' to try
The sadness or hopelessness caused by the situation is going to catch up with you
Try to find you everywhere
It will affect every aspect of your life
[Don't look back] oh, you better not look now
Do not dwell on the past, because it will only bring you down
[Don't look back] he's coming for you
The consequences of your actions are catching up to you
[Don't look back] keep on running
Keep moving forward and do not let the past hold you back
Running till the end of time, oh yeah
You have to keep pushing forward and not give up
If you both have faith you'll find
Believing in yourself will help you find a way out of the situation
A sunny day
Happiness and a brighter future
Don't be bothered by what
Do not let others bring you down
Smaller minds have got to say, just
People who are less experienced or naive will judge you, ignore them
[One thing I wanna say]
The singer has a message to convey
Talk, talk, talk, talking trash
People who gossip or speak negatively will only bring you down
Truth is the light [truth is the light]
Honesty and being true to oneself is the path to enlightenment
The light is the way [light is the way]
Being positive and optimistic leads to a better future
The less folk know [the less they know]
People who judge or criticize without understanding the situation
The more they've got to say [yeah, yeah]
People who judge or criticize without understanding the situation are usually more vocal
And if you want me to [uh-huh]
The singer is willing to help
Here's what I'll do for you [all right]
The singer will pray for you
I hope that someday He will understand
The singer hopes that God will provide an explanation for the situation
But till they do
Until the situation improves, keep moving forward
[Don't look back] oh, you better not look now
Do not dwell on the past, because it will only bring you down
[Don't look back] he's coming after you
The consequences of your actions are catching up to you
[Don't look back] you gotta keep running, yeah
Keep moving forward and do not let the past hold you back
Running till the end of time, oh yeah
You have to keep pushing forward and not give up
[Don't look back] oh, you better not look now
Do not dwell on the past, because it will only bring you down
[Don't look back] he's coming after you
The consequences of your actions are catching up to you
[Don't look back] you'd better keep running, yeah
Keep moving forward and do not let the past hold you back
Running till the end of time, oh yeah
You have to keep pushing forward and not give up
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