He released an acoustic concept album about following your dreams and giving them up, called Planet, on June 17th 2017.
Don't look back
Aihvhia Lyrics
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I'm afraid you may see something you don't want to
And you can never go back
Don't look back
I'm afraid you may feel something you don't want to
And you can never go back
A messaged bird
It came from far outside the walls
I'll say a prayer
As I cast it to the flame
It's not my pain and it's not my fault
At least we're happy
Inside our castles and with our grounds
Don't look back
I'm afraid you may see something you don't want to
And you can never go back
Don't look back
I'm afraid you may feel something you don't want to
And you can never go back
In distant screams
"They will feed us to the trees"
I just by habit turn my head
I waste my days and my nights
I can't move, try
But cries for help aren't worth my time
I could have saved so many lives
But why would I
I'm afraid you may see something you don't want to
And you can never go back
Don't look back
I'm afraid you may feel something you don't want to
And you can never go back
At least we're happy
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from the start, the lyrics of Aihvhia's "Don't Look Back" convey a powerful message of regret and the inability to go back in time to fix the past. The artist warns listeners against the dangers of looking back, suggesting that they may see or feel things they want to forget or avoid. The first paragraph of the lyrics sets the tone for the entire song, highlighting the idea that once something is done, it cannot be undone.
In the second paragraph, Aihvhia introduces the theme of feeling guilty for being unable to help others in need. The "messaged bird" may represent a message or a plea for help that has gone unheard, and Aihvhia highlights the frustration of wanting to do something but feeling unable to. The lines, "I waste my days and my nights, I can't move, try, But cries for help aren't worth my time" suggest that sometimes, even when we want to help, we may feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. Finally, the artist reminds us that even when we are "happy" and safe in our own "castles," there is much suffering outside of our own world that cannot be ignored.
Overall, "Don't Look Back" is a poignant exploration of the idea that we cannot change the past and that sometimes, even when we want to help others, we may feel powerless to do so. The song urges us to look forward and focus on the present, while also acknowledging the pain and guilt that can come from being unable to help others.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't look back
I advise you to not revisit your past experiences or memories.
I'm afraid you may see something you don't want to
There's a possibility that by looking back, you will confront something unpleasant or unwanted.
And you can never go back
You cannot undo or reverse the past. It's not possible.
Don't look back
I advise you to not revisit your past experiences or memories.
I'm afraid you may feel something you don't want to
There's a possibility that by looking back, you will experience unwanted or negative emotions.
And you can never go back
You cannot undo or reverse the past. It's not possible.
A messaged bird
A bird that carried a message.
Found its way from many days
The bird traveled for many days and succeeded in getting to its destination.
It came from far outside the walls
The bird came from a distant place, outside the boundaries or limitations of a certain area.
I'll say a prayer
I'll offer a prayer or wish for the bird's safe journey.
As I cast it to the flame
As I burnt the message.
It's not my pain and it's not my fault
This message doesn't concern me and I'm not responsible for it.
At least we're happy
At least we have some form of contentment or happiness.
Inside our castles and with our grounds
We're happy and content within the boundary or confinement of our own lives.
In distant screams
In the far-off, indiscernible screams.
"They will feed us to the trees"
A statement or threat by some unknown person claiming that they will be killed and their bodies will be fed to the trees.
I just by habit turn my head
By force of habit, I chose to ignore this cry or plea for help.
I waste my days and my nights
I spend my time aimlessly, with no purpose or direction.
I can't move, try
I'm emotionally and mentally stuck in my situation and cannot motivate myself to do anything about it.
But cries for help aren't worth my time
I don't consider it important to respond to cries or pleas for help.
I could have saved so many lives
I had the power or ability to save many people's lives.
But why would I
But I didn't really have a reason or a motivation to do so.
At least we're happy
At least we have some form of contentment or happiness.
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An indication to confirm or acknowledge the preceding statement.
Contributed by Ian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Irvin Carter
I can't help thinking this song reminds me of the story of the first Buddha. In his youth as a prince. Living in a palace. His father would make him wear a vail. Whenever he left the walls of the grounds.
Telling him not to look upon the world. To be happy with his palace and his grounds.
For he may not like what he sees.
@logangamble4402
Don’t look back
I’m afraid you may see something you don’t want to
And you can never go back
Don’t look back
I’m afraid you may feel something you don’t want to
And you can never go back
A messaged bird
Found its way from many days
It came from far outside the walls
I’ll say a prayer
As I cast it to the flame
It’s not my pain and it’s not my fault
At least we’re happy
Inside our castles and with our grounds
Don’t look back
I’m afraid you may see something you don’t want to
And you can never go back
Don’t look back
I’m afraid you may feel something you don’t want to
And you can never go back
In distant screams
“They will feed us to the trees”
I just by habit turn my head
I waste my days and my nights
I can’t move, try
But cries for help aren’t worth my time
I could have saved so many lives
But why would I?
I’m afraid you may see something you don’t want to
And you can never go back
Don’t look back
I’m afraid you may feel something you don’t want to
And you can never go back
At least we’re happy
Right?
@sgibson8413
Listening to this while I visit Ireland! First time out of the country. I won’t look back and will keep exploring the world 🌏. I’m changing for the better along the way.
@liag.1079
I heard this song in my dream in which the heroes walked into the sunset and looked for it until I found it!❤ i'm so happy it actually exists!!
@violettem.1597
Such a perfect dreamy song <3 The voices are simply to die for, communicating deep emotions !
@TheZoomootoo
loving the huge update in production. drums (especially snare) sound so much warmer and full, and the atmosphere is amazing, but i guess it is what is to be expected with an album called planet :) hoping for more spacey epic music to come soon!
@emilygrace2701
10/10 will stream repeatedly
@aamutuima
Thank you for sharing your beautiful music here, it's much appreciated and loved
@donovangordon1062
AIHVHIA posting new music?
Finally I am complete.
@metalwiseguy4444
This is great! Can't believe it comes out in less than a week. Will definitely buy!
@ElizaArcher
God, I love this song so much!!!!