It has been covered by a number of artists. Kim Goody released a single version in 1987. Despite being featured in several episodes of her Saturday morning show No. 73, the song failed to get into the top 100 in the UK chart. Bonnie Tyler released her version on her 1988 album Notes from America, while soul singer Luther Ingram had a U.S. #55 R&B hit with his interpretation. Aswad heard Ingram's version and made a cover of it, taking the song to #1 on the UK singles chart in March 1988. This version also reached #45 on the Billboard R&B singles chart that same year.
In 1990, a lesser known rock band Eyes, that reminds one of the "hair band" days, covered the song as well on their self titled album, under the Curb Records label. Although this album is out in the market, very little other information is out on the band.
In 1992, Neil Diamond recorded a version of "Don't Turn Around", which made the Top 20 on the Adult Contemporary chart. Two years later, in 1994, Swedish pop group Ace of Base took the song to #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and to #5 in the UK.
Don't Turn Around
Aswad Lyrics
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If you wanna leave, baby
I won't beg you to stay
And if you gotta go darling
Maybe it's better that way
I'm gonna be strong, I'm gonna do fine
Don't worry about this heart of mine
See if I care
Go on and go now
But don't turn around
'Cause you're gonna see my heart breaking
Don't turn around
I don't want you seeing me crying
Just walk away
It's tearing me apart that you're leaving
I'm letting you go
And I won't let you know, baby
I won't let you know
I won't miss your arms around me
Holding me tight
And if you ever think about me
Just know that I'm gonna be alright
I'm gonna be strong, I'm gonna do fine
Don't worry about this heart of mine
I know I'll survive, yeah
I'll make it through
And I'll even learn to live without you
But don't turn around
'Cause you're gonna see my heart breaking
Don't turn around
I don't want you seeing me crying
Just walk away
It's tearing me apart that you're leaving
I'm letting you go
And I won't let you know
I wish I could scream out loud
That I love you
I wish I could say to you
Don't go, don't go, don't go
Don't turn around
Don't turn around
I don't want you seeing me crying
Just walk away
It's tearing me apart that you're leaving
I'm letting you go
Don't turn around
'Cause you're gonna see my heart breaking
Don't turn around
I don't want you seeing me crying
Just walk away
It's tearing me apart that you're leaving
I'm letting you go
Don't you turn around
I'm proud, I don't want you to see that I'm cryin'
Don't you turn around
And then would you turn around when you're leaving
Don't you turn around
Bye bye, I don't want you to see that I'm cryin'
Don't you turn around
The song "Don't Turn Around" by Aswad is a heartbreak anthem about the pain of letting go of someone you love. The lyrics are about a person who has decided to end a relationship and leave, but the singer will not beg them to stay. Instead, they will be strong and try to move on, even though it is tearing them apart inside. The line "But don't turn around, 'Cause you're gonna see my heart breaking" is the key lyric, expressing the singer's vulnerability and desire to hide their emotions from their departing lover. Despite this, they still wish they could tell the person they love them and ask them to reconsider leaving.
The song's chorus repeats the phrase "Don't turn around" several times, emphasizing the singer's fear of being seen crying and their need to escape the situation. The verses then express the singer's resolve to be strong and move on, even if it means learning to live without the person they love. Overall, the lyrics are emotional and raw, capturing the pain and complexity of love and heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
If you wanna leave, baby
I won't beg you to stay
I won't plead with you to stay if you want to leave
And if you gotta go darling
Maybe it's better that way
Perhaps it's for the best if you have to leave
I'm gonna be strong, I'm gonna do fine
Don't worry about this heart of mine
I will be strong and okay, don't be concerned about me
Walk out that door
See if I care
Go on and go now
Leave if you want, it won't affect me, go now
But don't turn around
'Cause you're gonna see my heart breaking
Please don't look back, I'll be heartbroken if you do
I won't miss your arms around me
Holding me tight
I won't miss your embrace
And if you ever think about me
Just know that I'm gonna be alright
If you ever think of me, know that I'll be okay
I wish I could scream out loud
That I love you
I wish I could say to you
Don't go, don't go, don't go
I want to tell you I love you and ask you not to leave
Don't turn around
I don't want you seeing me crying
Please don't look back and see me crying
It's tearing me apart that you're leaving
I'm letting you go
It's painful that you're leaving, but I'm releasing you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Realsongs
Written by: Barry Mann, Phil Spector, Cynthia Weil, Albert Hammond, Diane Warren
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@giritharanarulampalam8602
37-year-old song, wow. This song still sounds beautiful in February 2024! Fond memories
@jasmainefowke3093
Rest in peace George Oban . The bass player .⚘⚘
@user-ft8cu8bj8x
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@SolidRocEntertainmentSRE
We won't turn around Drummie, we'll keep moving forward with the vibes and memories that you've given your supporters over the years. Aswad forever.
@yakieparis3863
My best singer,didn't know he passed iui just see it, when he died ,did he sing another song, I loved that song so much won't here him again .
@SolidRocEntertainmentSRE
@yakieparis3863 He died on September 2, 2022. He has tons of great songs with his fellow band mates, "Aswad" check them out.
@Baba_Yaga_87
Stuff like this lives on forever.. forget the crap that comes out nowadays... The oldies rock on
@lexkanyima2195
So obvious
@markbarnes2238
Ya mun
@Baba_Yaga_87
@@markbarnes2238 really... Weirdo