Blackhawk is an American country music group founded in Nashville in 1992 b… Read Full Bio ↴Blackhawk is an American country music group founded in Nashville in 1992 by lead vocalist/guitarist Henry Paul (born August 25, 1949; formerly of The Outlaws), vocalist/guitarist Van Stephenson (born 4 November 1953; died 8 April 2001), and keyboardist/vocalist Dave Robbins (born May 26, 1959); Stephenson was succeeded by Randy Threet and then by Anthony Crawford (bandmember for both Neil Young and Steve Winwood) .

One of the more successful country music groups of the 1990s, their hits have included Every Once in a While, Days of America, and Goodbye Says It All.

The original lineup for the band throughout the 1990s was Paul, Robbins, and guitarist/vocalist Van Stephenson, who died of skin cancer in April, 2001. He was replaced by Randy Threet, the band's bass player, until 2003, when Anthony Crawford signed on.

From early 2008 until he re-joined in 2010, Robbins left the group to resume his songwriting career, and Threet re-joined. Since then, BlackHawk's backing band has been subsumed into the main group, which comprises Paul (lead vocals, guitar, mandolin), Randall (acoustic guitar, background vocals), Threet (bass guitar, background vocals), Chris Anderson (lead guitar, background vocals), Dave Robbins (keyboards, background vocals), and Monte Yoho (drums, percussion).

Current Total Nonstop Action Wrestling musician Dale Oliver was also once a part of Blackhawk.

Like There Ain't No Yesterday
BlackHawk Lyrics

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I've been living my life like a man in chains
Ever since she took her love away
But this is now and that was then
And baby all bad things gotta come to an end

So tonight I'm going caution into the wind
Getting down to the business of living again
Back in the saddle and I'm holding the reins

Gonna find somebody and love her
Like there ain't no yesterday

Now, it's dark as a dungeon down where I've been
And there ain't no way I'm going back again
I've got my best foot forward on to greener grass
'Cause there ain't no future living in the past

So tonight I'm going caution into the wind
Getting down to the business of living again
Back in the saddle and I'm holding the reins
Gonna find somebody and love her
Like there ain't no yesterday

Out of the ashes, alive and free
No longer a slave to a memory
Got the rest of my life right out in front of me

So tonight I'm going caution into the wind
Getting down to the business of living again
Back in the saddle and I'm holding the reins
Gonna find somebody and love her
Like there ain't no yesterday

Tonight I'm going caution into the wind
Getting down to the business of living again
Back in the saddle and I'm holding the reins

Gonna find somebody and love her
Like there ain't no yesterday

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to BlackHawk's song "Like There Ain't No Yesterday" speak to the pain of heartbreak and the desire to move on from it. The singer admits to feeling trapped since their lover left, but they make a conscious decision to leave that pain behind and embrace the present. They want to live again and find love once more. The imagery of being in chains and the darkness of the past further emphasize the singer's sense of being trapped and the desire to move on. They are determined to not let the memory of their past love control their present and future.

The chorus repeats the message of living in the present, without the weight of the past holding one back. The singer's use of the phrase "caution to the wind" acknowledges the risk that comes with opening oneself up to love again, but they are willing to take that risk. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer looking forward to a future filled with freedom, love, and possibility.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been living my life like a man in chains
I have been living my life feeling restrained and trapped

Ever since she took her love away
Ever since she left me, I have been feeling lost and alone

But this is now and that was then
I am acknowledging that the past is in the past and it's time to move on

And baby all bad things gotta come to an end
I believe that all the negative things in my life will eventually come to an end

So tonight I'm going caution into the wind
I am taking a risk and venturing out of my comfort zone

Getting down to the business of living again
I am focusing on living my life to the fullest

Back in the saddle and I'm holding the reins
I am taking control of my life and making my own decisions

Gonna find somebody and love her
I am ready to find love again and treat my next partner with affection and care

Like there ain't no yesterday
I am going to focus on the present and future, rather than dwelling on the past

Now, it's dark as a dungeon down where I've been
I have been through a difficult and painful time

And there ain't no way I'm going back again
I am not willing to revisit those dark times

I've got my best foot forward on to greener grass
I am moving forward with a positive attitude and a hope for a better future

'Cause there ain't no future living in the past
I understand that I cannot move on and have a fulfilling future if I am constantly stuck in the past

Out of the ashes, alive and free
I have emerged from a difficult time as a stronger and freer person

No longer a slave to a memory
I am no longer controlled by the memories of my past

Got the rest of my life right out in front of me
I am excited about the opportunities and possibilities that lie ahead in my life

Tonight I'm going caution into the wind
I am reiterating that I am taking a risk and stepping out of my comfort zone

Getting down to the business of living again
I am emphasizing that I am focused on living my life to the fullest

Back in the saddle and I'm holding the reins
I am continuing to take control of my life and make my own decisions

Gonna find somebody and love her
I am still determined to find love and treat my next partner with love and care

Like there ain't no yesterday
I am still focused on the present and the future, leaving the past behind

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MARK NARMORE, WALT ALDRIDGE

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GinoGenero

I've been on a musical journey looking back throughout music history to find the best examples of that glorious electric 12 string sound. I always return to this song as the absolute best shimmering example of how awesome that sound was/is and will always be. Perfection.