Don't Look Back
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Don't Look Back

Oh, there is a place where the wild men go,
When it's late at night and on the radio,
They're telling everybody, stay at home,
It's no time for you to be alone,
It is a place on the edge of town,
Just shining in a hell-fire light, (they're waiting,)
And if you're there, keep going on,
They're waiting deep inside, I'm telling you,

Don't look back, women in the red and black,
Don't look back, they're going to take your heart away,
I'm telling you don't look back, women in the red and black,
Don't look back, they're going to steal your heart away,
I should have known better;

Well Jimmy Pellin was a friend of mine,
But he went out there one too many times,
I saw him running down the railroad track,
And I tell you boys he ain't coming back,
The early morning is their favourite time,
To find somebody out on their own, (they're waiting,)
They're waving arms and flashing lights,
Standing out on the road, I'm telling you,

Don't look back, women in the red and black,
Don't look back, they're going to take your heart away,
I should have known better, I should have known better,

So if you're going to the edge of town,
Don't lose in a hell-fire light, (they're waiting,)
And if you're passing, keep going on,
They're waiting there tonight, I'm begging you,

Don't look back, don't look back,
I beg you don't look back,
Women in the red and black,
Don't look back, they're going to steal your heart away,

I should have known better don't look back,
I should have known better don't look back,
I should have known better don't look back,




I should have known better don't look back,
I should have known better.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Don't Look Back" by Chris de Burgh tell a story of a mysterious and dangerous place that wild men go to at night. The song begins with the singer describing this place as being on the edge of town and shining in a "hell-fire light." He warns that if you find yourself there, to keep going and not look back. The women in the red and black are also a warning to stay away, as they will take your heart away.


As the song progresses, the singer talks about his friend Jimmy Pellin, who went to this place one too many times and never returned. The early morning hours, when someone is out on their own, is a favorite time for these mysterious women to appear. There are flashing lights and waving arms on the road, signaling for someone to stop. But the singer is begging the listener not to be lured in, to keep going and not look back.


The lyrics seem to be a cautionary tale about the dangers of getting involved with things or people that seem alluring but are ultimately harmful. The "place" described in the song could represent any number of temptations or addictions that one should avoid. The singer's warning to not look back is a reminder that once you get caught up in something dangerous, it can be difficult to escape.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, there is a place where the wild men go,
There exists a place where reckless individuals tend to frequent


When it's late at night and on the radio,
Especially during late hours while tuning through radio frequencies


They're telling everybody, stay at home,
The radio station advises people to remain indoors


It's no time for you to be alone,
It's not safe to be by oneself


It is a place on the edge of town,
It's located close to the outskirts of the town


Just shining in a hell-fire light, (they're waiting,)
Illuminated in a sinister light, with negative motives


And if you're there, keep going on,
If you happen to find yourself there, continue your journey to avoid harm


They're waiting deep inside, I'm telling you,
Individuals with malicious intent are lurking within


Don't look back, women in the red and black,
Do not glance backwards, as women wearing red and black clothing scheme to deceive you


Don't look back, they're going to take your heart away,
By looking back, they will manipulate you emotionally


I'm telling you don't look back, women in the red and black,
I implore you to resist the temptation of turning around, regardless of whoever beckons you


Don't look back, they're going to steal your heart away,
Referring to the same individuals in red and black clothing, they aim to steal your heart


I should have known better;
The singer regrets not having taken the advice for himself


Well Jimmy Pellin was a friend of mine,
The singer shares a storyline of a friend named Jimmy Pellin


But he went out there one too many times,
However, Jimmy frequented the dangerous location often


I saw him running down the railroad track,
The artist witnessed Jimmy attempting to flee on a nearby railroad track


And I tell you boys he ain't coming back,
The artist suggests that Jimmy met his demise at the hands of those who wait in the outskirts


The early morning is their favourite time,
Those with sinister plans prefer to execute them during the early hours


To find somebody out on their own, (they're waiting,)
They await someone who appears vulnerable and isolated


They're waving arms and flashing lights,
The individuals use physical gestures and devices to lure unsuspecting individuals


Standing out on the road, I'm telling you,
The waiting individuals are often present outside, lingering around the paths accessible by travelers


So if you're going to the edge of town,
In the event that you must venture to the outskirts of the town


Don't lose in a hell-fire light, (they're waiting,)
Do not become distracted by the foreboding light or the potential dangers that lie ahead


And if you're passing, keep going on,
If you're simply passing through, it is best to continue your journey without deliberation


They're waiting there tonight, I'm begging you,
Urgent advice to avoid, as those who wait are present and scheming


Don't look back, don't look back,
It's worth emphasizing that the action of looking back is incredibly unwise


I beg you don't look back,
A plea addressed to the listener to resist temptation


Women in the red and black,
Refers to the individuals who use red and black clothing to deceive


Don't look back, they're going to steal your heart away,
The intention is to trigger an emotional response and confuse the targeted victim.


I should have known better don't look back,
A final reminder to learn from others' past experiences and avoid making poor decisions.


I should have known better don't look back,
Reiterating the importance of avoiding a potentially grave mistake.


I should have known better don't look back,
A final reminder to exercise caution and learn from previous warnings.


I should have known better don't look back,
An emphasis on the artist's remorse and the importance of being proactive.


I should have known better.
The track concludes with one last admission of regret.




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Written by: CHRIS, DE BURGH

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@nancymelkonian4038

This song brings back the 80s and chris de burghs epic lyrics. Storytelling in its finest form.

@A-003

Thanks for the lovely song . . . Chris is a LEGEND

@amirsamii8850

Another fantastic song from Chris! In the time that majority of the songs and the music made are crap, it's so refreshing to listen to songs like this.

@mikenadanada7430

Absolutely LOVE this tune ( and can NEVER find it )
Thanks for the post man
Truly Thanks 😃👍😃

@anishsnaidu

2019 and loving Chris's lovely song - If we don't look back to the 70's, 80's & 90's for some real good music then all u get is the absolute CRAP they call music these days.

@Atrinz7

I dont think anyone else has these many great songs.

@tapanganguli7575

Always liked him. He traces his lineage from Hubert De Burgh who was a nobleman in the court of King John (1199-1216).

@Marty1984

Great Song!!

@chrsch384

Einfach klasse 👌🏼👌🏼

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Классная песня!

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