Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, the two attended high school together, and after years of pursuing music in different directions, reconnected at a local spot in their hometown. They collaborated on several covers, turning them into duets and adding a unique spin to songs of other artists. From there, they began co-writing their own original songs, growing together in lyrics, sound, and performance. What started as two individual solo artists, has since emerged the Acoustic Folk duo of "Colin & Caroline".
Colin & Caroline's heart-warming harmonies, original lyrics, and blend of creative covers first grabbed the attention of many in Central Virginia. Several of their original songs (including "More Than Gravity", "Fireflies, and "Like Home") have been featured on popular playlists curated by Spotify, which has spread the presence of Colin & Caroline worldwide. "More Than Gravity" has received over 13 million plays since release in 2014, and it's placement in the Netflix original series "13 Reasons Why."
Don't Look Back
Colin & Caroline Lyrics
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Windows down on my side
To feel the breeze run through her fingers
And she′ll spread her wings in hope to fly
But it's a long way down when you′re up this high
And the memory still lingers
I still feel in there
Staring out the rearview mirror
It's a long way home and it takes time
Passing all these exit signs but I gotta keep moving
Blue skies fade to black
The brightest flames always burn out so fast
Now put this all in the past
Might be the hardest thing to do
But don′t look back
Don′t look back
I feel alone at night
With the city moving left and right
My world's frozen
You can′t give what you don't have
There′s a few words you can't take back
I wish I knew back then
Blue skies fade to black
The brightest flames always burn out so fast
Now put this all in the past
Might be the hardest thing to do
But don′t look back
Don't look back
Blue skies fade to black
The brightest flames always burn out so fast
Now put this all in the past
Might be the hardest thing to do
Blue skies fade to black
The brightest flames always burn out so fast
Now put this all in the past
Sometimes the hardest thing to do
Might be what's best for you
Don′t look back
The song "Don't Look Back" by Colin & Caroline is a reflective and emotive composition that speaks about the pain and difficulties of letting go of the past. The song is told from two perspectives, a woman driving alone at night to escape her thoughts and a man who is alone in the city, feeling disconnected and isolated. The opening lines of the song illustrate the woman's desire to leave her troubles behind and experience freedom as she drives with her windows down, feeling the breeze across her face. The metaphor of spreading her wings to fly highlights her wish of escaping from her present situation. However, the chorus reminds both the woman and the man that the hardest thing to do sometimes is to put the past behind and move forward. Even though the memories still linger, looking back can only cause more pain because the happiness and freedom that were once felt are now gone. The song ends with a more optimistic sentiment, suggesting that the suffering endured from not looking back might be the best thing for one's personal growth and well-being.
Overall, "Don't Look Back" is a poignant and beautifully crafted song that strikes a chord with anyone experiencing pain and longing to move on from their past. The songwriting and emotional delivery of the lyrics provide a relatable and cathartic experience for the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
She drives a lonely night
She drives alone at night
Windows down on my side
Windows are rolled down on my side
To feel the breeze run through her fingers
She wants to feel the wind on her fingers
And she'll spread her wings in hope to fly
She hopes to spread her wings and fly
But it's a long way down when you're up this high
It's dangerous to fall from a great height
And the memory still lingers
The memory is still present
I still feel in there
I still feel it inside my heart
Staring out the rearview mirror
Looking out of the back mirror
Like he's staring right through me
It feels like he's looking directly at me
It's a long way home and it takes time
The way home is far and requires time
Passing all these exit signs but I gotta keep moving
Driving past exit signs, but must continue moving forward
Blue skies fade to black
Clear blue skies turn dark
The brightest flames always burn out so fast
The most intense feelings often fade quickly
Now put this all in the past
Forget about it and move on
Might be the hardest thing to do
It might be difficult
But don't look back
Don't dwell on the past
I feel alone at night
I feel lonely at night
With the city moving left and right
The city moves around me
My world's frozen
My world feels stuck in time
You can't give what you don't have
You can't provide what you don't possess
There's a few words you can't take back
Some words cannot be unsaid
I wish I knew back then
I wish I knew this in the past
Sometimes the hardest thing to do
Sometimes the most difficult option
Might be what's best for you
Could be the best choice for you
Don't look back
Don't focus on the past, move forward
Writer(s): Inconnu Editeur, Levy Colin George
Contributed by Nathaniel E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.