Their first album, Broadcast, released in 1986, was the first U.S. number one album for Richard Branson's Virgin Records. It included "(I Just) Died in Your Arms", their most popular single, which reached number one in the U.S., and number four in the UK; the album also yielded an additional U.S. top-ten hit with "I've Been in Love Before". The band received a Grammy nomination in 1987, for "Best New Artist".
After the band broke up in 1993, guitarist Kevin MacMichael joined forces with Robert Plant, and played on his critically acclaimed Fate of Nations album. MacMichael died of lung cancer on New Year's Eve 2002, at his home in Nova Scotia, at the age of 51.
The band was reformed in 2006 by Nick Van Eede, with a completely new line-up. They have released one album, Grinning Souls, in February 2006 on the Hypertension record label. The new band toured Germany early the same year and are currently planning tours in the UK and Denmark.
Don't look back
Cutting Crew Lyrics
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'Till someone just took the best of me
If it's some kind of conspiracy
Then no-one gets to the rest of me
I'm turning over leaves I'm holding up my head
I'm healing over hurt and learning to forget
Don't look back, let it fade and let it go
You make your way in a crazy world
Get all mixed up by a crazy girl
When all you want is some honesty
But then all she gives you is sympathy
I'm opening new doors, I'm clearing out the shelf
I'm loosening my act and laughing to myself
Don't look back...
Don't be afraid of the choices you've made
And try not to give any quarter
There's no more to say
I'm walking away and I'll never look back
Don't look back...
The lyrics to Cutting Crew's song "Don't Look Back" are about moving on and letting go of past mistakes or relationships. The opening lines, "I never knew what it meant to me 'Till someone just took the best of me," suggest that the singer has experienced a loss or betrayal, but is now ready to turn over a new leaf and heal. They don't want to dwell on the past or allow it to continue to affect them, hence the repetition of "Don't look back, let it fade and let it go."
The second verse seems to describe a toxic relationship, where the singer is seeking honesty but only receiving sympathy from their partner. Despite the difficulties, they are determined to move forward and open new doors for themselves. The lyrics provide an uplifting message about taking control of one's life and not being afraid of the choices they have made.
In essence, "Don't Look Back" is an empowering piece that encourages listeners to recognize their worth and take charge of their lives. Whether it's the ending of a romantic relationship, moving away from friends and family, or even changing careers, it is best to let go of the past entirely and start again from scratch.
Line by Line Meaning
I never knew what it meant to me
I had no idea how much it meant to me
'Till someone just took the best of me
Until someone took away the best part of me
If it's some kind of conspiracy
If it's some kind of plan to hurt me
Then no-one gets to the rest of me
Then no one gets to hurt the rest of me
I'm turning over leaves I'm holding up my head
I'm starting fresh and holding my head up high
I'm healing over hurt and learning to forget
I'm recovering from the pain and trying to forget
Don't look back, let it fade and let it go
Don't dwell on the past, let it fade away and move on
You make your way in a crazy world
Struggling to find your place in this chaotic world
Get all mixed up by a crazy girl
Confused and hurt by a girl who is unstable
When all you want is some honesty
When all you seek is truthfulness
But then all she gives you is sympathy
But all she offers is empathy and pity
I'm opening new doors, I'm clearing out the shelf
I'm exploring new opportunities and letting go of the old
I'm loosening my act and laughing to myself
I'm becoming less rigid and finding joy in my own company
Don't be afraid of the choices you've made
Don't be scared of the decisions you've made
And try not to give any quarter
And don't give any opportunity for others to hurt you
There's no more to say
There is nothing more left to talk about
I'm walking away and I'll never look back
I'm leaving it all behind and never returning
Don't look back...
Don't look back at the painful past
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EEDE, MACMICHAEL
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