Don't Think I Don't Think About It
Darius Rucker Lyrics
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Swore I wasn't coming back, said I'd had enough
Saw you in the rear view standing, fading from my life
But I wasn't turnin' 'round
No not this time
But don't think I don't think about it
Don't think I don't have regrets
Between the work and the hurt and the whiskey
Don't think I don't wonder 'bout
Could've been, should've been all worked out
I know what I felt, and I know what I said
But don't think I don't think about it
When we make choices, we gotta live with them
Heard you found a real good man and you married him
I wonder if sometimes I cross your mind
Where would we be today
If I never drove that car away?
But don't think I don't think about it
Don't think I don't have regrets
Don't think it don't get to me
Between the work and the hurt and the whiskey
Don't think I don't wonder 'bout
Could've been, should've been all worked out
Yeah I know what I felt, and I know what I said
But don't think I don't think about it
But don't think I don't think about it
But don't think I don't think about it
Don't think I don't have regrets
Don't think it don't get to me
Between the work and the hurt and the whiskey
Don't think I don't wonder 'bout
Could've been, should've been all worked out
I know what I felt, and I know what I said
But don't think I don't think about it, no no
Don't think I don't
Don't think I don't
The lyrics of Darius Rucker's song Don't Think I Don't Think About It express feelings of regret and nostalgia. The singer left a person they loved, and now they wonder what could have been if they had made a different choice. They've moved on with their life but still carry the weight of their decision. The first stanza paints a picture of the moment the singer left, seeing the person they loved in the rearview mirror. They swore they wouldn't go back, but the chorus reveals the truth - they think about what they left behind all the time.
The second stanza speaks to the consequences of choices. The person the singer left has moved on and is happy in a relationship with someone else. It's clear that the singer still cares for this person and wonders what their life could be like together. The line "If I never drove that car away?" shows the singer understands the gravity of their actions but is still living with the regret of their decision. The repetition of "But don't think I don't think about it" emphasizes how much the singer still thinks about the person they left behind.
Overall, the song captures the feeling of looking back at a past love and wondering what could have been. It acknowledges the weight of past decisions and the lingering thoughts that follow.
Line by Line Meaning
I left out in a cloud of taillights and dust
I drove away from you with great speed and determination, leaving behind a trail of dust.
Swore I wasn't coming back, said I'd had enough
I made a promise to never return, believing that I've had enough of our relationship.
Saw you in the rear view standing, fading from my life
I noticed you standing behind me as I drove away, slowly disappearing out of my life.
But I wasn't turnin' 'round, No not this time
Despite seeing you, I didn't have the courage or desire to turn back and give our relationship another shot.
Don't think I don't think about it
I frequently think about our relationship and what could have been.
Don't think I don't have regrets
I regret the decisions I made regarding our relationship.
Don't think it don't get to me
The memory of our relationship and its possible outcomes still affect me emotionally.
Between the work and the hurt and the whiskey
My struggles, pain, and alcohol consumption provide a constant reminder of our relationship and its consequences.
Don't think I don't wonder 'bout, Could've been, should've been all worked out
I often wonder what could have been and feel that our relationship could have had a different, positive outcome.
Yeah I know what I felt, and I know what I said
I am aware of what I felt and said during our relationship.
But don't think I don't think about it
I admit to constantly thinking about our relationship, despite my initial decision to leave and never return.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Clay Mills, Darius Rucker
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
James Hancock
Such amazing talent. I remember when, Hootie and The Blowfish, came on the radio. No matter if he sings country or pop, he is awesome!
BeautyBeyondtheScars
Agreed
Joshua Bradshaw
I feel the exact same way. Very talented dude.
Adam Dyer
Had this song playing in my head the past few days. Today I heard my ex might be engaged but after 6 years, I know it would just be too painful to look her up and see if it’s true, especially with all the mistakes I made that wound up pushing her away. I still think about her every day.
jennifer chain
Do it babe! What do you have to lose at this point??
D CardilloD2A4Life
I'm not much about country music, but this is amazing. His presence, voice, and that smile! Keep up the great work
Lisa Diulio
Not to mention his very infectious laugh, have you herd it? And of course all his wonderful humanitarian work with the Children of St. JUDE he does and other charities. He is truly a angel in disguise, God just gave him a voice to go with his wings!
Bobby Jones
This guy is probably one of the greatest songwriters of our time he can sing any kind of music
Carolyn Cameron
His voice is like velvet. So wonderful! It soothes my soul!
Darius Rucker
❤️