Never Going Back Again
Fleetwood Mac Lyrics


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She broke down and let me in
Made me see where I've been

Been down one time
Been down two time
I'm never going back again

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You don't know what it means to win
Come down and see me again

Been down one time
Been down two time
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I'm never going back again





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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Fleetwood Mac's Never Going Back Again is a reflection of someone who was once hurt in a relationship. The opening lines "She broke down and let me in, made me see where I've been" suggest that the person was guarded and unwilling to open up in the past, but their partner has helped them to confront their past hurt and move forward. The repetition of "been down one time, been down two time" emphasizes the fact that the person has been through tough times before, but they're determined to move forward and not repeat their mistakes.


The line "You don't know what it means to win, come down and see me again" suggests that while the person's partner has helped them to move forward, they still have a lot of work to do. The repetition of "I'm never going back again" emphasizes the person's determination to move forward and not look back on their past hurt. The humming in between the lyrics adds to the emotions behind the song, as if the person is trying to find solace in their own thoughts.


Overall, Never Going Back Again is a powerful reflection on overcoming past hurt and moving forward. It's a song that encourages listeners to take charge of their own lives and not let their past define them.


Line by Line Meaning

She broke down and let me in
After a period of not allowing anyone into her life, she finally opened up to me.


Made me see where I've been
She helped me realize my past mistakes and see where my life has been headed.


Been down one time
I've experienced hardships in the past.


Been down two time
I've faced difficult situations more than once in my life.


I'm never going back again
I am determined to move forward and not let my past mistakes hold me back.


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Instrumental


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Instrumental


You don't know what it means to win
You can't truly appreciate success until you've experienced failure and loss.


Come down and see me again
Visit me again and see the progress I've made in my life.


Been down one time
I've experienced hardships in the past.


Been down two time
I've faced difficult situations more than once in my life.


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Instrumental


I'm never going back again
I am determined to move forward and not let my past mistakes hold me back.


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Instrumental




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Lindsey Buckingham

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