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I looked back to see if you looked back
And you looked back to see if I looked back
To see if you looked back
To see if I was looking at you
I looked back to see if you looked back
When you looked back I felt my heart strings snap
And felt the lightning striking at me
Then I stood still
Then you stood still
The world stood still
Our hearts stood still
And, oh, the thrill
That suddenly we knew
The very, very moment
I looked back to see if you looked back
And you looked back to see if I looked back
To see if you looked back
To see if I was looking at you
Then I stood still
Then you stood still
The world stood still
Our hearts stood still
And, oh, the thrill
That suddenly we knew
The very, very moment I looked back
To see if you looked back
And you looked back to see if I looked back
To see if you looked back
To see if I was looking at you
The lyrics of Four Jacks & a Jill's "I Looked Back" seemingly depict a feeling of mutual attraction and curiosity towards another person. The song reveals a moment when the singer and the person they are interested in, both look back in time as they recall the moment they saw each other for the first time. The repeated phrase of "I looked back to see if you looked back" is a testament to the longing and anxiety both parties feel towards one another's reciprocity. They both feel cautious but are awaiting the moment when they are sure of each other’s feelings, observed through the lyric "to see if you looked back to see if I was looking at you." The climax of the song comes when the singer and the person they admire both realize that their feelings are shared because of the thrill they experienced when they both stood still during the thunderclap and lightning.
The song's lyrics are a metaphor for the way people respond to love at first sight. It's sometimes impossible to hide the feeling of mutual attraction and the emotions that come with it. As the lyrics "The very, very moment I looked back to see if you looked back" suggests, the person they are in love with drives them to always check for the signal of mutual connection, thus making them look back periodically. It culminates with the moment where they finally understand that they are indeed connected.
The song's tone is captivating and romantic, with a melodic progression that creates a nostalgic atmosphere. The lyrics of the song depict the inner thoughts and feelings of the singer and showcase the vulnerability and fear associated with love at first sight, creating an emotive piece that resonates with the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey
An informal greeting to capture the listener's attention
I looked back to see if you looked back
I turned around to inquire whether you looked back or not
And you looked back to see if I looked back
You also turned around to inquire whether I looked back or not
To see if you looked back
To verify if you looked back or not
To see if I was looking at you
To check if I was gazing directly at you or not
When you looked back I felt my heart strings snap
At the moment when you turned around, I felt an intense emotional response, like the snapping of heartstrings
And then the thunderclap
Refers to a sudden, loud noise or event that followed the intense feeling described in the previous line
And felt the lightning striking at me
Similarly, the 'lightning' represents another strong feeling or event that occurred simultaneously
Then I stood still
I paused, frozen by the intense emotions I was feeling
Then you stood still
You also paused and stood motionless, mirroring my reaction
The world stood still
Metaphorically, everything around us seemed to pause and hold its breath, emphasizing the gravity of the moment
Our hearts stood still
Our emotions were so intense that it felt like our hearts had stopped and we were momentarily paralyzed
And, oh, the thrill
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm at the powerful emotions that we were experiencing
That suddenly we knew
The realization that we both had strong and mutual feelings for each other suddenly dawned on us
The very, very moment
Emphasizing that this exact moment was incredibly significant and memorable
To see if you looked back
Reiterating the action of turning back to look at each other, which sparked the intense emotional response
To see if I was looking at you
Clarifying the reason for turning back - to check if the other person was looking at them, indicating mutual interest
And you looked back to see if I looked back
Repeating the same action as earlier, which led to both parties realizing their mutual attraction
To see if you looked back
Another repetition of the action, highlighting its significance
To see if I was looking at you
The reason for the action, which ultimately led to the climax of the song
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isabella marais
Nostalgia....B side of Master Jack. Love it