Originall… Read Full Bio ↴Geowulf is Australian duo Star Kendrick and Toma Banjanin.
Originally hailing from the coastal town of Noosa, Australia, Kendrick and Banjanin met in their teens and then moved to Europe, spending their time between London, Berlin, and Gothenburg. The duo started writing together after Kendrick had laid down a few demo vocal tracks and asked Banjanin to flesh them out. The resulting guitar and synth-laden dream pop caught the ear of London-based independent 37 Adventures, who snapped up their debut 2016 single, "Saltwater." At the end of the year, the pair released a second track, "Don't Talk About You."
In 2017, Geowulf issued the singles "Won't Look Back" and "Get You" before collecting them for their debut EP, Relapse, in June. Over the next eight months, the duo focused on touring and recording their debut album, issuing singles like "Hideaway" and "Drink Too Much," both of which appeared on the full-length Great Big Blue in 2018. A year later, after a barrage of singles, the band released their sophomore LP, My Resignation.
Won't Look Back
Geowulf Lyrics
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Captive like a teenage secret crush
Now time alone's my living hell
Claimed it as if it was yours to own
Oh, I run the fight
This time, I'm too tight
You're the horse before the cart
Finally found your bottom line
You've always changed your mind
Found some peace in your parade
Can't you let me walk away?
I won't look back
My restless sleep was once my own
Somehow you've been cast a major role
Can't help the tears, they've come at dawn
This time they won't stop me from movin' on
Oh, I run the fight
This time, I'm too tight
You're the horse before the cart
To find my broken heart
Finally found your bottom line
You've always changed your mind
Found some peace in your parade
Can't you let me walk away?
I won't look back
I won't look back
Now let's realize
I won't look back
Now let's realize
I won't look back
Now let's realize
I won't look back
Now let's realize
I won't look back
I won't look back
The song "Won't Look Back" by Geowulf is about the aftermath of a breakup, and the feelings of betrayal, hurt, and the desire for freedom that come with it. The first verse sets up the idea that the singer was once alone but now feels trapped like a "captive," a feeling reminiscent of a teenage crush. This simple narrative reflects the earlier stages of a relationship where love is new and exciting but eventually changes into a burden that becomes unbearable. The lines "Now time alone's my living hell/ Claimed it as if it was yours to own" imply that the relationship was possessive in nature, and the singer felt suffocated by their partner.
The second verse takes the story a step further as we learn that the singer is now trying to move on from the relationship. The phrase "My restless sleep was once my own/ Somehow you've been cast a major role" suggests that the singer is struggling to shake off memories of their ex, who has inadvertently become a dominant force in their life. However, the singer is determined and declares, "I won't look back" - a sign they are committed to the idea of moving forward no matter what.
The chorus, "Oh, I run the fight/ This time, I'm too tight/ You're the horse before the cart/ To find my broken heart" can be interpreted as a metaphor for the singer being in control of their own destiny. They are the ones running the fight (i.e., their own lives), but their ex is the horse before the cart, yanking them in different directions. The singer has realized that their ex has always changed their mind, and this newfound comprehension finally brings peace to their troubled heart, signified when they ask, "Can't you let me walk away?"
Line by Line Meaning
Time on my own, I am still loved
Despite being alone, I know that I am still loved.
Captive like a teenage secret crush
I feel trapped and unable to escape, much like the intensity of a teenage crush.
Now time alone's my living hell
Being alone has become a nightmare for me.
Claimed it as if it was yours to own
You took over my life and claimed it as if you owned it.
Oh, I run the fight
I am fighting to break free from your control.
This time, I'm too tight
I am determined not to give in or let you control me anymore.
You're the horse before the cart
You are the one leading me towards heartbreak and pain.
To find my broken heart
You have already shattered my heart, but you keep coming back to hurt me even more.
Finally found your bottom line
I have finally realized your true intentions and motivations.
You've always changed your mind
You have been inconsistent and unreliable, making it hard for me to trust you.
Found some peace in your parade
You are parading around without a care, while I am left to deal with the consequences of your actions.
Can't you let me walk away?
I need to leave and move on, but you won't let me.
I won't look back
I am done with this cycle of hurt and disappointment, and I refuse to look back.
My restless sleep was once my own
I used to have control over my own life and emotions, including my sleep.
Somehow you've been cast a major role
You have become so intertwined in my life that you are now a major player in my story.
Can't help the tears, they've come at dawn
I am unable to control my tears and they come every morning, representing the pain I am feeling.
This time they won't stop me from movin' on
Despite the tears, I am determined to move on and leave you behind for good.
Now let's realize
It is time for me to acknowledge and accept the reality of the situation.
I won't look back
I am resolute in my decision to not look back and make the same mistakes again.
Writer(s): Toma Banjanin, Star Kendrick
Contributed by Savannah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kaseykonflict
(Ah aah)
Time on my own, I am still loved
(Ah aah)
Captive like a teenage secret crush
(Ah aah)
Now time alone's my living hell
(Ah aah)
Claimed it as if it was yours to own
(Ah aah)
Oh, I run the fight
This time, I'm too tight
You're the horse before the cart
To find my broken heart
Finally found your bottom line
You've always changed your mind
Found some peace in your parade
Can't you let me walk away
I won't look back
(Ooh oooh)
My restless sleep was once my own
(Ah aah)
Somehow you've been cast a major role
(Ah aah)
Can't help the tears they've come at dawn
(Ah aah)
This time they won't stop me from movin' on
(Ah aah)
Oh, I run the fight
This time, I'm too tight
You're the horse before the cart
To find my broken heart
Finally found your bottom line
You've always changed your mind
Found some peace in your parade
Can't you let me walk away
I won't look back
(Ah aah)
I won't look back
Now lets realize
I won't look back
Now let's realize
I won't look back
Now let's realize
I won't look back
Now let's realize
I won't look back
I won't look back
@literallyasuka2996
"Time on my own, I'm still loved"
"Captive like a secret teenage crush"
"Now time alone's my own hell"
"Somehow you've casted a major role"
"Can't help the tears they've come down"
"I won't look back"
"Now let's realize"
Relatable
@thebeautymark6809
How does their music not have millions of views? Her voice is butter.
@richardmoore5476
She uses auto-tune.
@KRyder5150
She’s incredible! They both are
@n000b51
@@richardmoore5476 lol
@n000b51
Have to search a bit & to hear a lots. The web is wider. Anyways, millions of views isn't always a guarantee of quality...
@nathanieltims8449
I heard this song playing at the local Target, fell in love with it immediately
@michaelelias9666
No lie....same here lol
@Xosgni
@@michaelelias9666 Same- That is actually nuts. One of my favorite songs- I don't know what I'd have done if I had not Shazamed it in time.
@NostalgiCrazy
@@Xosgni Loll same here, this was a few years ago.
@johnsullivan4580
Five years later, still an absolute gem.