Never Look Back
Incognito Lyrics


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long long time ago before the wind before the snow lived an old and aging man who lost his friend he carried by his side all the things he had in life left all the things that troubled him behind he was once in a desperate need for attention and so much more living his life with the question of conception there is no more no more feeling sorry and no more getting mad yeah right! you got the answer through the years he came to know sometimes its better to let it go and never look back no matter what they said and then the ones he learned to ignore the ones who always asked for more secretly respect the life that he led




Overall Meaning

The opening verse of Incognito's song "Never Look Back" describes an old and aging man who has lost a friend. Instead of dwelling on his troubles, he carries only his cherished possessions with him and abandons everything else. He used to be consumed by the need for attention and struggled with the meaning of life. However, he has come to learn that it's better to let go of the past and never look back, regardless of what others may say or do. Over time, this wise man has grown to understand that the ones who ask for more are not worth his efforts, and he has gained respect for the life he has led.


The singer seems to suggest that it is healthier and more fulfilling to live a simple life free from worry and concern. Rather than seeking attention and validation from others, it is preferable to rely on oneself and let go of negative emotions. The song encourages listeners to focus on what is truly important in life and to ignore those who may crave more than they are willing to give.


Overall, "Never Look Back" presents a message of acceptance and contentment. By letting go of past troubles and focusing on the present, the singer suggests that one can find peace and happiness in life.


Line by Line Meaning

long long time ago before the wind before the snow
There was a time before external influences when this story takes place


lived an old and aging man who lost his friend
The singer is an elderly man who is grieving the loss of his friend


he carried by his side all the things he had in life
He keeps his material possessions close to him


left all the things that troubled him behind
He has moved on from his past troubles and left them behind him


he was once in a desperate need for attention and so much more
He used to crave attention and validation from others


living his life with the question of conception
He pondered the meaning and purpose of his existence


there is no more no more feeling sorry and no more getting mad
He has moved past feelings of regret and anger


yeah right! you got the answer
He has found the answer to his existential questions


through the years he came to know sometimes its better to let it go
He has learned that it is better to let go of the past


and never look back no matter what they said
He has adopted a mindset of not dwelling on negative comments or influences from others


and then the ones he learned to ignore
He has learned to disregard certain people or influences that may have been detrimental to his well-being


the ones who always asked for more
These people were constantly demanding and never satisfied


secretly respect the life that he led
Although these people may have been problematic, they still held a secret admiration for his way of life




Writer(s): Edouard Jean Paul Maunick, Edouard Jean Maunick Copyright: Fanfare Musikverlag Edition

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Babyman Tuck

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