No More
Jesse Harris Lyrics
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You climb a staircase and turn a key
And walk in through the open door
Where you once lived years before
Years before
But then it all goes just as fast
You reach your hand out to touch the past
So don't you look back
Don't you look back
Don't you look back
No more
Cause then a day comes suddenly
When you miss your misery
Like a person you once adored
But who you don't see anymore
Anymore
So don't you look back
Don't you look back
Don't you look back
Don't you look back
Don't you look back
No more
In this song, Jesse Harris tells us about the danger of dwelling too much on the past, and the importance of living in the present. The first verse describes a dream where the singer is walking up a staircase and into a house where he used to live years ago. The dream seems pleasant, but quickly turns sour when the singer realizes that the past is unreachable and that he can no longer touch it. In the second verse, the meaning of the song comes to the forefront as Harris warns that yearning for the past is futile and dangerous because it can lead to an unhealthy sense of nostalgia. Harris advises the listener to stop looking back and start enjoying the present moment.
The song's message is a reminder of the Buddhist lesson to be present in the moment and let go of attachment to the past. It also warns the listener against the danger of getting stuck in memories, as they can act as barriers to progression. Jesse Harris' voice and lyrics are simple yet powerful, and this song stands out as a reminder to live in the moment and appreciate life as it comes.
Line by Line Meaning
You watch your footsteps in a dream
You are living in your past experiences and memories as if you're dreaming.
You climb a staircase and turn a key
You are revisiting your past and unlocking the doors to your old memories.
And walk in through the open door
You are allowing yourself to enter into those familiar places you once knew.
Where you once lived years before
You are revisiting the places you used to call home after many years.
Years before
The nostalgia you're feeling is from many years ago.
But then it all goes just as fast
The memories you're revisiting fade away quickly, and you're brought back to reality.
You reach your hand out to touch the past
You're trying to grasp the past and hold onto it, but it's slipping away.
Touch the past
You're longing to reconnect with your past experiences.
So don't you look back
Don't get caught up in your past experiences and let them define who you are now.
Don't you look back
Keep moving forward, and don't let the past cloud your judgment or vision.
Don't you look back
Let go of the past and focus on the present and future.
No more
Stop obsessing over the past and live in the present.
Cause then a day comes suddenly
You never know when your life will change and what was once important may not be anymore.
When you miss your misery
You may long for the past because it was familiar, even if it was painful.
Like a person you once adored
The longing for the past may feel like a lost love that you once cherished.
But who you don't see anymore
The past is gone, and you can't hold onto it forever.
Anymore
Accept the fact that things have changed and move forward without dwelling on the past.
Don't you look back
Don't let the past hold you back.
Don't you look back
Learn from your past experiences, but don't dwell on them.
Don't you look back
Live in the present and move toward a better future.
Don't you look back
Leave the past behind and focus on the now.
Don't you look back
Keep moving forward, and don't let the past define you.
No more
Let go of the past and embrace the future.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JASPER TREMAINE CAMERON, DON CANNON, DONALD E. CANNON, CLIFFORD HARRIS, CLIFFORD J. HARRIS, WILLIAM JACKSON, MATTY PIZZLET, LLOYD POLITE, JAY POWELL, WILLIE JACKSON
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