Go back
Joplyn Lyrics
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by JOPLYN
Verse 1:
you always know better, once it's over
in the shadows of regret there sits a man on a wooden chair
at times I welcome him inside
like an old friend
of all that could have been
the turns I didn't take
the words left unsaid
and now it's far too late
to change it
chorus:
I want to go back
go back
go back
go back in time
(X4)
Verse 2:
things stay the same by growing
things stay the same by changing
bridge:
there's no escaping the touch of time turns a whole life to a quiet sigh
hold the compass, bring me to her know that I can't hide
the conclusion of the future
Always finds its way to mine
outro:
I want to go back go back
go back go back in time
to another life
i want to lose track, lose track
throw the ash on today
maybe make it right
The lyrics to Joplyn's song "Go Back" express the feeling of longing for the past and the desire to change certain decisions or actions that have led to regret. In the first verse, the singer acknowledges that they often believe they know better after something has ended, as they sit with the weight of regret. They describe this regret as a man sitting on a wooden chair in the shadows, almost personifying the feeling. Despite this regret, the singer sometimes welcomes it like an old friend, engaging in conversations that reflect on what could have been.
The verse also highlights the missed opportunities and unspoken words that contribute to the singer's regret. They acknowledge that it is now too late to change those things, suggesting a sense of resignation. The chorus repeats the phrase "go back" four times, emphasizing the strong desire to return to a previous moment in time and undo the mistakes or choices that have resulted in regret.
The second verse introduces a contrasting idea: that things can stay the same by growing and changing. This implies that change can also lead to stagnation or the preservation of undesirable aspects of life. It adds depth to the longing for the past, suggesting that the singer is unsure if going back would truly solve their problems.
The bridge reflects on the inevitability of time's touch on our lives. No matter how much we try to escape it, time transforms our experiences into quiet sighs, symbolizing the fading of memories and the passing of opportunities. The singer requests someone to hold a compass and guide them to someone they can't hide from, perhaps implying their desire to confront a specific person or situation that holds significance in their regrets.
In the outro, the repeated desire to go back and the longing for another life intensify. The singer expresses a wish to lose track and throw the ashes of today, suggesting a desire to let go of the present and make it right by changing the past. These lyrics encapsulate the yearning for control over one's past choices and an intense longing for a different outcome.
Line by Line Meaning
you always know better, once it's over
In hindsight, it becomes clear that you possess greater knowledge and wisdom
in the shadows of regret there sits a man on a wooden chair
Deep within the remorseful feelings resides a person burdened by past mistakes
at times I welcome him inside like an old friend
Occasionally, I accept the presence of those regrets as if they were familiar companions
conversations til the morning of all that could have been
Engaging in prolonged discussions with those regrets about the missed opportunities
the turns I didn't take
The alternative paths I failed to follow
the words left unsaid
The unspoken expressions and sentiments
and now it's far too late to change it
Regrettably, the circumstances have reached a point where altering them is no longer possible
I want to go back go back go back go back in time
Expressing a strong desire to return to a previous period
things stay the same by growing
Despite changes and developments, certain aspects remain constant
things stay the same by changing
Paradoxically, stability can be achieved through evolution and transformation
there's no escaping the touch of time turns a whole life to a quiet sigh
The undeniable influence of time that ultimately reduces an entire existence to a silent lament
hold the compass, bring me to her know that I can't hide
Clutching the metaphorical compass, guiding me towards a particular person while acknowledging the impossibility of concealing oneself
the conclusion of the future always finds its way to mine
The outcome or resolution of what lies ahead inevitably intersects with my own path
to another life
Yearning for a different existence
i want to lose track, lose track
Desiring to abandon the sense of direction or purpose
throw the ash on today maybe make it right
Symbolically discarding the remnants of the present day in hopes of rectifying past wrongs
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Chi Nguyen, Joelle Nguyen
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