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Backwards
Kendall Payne Lyrics
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You have not been what you could be
When you are the only one that enslaves you
Then you're the only one that can set you free
Don't run away, question the answers
Live you life like it's on fire
You're one mistake is to think you've made one
Don't run away
You can't go high if you won't go deep
You can't do over what you've done already
Expecting something new to see
I will not be bought, not be caged
Won't stay behind my walls where it is safe
No, I'm tired of trying to compensate for you
For you...
The lyrics of "Backwards" by Kendall Payne explore the idea of personal growth and the need to move forward in life. The song warns against the danger of living in the past and urges listeners to confront their fears and insecurities in order to progress.
The first line, "You can't go backwards, you must go forward," sets the tone for the song, emphasizing the importance of looking ahead rather than dwelling on past mistakes. The second line, "You have not been what you could be," suggests that there is more to be achieved in life and that we should not settle for less than our potential. The line, "When you are the only one that enslaves you, Then you're the only one that can set you free," emphasizes the idea that we are often our own worst enemy, and that we have the power to free ourselves from negative patterns of thought and behavior.
The second verse emphasizes the idea of taking risks and confronting challenges in order to grow. The line "Live your life like it's on fire" encourages listeners to embrace life with passion and intensity, rather than holding back in fear. The line, "You're one mistake is to think you've made one, Don't run away," suggests that failure is a natural part of the growth process, and that it is important not to give up when things go wrong. The verses are tied together with the chorus, which emphasizes that we cannot have success without failure, and we cannot have joy without pain.
Overall, "Backwards" is a powerful message about the importance of facing our fears and pushing ourselves to grow. The song encourages us to embrace life with passion and to never give up on ourselves or our dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't go backwards, you must go forward
You cannot undo the past, you must move forward to the future
You have not been what you could be
You have not yet fulfilled your full potential
When you are the only one that enslaves you
When you are the only one holding yourself back
Then you're the only one that can set you free
Then you are the only one capable of freeing yourself
Don't run away, question the answers
Do not avoid your problems, but actively seek solutions
Live you life like it's on fire
Live your life with passion and urgency
You're one mistake is to think you've made one
Your mistake is to believe that you have only made one mistake
Don't run away
Do not flee from your problems
You can't have mountains without the valleys
You can not experience great successes without experiencing failures
You can't go high if you won't go deep
You can not achieve great heights without first understanding the depths
You can't do over what you've done already
You can not redo what has already been done
Expecting something new to see
And expect to see different results
I will not be bought, not be caged
I refuse to be controlled or constrained by anyone else
Won't stay behind my walls where it is safe
I will not stay within my comfort zone where there is no risk
No, I'm tired of trying to compensate for you
I am tired of trying to make up for your shortcomings
Contributed by Jordyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.