Siblings Matthew and Julia have gathered with school friends Tom, Harry and Bethan to revive the legacy of the old struggling Cobbler of Keston and his foot-stamping, shoe-scuffing music club. With beautiful harmonies, an oom-pah tuba line and a mish-mash of other instruments, the Cobblers give you music to tap along to!
Their debut album ‘One, For Words’ was released in August 2012 to critical acclaim and won widespread praise from BBC Radio 2 & 6 Music's Bob Harris, Steve Lamacq and Simon Mayo amongst many other online blogs. Having recorded sessions for Burberry Acoustic, BBC Introducing and Daytrotter along with festival appearances at Bestival, Cambridge Folk and Wilderness amongst others, Keston Cobblers Club are 'a band set for huge things' (the 405 Single Of The Week).
"where did this band come from?? One of the best new discoveries I made" - Steve Lamacq, BBC Radio 2 / 6Music
"Keston Cobblers' Club - what a fantastic discovery" - Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2
Won't Look Back
Keston Cobblers Club Lyrics
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It was all in my head and I ran away from it
On a wing and a prayer
Oh the ground moved beneath our feet
Autumn became as the clouds drift away
You could use somebody, use somebody still
But you won′t look back
No you won't look back to the thoughts you had
And the pace rearranged all the upside down days
On a wing and a prayer
I was wrapped up inside your head
Frobscottle dreams and a train to the sea
I could use somebody, use somebody now
But I won't look back
No I won't look back to the thoughts I had
And I won′t see the the pain in the face of your attack
And I won′t look back to the thoughts
But surely you will miss me
When I'm older I am 50
And the sprightly step that lifts me
Takes an awkward shade of May
But surely you won′t miss me
I am older I am 50
And the sprightly step that lifts me
Takes a while to walk away
But we bloody won't look back
No we won′t look back to the thoughts we had
And we won't see the the fire in the face of our attack
No we won′t look back to the thoughts
We had
The lyrics to Keston Cobblers' Club's song "Won't Look Back" are about the struggle to move on from the past and the idea of growth and change over time. The song begins in January, a time of new beginnings and resolutions, suggesting that the singer has been carrying something in their mind that they have been avoiding. They describe running away from it on a "wing and a prayer," suggesting a sense of uncertainty and risk. The ground moving beneath their feet could represent the instability and unpredictability of life.
As the song progresses, the seasons change, with autumn becoming and summer arriving. The singer talks about being wrapped up inside someone else's head, with "frobscottle dreams and a train to the sea," suggesting a sense of being lost in someone else's fantasy. They acknowledge that they could "use somebody" but also assert that they won't look back to the thoughts they had. This could suggest a desire to move on from past relationships or experiences.
Towards the end of the song, the singer muses about aging and how their sprightly step will eventually take an awkward shade of May. They assert that they and their companion won't look back and won't see the fire in the face of their attack, suggesting a sense of determination to move on and not dwell on the past.
Line by Line Meaning
January, when it first came to me
At the beginning of the year, an idea formed in my mind
It was all in my head and I ran away from it
The idea was only a thought and I chose not to pursue it
On a wing and a prayer
I took a chance and hoped for the best
Oh the ground moved beneath our feet
Things changed suddenly and unexpectedly
Autumn became as the clouds drift away
Time passed quickly and the season changed
You could use somebody, use somebody still
There are people who could help you even now
But you won't look back
You refuse to revisit your past decisions
No you won't look back to the thoughts you had
You avoid reconsidering your past ideas
Friday arrives on a warm summer's night
The end of the week came during a pleasant evening
And the pace rearranged all the upside down days
My schedule changed, making previously hectic days better
I was wrapped up inside your head
I was consumed by someone else's thoughts
Frobscottle dreams and a train to the sea
Unrealistic imaginings and escape plans occupied my mind
I could use somebody, use somebody now
I currently require someone's assistance
But I won't look back
I am stubbornly refusing to revisit my past choices
No I won't look back to the thoughts I had
I am avoiding reconsidering my previous ideas
And I won't see the pain in the face of your attack
I will not acknowledge the hurtful actions of others
And I won't look back to the thoughts
I stubbornly refuse to revisit my past ideas
But surely you will miss me
It is likely that someone will miss me when I am gone
When I'm older I am 50
When I reach the age of 50
And the sprightly step that lifts me
The energetic stride I currently have
Takes an awkward shade of May
Becomes less graceful and agile
But surely you won't miss me
It is unlikely that someone will miss me when I am gone
I am older I am 50
I have reached the age of 50
And the sprightly step that lifts me
My once energetic gait
Takes a while to walk away
Takes longer to move on from difficult situations
But we bloody won't look back
We will remain steadfast and refuse to revisit our past decisions
No we won't look back to the thoughts we had
We will avoid reconsidering our previous ideas
And we won't see the fire in the face of our attack
We will not acknowledge the hurtful actions of others
No we won't look back to the thoughts
We will stubbornly refuse to revisit our past ideas
Writer(s): Julia Lowe, Matthew James Lowe
Contributed by Adalyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@francesbundy6472
One of my favorite songs!
@Leticia-bf9ct
YOURS SONGS IS SO AMAZING... RELAX ME AND MAKE ME HAPPY... I CAN'T STOP TO HEAR
@fatimagil907
i love your compositions, music, voices! thank you 👍🏻💯👏💕 directly from Brás 🇧🇷 Excellent weekend for all of you 🎉
@colinwright3040
Love this song so much, speaks to me .....
@cogg-intheworksmedia8251
Epic track! Love the new atmospheric recording! 😊
@EdisonMiller
Love the track - great video
@jesotx2637
Love KCC. Come to the States.
@KAERUTABI
LOVE😊
@thisbambibites
With Mumford and Sons swapping banjos for full-on rock, maybe these guys could take their place.
@cate7229
Loved you at the folk festivals!