Don't look back
Matrix & Futurebound & Tanya Lacey Lyrics


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As the cars speed past
Through my heart too fast
Try to hold the thoughts down

But as your face keeps rising
Playing through my mind
It's time to take this on, now
I never held back from the edge,
And you hit the same the line in the edge
But I don't wanna fall down too soon,
Take every moment I can with you,
Not over 'til we're in the clear,
Hold tight and let go of the fear,
All the trouble we've left behind,
We're not gonna get home tonight

(They can't hold us back)

'Cause if we don't look back
Everything's brighter
We're in bigger skies again,
Enough of living in lockdown

They can't hold us back,
We're over the line now,
We'll leave shadows in the rain,
And let the past just fade out
Just fade out
Just fade out
Just fade out
And let the past just fade out

I've got drawn too deep,
Let my conscience sleep,
Too late for a counter attack,
But you and me know we're not coming back, no
We've got all we need,
So it's time to break free
From the corners
Cross the borders
Let the days run into the night

'Cause if we don't look back,
Everything's right here,
We're in bigger skies again,
Enough of living in lockdown,

They can't hold us back,
We're over that line now
We'll leave shadows in the rain
And let the past just fade out
Fade out
Fade out

See the skies up above,
Through the haze, up ahead,
Feel the air move, all around you
As it floats through into the night

(They can't hold us back)

'Cause if we don't look back
Everything's brighter
We're in bigger skies again
Enough of living in lockdown

They can't hold us back
We're over that line now
We'll leave shadows in the rain
And let the past just fade out
Just fade out
Just fade out
Just fade out

And let the past just fade out
Just fade out
Just fade out
Just fade out





And let the past just fade out

Overall Meaning

The song "Don't Look Back" by Matrix and Futurebound feat. Tanya Lacey is about breaking free from the constraints of the past and the present and embracing a brighter future with enthusiasm and courage. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of it, with the metaphor of speeding cars symbolizing life passing by too quickly. The singer wants to hold on to his thoughts and not let them fly out of reach. But the thought of the person's presence he is thinking of takes over his mind, and he realizes that he cannot hold back from the edge.


The song is a call to action to take life head-on and not be afraid of the unknown or the past. They encourage the listener to live in the present moment and let go of all the troubles that have been left behind. The chorus emphasizes the theme of the song, with the lyrics, "if we don't look back, everything's brighter," and "they can't hold us back, we're over the line now." The song concludes with the singer finally breaking free from the corners that have held them back and embracing the unknown with a sense of freedom and wonder.


Overall, the song is an uplifting and empowering anthem that encourages listeners to be courageous, seize the day and leave the past behind.


Line by Line Meaning

As the cars speed past
As life moves quickly around me


Through my heart too fast
I struggle to keep up and process my emotions


Try to hold the thoughts down
I try to control my thoughts and not let them overwhelm me


But as your face keeps rising
But your presence in my mind becomes stronger


Playing through my mind
Replaying memories of you in my head


It's time to take this on, now
It's time to face my feelings and take action


I never held back from the edge,
I am someone who takes risks and lives on the edge


And you hit the same the line in the edge
You are also someone who takes big risks


But I don't wanna fall down too soon,
But I don't want to face the negative consequences too soon


Take every moment I can with you,
I want to cherish every moment with you


Not over 'til we're in the clear,
We can't relax until we are out of harm's way


Hold tight and let go of the fear,
We need to stay calm and let go of our fears


All the trouble we've left behind,
We have put our problems behind us


We're not gonna get home tonight
We are going to stay out and live in the moment


(They can't hold us back)
External forces can't stop us


'Cause if we don't look back
We need to focus on the present


Everything's brighter
Our outlook becomes more positive


We're in bigger skies again,
We are free and can soar high


Enough of living in lockdown
We are tired of feeling trapped and stagnant


We're over the line now,
We have crossed a threshold and cannot turn back


We'll leave shadows in the rain,
We will make a lasting impression on the world


And let the past just fade out
We need to move on from the past


Just fade out
Let it slip away without resistance


See the skies up above,
Look up and take in the world


Through the haze, up ahead,
Despite the uncertainty, we can see our future


Feel the air move, all around you
Sense the change in the atmosphere


As it floats through into the night
As we move forward into the unknown




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMIE STEPHEN QUINN, THOMAS RICHARD HAVELOCK

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