Don't look back
Mick Jagger; Peter Tosh Lyrics
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You can't run it, you can't hide it, you can't run it
Love has problems I know but there problems, we'll just have to face.
If you just put your hand in mine,
We're gonna leave all our troubles behind.
We're gonna walk and don't look back.
Don't look back
And don't look back
Don't look back
The places behind you let them re-remind you
If your first lover broke your heart,
There's something that can be done.
You don't run it, you don't hide it, you don't run it
Don't end your faith in love because of what he's done.
So if you just put your hand in mine,
We're gonna leave all our troubles behind.
Keep on walking and don't look back.
Forget about the past now.
Don't look back, baby.
Keep on walking and don't look back
The places behind you let them re-remind you.
Love can be a beautiful thing.
Though your first love let you down.
'Cause I know we can make love bloom, baby.
The second time around.
So if you just put your hand in mine,
We're gonna leave all our troubles behind.
Keep on pushing and don't look back.
Now, till I say, we won't look back, girl.
Keep on walking and won't look back.
Forget about the past now, baby.
And don't look back.
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, don't look back.
The lyrics of Mick Jagger and Peter Tosh's song "Don't Look Back" appear to be a conversation between the two singers, as they try to convince someone to not give up on love, the problems that may come with it notwithstanding. The chorus reassures the listener that if they just take the singers' hands, and walk with them, they can leave all their problems and troubles behind, and "don't look back." The verses expand on the idea that love can be difficult, but it's worth holding on to, and that one's past should not dictate their future.
The first verse presents the idea that one can't run away from love, and that the best thing to do is to face the problems and deal with them together. The second verse is specifically directed at someone who has had their heart broken by a past lover, urging them not to give up on love because of one bad experience. The bridge of the song concludes that love can be beautiful and worth holding on to, even if one has been hurt before.
Line by Line Meaning
If it's love that you're running from, there's no hiding place.
You can't escape love, it will always find you.
You can't run it, you can't hide it, you can't run it
There's no point in trying to avoid love, you just need to face it.
Love has problems I know but their problems we'll just have to face.
Love isn't perfect, but we have to work through its challenges.
If you just put your hand in mine, We're gonna leave all our troubles behind.
Together, we can overcome our problems and move forward.
We're gonna walk and don't look back. Don't look back And don't look back And don't look back, baby. Don't look back.
Let's keep moving forward and not dwell on the past.
The places behind you let them re-remind you
Don't forget where you came from, but don't let it hold you back.
If your first lover broke your heart, There's something that can be done.
Don't give up on love because of past heartbreaks.
Don't end your faith in love because of what he's done.
One bad experience shouldn't make you lose hope in finding love.
Keep on walking and don't look back. Forget about the past now.
Let's move forward and not let past mistakes hinder our progress.
Love can be a beautiful thing. Though your first love let you down.
Love has the potential to be wonderful, even if past experiences were painful.
'Cause I know we can make love bloom, baby. The second time around.
We can try again and make love work, even if it didn't in the past.
Keep on pushing and don't look back. Now, till I say, we won't look back, girl.
Let's keep going and not give up until we succeed.
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, don't look back.
Let's stay focused on the future and not get caught up in the past.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PETE WHITE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thomastarwater2989
It’s been 45 years since Peter Tosh and Mick Jagger worked up this amazing duet. I still get chills from listening to “Don’t Look Back”. That’s just how it is.
@kelsonlaborde8645
I love this song.
It’s my Motto.
Rasta don’t go back, Just keep moving it Forward.
@geristracener5253
This is my favorite 2 singing this great song. 👅👅👅👅💨💨💨💨
@jonathanclary3992
@@kelsonlaborde8645Peter and Mick Jaggers version is better than the Temptations original version. I don't care what anyone says cause Peter Tosh is the King of Reggae 💚💛❤️ however I'm glad Mick Jagger and the Stones are still rocking and shocking plus I heard Mick celebrated his 80th birthday this year in 2023 and this year is Peter's 36th anniversary of his death at the hands of Tosh's so called friend Dennis leppo.
@peterpeikert5021
Na und trotzdem gute Musik 😅
@yogijaya2897
It was CoIntelPro international
Via patsy.... TOSH is the ultimate REBEL MYSTIC MAN...
@nikinawhitaker4001
Never get tired of hearing this song. I'm 64 years old and still remember hearing it years ago and have loved it ever since. Yeah Mick and Peter (RIP).
@KennBurch
I still remember Tosh singing this on "SNL" back in the late 70's. Mick came onstage as a total surprise to the audience for his verse, and that still stands to me as one of the coolest(perhaps the single coolest)moments in SNL history.
@richardmarcus5400
I think both Mick and Keith joined him - but my memories of the 70s aren't that reliable.
@danrosenberg2393
@@richardmarcus5400 Just Mick