Turn Back Time
Muscadine Bloodline Lyrics

Maybe some day it'll work itself out
The singer is hopeful that their current situation will eventually resolve itself.

Wishin' I had learned how to shut my mouth
The singer regrets speaking out of turn and wishes they had kept silent.

Headin' north in the night when it all went south
The singer fled north during a difficult time, feeling that things were going poorly in their current location.

Wishin' we could turn back time
The artist desires to change something in the past that cannot be undone.

Now there's something in the water where we grew up
The artist notes that something has changed in their hometown, remarking on the differences they have noticed.

You keep a head full of steam and your skin stays tough
The singer is admiring someone for their resilience and determination.

We don't talk about our feelings, we just add 'em up
The singer explains that in their culture, discussing emotions is not common, and people tend to keep them to themselves.

No, you don't wanna cross that line
The artist warns against pushing someone too far or saying something that would be inappropriate.

If I had a magic word that could take away the hurt
The artist wishes they could magically make someone's pain go away.

I would give you what you deserve while giving me peace of mind
The artist implies that making someone else feel better would also make them feel better about themselves.

If I had a half a nerve I'd build a bridge instead of burn
The singer regrets burning bridges and wishes they had made better decisions.

If I could just make a sorry work
The artist wishes they could apologize in such a way that it would be effective and healing.

I guess everything would be just fine
The singer believes that if they could fix their mistakes, everything would be okay.

But it's a little too late to turn back time
The singer knows that what's done is done, and they cannot change the past.

Forgiving's easy but forgettin' ain't
The singer believes that forgiving someone is simple, but forgetting what happened is not.

The cut might heal but the scar don't fade
The artist explains that while a wound may heal, it often leaves a lasting impact.

Learnin' how to live with the choices I make
The artist acknowledges that they have made choices in the past that they must now live with.

Ain't sleepin' too good in a bed I made
The singer is experiencing guilt or discomfort because of their actions, and feels like it has affected their sleep.

Redemption's a word that I just can't shake
The singer is struggling with their past mistakes and desires to make up for them somehow.

There's some things I regret that I'll take to the grave
The artist admits that there are certain things they will always feel guilty about, even if they never tell anyone.

Yeah, bullets and words, they're about the same
The artist compares the impact of hurtful words to that of physical harm.

Still wishin' I could turn back time
The artist reiterates their desire to change the past and fix their mistakes.