Only Forward
Naomi Lyrics


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Hang on, look back and wonder
Last chance to track and plunder

Our glorious past, whatever
Nothing can last forever

No need to repeat
To repeat

From here it's only forward
Only forward

Cry till we smile
Decide it
We'll leave in style
Won't fight it

Bridges aflame
Feels strange now
Can't stay the same
Must change now

No need to repeat
To repeat

From here it's only forward
Only forward

Scary, so very
Unnecessary
Without you
Within you
No need to continue





From here it's only forward
Only forward

Overall Meaning

Naomi's song "Only Forward" is a song that speaks to the idea of moving forward in life. The first stanza of the song is reflective, with the lyrics "Hang on, look back and wonder / Last chance to track and plunder / Our glorious past, whatever / Nothing can last forever." These lyrics acknowledge the importance of our past and the things we have experienced, but also recognize that we cannot hold onto them forever. Our past experiences are simply a foundation that we can use to move forward and continue to grow.


The chorus of the song, "From here it's only forward / Only forward" emphasizes the need to keep moving and not get stuck in the past. The verse "Cry till we smile / Decide it / We'll leave in style / Won't fight it" speaks to the idea that we must allow ourselves to experience the pain and hardships of life, but ultimately, we have the power to choose how we face them. The phrase "leave in style" suggests that we should strive to move forward with grace and dignity, rather than getting caught up in bitterness and anger.


The second verse of the song continues this theme, with the lyrics "Bridges aflame / Feels strange now / Can't stay the same / Must change now." This verse suggests that change can be difficult, but that it is ultimately necessary for growth and forward movement. The song concludes with the lyrics "Scary, so very / Unnecessary / Without you / Within you / No need to continue / From here it's only forward / Only forward." These lyrics suggest that moving forward can be scary and uncomfortable, but that it is ultimately necessary for growth, and that we have the power to create a positive and forward-looking future for ourselves.


Line by Line Meaning

Hang on, look back and wonder
Hold on to the memories of the past and reflect on them with wonder


Last chance to track and plunder
Opportunity to seize the last remaining possessions of the past


Our glorious past, whatever
The past was filled with greatness and is worth celebrating regardless of its flaws


Nothing can last forever
All things, whether good or bad, come to an end eventually


No need to repeat
There's no reason to dwell on the past and go through it again


To repeat
Repeating the past only leads to stagnation


From here it's only forward
The only direction to move is forward, leaving the past behind


Cry till we smile
Even through the sadness and tears, there will come a moment of joy


Decide it
Make a choice and stick with it


We'll leave in style
We'll move forward with grace and dignity


Won't fight it
We won't resist the changes that are happening


Bridges aflame
The bridges we've crossed are burning behind us, signifying that there's no turning back


Feels strange now
The present situation may be unfamiliar and uncomfortable


Can't stay the same
Change is necessary and we can't remain in our current state


Must change now
We need to adapt and embrace the changes that are happening


Scary, so very
The unknown and the changes ahead may be frightening


Unnecessary
Holding onto the past is no longer necessary


Without you
It's time to move on without the things/people of the past


Within you
The strength to move forward lies within ourselves


No need to continue
There's no point in trying to hold onto something that has already ended


From here it's only forward
The only way to go is forward




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