Never Look Back
Night Beats Lyrics
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Can't explain a nuclear bomb
Hell on earth, what a shame
UFO take me home
Leave this rock all alone
Lock me up, without a key
Never look back to the same old place
Atom bomb such a drag
Stay inside burn a flag
Lock me up with a key
Nn penitentiary
Standing around with your that look on your face
Never look back to the same old place
The lyrics of Night Beats' song "Never Look Back" depict a sense of disillusionment and discontent with the state of the world. The opening lines, "Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, can't explain a nuclear bomb, Hell on earth, what a shame," suggest a frustration with the inability of religious figures or moral teachings to make sense of the destructive power of nuclear weapons. The song seems to lament the presence of violence and conflict, viewing it as a tragedy that tarnishes the beauty of life on Earth.
The following lines, "UFO take me home, Leave this rock all alone, Lock me up, without a key," convey a wish to escape from the chaos and seek refuge in a different world. This desire for escape suggests a yearning for a better existence, free from the burdens and injustices of the current state of affairs. The repetition of the phrase "Lock me up, without a key" could signify a willingness to abandon freedom in exchange for safety and peace, highlighting the desperation felt in such turbulent times.
Line by Line Meaning
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
Religious figures cannot provide an explanation for the devastation caused by a nuclear bomb.
Can't explain a nuclear bomb
There is no adequate explanation for the destructive power of a nuclear bomb.
Hell on earth, what a shame
The devastation caused by a nuclear bomb is a tragic and unbearable situation.
UFO take me home
Yearning to escape from the current state of the world, desiring to be taken away by an unidentified flying object.
Leave this rock all alone
Wanting to abandon the Earth, feeling isolated and detached from it.
Lock me up, without a key
Feeling trapped and imprisoned, with no way to escape from this distressing reality.
Standing around with your look on your face
Observing others with their expressions that reveal a sense of resignation or acceptance.
Never look back to the same old place
Refusing to dwell on or return to a familiar and monotonous environment.
Atom bomb such a drag
The presence and consequences of an atomic bomb are burdensome and disheartening.
Stay inside burn a flag
Choosing to express dissatisfaction and protest by burning a flag while remaining confined indoors.
Lock me up with a key
Seeking a confinement that can be self-imposed or voluntary but still restrictive.
Nn penitentiary
Existing in a state of imprisonment without physical walls, essentially being trapped within oneself.
Standing around with your that look on your face
Standing next to individuals who display a similar expression that indicates resignation or acceptance.
Never look back to the same old place
Avoiding revisiting or longing for a familiar and unchanging location.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Danny Lee Blackwell, Nic Jodoin
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