Get You Back
Rhett And Link Lyrics


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Stop starin' at the rear view
You ain't checkin' your hair
That wheel has spun and them lights are out
There ain't nothin' for you back there
Stop holdin' on so dang tight 'bout time you let go
But he's a heart breakin', let you down son of a gun
But I ain't sayin' nothin' you don't know
The day you stop lookin' back
You're gonna find that the future
Sure beats the hell outta the past
Now he ain't no good
I guess he's good as gone
The day you stop lookin' back, girl yeah
Is the day you start movin' on

That sun's gonna come up
It's gonna feel good
And after all the rain and pain you've seen
I hope you soak it up like you should
Now and then it's gonna stir up
When you hear that old song
But don't let it get to ya baby
It's only three and a half minutes long

Well the day you stop lookin' back
You're gonna find that the future
Sure beats the hell outta the past
Now he ain't no good
I guess he's good as gone
The day you stop lookin' back, girl yeah
Is the day you start movin' on

Well now hey girl why are you looking back like that
Don't you want to trade tears for laughs and love
That could be us tonight

The day you stop lookin' back
You're gonna find that the future
Sure beats the hell outta the past
Now he ain't no good
I guess he's good as gone
The day you stop lookin' back, girl yeah
Is the day you start movin' on

Is the day your start movin' on
Stop starin' at the rear view
You ain't checkin' your hair




That wheel is spun and them lights are out
There ain't nothin' for you back there

Overall Meaning

The song 'Get You Back' by Rhett and Link speaks about moving on from past heartbreaks and relationships. The lyrics convey a message of encouragement to the listener, urging them to let go of the pain of the past and move forward into a brighter future. The songwriter tells the listener to stop looking back at their past relationships and wishing for something that is now gone. Instead, they should let go, move on, and embrace the future.


The lyrics suggest that the future is full of hope, happiness, and new opportunities. The songwriter assures the listener that they will find something better than what they left behind, and they will be just fine. There will be moments when the memories of the past will resurface, but these are to be disregarded because they are just temporary. The focus should be on the present and future, not on the past that cannot be changed.


Overall, the song 'Get You Back' by Rhett and Link is a reminder that moving on is the right thing to do after heartbreak. It can be challenging to leave behind a relationship that one has invested deeply in emotionally. But this song is telling us that it's okay to let go and move on because the future holds potential and a chance for a happier, more comfortable life.


Line by Line Meaning

Stop starin' at the rear view
Stop looking back at the past


You ain't checkin' your hair
You don't need to look perfect


That wheel has spun and them lights are out
That chapter of your life is over


There ain't nothin' for you back there
There's nothing left for you behind


Stop holdin' on so dang tight 'bout time you let go
You need to let go of the past


But he's a heart breakin', let you down son of a gun
He's a heartbreaker and let you down


But I ain't sayin' nothin' you don't know
You already know this


The day you stop lookin' back
Once you stop dwelling on the past


You're gonna find that the future
You'll discover a new future


Sure beats the hell outta the past
It's much better than the past


Now he ain't no good
He's not good for you


I guess he's good as gone
It's time to move on


The day you stop lookin' back, girl yeah
The moment you stop looking back


Is the day you start movin' on
That is the day to start moving forward


That sun's gonna come up
A new day is dawning


It's gonna feel good
It's going to be amazing


And after all the rain and pain you've seen
After experiencing difficulties and hardships


I hope you soak it up like you should
I hope you enjoy it to the fullest


Now and then it's gonna stir up
Occasionally it might remind you of the past


When you hear that old song
When you hear a song from that time


But don't let it get to ya baby
Don't let it bring you down


It's only three and a half minutes long
It's only a short period of time


Well now hey girl why are you looking back like that
Hey girl, why are you still looking back?


Don't you want to trade tears for laughs and love
Don't you want to replace sadness with joy and love?


That could be us tonight
We could have that together tonight


Is the day your start movin' on
It's the day you start moving forward




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAREN JOHNSTON, LUKE LAIRD

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