No Turning Back
Sherbet Lyrics

No no
The singer is making it clear that there is no other option.

No Turning Back
This line is repeated as a chorus, signifying that she has made a choice and is committed to it.

I'm letting go
The singer is deciding to not hold onto what is no longer working.

You know
She's speaking directly to the person she's addressing, letting them know that she's made up her mind.

I've tried to persuade you
She has attempted to change the other person's mind, but was not successful.

But I couldn't make you stay
Despite her attempts, the other person still chose to leave.

You wrote the story
The other person was in control of the situation and made the final decision.

And you let it end this way
The artist is acknowledging that the other person chose to end things in this manner.

Yes you did
This is a direct affirmation of what was just said.

I'm short of the distance
The artist feels as though they fell short of their goal, in this case, keeping the other person in the relationship.

I'm back where I started from
The singer is feeling as though they're back to square one after trying so hard to make things work.

Preparing myself
She is getting ready for the next phase.

For the sound of the starting gun
This phrase could be interpreted as preparing for the beginning of a new chapter or starting over.

You've had it your own way
The singer is making it clear that the other person was in control of the relationship.

(Your own way)
Repeating the previous line for emphasis.

You leave me no way out
The artist is feeling trapped by the other person's decision.

(No way out)
Repeating the previous line for emphasis.

And baby I'll never
The singer is making it clear that they won't follow the other person down a path that isn't in their best interest.

Follow you down
This refers to the other person's decision, which the singer is choosing to let go of.

To where you're going to
The artist doesn't necessarily need to know where the other person is going, but she knows she's not going with them.

Now I can see we're through
The artist is seeing that their relationship is definitively over, and there is no going back.

I want you to know my mind
The artist wants to make sure that the other person understands where she is coming from.

(There'll be No Turning Back)
Repeating the chorus for emphasis.

I'm heading to windward
This phrase implies that she's putting effort into moving forward, despite resistance.

Setting my sails to the sun
Moving forward and towards a new horizon, with a bright future possible.

Freedom is calling
She is feeling free now that she's left the relationship behind.

And I'll take my chance on the run
The singer is taking chances to make a better life for herself.

My journey is waiting
The artist is on a new path.

(Waiting now)
The emotion here is one of anticipation.

I've said all I've got to say
The singer has communicated everything she needs to say to the other person.

(No way out)
Repeating the previous line for emphasis.

This is forever
The artist is making it clear that the decision to move on is a permanent one.

Though I never knew that I could feel this way
The artist may be surprised at how she feels after letting go of the relationship, but is choosing to embrace these new feelings.

I only want to say
The artist wants to express herself truthfully.

(Unless you change your mind)
The singer is giving the other person the freedom to change their mind about their decision.

Watch it
The artist is giving a warning to the other person that her mind is made up.

(No Turning Back)
Repeating the chorus for emphasis.

No way
The singer is clear that she's not going back in the relationship.

I want you to know it's real
The singer is being clear about what she's feeling.

I'm letting go, the deal is over
The artist is communicating her decision in a clear and direct way.

Have it your own way
The artist acknowledges that the other person was in control of the relationship.

You leave me no way out
The singer acknowledges that she's felt stuck in the relationship.

(Unless you change your mind)
The singer is giving the other person the opportunity to change their mind, showing that they're willing to remain open-minded.

(Unless you change your mind)
Repeating the previous line for emphasis.

No Turning Back
The artist is clarifying that she's made her decision and there's no going back.

No way
Repeating the previous statement for emphasis.

(Unless you change your mind)
The singer is communicating that the other person has the power to change the situation.

I'm letting go the deal is over
The artist is making it clear that she's moving on from the relationship.