Don't look back
Silvas Lucie Lyrics
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But we, pretend we're better off not knowing
Only, to realize we can't go on.
Tried to tell you, but you didn't want to listen to me,
Say things we don't want to admit to,
But it's no good, cause it's time to walk away.
The talking is over and now I'm out the door...
[Chorus]
And if I don't look back
Then I won't know how much I hurt you... I really hurt you,
And if I don't look back
It doesn't mean I didn't love you... I didn't love you.
Please don't ask me,
'Cause I can't take the way you're looking at me
Everytime we touch it makes me feel so guilty,
And I can't do this anymore.
I can't explain, I've said it all before
And I won't be persuaded, I'm half way out the door...
[Chorus]
It doesn't mean I didn't love you...
I can't explain, my reasons anymore
It's over, your heart's out of my hands...
[Chorus]
The lyrics of "Don't Look Back" by Silvas Lucie depict the end of a relationship that the singer can no longer continue. She knows deep down that the relationship is not working, but both parties pretend they're better off not knowing. However, as time progresses, they realize that they can't move forward together anymore. The singer has tried to communicate her concerns, but her partner doesn't want to listen. They both say things that they don't want to admit, but this is no good because it's time to walk away. The singer doesn't want to hurt her partner anymore, so she decides to leave. However, leaving without looking back doesn't mean that she didn't love him.
In the second verse, the singer pleads with her partner not to ask her about her decision because it makes her feel guilty. She has explained everything before, but she can't keep doing this anymore. The singer has made up her mind, and she is halfway out the door. The chorus repeats the idea that not looking back doesn't mean that she didn't love him, but looking back would only cause more pain for both of them.
The lyrics of "Don't Look Back" are sad, contemplative, and somewhat regretful. Nevertheless, the singer knows that this is the right decision, even if it's a painful one. By leaving, she hopes to avoid further damage to their relationship. The slow melody of the song accompanying the lyrics adds to its melancholy and introspective tone.
Line by Line Meaning
My intuition tells me, that this relationship's not working
I have a gut feeling that this relationship is not going well
But we, pretend we're better off not knowing
We ignore the issues and pretend that everything is fine
Only, to realize we can't go on.
Eventually, we come to the realization that we cannot continue like this
Tried to tell you, but you didn't want to listen to me,
I attempted to communicate my concerns, but you refused to hear me out
Say things we don't want to admit to,
We avoid discussing things that we are uncomfortable admitting
But it's no good, cause it's time to walk away.
However, it is futile to continue this relationship, and it is time for us to part ways
I can't explain my reasons anymore,
I cannot give more explanations for my actions
The talking is over and now I'm out the door...
I have said all that needs to be said, and I am leaving
And if I don't look back
If I move on without looking back
Then I won't know how much I hurt you... I really hurt you,
I will not be aware of the extent of my actions that have hurt you
It doesn't mean I didn't love you...
My departure does not imply that I did not love you
Please don't ask me,
I implore you not to inquire
Cause I can't take the way you're looking at me
Because I cannot bear the way you are looking at me
Every time we touch it makes me feel so guilty,
Whenever we make contact, it fills me with a sense of culpability
And I can't do this anymore.
I cannot continue with this situation
It's over, your heart's out of my hands...
It is the end. I have no control over your emotions
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, GLOBAL TALENT MUSIC PUB INC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: GRAHAM PATRICK KEARNS, MIKE PEDEN, CHARLIE RUSSELL, LUCIE SILVAS, JUDIE TZUKE
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