The band announced their break-up on February 18, 2007. Although have recently reformed and played gigs in Melbourne.
Looking Back
Sodastream Lyrics
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Worried about the strength of all your stolen lifelines
When all you that you need to be is right here,
Holding out your sins and your stories so clear.
Because it all came back today.
It all came back today.
You were losing control.
Slip, slipping away now your borders are so cold
And my hands fell weak and the ones we meet,
Fell down, over in city streets,
Because it all came back today.
It all came back today.
The lyrics of "Looking Back" by Sodastream depict a character who has observed others' lives with a critical eye, noting that they are concerned about their past and their stolen lifelines. This observation is contrasted with the idea that one only needs to be present in the moment, embracing both their flaws and their experiences. The phrase "all came back today" is repeated throughout the song, potentially representing a moment where the character realizes the importance of embracing the present and the weight of the past.
The lyrics also reference losing control and slipping away, potentially alluding to a sense of despair that can come from focusing too much on the past. The final lines suggest that this sense of loss and detachment can affect even those closest to us, with friends and acquaintances falling "over in city streets."
Line by Line Meaning
'cause all of you were looking back, you were looking behind,
You were all preoccupied with the past, unable to focus in the present.
Worried about the strength of all your stolen lifelines
You were anxious about the power of the things that define you.
When all you that you need to be is right here,
You only need to be present in the moment to find fulfillment.
Holding out your sins and your stories so clear.
Shamelessly owning up to your mistakes and past experiences is empowering.
Because it all came back today.
Your past experiences resurfaced and demanded your attention.
All of you were holding on,
You were clenching onto your belongings or identities tightly.
You were losing control.
Your grasp on your life was slipping away.
Slip, slipping away now your borders are so cold
Your rigid boundaries are isolating and limiting your growth.
And my hands fell weak and the ones we meet,
You and the people around you are struggling.
Fell down, over in city streets,
The challenges you face are putting you and others in difficult situations.
Because it all came back today.
Your history resurfaced and affected your current situation.
It all came back today.
You were overwhelmed by your past experiences in the present moment.
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