Don't look back
The Church Lyrics


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Sometime up here, watching a cloud
Funny how they shape your thoughts
Right out loud
Some days you laugh
Some days you cry
So deep in a night
It leaves you stranded high and dry
Keep to yourself, keep it in case
Keep it when you need it for a pretty smile
For your face
Walk out in the sun
Walk out in the rain




Keep on walking
And don't look back here again

Overall Meaning

The lines in the song "Don't Look Back" by The Church, depict a person who is deep in thought while watching a cloud, which in turn ignites a series of thoughts in their mind. Sometimes, these thoughts can make them laugh, but other times, it can make them cry. The lyrics suggest that the thoughts could be so intense that it leaves the person feeling stranded and reinforces the idea of keeping them to oneself.


The chorus encourages the listener to keep moving forward in life, even when faced with difficult times. The lines "walk out in the sun, walk out in the rain, keep on walking, and don't look back here again," are a metaphorical representation of never staying stuck in the past, even when it seems easier. The song exudes an ambiance of determination and a push to pursue positivity, even through times of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometime up here, watching a cloud
Sometimes, while alone and in a contemplative state, gazing up at the sky and watching the shapes of the clouds, one's mind can wander and drift.


Funny how they shape your thoughts
It's strange how external, seemingly random factors such as cloud shapes can have an impact on your internal thought processes.


Right out loud
Sometimes these thoughts are so loud that they seem to be spoken aloud.


Some days you laugh
Life is not always serious, and some days bring joy and laughter.


Some days you cry
On other days, sorrow and sadness may overtake us.


So deep in a night
In the depths of a particularly difficult moment or time, when everything seems dark and hopeless.


It leaves you stranded high and dry
These tough times can leave you feeling helpless and alone, like you're stuck in the middle of nowhere with no help in sight.


Keep to yourself, keep it in case
Hold onto your thoughts and emotions, and keep them to yourself just in case you need them later.


Keep it when you need it for a pretty smile
Keep those positive thoughts and emotions close so that you can draw on them when you need to put on a happy face.


For your face
To present a positive and cheerful exterior to the world, even when you may not feel that way inside.


Walk out in the sun
Take on challenges and adventures with bravery and positivity, as if basking in the warmth and light of the sun.


Walk out in the rain
Even when things get tough or the environment is undesirable, keep moving forward with purpose and resilience.


Keep on walking
Don't ever give up or become complacent; keep pushing forward and striving for progress.


And don't look back here again
Leave the past behind and don't dwell on or get bogged down by past struggles or mistakes as you move forward towards a brighter future.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KILBEY

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