There is more than one band named The Undecided.

1) The Undecided we… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one band named The Undecided.

1) The Undecided were a short-lived new wave/post-hardcore from VA, active in the mid-1980's. Their only release is a 12" entitled "Dressed to Watch Television", released in 1985 on Morgue Method Records. They featured Dave Park (Unrest, Eggs, flowers of discipline) on bass and Mike Cluff (flowers of discipline) on guitar.

2) A 1990s indie-pop band from Adelaide, South Australia, whose only constant member was singer/songwriter Andrew P Street and which subsequently morphed into Career Girls.

3) A 1990's-2000's Christian pop punk band from Canada with two releases on Tooth and Nail Records -- an eponymous LP, and "More To See".

Looking Back
The Undecided Lyrics

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I've tried to see this situation
From a different point of view
Would I have done the same things
If I had filled your shoes
Would I act on impulse
Or would I sacrifice my pride
To release these emotions
That I'm holding inside

Spending every hour of every day
Trying to understand what's hapening to me
What could I have said or done
A little differently
Now I'm trying to hold on

This friendship meant so much to me
I never thought I saw a change in you

Overall Meaning

The Undecided's song Looking Back expresses the emotions of reflection, regret, and confusion over a strained friendship. The singer is trying to make sense of a misunderstanding that happened between them and their friend. They question whether they would have acted differently if they were in their friend's position, and whether they would have been able to put aside their pride to resolve the issue. The singer is spending every hour of every day trying to understand what went wrong and what they could have done differently.

The song is a relatable portrayal of the intricacies of relationships, particularly those between friends. It delves into the struggles of communication and understanding, and how misunderstandings can lead to the unraveling of a once tight-knit bond. The song's melancholic tone and honest lyrics reflect the complexity of emotions that come with losing a friend.

Line by Line Meaning

I've tried to see this situation
I've attempted to view the circumstances from a different perspective

From a different point of view
Trying to see the situation through someone's else's eyes

Would I have done the same things
Would my actions have been the same as yours

If I had filled your shoes
If I was in your position

Would I act on impulse
Would I make decisions hastily and without thinking

Or would I sacrifice my pride
Would I put my sense of self-importance aside to do the right thing

To release these emotions
To express and let go of these feelings that I'm holding inside

That I'm holding inside
That are pent up within me

Spending every hour of every day
Dedicating all my time and effort

Trying to understand what's happening to me
Attempting to make sense of my emotions and situation

What could I have said or done
What actions or words could I have used effectively