Looking Back
mitch murder Lyrics


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It has been said that looking at history by dividing it into decades or centuries doesn't really make sense.
History doesn't work that way.
It isn't all even edges and neatly-packaged time periods.
But the 80's did have some incredible moments and saw some changes that will shape our world in decades to come.
Jane, we have accepted the challenge of consolidating the last ten years, of finding the images.
We have selected the major stories that we think shaped this decade.
And we begin with some stories that are still unfolding when we return.




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Looking Back" by Mitch Murder are reflective and insightful, delving into the idea that history cannot be easily defined by the passage of time. There is a sense of importance placed upon the events and changes of the 80s and the impact they will have on the future. The use of Jane, possibly a reference to journalist Jane Pauley, implies a sense of a news broadcast or documentary. The challenge to consolidate the last ten years and select the major stories that shaped the decade shows a reverence for the events of the time and a recognition of their historical significance. The phrase "some stories that are still unfolding" adds a sense of anticipation and curiosity for how history will continue to shape our world.


The lyrics can also be seen as a call to action for individuals to examine the events and changes that are happening in the present, with the understanding that they too will shape the future. The juxtaposition of the past and the present serves as a reminder of the cyclical nature of history and the importance of learning from past mistakes and successes.


Overall, "Looking Back" is a poignant and thought-provoking ode to the power of historical events and their impact on the present and future.


Line by Line Meaning

It has been said that looking at history by dividing it into decades or centuries doesn't really make sense.
Many argue that attempting to understand history in chunks of time is inadequate.


History doesn't work that way.
History cannot easily be compartmentalized into discrete and orderly segments.


It isn't all even edges and neatly-packaged time periods.
History is a messy and complicated narrative without clear beginnings or endings.


But the 80's did have some incredible moments and saw some changes that will shape our world in decades to come.
Despite the complexity of history, some periods do stand out in terms of their impact on the future.


Jane, we have accepted the challenge of consolidating the last ten years, of finding the images.
We have undertaken the task of summarizing the significant events of the past ten years and visually documenting them.


We have selected the major stories that we think shaped this decade.
After much consideration, we have chosen the most influential events we believe have defined the preceding ten years.


And we begin with some stories that are still unfolding when we return.
We plan to start with events that are currently ongoing and continue to shape the present and future.




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