Can't Go Back
Chasing Highs and Terrifying Goodbyes: Can't Go Back by John Skyfield
Lyrics
On my mind, chasing highs
Thinking about, pursuing moments of euphoria
I can't go back 'cause I am terrified, say goodbye
Unable to return because of fear; bidding farewell
And I miss drowning in your angel eyes, hold me tight
Yearning for the past, recalling the beauty of your eyes; seeking comfort
Feels like the devil's on my side (don't let me)
Sensing adversity or negativity in the situation
I don't know what you are doing (oh, oh)
Expressing confusion or uncertainty about your actions
It feels like I'm 'bout to lose you, whatever I will try
Feeling like the relationship is at risk, despite efforts
You're the one that is choosing (don't let me, don't let me down)
Recognizing your role in decision-making; apprehension
I can't go back-back-back-back-back-back
Repeated emphasis on the impossibility of returning to a previous state
I can't go back-back-back-back-back-back
-I can't go back-back-back-back-back-back
-I can't go back-back-back-back-back-back
-Pull me in, need you close
Desiring proximity and intimacy
Our love is like a fucking overdose, keep it goin'
Comparing love to a powerful, potentially harmful experience; expressing a desire to continue
'Cause I will always try to get the most, overload
Commitment to maximizing the relationship; potential excessiveness
Feels like the devil's on my side (don't let me)
Reiteration of feeling negativity or challenges in the situation
I don't know what you were doing
Expressing uncertainty about your partner's actions
It feels like I'm 'bout to lose you, whatever I will try
Sense of impending loss despite efforts made
You're the one that is choosing (don't let me, don't let me down)
Acknowledging the partner's role in decision-making; a plea not to disappoint
I can't go back-back-back-back-back-back
Reiterating the inability to go back, emphasizing the irreversible nature of the situation
I can't go back-back-back-back-back-back
-I can't go back-back-back-back-back-back
-I can't go back-back-back-back-back-back
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