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Don't Look Back in Anger Lyrics
by Oasis
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Don't Look Back in Anger Lyrics
Slip inside the eye of your mind
Don't you know you might find
A better place to play?
You said that you'd never been
But all the things that you've seen
Slowly fade away
So I start a revolution from my bed
'Cause you said the brains I had went to my head
Step outside, summertime's in bloom
Stand up beside the fireplace
Take that look from off your face
You ain't ever gonna burn my heart out
And so, Sally can wait
She knows it's too late as we're walking on by
Her soul slides away
But don't look back in anger, I heard you say
Take me to the place where you go
Where nobody knows if it's night or day
Please don't put your life in the hands
Of a rock 'n' roll band
Who'll throw it all away
I'm gonna start a revolution from my bed
'Cause you said the brains I had went to my head
Step outside, 'cause summertime's in bloom
Stand up beside the fireplace
Take that look from off your face
'Cause you ain't ever gonna burn my heart out
And so, Sally can wait
She knows it's too late as she's walking on by
My soul slides away
But don't look back in anger, I heard you say
So, Sally can wait
She knows it's too late as we're walking on by
Her soul slides away
But don't look back in anger, I heard you say
So, Sally can wait
She knows it's too late as she's walking on by
My soul slides away
But don't look back in anger, don't look back in anger
I heard you say
At least not today
Meaning of Don't Look Back in Anger
“Don’t Look Back in Anger” is a poignant exploration of regret and the desire for escape from a painful past. The lyrics depict a yearning to leave behind a destructive relationship, symbolized by “Sally,” whose inevitable departure represents an unrecoverable loss. The protagonist initiates a personal revolution – not one of grand action, but a quiet retreat fueled by newfound clarity, urging himself to step away from the hurt and embrace a fresh start. It’s about acknowledging mistakes and letting go, finding solace in a place free from judgment or the pitfalls of impulsive decisions, particularly those made under the influence of “rock ‘n’ roll.” The repeated refrain, “Don't look back in anger,” serves as a powerful directive – a plea to move forward, to forgive oneself, and ultimately, to find peace by refusing to dwell on past mistakes. Oasis captures this bittersweet emotion with raw honesty, offering a message of hope amidst the wreckage of a broken heart.
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