Story Behind The Song
Dead air between two lovers. Inertia. Something in motion stays in motion. Something at rest stays at rest.
Two people are realizing the agonizing reality that the relationship needs to end although it is not without remorse. And the singer realizes that with time, it may become apparent that this wasn't the right outcome after all.
Song Description
This contemporary ballad with a country-swing feeling is dedicated to the moment when lovers know their time is at an end, but still know it's going to be hard. Two different versions available.
| Song Length |
3:49 |
Genre |
Country - Americana, Country - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Moving |
Subject |
Regret, Heartbreak |
| Similar Artists |
Dolly Parton, Barbara Mandrell |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1960 - 1969 |
| |
Lyrics
I'LL LOOK BEHIND
Music & Lyrics by Denise Dimin/Reel2Real Songs
denisedimin.com
The thought of watchin' you cry,
Makes it hard for me to think of a way, to say, goodbye.
We've tried to think of alternatives
But we've not nothin' more to lose, what's the use, we're wastin' time.
And though I'll never really be sure,
Maybe a week from now, a year
I'll change my mind, I'll look behind
I can't think of anymore stories to tell,
And it seems that I've heard all yours, and a forced smile won't do.
We both know our end will be here soon,
So we guiltily search our minds, for why, and can't find a clue.
Hanging on apologies and excuses,
We've discovered that words
Are just a shield for how we really feel.
Never looking each other in the eye,
Watching our feet as we walk, there's no talk, just alibis.
A red light that will never turn green,
Subtle hints leading to the final blow, time to go, goodbye.
And though I'll never really be sure,
Maybe a week from now, a year
I'll change my mind, I'll look behind
I'll change my mind, I'll look behind.