Please don’t bring me back to reality
I keep all the monsters inside of me
They keep feeding on my anxiety
Please don’t change your life just because of me
Maybe I’m a fool for this
Couldn’t climb out of my own coffin
Fair to say I can’t go back
Can’t go back
Maybe I’m a fool for this
Train wreck that I can’t stop watching
Fair to say I can’t go back
Can’t go back
Left to take the blame and the silence
Came back to the shame and the violence
Standing on the shoulders of giants
We will never let them divide us
Maybe I’m a fool for this
Couldn’t climb out of my own coffin
Fair to say I can’t go back
Can’t go back
Maybe I’m a fool for this
Train wreck that I can’t stop watching
Fair to say I can’t go back
Can’t go back
Fair to say I can’t go back
Can’t go back
Fair to say I can’t go back
Can’t go back
Facing Inner Demons and Moving Forward
“CAN’T GO BACK” by Blink-182 delves deep into the struggle of confronting personal anxieties and the weight of past mistakes. The lyrics express a vulnerability—keeping “monsters inside” and feeling overwhelmed by internal battles. The repeated admission of not being able to “go back” highlights a sense of irreversible change, resonating with anyone who has grappled with regret or emotional turmoil. The song also touches on guilt and the desire to not let personal issues affect loved ones, while the imagery of “standing on the shoulders of giants” serves as a beacon of unity and resilience. Ultimately, the track is a raw reflection on accepting the past and forging ahead, even when it feels impossible.
Song Credits
Artist: Blink-182
Release Year: 2024