Can’t Go Back, Baby Lyrics – Troye Sivan
Can’t Go Back, Baby Lyrics
[Intro: Troye Sivan & Jessica Pratt]
Can't go back, baby
Can't go back, baby
I wish I could but I can't go (Can't go back, baby)
To the days when I thought I knew you
[Verse 1: Troye Sivan]
This is me you're talking 'bout
Your only friend
Put your love into the ground
On my big weekend
While I was singing songs about you
On the TV screen
Don't know how he left the hotel
I wasn't there to see
[Pre-Chorus: Troye Sivan]
In the morning
Your hands around my waist, just us two
In the evening
On my mouth, could you still taste him?
[Chorus: Troye Sivan & Jessica Pratt]
Can't go back, baby
I wish I could but I can't go (Can't go back, baby)
To the days when I thought I knew you (Can't go back, baby)
You wish you could but you can't go
Can't go back, baby (La-la-la-la, la-la-la-la)
[Verse 2: Troye Sivan]
I wish you weren't dead to me
So much to miss in you
More than just my enemy
You were my lover too
And I hope you forgive yourself
Because I swear I do
And it breaks my heart to say
I can't wait to live without you
[Pre-Chorus: Troye Sivan]
In the morning
Yeah, I wake up with the sun across my face
In the evening
Yeah, I lay with so much love to take your place
And now I
[Chorus: Troye Sivan & Jessica Pratt]
Can't go back, baby
I wish I could but I can't go (Can't go back, baby)
To the days when I thought I knew you (Can't go back, baby)
You wish you could but you can't go
Can't go back, baby (La-la-la-la, la-la-la-la)
[Outro: Troye Sivan]
La-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Can’t Go Back, Baby Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics of "Can't Go Back, Baby" by Troye Sivan and Jessica Pratt delves into the complex emotions of heartbreak, longing, and acceptance after a painful breakup. It explores the inability to return to the past, despite wishing for it, and reflects on the bittersweet memories of a lost love. The lyrics convey a sense of yearning for what once was, mixed with the realization that moving forward is necessary for healing.
[Verse 1]
The song begins with Troye Sivan reflecting on the aftermath of a breakup, where he feels betrayed and abandoned by someone he considered his friend and lover. He mentions singing songs about this person on television, possibly indicating that their relationship was once public and celebrated. However, now he feels alone and hurt, unable to comprehend how things fell apart without his knowledge or understanding.
[Pre-Chorus]
In the pre-chorus, Sivan reminisces about intimate moments shared with his former partner. He recalls the closeness they once shared, symbolized by the hands around his waist in the morning and the lingering taste of his partner's kiss in the evening. These memories evoke both longing and pain, highlighting the difficulty of moving on from a past relationship.
[Chorus]
The chorus emphasizes the theme of irreversibility, with both Sivan and Pratt expressing a desire to return to the days when they believed they knew their partner. However, they acknowledge the impossibility of rewinding time and undoing the hurt caused by the breakup. The repetition of "Can't go back, baby" reinforces the sentiment of longing for a past that can never be reclaimed.
[Verse 2]
In the second verse, Sivan grapples with conflicting emotions towards his ex-lover. Despite feeling betrayed and hurt, he also acknowledges the love and connection they once shared. He expresses a wish for reconciliation, lamenting the loss of not only a partner but also a friend. Sivan's forgiveness towards his ex-partner reflects a sense of maturity and acceptance, despite the pain of moving on.
[Pre-Chorus]
The pre-chorus is repeated, emphasizing the contrast between the morning's hopeful beginnings and the evening's lonely endings. Sivan acknowledges the void left by his former partner and the struggle to fill it with new love and experiences.
[Chorus]
The chorus is repeated once more, underscoring the song's central theme of acceptance and the inevitability of change. Despite the longing to return to the past, both Sivan and Pratt recognize the need to embrace the present and move forward with their lives.
[Outro]
The outro echoes the refrain of "la-la-la-la," leaving the song on a wistful note. The repetition of this melodic phrase conveys a sense of resignation and acceptance, suggesting that while the pain of the past may linger, there is also hope for a brighter future.
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Cast & Crew
- Artist / Band
- Producer(s)
- OZGO
- Writter(s)
- OZGO, Troye Sivan, Leland, Nick Ward & Jessica Pratt
- Released On
- October 13, 2023
Something To Give Each Other Songs
- 1.Can’t Go Back, Baby
- 2.Got Me Started
- 3.Honey
- 4.How to Stay with You
- 5.In My Room (English) ft. Guitarricadelafuente
- 6.In My Room ft. Guitarricadelafuente
- 7.One Of Your Girls
- 8.Rush (Remix) ft. Pinkpantheress, Hyunjin
- 9.Rush
- 10.Silly
- 11.Still Got It
- 12.What’s The Time Where You Are?
Troye Sivan Albums
Something To Give Each Other (2023)
English
October 13, 2023
Troye Sivan (Singles)
English
January 1, 2006
FAQs & Knowledge
Who is the singer of "Can’t Go Back, Baby" song?
"Can’t Go Back, Baby" song is sung by Troye Sivan.
Who is the lyrics writer of "Can’t Go Back, Baby" song?
"Can’t Go Back, Baby" song lyrics written by OZGO, Troye Sivan, Leland, Nick Ward & Jessica Pratt.
Who is the music producer of "Can’t Go Back, Baby" song?
"Can’t Go Back, Baby" song music composed & produced by OZGO.
When was "Can’t Go Back, Baby" song released?
"Can’t Go Back, Baby" song was released on October 13, 2023.