NOT GOING BACK

Lyrics

[INTRO — Male lead, gritty and confident] You showed your colours, I saw the truth Now there’s nothing left between me and you [Female vocal — sharp, defiant] You had your chance! [Male lead] Yeah, you blew it! [VERSE 1 — Male lead, rhythmic and full of swagger] Funny how the story changes When the truth comes crashing through All those smiles and sweet pretences Now I know the real you You played your part, you played it clever Thought I’d never see the cracks But I don’t owe you an explanation And I sure as hell ain’t coming back [PRE-CHORUS — Male lead building, female harmonies rising] No more circles, no more lies No more looking through your disguise You made your move, now watch me go Here’s one thing you need to know! [CHORUS — Explosive, melodic rock hook] I ain’t going back, I ain’t playing nice I’ve paid my dues, I’ve learned my price Keep your fake smiles, keep your alibis I see straight through your pretty little lies You can talk that talk, you can turn your back You can’t break what’s built to last I’m done with the games, done with the act You lost me for good — I’M NOT GOING BACK! [VERSE 2 — Male lead, more bite and attitude] You can keep your little stories Tell the world whatever you choose I’m not wasting one more minute Trying to prove a thing to you You mistook my trust for weakness Thought I’d always play along But the joke is on you, baby I was gone before this song [PRE-CHORUS — Male lead with strong female responses] No more circles, no more lies [Female] No more lies! No more games, no more disguise [Female] Not this time! You made your move, now watch me go [Male lead] There’s nothing left you need to know! [CHORUS — Full band, powerful male lead and female harmonies] I ain’t going back, I ain’t playing nice I’ve paid my dues, I’ve learned my price Keep your fake smiles, keep your alibis I see straight through your pretty little lies You can talk that talk, you can turn your back You can’t break what’s built to last I’m done with the games, done with the act You lost me for good — I’M NOT GOING BACK! [GUITAR SOLO — Short, melodic 80s rock solo] Crunchy electric guitars, driving bass and punchy drums. A memorable melodic lead guitar solo with attitude, then a tight drum fill straight back into the groove. [BRIDGE — Stripped-back groove, male lead with female backing] I don’t hate you, don’t need to Don’t waste another thought on you You had your place, you had your time Now your road ends far from mine [Female vocal — strong and defiant] You don’t get back in! [Male lead] Not this time! [Both vocals building] What’s done is done — leave it behind! [FINAL CHORUS — Biggest vocal performance, layered male and female vocals] I ain’t going back, I ain’t playing nice I’ve paid my dues, I’ve learned my price Keep your fake smiles, keep your alibis I see straight through your pretty little lies You can talk that talk, you can turn your back You can’t break what’s built to last I’m done with the games, done with the act You lost me for good — I’M NOT GOING BACK! [OUTRO — Male lead, over the final guitar riff] You lost me for good! [Female vocal] And that’s a fact! [Male lead — final punch] I’M NOT GOING BACK! [Final guitar hit — tight studio ending]