Taking Back Sunday - You Can't Look Back (Official Music Video)

The official music video for Taking Back Sunday's single "You Can't Look Back'' off the band's album 'Tidal Wave' out now on Hopeless Records!
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Directed by DJay Brawner
Anthem Films
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Lyrics:
i was living day to day
as the meetings they would suggest
sitting pretty having one foot out that door
then you let me in
i don’t know how you did it other than you did
you cut your wrist and said come get you some
it only works if you don’t look down
i didn’t know what i was looking for
and come to think
i wasn’t looking at all
i’m not the same man
not since you came in
i was nearly four states away
mamma was calling from the other end
something about someday a woman’s gonna need you
most the time
i didn’t know how to act
i started running and i didn’t look back
but now i’m in it until the bitter end
so if you’re gonna do me then you do me like that
cut my wrist and come get you some
it’ll work if you won’t look down
bought the ticket now you’re on the track
you can keep it but you can’t look back
I’m going to get you if it takes me all night long
i was there beside myself in my own skin
unfamiliar, i tried it on and liked the fit
i don’t know how you did it other than you did
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[@LightmyWay23]

Honestly one of their best songs.

[@DickChisqo420]

Wouldn't go that far lol

[@shalomsims7270]

@@DickChisqo420 All opinions. I would put this one in my top 10 favorites from from TBS. Some of the songs just hit people differently. This one didn't mean much to me til I met my wife. Now I feel it more. Because I share the sentiment expressed in these beautiful lyrics from my personal favorite band of all time.

[@michaellemley5795]

Yes! Qne of Many!

[@PopoyTanke]

For those who can't move on, remember the one line of this song. "Unfamiliar, I tried it on and liked the fit" I will love these guys for the rest of my life.

[@carolina7357]

They can't just keep doing the same kind of music. They're older, wiser, they want to explore and try new things. I love this new song, and I can't see what some of you guys are saying, to me this has TBS written all over. Good job, good music, can't wait to listen to the whole album and hopefully see them again in South America soon.

[@williamblanchard6977]

I'm a recovering addict this song helps me hold my head high when I'm at my worst

[@IHAT3ART]

Don't go backwards for nothing... This is my umpteenth time trying to detox from benzos just to run right back, 11 months in treatment.... Lost wife, kids, 24 months in state prison.... Stay strong, you did the experiment and it failed haha

[@shalomsims7270]

Aye you got this man! You are still destined for just as much greatness as you were the day you were born 👑

[@zaurijunior]

I really love how both the song and the video have callbacks to previous Taking Back Sunday's songs lyrics and imagery. "You cut your wrist and said come get you some" and the bleeding on shirts (" You're So Last Summer" ) and the whole twist of the video, that to me it does makes sense: Adam is playing a "ghost" of the memories that the guy from the beginning has, the lyrics talk about the past, "i was living day to day / as the meetings they would suggest / sitting pretty having one foot out that door". He has this memory of a moment that he shared with this girl that he liked but he didn't know how to deal with that, "mamma was calling from the other end / something about someday a woman’s gonna need you / most the time / i didn’t know how to act / i started running and i didn’t look back", hence why he lost her. He's stuck with this memory of his past and that's killing him, "bought the ticket now you’re on the track, you can keep it but you can’t look back", so he's reliving this moment and realizing that he can't stay there, he can't be a ghost of his memories, he can't go back ("What It Feels Like To Be A Ghost" and " Error Operator"). At the end he's leaving his memories of his past behind, and it's open to interpretation in the video if he'll try to fix the mess he feels that he made, even "if it takes" him "all night long" or if he's moving away from that. People aren't help him the way I see it because he's not really there, he's a ghost in his memories, hence why the twist that nobody sees him and that he goes back to the truck that the younger guy came in. I'm fucking in love with this song and video, haha. Congrats TBS, thank you for the hadoken right in the feels.

[@zaurijunior]

Other callbacks from previous TBS lyrics and songs that I've forgot that I think it might be worth mentioning: "Like You Do" and "Unnamed Song" (Louder Now Demo).

[@ElectricFire9000]

From personal experience, I like to interpret it as he is moving away from that. Especially coming from their Happiness Is... Album. The next step of regret and sorrow from divorce, is moving on and maturing from it especially on how he knows he can't fix that past.

[@TheFadedDarkness]

+ElectricFire9000 love your profile pic hehe xx

[@ElectricFire9000]

***** gonna see them live for the first and last time on their final tour. Favorite band and it's sad to see them go.

[@TheFadedDarkness]

+ElectricFire9000 yea theyre my fave band too! i am seeing them in chicago and completely heartbroken they are ending..

[@emmanuellara5166]

I haven't heard all of TBS's songs but I think I heard a lot and enough to say that this band makes me feel that it's okay to grow old. You can say it doesn't sound TBS anymore but it's always TBS to me.

[@Nater-The-Hater]

TBS is like a fine wine they keep getting better with age

[@-seemsee-]

Stop

[@brettconradie323]

Oh the irony of this Blink fan.... Because "California" is such a mature and credible release. The previous TBS album, Happiness Is and these 2 new singles fucking rock! \m/ Cheers to rock n roll!

[@brettconradie323]

Ah :) Respect mate. But then surely you could agree with this TBS fan? Music is subject yeah?

[@-seemsee-]

+Brett Conradie and for the record "bored to death" hit #1 on billboard dumbass...id say that's pretty credible.

[@-seemsee-]

+Brett Conradie na this shit sucks...

[@tarttooth6022]

This might be my favorite song TBS has written.

[@joel-oquendo]

Can you feel that from happiness is, might be my favorite besides this one :)

[@zaurijunior]

I was 21 when I started listening to Taking Back Sunday. They are literally my favorite band since them because I grew up with them and their sound matured while we grew older (and wiser? Still feel the same way, still don't know where I'm going). I'm pushing 35 now and feel incredibly blessed to see how far we came, and it's absolutely crazy to me how they always release songs and albums that resonate with whatever I'm going through at a such personal level. This song and video might be one of the best they've ever released, and I'm counting the days until September, 16th!!

[@Yourleftismyright88]

Some really good lyrical writing and vocals here. Damn, I'm really impressed what how much better these guys get throughout the years. Hyped for the new album more than ever.

[@_ethanmc]

People criticised Taking Back Sunday when Fred joined, when Matt joined, when New, Again didn't live up to their expectations (that record rips, btw). They criticised when John rejoined, when Stood a Chance had a more poppy sound and they're complaining now because most people don't like change. But Taking Back Sunday have been a band for nearly 20 years in an industry where a band's lifespan is usually less than half of that. They know what they're doing.

[@eggfibshdeluxe6160]

All true tho

[@cowlinghouse355]

You’re so right!

[@justinx590]

Yeah but this has always been trash

[@MB-wo8ie]

Is this the same singer as Cute without the E?

[@geddistopholes6785]

@@MB-wo8ie yes

[@psychopathologytx]

I took this as an anti drinking and driving video. He's revisiting the night he died and how no one saw that he needed help and shouldn't have driven. Either way, great video and amazing song! Saw the live for the first time tonight after listening 10 years. Bravo!

[@Paidro91]

I'm glad that they are changing as they grow. You can hear them mature throughout their albums. I still feel the emopunk too. TBS keep writing music!

[@thedudecoffeeblogger2534]

agree, to me the best artist change it up or your words.. mature

[@alexamani1436]

they are the best tbh. every album has its own style while throwing a little of their personal input into it making something fresh and different while still keeping it catchy and jammy

[@alexamani1436]

they are the best tbh. every album has its own style while throwing a little of their personal input into it making something fresh and different while still keeping it catchy and jammy

[@SymphanyinSorrow]

Albums going to be soooo good. Taking Back Sunday has grown better than most bands while always sounding like themselves.

[@paranoiaband23]

If you're watching it for the first time, try just listening to the song without watching the video first and then try watching it. The video kind of distracts you from the song. People are saying that it sounds like country, but I think the video is what's convincing them that. It may look like a music video for a country song, however, the song is not. You might not like this song when you first hear it. I wasn't sure about it at first, but I am a huge TBS fan. So I listened to it a few more times. I found that i actually really like this song. A lot! So if you're a real fan of Taking Back Sunday, you will give it another chance too! If you're not a true fan, then this song will just weed out those of you who don't really appreciate Taking Back Sunday. Love you guys TBS!! Keep making great music!!

[@Judayuio7888Castro-r2o]

Taking back Sunday really has great lyrics and vibe

[@ivannacerpa2308]

Escuchar esta canción en vivo es otra cosa, gracias tbs ♥

[@nicknelly1]

SUCH A BITTERSWEET FEELING WATCHING BANDS AGE THAT YOU GREW UP WITH. AMAZING SONG.

[@imranmarknatividad7879]

my favorite band since high school

[@zerolucksgivenzeroluckstak1763]

underrated song,

[@christinamccullough2382]

**Lyrics** I was living day to day As the meetings they would suggest Sitting pretty having one foot out that door No, I didn't know how to act Started running and I didn't look back Still feeling the same way Still don't know where I'm going Oh, then you let me in Don't know how you did it other than you did Cut your wrist and come and get you some Only works if you don't look down Bought the ticket, now you're on the track You can keep it but you can't look back You can keep it but you can't look back You can keep it but you can't look back You can keep it but you can't look back I didn't know what I was looking for And come to think, I wasn't looking at all I'm not the same man, not since you came in I'm going to get you if it takes me all night long I'm going to get you if it takes me all night long I'm going to get you if it takes me all night long I'm going to get you if it takes me all night long I'm not the same man, not since you came in I'm going to get you if it take me all night I'm going to get you if it takes me all night long I was nearly four states away Mamma calling from the other end Someday a woman's gonna need you most the time No, I didn't know how to act I started running and I didn't look back Still feeling the same way Still don't know where I'm going But now I'm in it 'til the bitter end You're gonna do me, then you do me like that Cut your wrist and come and get you some Only works if you don't look down Bought the ticket, now you're on the track You can keep it but you can't look back You can keep it but you can't look back You can keep it but you can't look back You can keep it but you can't look back I didn't know what I was looking for (can't look back) And come to think, I wasn't looking at all (can't look back) I'm not the same man, not since you came in I'm going to get you if it takes me all night long I'm going to get you if it takes me all night long I'm going to get you if it takes me all night I'm going to get you if it takes me all night long I'm going to get you if it takes me all night long Brother man, courage, you been waiting Don't know how you did it other than you did I was there beside myself in my own skin Unfamiliar, I tried it on and liked the fit I don't know how you did it other than you did I'm going to get you if it takes me all night long I don't know how you did it other than you did I was there beside myself in my own skin Unfamiliar, I tried it on and liked the fit I don't know how you did it other than you did Don't know how you did it other than you did I was there beside myself in my own skin Unfamiliar, I tried it on and liked the fit I don't know how you did it other than you did Don't know how you did it other than you did

[@pushon10]

John Nolan rules. TBS got back to their best when he came back.

[@ROCCOTHEGREAT]

the end gets me right in the feels

[@shwade35]

They have been consistently getting better

[@pammullins4055]

Tom Petty meets Taking Back Sunday....you crazy kids don't know how good this actually is.

[@omggitsKASEY]

Pam Mullins oh I know. Trust me!

[@loku8854]

It took me a listen or two but I absolutely love this song.

[@jbones2202]

@@loku8854 same here. Now I'm learning the guitar parts

[@MB-wo8ie]

American girl lol

[@andrewsalonia4465]

Gold

[@danieljames3148]

This song has edge man, and the ending....🔥🔥

[@michaellemley5795]

This is So Passionate!

[@DangerBattyChu]

Tidal Wave and now this. Goodness gracious so excited for the new cd.

[@mikefat6773]

待望の新曲!!

[@ianraguse6455]

i can tell this is going to grow a lot on me

[@MrCaseHarts]

Im enjoying this.

[@3DDuDeRuLeZ]

from 2:47 to the ending is the best part of the song for me

[@wendyhernandez3912]

beautiful

[@Asongwrittenforyou]

My love for this band is endless!! I loved the video so much

[@fixheadstrong]

I feel so emotion now

[@pacorka9943]

This song was alright. And then the bridge hits and I'm like, YES! This is the Taking Back Sunday I've been loving for a while now.

[@bbfalet5118]

so glad tbs stayed awesome in a new way

[@stephenventimiglia8599]

I Fvkng love this song!!!!!!! TBS fan since before Adam joined and honestly this is perfect for the current Rock genre because there really isn't anything out there today besides garbage rap, hip hop, etc...this is exactly what we need to make rock important again. Thank you TBS for joining the select old and present bands that are staying relative to bring such amazing music. Amazing!!!!!

[@karenswenda9931]

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited for the new album

[@zeree11]

its back to TBS after 3 minutes. good song..... i like to hear the whole album

[@jittanyleggs]

feeling this a lot more than tidal wave. makes me excited for the new album.

[@cgallen86]

This song, and Tidal Wave have me pumped for the new album! I'm Loving this new sound!

[@JuJuRachel1]

The way that Mark looks at John...😍 haha I really dig this song. I don't understand where you guys are hearing country. It's an awesome song and it's going to be even awesome singing a long with them live.

[@tommymonday8850]

I THINK THIS WILL BE TAKING BACK SUNDAYS BEST ALBUM EVER.

[@theproleswillrise]

"a little voice inside my head said don't look back, you can never look back"

[@JeremyRomance]

2020 thus stills my jam

[@cjmusic_]

Reminds me of a time I wouldn't ever forget.

[@kabztunes]

this is the best TBS song. easy

[@CAM-fr8zp]

He never apologized for bleeding on her shirt !?!

[@dannydesjardins7834]

😂😂😂😂

[@Nater-The-Hater]

*Mic drop*

[@the6cow6god6]

you sir just won the freggin internet

[@FluoxetinaBelcher]

yooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[@8dazeAweek2]

excellent execution. 10/10

[@TBSxFAN]

This song is amazing. It is quickly jumping higher on the list of my all time favorite songs ever. Maybe even top 3. 😬

[@justingradel5960]

I love how Adams style has never changed. Making him able to create geniune and very personable music in my opinion

[@kelseyknight4368]

They sound more mature, I love it!

[@corey1829]

I saw these guys in 04 with the used and blink twice, it was amazing I miss those days hope too see you on the road again soon

[@danieljames3148]

THIS right here is TBS, I saw them perform this album live, this song resonates and its already caught on in the shows. its an instant classic and the lyrical progression....come on ya'll if you know tbs, you should be able to identify this song as greatness in the making!

[@marmarxgoesxrawr]

Love this song. It's also giving me Target ad vibes

[@pielcee7546]

I think the video is about him being sick because he is losing/lost her. I feel him.

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

Seeing her with someone else is metaphorically killing him. No one else knows he was into her

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

...but there is definitely the possibility he ate Chipotle recently

[@sergioivan]

He's gonna get her tho. I have a good feeling...

[@humpreyfetalvero8836]

I think he could be the same person as the man with the girl and he's looking back at the memories.

[@justintamayo5612]

just amazing. .gawwd I love these guys

[@gersonhcastillo6098]

i saw them last night, they performed this! it was great!!

[@animedreamer02]

OMG this was a lot better then the other one they released, it broke my heart to adam alone and then when he started bleed and no one helped him wow that was art! The message was so strong and real!

[@jaynova8332]

This video takes quite the turn

[@eggfibshdeluxe6160]

To me this song represents a de-realization/de-personalization episode. Which often coincides with depression. I’ve experienced both my whole life very extremely. But what I love about this song is the growth. To me he is outside of his own body. Searching for his way back. A ghost around his loved ones. Avoidant. But he meets this person who shows him what I means to grow. “I’m not the same man, not since you came in.” He realized he was changing as he was outside his own skin feeling so strange. It felt unfamiliar to see himself grow but in the end he “liked the fit.” He fought the change but ultimately succumbed to love. So how I relate to this song is by this meaning I’ve given it. Because it’s so true. You can’t look back. Keep moving forward, but stay present. Let go of guilt and shame and make your peace and learn from it. Life is beautiful and love is beautiful even if we’ve never known how to embrace either. And I think that’s what him getting into the truck at the ending is supposed to symbolize. He’s bloody. Beaten. Had one foot out that door. But ultimately he looked down and changed his mind. He realized he was searching for something but he didn’t know what. He finally sees he was looking to heal from this ailment. You can keep what you’ve learned, but you can’t look back. Hits deep, man. Beautiful song.

[@erictyson264]

still dont know where im going..when you truly love a band and they grow with ya.

[@michaellemley5795]

The Most Hardcore Cheers 🍻 The Most Hardcore Fire 🔥

[@jshskylark]

A definite grower! I wasn't super taken by the first track, but this one has really caught me. Gonna give the first single another run and looking forward to the full album!

[@ChemyNoSurfea]

The second half of this song and video is classic TBS.

[@xmuzikflr]

I love it so much especislly the second half

[@LowellProductionsVid]

Yup, definitely into it. Getting excited for the release and the show in Boston in Oct.

[@piet21north95]

Masterpiece

[@zxhin]

I'm glad the band's progressing with its sound. I feel a lot of their older fans will enjoy it, especially with this trend of older bands going more electronic/dance now.

[@lesbeyonceknowles9695]

This song makes me so excited for the new album omg

[@haro657]

This is awesome.

[@FemkeHermans152]

This sounds great! I'm excited for the album!

[@jparchen]

what????????holy crap..... this is fucking awesome. Can't wait for the new album they are really expanding.

[@renchi6989]

Old TBS fan have to open mind, i think this album is gonna be good.

[@Yourleftismyright88]

It's really good.

[@andrewhajipour40]

They can't keep writing the same music from back then it doesn't work when you grow older. And no one wants to have to keep playing that over and over. I'm glad they are changing and growing with their sound

[@silenceviolencesilence1370]

Is that the same truck from 'Better Homes And Gardens?' They've definitely changed their style since Tell All Your Friends, big time, but I'll still listen to them. The music video Your so last Summer came on FUSE when I was 15 and I've been hooked ever since

[@kassiegrace8859]

i was livin day to dayyyyyy

[@josephsilipino5422]

This has such boys of summer vibes and its absolutely tremendous

[@taracaoimhe4919]

I am #blessed for hearing this

[@alexiespadilla8645]

Love it!!! Yes!!

[@gisselledelreal]

I just love this band so much haha great song!😃

[@Rosstacular]

Love the breakdown

[@amarkharidia9432]

This is the type of TBS I love

[@mattruske2466]

This is how Zika spreads you guys.

[@mikeyh9753]

just when I thought Tidal Wave was my new favorite song TBS releases this amazing track. can't wait for the new album!!

[@adumb1985]

this song is just flat out amazing

[@jasonnoortman862]

I think this is awesome and i cannot wait for them to play in South Africa

[@lesbeyonceknowles9695]

2 more days omg!

[@3DDuDeRuLeZ]

The more I listen to it the more I like it

[@MadSkull04]

omg amazing.... This will this sick album

[@scottvickery4092]

love this

[@vestahahamashups4597]

god this song is so good, even better live!

[@Israrcool22]

7 years late, but for the lore, this music video's ending continues in the "Call Come Running" music video

[@flightofapaullo72]

Coolness!

[@dustinhudson8300]

Its great.

[@kcskag01]

I love this

[@JosePerez-bx2ou]

Damn! Adam can act

[@sammieolivia]

Loooove&can't wait to learn this.

[@rocktheqasbah]

I love them

[@freddywestrope7534]

I've listened to TBS since 'Tell all your friends' and love this!