Looking Back Over My Shoulder Lyrics by Mike The Mechanics

Looking Back Over My Shoulder is an emotional and melancholic song by the British band Mike + The Mechanics. It was co-written by the band members Paul Carrack and Mike Rutherford, who also played bass for another iconic English rock group, Genesis. Released in 1993 on their album Beggar on a Beach of Gold, “Looking Over My Shoulder” is a reflection on lost love and regret.

Lamenting lyrics and a sentimental delivery make this song an anthem for those still healing from the loss of a relationship. This song really showcases Paul Carrack’s powerful voice, along with its memorable melody and poetically simplistic yet profound lyrics. The songwriting strikes an equal balance between vulnerability and strength. For this reason, it has resonated with listeners over many decades now, as we all suffer through love in one way or another.

Looking Back Over My Shoulder by Mike The Mechanics:

CategoryDetails
Song TitleLooking Back Over My Shoulder
ArtistMike + The Mechanics
AlbumBeggar on a Beach of Gold
Release Year1993
GenrePop Rock, Soft Rock
Songwriter(s)Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
Producer(s)Christopher Neil
ThemesHeartbreak, regret, longing, reflection on past relationships
Lyrics StyleEmotionally resonant, introspective, and relatable
Musical StyleMelodic soft rock with a powerful vocal performance and poignant instrumentation
Key Lyrics“Looking back over my shoulder, I can see that look in your eyes…”
Critical ReceptionWidely praised for its emotive lyrics, soulful performance, and relatability
ImpactBecame one of the band’s iconic tracks, connecting deeply with audiences worldwide
VocalistPaul Carrack

Looking Back Over My Shoulder Lyrics

[Chorus 1]
Looking back over my shoulder
I can see that look in your eye
I never dreamed it could be over
I never wanted to say goodbye

[Chorus 2]
Looking back over my shoulder
With an aching deep in my heart
I wish we were starting over
Oh, instead of drifting so far apart

[Verse 1]
Everybody told me you were leaving
Funny I should be the last to know
Baby, please tell me that I’m dreaming
I just never want to let you go

[Chorus]
Looking back over my shoulder
I can see that look in your eye
Turning my heart over and over
I never wanted to say goodbye

[Verse 2]
I don’t mind everybody laughing
But it’s enough to make a grown man cry
‘Cause I can feel you slipping through my fingers
I don’t even know the reason why

[Verse 3]
Every day it’s a losing battle
Just to smile and hold my head up high
Could it be that we belong together
Baby, won’t you give me one more try?
One more try

[Chorus 1]
Looking back over my shoulder (Over my shoulder)
(I can see) See that look in your eye (That look in your eye)
(I never dreamed) It could be over (It could be over)
But I never wanted to say goodbye (But I never wanted to say goodbye)

[Chorus 2]
(Looking back) Looking back (Over my shoulder)
Oh, with an aching (There’s an aching) Feeling inside (Feeling inside)
(Cutting me up) Oh, deeper and deeper (Deeper and deeper)
(Fills me with a sadness) I can’t hide (I can’t hide)
(Looking back) Over my shoulder (Over my shoulder)

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