Never Going Back to OK
The Afters
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It's not the end, but it feels like it is I'm waking up like I'm back from the dead I'm stepping out, and I feel so free But as long as I'm moving it's all right I feel alive, and it hurts for a change No looking back It's hard to believe that I was cool With the days that I wasted Complacent and tasteless and bored But that was yesterday [Chorus] We're never going back to OK (OK) We're never going back to easy We're never going back to the way it was We're never going back to OK This discontent, like a slap in the face I'm mediocre, I've had enough of this place This party's over, and I'm moving away From the things of your Beverly Hills That was yesterday [Chorus] We wont stay This is our time Only life I chose to leave! Yeah! [Chorus] We're never going back to OK (OK) We're never going back to the way it was We're never going back to OK (OK) We're never going back to OK (OK)
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Written by: Matt Fuqua, Joshua Havens, Daniel John Muckala, Brad Wigg
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Never Going Back to OK" was released on February 26, 2008. It was the title track and second single from The Afters' second studio album.
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Singer & Songwriter AttributionThe song was performed by the Texan Christian rock band, The Afters. It's written by band members Matt Fuqua, Josh Havens, Brad Wigg, and Marc Dodd.
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart.
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Award RecognitionThe single was nominated for a Dove Award for Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year at the 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards.
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Theme and LyricsAs per many interpretations, the song is a motivational piece about moving forward and not allowing past mistakes or failures to hold one back.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Never Going Back to OK" was directed by Nathan Corrona and features the band performing atop a building.
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Airplay and media usageThe song received extensive airplay on Christian radio, and it was also used in promotional spots for the ABC television show October Road.
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In Popular Culture"Never Going Back to OK" was also featured in the video game MLB 09 The Show by Sony Computer Entertainment.
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Album PerformanceThe album, that this song is part of, also named "Never Going Back to OK", peaked at No. 41 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Christian Albums chart.
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Inspirational ImpactThe catchy chorus and powerful lyrics have made "Never Going Back to OK" resonate with fans worldwide, making it a staple at concerts and a fan favorite song for The Afters.
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