The song "Never Going Back" by John Stewart is a melancholic ballad about regretting missed opportunities and lost love. The narrator sees a Greyhound bus rolling down the line and it reminds him of someone he wishes he had talked to more when they had the chance. However, he knows that wishing won't change the past and he has resigned himself to never going back to Nashville where this person is located. He mentions other cities he has been to, but they do not compare to Nashville because she is not there. The song is a reflection on the choices we make in life and how they can lead us away from people we care about. It also touches on the idea that some things cannot be fixed or undone, and we must accept them and move on. Overall, "Never Going Back" is a poignant reminder to cherish the moments we have with the people we love and to not take our time with them for granted.
