From the recording Demon Station
The lyrics express a desire to return to a starting point ("Square One") to rectify past mistakes and seize unfulfilled opportunities. The song emphasizes breaking free from monotony and embracing life.
Lyrics
LOOK AT ME NOW, A PERFECT STRANGER
LOST SOMEWHERE BETWEEN HERE AND THERE
I COULDN’T SEE THE WOOD FOR THE TREES
REALITY WAS A DREAM TO ME
HANGING AROUND WITH HANGER’S ON
I WAS DREAMING AWAY THE DAZE
BUT IN THE FOREST OF NO RETURN
I CROSSED THE BRIDGES STILL BURNING
I’M GOING BACK
GOING BACK TO SQUARE ONE
I’M GONNA DO ALL THE THINGS THAT I SHOULD’VE DONE
I’M GOING BACK
GOING BACK TO SQUARE ONE
I’M BACK ON THE TRACK
WHAT’S DONE IS DONE
SQUARE ONE
UNSPOKEN WORDS I SHOULD’VE SAID
UNFINISHED MOMENTS, TIME NOT SPENT
THERE’S SO MUCH STILL TO DO
I HAVEN’T EVEN STARTED THROUGH
BREAK THE MONOTONY OF HABIT
BREAK THE MONOTONY OF ROUTINE
‘CAUSE LIFE IS FOR THE LIVING
THERE IS TAKING AND GIVING
I’M GOING BACK
GOING BACK TO SQUARE ONE
WORDS AND MUSIC BY IAN ALLEN ©