Ain't Ever Goin' Back

John Hiatt · Master Of Disaster [2005]

Come out of a fireball

Notes burning and the letters scrawled

I ain't ever goin' back no more



Bare light, bulb and a hotplate

Was there that I finally met my fate

And I ain't ever goin' back no more



She danced the room and she made it fine

I sang a song about a crooked line

I ain't ever goin' back no more



And she's my first love and she's my last

Don't ask me how it ever came to pass

'Cause I ain't ever goin' back no more



I ain't ever going back no more

Wouldn't even try to find that door

I ain't ever goin' back no more



I don't care what the past has in store

I ain't ever goin' back no more

I ain't ever goin' back no more



A pint of gin and a long bus trip

Somebody said, "You just get over it"

And I ain't ever goin' back no more



I see her face at every shitty bar

That I have to play to pay for this guitar

And I ain't ever goin' back no more



I'm singing every song for her tonight

So bartender, would you hit the lights?

'Cause I ain't ever goin' back no more



A little something to remember me

It's been so long, Lord, she mustn't see

I ain't ever goin' back no more

And I ain't ever goin' back



I ain't ever goin' back no more

Wouldn't even try to find that door

I ain't ever goin' back no more



I don't care what the past has in store

I ain't ever goin' back no more

I ain't ever goin' back no more



Dust settles in a darkened room

Whiskey steals away the sense of doom

And I ain't ever goin' back no more



We made love and we made hate

Never could seem to get it straight

I ain't ever goin' back no more, baby



You're branded on my soul and in my mind

I keep running up and down this old fence line

I ain't ever goin' back no more



Only one thing in my life is true

Honey, I will remember you

And I ain't ever goin' back no more



I ain't ever goin' back no more

Wouldn't even try to find that door

I ain't ever goin' back no more



Don't care what the past has in store

I ain't ever goin' back no more

I ain't ever goin' back no more



I ain't ever goin' back no more

Wouldn't even try to find that door

I ain't ever goin' back no more



I don't care what the past has in store

I ain't ever goin' back no more

I ain't ever goin' back no more



I ever goin' back no more

Ever goin' back no more

Ever goin' back no more

Ain't Ever Goin' Back

John Hiatt's "Ain't Ever Goin' Back" appears on the 2005 album *Master Of Disaster*, showcasing his signature blend of folk-rock and Americana storytelling. The track exemplifies Hiatt's ability to weave complex narratives into accessible melodies, a hallmark of his discography spanning decades. Recorded with his characteristic acoustic precision, the song reflects the introspective and often melancholic tone found in his later work, contrasting with the sharper, more rhythmic energy of his 1970s recordings. As a staple of his catalog, the recording demonstrates Hiatt's enduring influence on the genre, prioritizing lyrical depth and melodic integrity over conventional pop structures. It stands as a testament to his career-long commitment to crafting authentic, character-driven music that resonates deeply with listeners seeking genuine emotional expression.