Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2015-10-09
- Album Name: Hallucinogen
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “Rewind” by Kelela
“Rewind” by Kelela is a song about looking back on a relationship that has ended but still feeling an intense attachment to the good memories. She reflects on the moments she and her partner shared, wishing she could go back in time and relive them. Though the love has faded, the sweet memories still linger, and the pain of the parting remains. She muses desperately on the “what ifs” that could have saved the relationship, while also realizing that it’s too late, and there’s no way of going back and undoing the damage done. The chorus of “Rewind” highlights the bittersweet feeling of wishing to go back, yet knowing it’s impossible: “All I wanna do is rewind, back when I was here with you/But I can’t, can’t do it no more, can’t go back like before” The melancholic melody reflects Kelela’s regret and longing, reminding us that heartbreak can’t always be undone.