Discover the story of the song > Don’t Turn Around – Ace of Base

The protagonist is telling her partner that if he wants to leave, she won't beg him to stay, and that it might even be better for them both. She promises to be strong and fine without him, but she doesn't want him to see her cry as he walks away. Although it hurts her that he's leaving, she's letting him go and won't let him know how much it hurts.