Again
Dinah Washington & Brook Benton Lyrics
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This is that once in a lifetime
This is the thrill divine
What's more, this never happened before
Though I have prayed for a lifetime
That such as you would suddenly be mine
Mine to hold as I"m holding you now and yet never so near
Mine to have when the now and the here disappear
This doesn't happen again
We'll have this moment forever
But never, never, again
Again, this couldn't happen again
This is that once in a lifetime
This is the thrill divine
What's more, this never happened before
Though I have prayed for a lifetime
That such as you would suddenly be mine
Mine to hold as I"m holding you now and yet never so near
Mine to have when the now and the here disappear
What matters, dear, for when
This doesn't happen again
We'll have this moment forever
The lyrics of Dinah Washington and Brook Benton's song "Again" express a feeling of overwhelming joy and gratitude over the experience of meeting someone special. The sense of disbelief and wonder at the possibility of such a miraculous encounter is conveyed through the repetition of the assertion that "this never happened before" and "this couldn't happen again". The singer describes the moment as a "once in a lifetime" experience and a "thrill divine".
The lyrics suggest a sense of urgency and the recognition that the moment is fleeting, with the singer expressing the desire to hold onto the experience forever. The final lines of the song suggest that the memory of this moment will remain even if it never happens again.
The song captures a feeling of ecstatic joy and awe at the possibility of love and human connection. The repetition of the phrase "never happened before/again" emphasizes the uniqueness and singularity of the moment. The lyrics also convey a sense of impermanence and the importance of cherishing the present moment and the people in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
This couldn't happen again
The occurrence of this moment is so rare and unexpected that it is unlikely to repeat again.
This is that once in a lifetime
This is a unique and singular event that only happens once in a person's lifetime.
This is the thrill divine
This is an exhilarating and almost holy experience that fills one's heart and soul with joy and wonder.
What's more, this never happened before
This moment is so exceptional and extraordinary that it has never occurred in the past.
Though I have prayed for a lifetime
I have been hoping and wishing for such a moment for my entire life, but never thought it would actually come true.
That such as you would suddenly be mine
I never imagined that someone as wonderful and perfect as you would ever belong to me or be in my life.
Mine to hold as I'm holding you now and yet never so near
I am embracing you with all my heart and soul, cherishing every moment, even though I know that you may never be this close to me again.
Mine to have when the now and the here disappear
I will always treasure and remember this moment, and carry it with me even when it is over and I am alone again.
What matters, dear, for when
No matter what happens in the future, this moment will always be significant and important to me, my heart, and my soul.
This doesn't happen again
As much as I wish it could, this moment is too unique and special to repeat itself.
We'll have this moment forever
Despite the fact that this moment cannot happen again, we will always have it as a precious and treasured memory in our hearts.
But never, never, again
This moment will always be one-of-a-kind and incomparable, never to be repeated, even if we try.
Again, this couldn't happen again
Once more, it must be emphasized that this moment is too extraordinary and unique to be experienced again.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFF LYNNE, TOM PETTY
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