You know what they say about getting older
It's only a doorway away
You know what they say about getting colder
In the middle of the day

You can live in the corner of my room
And I will live somewhere between the ceiling and the wall
And if I need anything at all
I'll call out to you
That's what I'll do

Oh here we go again
Oh here we go again
Oh here we go again
Oh here we go again

I'll sit out on the front sofa while your hands they talk to me
All of this dragging around it's not as fun as it used to be

Oh here we go again
Oh here we go again
Oh here we go again
Oh here we go again
All that I wanted all that I needed
All that I wanted all that I needed
Oh here we go again
Oh here we go again
Oh here we go again
Oh here we go again

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Angus & Julia Stone's "Here We Go Again" provide commentary on the inevitability of change in life. The first line states, "You know what they say about getting older, it's only a doorway away." The reference to a "doorway" implies that aging is not something that can be avoided or ignored, but rather a natural progression that will eventually need to be confronted. The second line, "You know what they say about getting colder in the middle of the day," further solidifies the idea that with age comes physical and emotional decline.

The second verse references a sense of isolation and loneliness that often comes with aging. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to share their personal space with another person, even if it means living in close proximity to one another. The vulnerability of needing someone close is reiterated in the line "If I need anything at all, I'll call out to you. That's what I'll do." This vulnerability is juxtaposed against the repetition of the song's refrain, "Oh here we go again," which suggests resignation and acceptance of the inevitable changes that will come.

Overall, "Here We Go Again" is a bittersweet reflection on the challenges of aging and the importance of human connection in navigating those challenges. The song's slow, melancholic melody and emotive vocals reinforce the idea that while change may be difficult, it is an essential part of the human experience.

Line by Line Meaning

You know what they say about getting older
As you age, you approach a new stage of life.

It's only a doorway away
The transition into this new stage is close and imminent.

You know what they say about getting colder
As you age, you become less emotional or passionate about things.

In the middle of the day
This emotional detachment occurs in the midst of daily life.

You can live in the corner of my room
I am offering a personal space for you to occupy.

And I will live somewhere between the ceiling and the wall
I will distance myself from others and maintain my own thoughts and feelings.

And if I need anything at all
In the event that I require assistance or comfort,

I'll call out to you
I will rely on you for guidance and companionship.

Oh here we go again
I am experiencing a recurring pattern or cycle of emotions and actions.

I'll sit out on the front sofa while your hands they talk to me
I will be a passive listener as you communicate non-verbally through your actions and gestures.

All of this dragging around it's not as fun as it used to be
The weight of my emotions and experiences is becoming more burdensome and less enjoyable over time.

All that I wanted all that I needed
I have realized that my desires and requirements are going unfulfilled.

Oh here we go again
I am once again experiencing a cycle of disappointment and longing.

Lyrics © Ultra Tunes
Written by: ANGIE STONE, Jonathan D Richmond

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@joyprim

12y↑3

Angus and Julia Stone sings my blues away! :) I have never heard anyone with voices like them, they are one of a kind and amazing. I can't even describe it but it's like whenever I hear their voices it like moves my soul!! :)) I would marry both of them if I could..... So that I could have them sing to me every day :)