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It's That Time Again
The Dodos Lyrics


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It's that time again
You want to leave me so I keep you home
It's that time again
You want to leave me, don't you go

Let's go out again
Remember when I used to take you out?
Hit the town and then
Then maybe I can take you home

I fucked up again
You won't believe me when I tell you so
You won't let me win
Why can't you ever let it go?

Be my love again
Together we will have a happy home
Be my love and then
We'll never have to be alone

Overall Meaning

The Dodos' song "It's That Time Again" is an emotional plea from the singer to their significant other to stay with them. The repetition of "It's that time again" in the chorus alludes to a cyclical pattern in their relationship where the singer's partner wants to leave him, but he begs them to stay. The lyrics reveal that the singer has a tendency to mess things up in their relationship and asks for forgiveness and second chances.


The first verse talks about the singer trying to keep their partner home instead of leaving them. The second verse reminisces about past times when they would go out together and have a good time. The third verse describes the singer's repeated mistakes and the difficulty in convincing their partner to forgive them. Finally, the last verse is a hopeful plea for their partner to stay, promising a happy future together.


Overall the song is a bittersweet emotional rollercoaster, with a sense of despair and hope intertwined.


Line by Line Meaning

It's that time again
Another cycle or pattern has occurred, likely referring to a pattern in a relationship or personal behavior


You want to leave me so I keep you home
You have expressed a desire to leave or separate, so I am trying to control your behavior to prevent you from doing so


You want to leave me, don't you go
There is conflict or tension in our relationship and you have expressed a desire to leave, but I am pleading with you to stay


Let's go out again
Let's spend time together outside the home, likely referring to a date night or social outing


Remember when I used to take you out?
Reflecting on a past time when the relationship may have been more exciting or adventurous


Hit the town and then
Go out and explore the city or nightlife scene


Then maybe I can take you home
After spending time together outside, I hope to bring you back to my place for further intimacy or connection


I fucked up again
I made a mistake or error, likely related to the relationship or a personal problem


You won't believe me when I tell you so
There is a lack of trust or understanding in the relationship, and I am struggling to communicate effectively


You won't let me win
You are resistant to my attempts to control the situation or the relationship, leading to conflict or frustration


Why can't you ever let it go?
I am feeling frustrated or hopeless about resolving our conflicts or moving past emotional baggage or past mistakes


Be my love again
I am seeking to rekindle our love and connection, likely after a period of distance or conflict


Together we will have a happy home
I believe that if we can reconcile and rebuild our relationship, we can create a stable and joyful environment to share together


Be my love and then
I am pleading with you to return to a romantic relationship or to recommit to our emotional connection


We'll never have to be alone
By reuniting and rebuilding our relationship, we can overcome feelings of loneliness and create a supportive and fulfilling partnership




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