Here I Go Again
Whitesnake Lyrics


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I don't know where I'm going
But I sure know where I've been
Hanging on the promises in songs of yesterday
And I've made up my mind
I ain't wasting no more time
Here I go again, here I go again
Though I keep searching for an answer
I never seem to find what I'm looking for
Oh, Lord, I pray you give me strength to carry on

'Cause I know what it means
To walk along the lonely street of dreams

Here I go again on my own
Going down the only road I've ever known
Like a drifter, I was born to walk alone
And I've made up my mind
I ain't wasting no more time
I'm just another heart in need of rescue
Waiting on love's sweet charity
And I'm gonna hold on for the rest of my days

'Cause I know what it means
To walk along the lonely street of dreams

And here I go again on my own
Going down the only road I've ever known
Like a drifter, I was born to walk alone
And I've made up my mind
I ain't wasting no more time
But here I go again

Here I go again
Here I go again
Here I go

'Cause I know what it means
To walk along the lonely street of dreams

And here I go again on my own
Going down the only road I've ever known
Like a drifter, I was born to walk alone
And I've made up my mind
I ain't wasting no more time

And here I go again on my own
Going down the only road I've ever known
Like a drifter I was born to walk alone

'Cause I know what it means
To walk along the lonely street of dreams

And here I go again on my own




Going down the only road I've ever known
Like a drifter, I was born to walk alone

Overall Meaning

The song "Here I Go Again" by Whitesnake is an anthem of self-reliance and determination. The lyrics speak of a person feeling lost and uncertain, but they have made up their mind to go on their own path and not waste any more time. The singer is aware that they can't always find the answers they are looking for, but they are willing to keep searching and to keep walking down the "lonely street of dreams".


The chorus of the song features the repetition of "Here I go again on my own" which emphasizes the idea of independence and self-sufficiency. The metaphor of the "lonely street of dreams" suggests that the path of following one's dreams can be a solitary one, but the singer is willing to walk it nonetheless. The song is uplifting and encourages the listener to be confident in their own decisions and to not be afraid to go it alone.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know where I'm going
I am uncertain of my future


But I sure know where I've been
I am confident in my past experiences


Hanging on the promises in songs of yesterday
I am holding onto the hope from the past


And I've made up my mind
I have decided on my course of action


I ain't wasting no more time
I am not going to waste any more of my time


Here I go again, here I go again
I am embarking on a new journey


Though I keep searching for an answer
I am constantly seeking clarity


I never seem to find what I'm looking for
I am consistently unable to find what I seek


Oh Lord, I pray you give me strength to carry on
I implore for divine assistance in my endeavors


'Cause I know what it means
I understand the emotions tied to this journey


To walk along the lonely street of dreams
To endure the hardships of chasing one's goals


Here I go again on my own
I am taking this journey alone


Going down the only road I've ever known
I am continuing down the same path as before


Like a drifter, I was born to walk alone
I feel as though my destiny involves solitude


I'm just another heart in need of rescue
I am seeking love and support


Waiting on love's sweet charity
I am hoping to receive help and love from others


And I'm gonna hold on for the rest of my days
I will persist until the end of my life


But here I go again
I continue on my journey


Here I go again
I am embarking on a new endeavor


Here I go
I am initiating a new journey


'Cause I know what it means
I am aware of the challenges I will face


And here I go again on my own
I am undertaking this alone


Going down the only road I've ever known
I am continuing down my usual path


Like a drifter I was born to walk alone
I believe that my path is one of solitude


And I've made up my mind
I have resolved to continue on this path


I ain't wasting no more time
I am not going to waste any more of my time


'Cause I know what it means
I understand the difficulties that lie ahead


To walk along the lonely street of dreams
To endure dark times while striving for goals


And here I go again on my own
I am continuing on this journey alone


Going down the only road I've ever known
I am sticking to my tried and true path


Like a drifter, I was born to walk alone
I feel destined to travel alone


'Cause I know what it means
I am aware of the sacrifices required to reach my goals


To walk along the lonely street of dreams
To endure hardship while chasing one's aspirations


And here I go again on my own
I am taking up this journey once again


Going down the only road I've ever known
I am venturing down the same well-trodden path


Like a drifter, I was born to walk alone
I feel that my destiny lies in solitude




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Coverdale, Bernie Marsden

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