The lead track She Said unleashes the punch-in-the-gut of realization that “it’s over” and explores the absurdity of a last kiss and the struggle to keep composure until you can be alone to fall apart. From Mistake on through the entire CD all the songs make strong points, leaving no facet of the phases and faces of a break-up unexamined all while managing to beg the obvious question of why you wouldn’t want the person who has your heart to really know it in the moment it matters most.
From disbelief, shock, despair, acceptance, grief and longing , the prismatic spectrum of love had, lost, and better left behind are showcased and you’ll soon find yourself strumming along with Alex’s ‘Everyman’ journey; each melody stringing a story, taking you deeper into his pain and your own. After the dust settles and you collect the pieces of yourself, you’ll have the CD’s bonus eleven track mirror of instrumentals to reflect on as you try to move into the meantime of life-after -relationship.
With a stellar sense of humor fatefully paired with a lightning-fast wit, both onstage and off, Alex Nelson gets to the bottom of the human heart with all he says and does. His lyrics strip a person down to the soul to reveal a most universally undeniable factor: we all tend to think too much and hold back when we shouldn’t.
Again
Alex Nelson Lyrics
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I know it's hard to say "I'm Sorry" all the time
When I think about the things that you wrote
and then I tore it up and threw out your note
can't you see that this is killing
when you don't know where you've been
and the light before you keeps on burning out
then you find the strength to move on
but feel like giving in
cause nothing seems to work out in the end
well, here we go again
with all the lies that were spoken
and all the promises ever made
you were gone when i needed you most
i don't expect that much to change
you come running to me when
your world crumbles down again
there is one thing that
I'm sure you won't understand
that I won't go through this again
No I won't be the one you come running to
No I won't be the shoulder you cry on
when you come running to me when
your world crumbles down again
There is one thing that I'm
sure you won't understand
that I won't go through this again
no not again
no not again
The lyrics in Alex Nelson's song "Again" tell a story of someone who has been hurt by a person they care about. The first stanza sets the stage with the line "I got your message", indicating that this is a communication between two people. The singer acknowledges that it is difficult for the other person to apologize, but they are also struggling with their own emotions. The second line refers to the singer tearing up a note from the other person, which could indicate that they are not ready to forgive and move on.
The following lines describe the feelings of being lost and feeling stuck in a situation that doesn't seem to have a solution. The phrase "the light before you keeps on burning out" suggests that the person feels like they are walking in darkness without direction. However, there is a glimmer of hope in the line "then you find the strength to move on", showing that even though it's difficult, there is always a way forward.
The chorus of the song repeats the idea that the other person keeps coming back when things are difficult, and the singer has had enough. The last lines express the finality of the situation, indicating that the singer won't go through this pain again. These lyrics ultimately convey a sense of emotional exhaustion and a need for closure.
Line by Line Meaning
I got your message
I received your message
I know it's hard to say "I'm Sorry" all the time
I understand that apologizing repeatedly is difficult
When I think about the things that you wrote
When I remember what you wrote in your message
and then I tore it up and threw out your note
And then I ripped it apart and discarded it
can't you see that this is killing
Do you not realize how much this is hurting
when you don't know where you've been
When you are uncertain about your past actions
and the light before you keeps on burning out
And hope continues to fade away
then you find the strength to move on
Then you discover the courage to keep going
but feel like giving in
But feel the urge to surrender
cause nothing seems to work out in the end
Because nothing seems to go well in the long run
well, here we go again
So, we're back in this situation again
with all the lies that were spoken
Due to all the falsehoods that were uttered
and all the promises ever made
And all the commitments that were ever given
you were gone when i needed you most
You were absent when I required you the most
i don't expect that much to change
I do not anticipate significant changes
you come running to me when
You come to me in a hurry when
your world crumbles down again
Your world collapses once more
there is one thing that
There is a single point
I'm sure you won't understand
That I am confident you will not comprehend
that I won't go through this again
That I will not experience this again
No I won't be the one you come running to
No, I will not be the person you seek help from
No I won't be the shoulder you cry on
No, I will not be the one you rely on for emotional support
when you come running to me when
When you hurry to me
your world crumbles down again
When your world falls apart once more
There is one thing that I'm
There is something I am
sure you won't understand
Confident that you will not comprehend
that I won't go through this again
That I will not experience this again
no not again
No, never again
no not again
No, never again
Contributed by Julian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.