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Once Again
An Pierlé Lyrics
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I'm just alive
I never got nowhere great
By surprise
All I do is silly things
With my life
I'm sorry already but
I think I'll survive
I have to walk
Though I'm gonna fall down again
The same as always
But I stay tough
Hope I'm gonna rise and remain
To swim through the rain
Once again
It's nice to see the girls swirl
Like flies around you
You say you don't notice, but
Well, I'm sure you do
And it's funny to see you father
Grow physically through you
You way you want action but
You've got too much to lose
If you don't choose to
Walk...
How are you gonna fall down again
And learn something, oh
Life's insane'
Hope you're gonna rise and remain
To swim through the rain
Once again
My mummy said
You get you head
Sorted out
It's for the best
My mummy said
Girl get you head
Sorted out
It's fot the best
My mummy said
Girl get your head
Sort yourself out
Before it's too late and there's no one around
Once again
An Pierlé’s song Once Again is a reflection on life, with its ups and downs, and the need to persevere through adversity. The lyrics express a sense of regret for not achieving great things and doing “silly things” in life, but despite this, the singer is determined to survive. The repetition of the phrase “once again” at the end of each verse suggests a sense of recurring struggles and the need to keep going through the rain, a metaphor for adversity. The chorus emphasizes the importance of rising and remaining strong in the face of life’s challenges.
The second verse contrasts the singer's experiences with those of someone else, perhaps a romantic interest or a friend. The singer observes the attention this person receives from others and their desire for action, but notes that they have much to lose if they don't make the right choices. This section suggests a sense of envy and also presents the idea that everyone faces their own unique set of challenges in life.
The song concludes with the singer’s mother urging her to sort herself out before it’s too late, emphasizing the idea of taking control of one’s life and not allowing external circumstances to dictate your path. Overall, Once Again is a song about resilience and the need to keep going despite setbacks and challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
I've never done anything strange
My life may not be exciting, but I have never been involved in anything unusual or strange.
I'm just alive
I am content with my ordinary existence.
I never got nowhere great / By surprise
I haven't achieved anything remarkable by chance or without effort.
All I do is silly things / With my life
I do things that may seem foolish or trivial, but they bring me joy and make me feel alive.
I'm sorry already but / I think I'll survive
Despite my imperfections, I believe I will overcome any challenges and survive.
I have to walk
I must keep moving forward.
Though I'm gonna fall down again
I know I will stumble and make mistakes along the way.
The same as always
This is not a new experience for me; I have fallen before and I will get up again.
But I stay tough
I remain resilient, even in the face of adversity.
Hope I'm gonna rise and remain / To swim through the rain / Once again
I am determined to bounce back and keep going through the tough times, just like I have before.
It's nice to see the girls swirl / Like flies around you
I notice how people are drawn to you and admire you, especially the women.
You say you don't notice, but / Well, I'm sure you do
You may pretend to be oblivious to the attention you receive, but I think you are aware of it.
And it's funny to see you father / Grow physically through you
I find it amusing how you resemble your father in appearance and mannerisms.
You way you want action but / You've got too much to lose / If you don't choose to
You may crave excitement and adventure, but you have too many responsibilities and obligations to risk it all.
How are you gonna fall down again / And learn something, oh / Life's insane'
In order to grow and learn, you must take risks and inevitably make mistakes, even though life can be chaotic and unpredictable.
Hope you're gonna rise and remain / To swim through the rain / Once again
I hope you will recover from your setbacks and keep moving forward, just like I hope for myself.
My mummy said / You get you head / Sorted out / It's for the best
My mother advises me to clear my mind and organize my thoughts for my own well-being.
Girl get you head / Sorted out / It's for the best
She repeats this advice, emphasizing that it is important for me to be mentally and emotionally healthy.
Sort yourself out / Before it's too late and there's no one around / Once again
She warns me to take care of myself while I still have the chance, before it's too late and I am left to face my struggles alone.
Contributed by Owen M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.