Say It Again
Andy & David Williams Lyrics


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Dark eyes in a subway
Shelter from the night
Wind has blown his life away
But he won’t give up the fight

Now he’s thinking of a far-off place
Someone that he loves
Someone special, a lovely face
Made up above

There’s a spirit watching him, he can feel it in his bones
Keeping life and soul together
So far from home

Late at night in the firelight
Images flicker and turn
His hungry stomach is eating him
His loneliness begins to burn

And he says
I’m coming home to where i want to be
Right beside you
To the comfort of the home we made
How I miss you
It’s been a long time since I walked in through your door
And I fear that it will be many seasons more
Before I do it again

Early morning Saturday he’s standing waiting in the cold
First rays of the winter sun
Shine red and gold

Colour of his feelings
When he thinks of her face tonight
Waiting up to meet his bus
In the fading light

And he says
I’m coming home to where i want to be
Right beside you
To the comfort of the home we made
How I miss you
It’s been a long time since I walked in through your door
And I fear that it will be many seasons more
Before I do it again

Do it again
Do it again
Do it again
Do it again
Do it again

And he says
I’m coming home to where i want to be
Right beside you
To the comfort of the home we made
How I miss you
It’s been a long time since I walked in through your door
And I fear that it will be many seasons more
Before I do it again

Do it again
Do it again
Don't do that again
Don't do that again
Don't do that again
Don't do that again
Don't do that again
Don't do that again
Don't do that again
Don't do that again
Don't do that again
Don't do that again
Don't do that again




Do it again
Do it again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "Say It Again" by Andy & David Williams tells the story of a man who feels lost and alone, far away from his loved one. The first verse paints a picture of a man seeking shelter in a subway, as the wind has blown his life away but he refuses to give up the fight. He thinks of a far-off place where someone special, someone he loves, is waiting for him. Despite being far from home, he feels a spirit watching over him and keeping him together.


The second verse shows the man standing in the cold morning light, waiting for his bus to arrive. He thinks of the woman he loves, the comfort of the home they made, and the long time it has been since he walked in through her door. He fears it will be many more seasons before he can see her again. The repetition of "do it again" at the end of the song highlights his desire to return to the comfort of his loved one's company.


Overall, the song captures the feelings of distance, longing, and the desire to be with someone who makes you feel at home. It is a poignant reminder of the power of love to keep us going even when we feel lost.


Line by Line Meaning

Dark eyes in a subway
He sees darkness in the subway, feeling trapped and confined.


Shelter from the night
The subway provides solace for him during his darkest times.


Wind has blown his life away
Different circumstances have left him feeling lost and destabilized.


But he won’t give up the fight
Despite his troubles, he refuses to surrender hope.


Now he’s thinking of a far-off place
His mind wanders to a distant land, far from his current predicament.


Someone that he loves
He thinks of someone dear who brings him comfort.


Someone special, a lovely face
This person holds a special place in his heart, and he cherishes their beautiful countenance.


Made up above
To him, this person is a gift from the heavens, a blessing from above.


There’s a spirit watching him, he can feel it in his bones
He senses the presence of an unseen force that guides and protects him.


Keeping life and soul together
This spirit enables him to persevere, both physically and emotionally.


So far from home
He's far from the place he considers home.


Late at night in the firelight
When the night is dark and quiet, and he's warmed by the flames, his mind begins to wander.


Images flicker and turn
His thoughts are a kaleidoscope of memories and dreams, ever-changing.


His hungry stomach is eating him
His hunger pangs are causing him discomfort.


His loneliness begins to burn
Being by himself for so long is taking a toll on him emotionally.


And he says
He speaks aloud his desires, fears, and hopes.


I’m coming home to where i want to be
Home represents the place where he feels most comfortable and happy.


Right beside you
Being near the person he loves and cherishes.


To the comfort of the home we made
The home that he and his loved ones created together, a place of warmth and love.


How I miss you
He yearns for the presence of his loved ones and misses them deeply.


It’s been a long time since I walked in through your door
He recalls the joy of coming home and how long it’s been since he last experienced it.


And I fear that it will be many seasons more
He worries that it might be a while before he gets to experience the joys of home again.


Before I do it again
Before he gets to return to the comfort of his home and loved ones.


Early morning Saturday he’s standing waiting in the cold
He waits patiently for the day he gets to go home, regardless of the weather.


First rays of the winter sun
The sun rising on a cold winter day symbolizes warmth and hope for him.


Shine red and gold
The colors of the sun represent vibrancy, life, and energy, bringing a sense of optimism.


Colour of his feelings
The emotions he feels are reflected in the colors surrounding him.


When he thinks of her face tonight
He thinks of the person he loves and how much it pains him to be away.


Waiting up to meet his bus
The anticipation of being reunited with his loved ones fills him with excitement and impatience.


In the fading light
The light is waning, symbolizing the fleetingness of time and the need to cherish every moment.


Do it again
He wants to experience the joys of homecoming again, and hopes that it won't be too long.


Don’t do that again
He doesn't want to experience the pain and loneliness of being away from home again.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Andy Hoyle

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