Another Chance
BANKS Paul Lyrics

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Gun fire explosion, I want that guarantee
Sometimes I think I coexist with me.
And one side makes me old
And one side makes me struggle,
I was on the nightshift, I said I’ll never run a fight like this.

In the meantime, I’m gonna shut it tight like a briefcase.
‘cause in my moon mine it’s a summer night and I watch it break.

Change my full conclusion when I was 17,
Sometimes I feel diminished by routine.
It’s one night, two years cold, next she’s making me doubles,
I’m drinking moonshine, because I’ve had enough of starlight.

In the meantime, I’m gonna shut it tight like a briefcase.
‘cause in my moon mine it’s a summer night and I watch it break.

So just sit back, I don’t mind
See how long I’ve been chased.
Don’t you see I have to pay for that?
I paid for that, I paid for that.
And now you’ll pay me back.

Death will come by ocean, I want that guarantee.
Sometimes I think I’m offering a dream.

In the meantime, I’m gonna shut it tight like my briefcase.
‘cause in my moon mine it’s a summer night and I watch it break.

So just sit back, I don’t mind
See how long I’ve been chased.
Don’t you see I have to pay for that?
I paid for that, I paid for that.
And now you’ll pay me back.
I paid for that, in very many steps.
I paid for that, now you’ll pay me back,

Now you’ll pay me back, now you’ll pay me back,
Now you’ll pay me back, now you’ll pay me back

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Another Chance" by BANKS Paul seem to be describing a feeling of unrest and internal conflict. The singer is seeking a guarantee of some kind, perhaps in the face of danger or violence ("gunfire explosion"), and feels as though they are living a dual existence, with one side aging them prematurely and the other causing them to struggle. The imagery of a briefcase being shut tight suggests a need for protection and a desire to avoid being vulnerable. The lines "death will come by ocean, I want that guarantee" and "sometimes I think I'm offering a dream" could be interpreted to mean that the singer is searching for some kind of tangible proof or assurance of their own mortality or the reality of their existence.

The second half of the song seems to speak to the idea of paying for one's actions, whether that be through personal sacrifice or something else. The repeated line "I paid for that, now you'll pay me back" could be interpreted in a variety of ways, but suggests a sense of indebtedness or desire for repayment. Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of someone grappling with their own mortality and the consequences of their choices, while also seeking some kind of certainty or security.

Line by Line Meaning

Gun fire explosion, I want that guarantee
I crave a sense of security, even if it means experiencing violent chaos.

Sometimes I think I coexist with me.
I often feel like there are two different versions of myself inside my head.

And one side makes me old
One side of myself ages me and makes me feel weary.

And one side makes me struggle,
The other side of myself makes me fight and struggle.

I was on the nightshift, I said I’ll never run a fight like this.
I was in a difficult situation and vowed to never back down from a challenge again.

In the meantime, I’m gonna shut it tight like a briefcase.
For now, I'm going to keep my thoughts and feelings locked up tight like a briefcase.

‘cause in my moon mine it’s a summer night and I watch it break.
I find solace in my own dreams and imagination.

Change my full conclusion when I was 17,
I changed my entire perspective on life at the age of 17.

Sometimes I feel diminished by routine.
Following the same routine every day can make me feel small and insignificant.

It’s one night, two years cold, next she’s making me doubles,
One moment I'm alone and cold, and the next someone is trying to make me forget my troubles.

I’m drinking moonshine, because I’ve had enough of starlight.
I'm indulging in something raw and unrefined, because I'm tired of polished and perfect things.

So just sit back, I don’t mind
You can relax and not worry about me.

See how long I’ve been chased.
Notice how long I've been running and trying to escape my problems.

Don’t you see I have to pay for that?
Don't you see that I deserve some sort of compensation for the hardships I've faced?

I paid for that, I paid for that.
I've already suffered the consequences of my actions.

And now you’ll pay me back.
It's time for someone else to make amends for their wrongdoing towards me.

Death will come by ocean, I want that guarantee.
I want a guarantee that my death will be peaceful and serene.

Sometimes I think I’m offering a dream.
At times, I feel like the things I offer are too good to be true.

I paid for that, in very many steps.
I paid for what I have in a lot of difficult and trying ways.

Now you’ll pay me back, now you’ll pay me back, now you’ll pay me back,
It's time for others to face the consequences and make things right again.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Paul Julian Banks

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Comments from YouTube:

@lol4eva96

12y↑14

I really love this song, i'm actually considering using this for my audition at an school for performing arts. So thank you for inspiring me and keep up with the good work. (:

@roblosh8417

I just learned the ending on guitar! I’m trying to see if there’s any difference in the way I play it and the way he or others play it. I did the baseline on the D string, and plucked the open G and B with my first and middle finger for the open strings ringing behind the melody. Though you can hear that in the bass note he does a kind of quick grace note for each stroke with the thumb I think? Idk I just realize you may have even done it on a totally different instrument haha but if you’d like would you mind talking about your approach to performing it?