One More Time
Better Luck Next Time Lyrics


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Let's start this off, while we take a walk, down the road like all the others
What we entail, why we won't fail, lies ahead while we lead on

She doesn't know what she might say
She turned her back; no need to run away
Now that she's gone, and words were said, what will she do now that her boyfriend is always miserable?

And I say, yea I know everything will be alright when I say, try me out one more time





Now that I'm back, I need to get it right 'cause I'm, I'm right on track
Not knowing where to go and I'm trying to find the words to say, stuck inside my yesterday, the world that tells me I'm ok; where am I today?

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Better Luck Next Time's song 'One More Time' bring us into a reflective space. The idea of taking a walk down a well-worn path or road signifies the notion of a repetitive journey. The lyrics suggest that we are all on some predestined road, with our ultimate success or failure lying ahead. The second verse provides some insight into a relationship that seems to have gone sour. The person is left wondering what they could have said differently, what action they could have taken, to prevent the break-up. There is a sense of helplessness, and the individual is now left feeling as if they have no control over the situation.


However, the chorus changes the tone of the song, with the line "Yea I know everything will be alright when I say, try me out one more time." Despite feeling a sense of defeat, the singer is determined to prove that they are capable of being better, that the relationship is worth salvaging. The final verse brings us back to the present, where the individual is trying to find their footing again. The elusiveness of the future, coupled with a sense of nostalgia from the past, makes it difficult to move forward. The lyrics leave us wondering whether we truly have control over our destiny or whether we are merely passengers on a predetermined journey.


Line by Line Meaning

Let's start this off, while we take a walk, down the road like all the others
Beginning our journey, taking a stroll on the familiar path amongst many


What we entail, why we won't fail, lies ahead while we lead on
The goal is ahead of us, we know what we need to achieve and we won't back down


She doesn't know what she might say
She is uncertain of her own thoughts and may not communicate them properly


She turned her back; no need to run away
She left without hesitation, there was no need to escape


Now that she's gone, and words were said, what will she do now that her boyfriend is always miserable?
After their breakup, the question remains on how she will handle her ex-partner's unhappiness


And I say, yea I know everything will be alright when I say, try me out one more time
Despite past mistakes, the singer is confident that everything will work out if given another chance


Now that I'm back, I need to get it right 'cause I'm, I'm right on track
After returning, the singer aims to do the right thing because they are currently in a good place


Not knowing where to go and I'm trying to find the words to say, stuck inside my yesterday, the world that tells me I'm ok; where am I today?
The artist is confused and uncertain about finding their way, struggling to express themselves and feeling trapped in the past while questioning their present




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predatorman2

just discovered this band today by looking at "this time next year" these guys are awesome so glad i found them

Lam Le

Lyrics:


Let’s start this off, while we take a walk, down the road like all the others.
What we entail why we won’t fail lies ahead while we lead on

She doesn’t know what she might say
She turned her back; no need to run away
Now that she’s gone, and words were said, 
what will she do now that her boyfriend is always miserable?

And I say: "Na na na na. Yea I know, everything will be alright
when I say: Na na na na. Try me out one more time."

Now that I’m back. I need to get it right ‘cause I’m, I’m right on track
Not knowing where to go and I’m trying to find the words to say, 
stuck inside my yesterday, the world that tells me I’m ok; where am I today? 


She doesn’t know what she might say
She turned her back; no need to run away
Now that she’s gone, and words were said, 
what will she do now that her boyfriend is always miserable?



And I say: "Na na na na. Yea I know, everything will be alright
when I say: Na na na na. Try me out one more time."

ben shapiro

this is what punk rock is all about. i wish there were more bands with this quality music. this is like early blink 182 and new found glory. mixed with some sum41

Stephanie Young

this is a great song! thanks for posting!

piteurFree

this is what pop punk is all about*

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