Once Again
Better Than a Thousand Lyrics
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I thought I'd never see this place again
I've been gone for far too long
But still you recognize my face and then
I search for pictures and memories in my mind
Times are changing and I'm feeling left behind
ONCE AGAIN-I'm back where I belong
I hid behind my fear
And I'm not ready yet, but I'll never forget
The love you gave me here
And still I search for pictures and memories of the past
But I need your help, yes I need your help
Because times are changing fast
ONCE AGAIN-I'm back where I belong
And still I search for pictures and memories of the past
But I need your help, yes I need your help
Because times are changing fast
ONCE AGAIN-I'm back where I belong
The song "Once Again" by Better Than a Thousand expresses the feeling of coming back home after being away for a long time. The lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia and the desire for things to be the way they used to be. The phrase "Welcome home" is symbolic of the feeling of being welcomed back into a place that was once familiar. The line "I thought I'd never see this place again" implies that there was uncertainty about whether or not the singer would ever return to this place.
The song also touches upon the idea of change and how it can lead to feelings of being left behind. The lyric "Times are changing and I'm feeling left behind" highlights the discomfort that can come with adapting to new situations. There's a yearning for the past which is evident in the repeated line "And still I search for pictures and memories of the past." The singer is aware that things have changed and is struggling to come to terms with it. The phrase "But I need your help, yes I need your help" emphasizes the need for support during this emotional transition.
Overall, the song speaks to the universal experience of returning home after a long period of time and feeling a mix of emotions. It touches upon themes of change, nostalgia, and the importance of support during times of transition.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome home. It's been so long
Returning home feels like a foreign experience after a lengthy absence
I thought I'd never see this place again
The distance and time away made it seem unlikely that they'd be able to come back
I've been gone for far too long
The amount of time spent away exceeded what was comfortable or desirable
But still you recognize my face and then
Despite everything that's happened in the interim, there's still a connection and familiarity with the people and places being returned to
I search for pictures and memories in my mind
The memories are only faintly recalled, and have to be actively sought out
Times are changing and I'm feeling left behind
The world has moved on from what they remember, and they're having trouble keeping up
ONCE AGAIN-I'm back where I belong
Despite all the difficulties, returning to the familiar place still feels right
For several years and a thousand tears
The time away was long and difficult, filled with painful experiences
I hid behind my fear
Fear prevented them from returning earlier, or from fully connecting with the people and places they left behind
And I'm not ready yet, but I'll never forget
There's still some hesitancy about being back, but the love and memories from before are still treasured
The love you gave me here
The feelings of support and love provided by the people and place being returned to
And still I search for pictures and memories of the past
Reminiscing is an ongoing process as the details fade and change
But I need your help, yes I need your help
Returning to this place requires reconnection and support from the people there
Because times are changing fast
The sweeping changes are impacting everything and everyone around them
ONCE AGAIN-I'm back where I belong
Despite everything, there's a sense of homecoming and belonging after so long away
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