Begin Again
Caillat Colbie Lyrics
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I can't get you out of the rain
I can't get you back to that one time
'Cause you and me are still recovering
So let's just try to cool it down
This fighting is feeding the flames
So lets try to slow it down
Oh this is not the way that it should end
It's the way it should begin
It's the way it should begin, again
No, I never wanna fall apart,
Never wanna break your heart
Never wanna let you break my own
Yes, I know we've said a lot of things
That we probably didn't mean
But it's not too late to take them back
So, before you say you're gonna go
I should probably let you know
That I never knew what I had
I never knew what I had
See I look for you in the morning
'Cause that's where my mind always goes
And I can't wait to get to the evening
'Cause that's when I want you the most
So let's just try to cool it down
The fighting, this feeling of flames
So lets try to slow it down
We crash when we race
Oh this is not the way that it should end
It's the way it should begin
It's the way it should begin, again
No, I never wanna fall apart,
Never wanna break your heart
Never wanna let you break my own
Yes, I know we've said a lot of things
That we probably didn't mean
But it's not too late to take them back
So, before you say you're gonna go
I should probably let you know
That I never knew what I had
I never knew what I had
But I know it now
I wish I would've known before
How good we were
Or is it too late to come back
Or is it's really over,
If it's really over
But this is not the way that it should end
It's the way it should begin
It's the way it should begin, again
No, I never wanna fall apart,
Never wanna break your heart
Never wanna let you break my own
Yes, I know we've said a lot of things
That we probably didn't mean
But it's not too late to take them back
So, before you say you're gonna go
I should probably let you know
That I never knew what I had
I never knew what I had
I never knew what I had
I never knew what I had
I never knew what I had
In these lyrics, Colbie Caillat talks about a wish to go back to a time in which she and her partner were happy and start over as if it was the beginning of their relationship instead of falling apart. She acknowledges that they have both said hurtful things and taken their relationship for granted, but it's not too late to take back those words and fix things. Caillat seems to be holding on to hope that they can rekindle their love and start fresh.
The opening lines, "I can't get you out of the sunlight, I can't get you out of the rain," suggest that no matter what she does, she can't escape the memories of her relationship with this person. She is still recovering from the hurt and pain they may have caused each other.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the theme of starting over as the way it should begin, again. She never wants to fall apart and never wants to break the other's heart. There is a sense of urgency in her words as she realizes that she never knew what she had until it was gone.
Overall, the song is about the regret she feels and her hope that things can be mended between her and her partner. She wants to move forward with a new perspective and appreciation for what they have together.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't get you out of the sunlight
The person is constantly reminded of their past relationship because their memories are tied to certain locations and events.
I can't get you out of the rain
The person associates rainy days with sadness and longing for their ex-partner.
I can't get you back to that one time
The person wishes they could relive a specific moment in their past relationship that was special to them, but knows that it's impossible.
'Cause you and me are still recovering
The person and their ex-partner are still healing from the emotions and pain associated with the end of their relationship.
So let's just try to cool it down
The person wants to stop the arguments and hostility between them and their ex-partner.
This fighting is feeding the flames
The arguments and conflicts are making the situation worse and more intense.
So lets try to slow it down
The person suggests that they take a step back and try to work through their issues at a more manageable pace.
We crash when we race
The person believes that they are moving too fast and making things worse by trying to fix everything at once.
Oh this is not the way that it should end
The person feels that their relationship should have ended differently, with more closure and understanding.
It's the way it should begin
The person wants to see their relationship revived and start anew.
It's the way it should begin, again
The person is saying that restarting their relationship would be the best way to move forward.
No, I never wanna fall apart,
The person doesn't want to lose their ex-partner and have their relationship end in a negative way.
Never wanna break your heart
The person doesn't want to hurt their ex-partner or cause them pain.
Never wanna let you break my own
The person doesn't want to be hurt by their ex-partner, but also doesn't want to hold on out of fear of being alone.
Yes, I know we've said a lot of things
The person acknowledges that both they and their ex-partner have said hurtful things in the past.
That we probably didn't mean
The person realizes that some of the hurtful things said were said in the heat of the moment and didn't represent their true feelings.
But it's not too late to take them back
The person believes that they can still apologize and make amends for their hurtful words.
So, before you say you're gonna go
The person wants to talk to their ex-partner before they make a final decision to leave the relationship.
I should probably let you know
The person wants to share their feelings and thoughts with their ex-partner.
That I never knew what I had
The person realizes that they took their relationship for granted and didn't fully appreciate their ex-partner until after the relationship ended.
See I look for you in the morning
The person thinks about their ex-partner as soon as they wake up, indicating a longing for their presence.
'Cause that's where my mind always goes
The person's thoughts are consumed by memories of their past relationship and their ex-partner.
And I can't wait to get to the evening
The person looks forward to the end of the day when they might be able to communicate with their ex-partner or spend time together.
'Cause that's when I want you the most
The person feels the most alone and missing their ex-partner during the evening, when they might have previously spent time together.
But I know it now
The person has gained clarity and understanding about what they want in their relationship.
I wish I would've known before
The person regrets not realizing the value of their relationship sooner.
How good we were
The person acknowledges the strengths and positive aspects of their relationship.
Or is it too late to come back
The person is unsure if their relationship can be revived or if it's too late to try.
Or is it's really over,
The person is questioning whether their relationship has truly ended or if there is still hope for reconciliation.
I never knew what I had
The person reflects on their past mistakes and doesn't want to make the same ones again.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: COLBIE CAILAT, KARA E. DIOGUARDI, JASON REEVES
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