Here I Go Again
Carey & Lurrie Bell Lyrics


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Mmh, ay, mmh
Let me tell you something baby, ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, yeah

I wish understood why I can't get over you at all
You push me to the side but I come a-running when you call
(Come a-running)
You step outside my life and you leave me waiting for a sign
(Waiting for you) Oh yeah
And then you come around
Give me your apologies and I don't mind

Here we go around again
One more time
Will it ever end? (Will it ever end?)
Here we go around again
It's all the same
Never gonna change (never gonna change)

I'm trying to believe
You won't go away again this time, oh no
But something deep inside
Tells me that you're gonna change your mind
(Gonna change you mind, yeah)
Well I'll never pin you down
Makes me wonder why I even try
Lord, Lord
You say you'll stick around
But somehow I know you'll say goodbye

Here we go around again (oh no, wait a minute)
One more time
Will it ever end? (Will it ever end?)
Here we go around again
It's all the same
Never gonna change (never gonna change)

Here we go around again (oh yeah, uh-huh)
One more time (oh yeah)
Will it ever end? (Yeah)
Here we go around again
It's all the same
Never gonna change

First you leave me
Then you keep me
Waiting around 'til you come back again (hey-hey)
Make your mind up
'Cause it's so tough
When I don't know if I'm with or without your love
Love, ooh baby
Your love, hey hey
Uh huh, oh yes

Here we go around again
One more time
Will it ever end? (Oh, will it ever end?)
Here we go around again (here we go, here we go)
It's all the same (around again)
Never gonna change (never gonna change)

Here we go around again
One more time
Will it ever end? (Will it ever end?)
Here we go around again (here we go, here we go)
It's all the same (Oh, no, no, no)
Here we go around again (change, oh baby)

Here we go around again (oh yeah, yeah)
Here we go around again (oh yeah, ooh-ooh-ooh)
Here we go around, 'round again ('round again)
(With you, my friend, yeah, yeah)
Here we go around again





The end of that was, iffy

Overall Meaning

In "Here I Go Again" by Carey & Lurrie Bell, the lyrics describe the frustration and confusion that the singer feels in their relationship with someone who keeps coming in and out of their life. The singer expresses their inability to understand why they can't move on from this person, even though they are constantly being pushed aside. Despite being hurt, the singer admits that they always come running when this person reaches out to them. There is a constant cycle of this person leaving the singer's life and then returning with apologies, which the singer doesn't mind.


The chorus reflects the repetitive nature of their relationship, with the singer questioning if it will ever end and if anything will ever change. They express their desire to believe that this time the person won't leave again, but there is a feeling deep inside telling them otherwise. The singer wonders why they even bother trying to have a stable relationship, knowing that this person will eventually say goodbye. The lyrics convey a sense of longing, uncertainty, and resignation in the face of a tumultuous and unsteady love affair.


Overall, "Here I Go Again" explores themes of love, vulnerability, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with being in a relationship where one person keeps leaving and returning.


Line by Line Meaning

Mmh, ay, mmh
Expressing a contemplative sound, indicating some uncertainty and curiosity.


Let me tell you something baby, ooh
Allow me to share an important message with you, my dear.


Ooh-ooh-ooh, yeah
A joyful affirmation or agreement.


I wish understood why I can't get over you at all
I long to comprehend the reason why I am unable to move on from you entirely.


You push me to the side but I come a-running when you call
Although you disregard me, I am always eager to respond when you reach out to me.


(Come a-running)
A reinforcement that emphasizes the eagerness to respond promptly.


You step outside my life and you leave me waiting for a sign
By removing yourself from my presence, you make me wait, expecting some indication from you.


(Waiting for you) Oh yeah
Confirming the patient anticipation for your return.


And then you come around
Eventually, you reappear in my life again.


Give me your apologies and I don't mind
You offer your apologies, and I am unaffected by them.


Here we go around again
Once more, we find ourselves repeating the same cycle.


One more time
An additional repetition, indicating a continuation of the pattern.


Will it ever end? (Will it ever end?)
Expressing a sense of doubt and questioning if this cycle will ever cease.


It's all the same
The circumstances remain unchanged.


Never gonna change (never gonna change)
Emphasizing that things will always remain unaltered.


I'm trying to believe
I make an effort to have faith in what is being conveyed.


You won't go away again this time, oh no
I hope that this time you will not depart from my life, but apprehension lingers.


But something deep inside
An inner feeling originating from the depths of my being.


Tells me that you're gonna change your mind
Indicating a belief that you will ultimately alter your decision.


(Gonna change you mind, yeah)
A reaffirmation that your mindset will undergo a shift.


Well I'll never pin you down
I will never be able to truly hold onto you.


Makes me wonder why I even try
This realization prompts me to question the purpose of my efforts.


Lord, Lord
An exclamation expressing intense emotion or distress.


You say you'll stick around
Your words imply that you will remain by my side.


But somehow I know you'll say goodbye
Yet, deep down, I have an understanding that you will ultimately bid farewell.


First you leave me
Initially, you depart from my presence.


Then you keep me
Subsequently, you retain a hold on me.


Waiting around 'til you come back again (hey-hey)
Remaining in a state of anticipation until you return once more.


Make your mind up
Decide and settle on a course of action.


'Cause it's so tough
Highlighting the difficulty or challenging nature of the situation.


When I don't know if I'm with or without your love
Feeling unsure whether I am experiencing the presence or absence of your love.


Love, ooh baby
Addressing affection or endearment towards a significant other.


Your love, hey hey
Referring specifically to the love shared between two individuals.


Uh huh, oh yes
A verbal agreement accompanied by enthusiasm or affirmation.


Here we go around again (oh no, wait a minute)
Once again, we find ourselves repeating the same cycle, but a brief moment of uncertainty arises.


It's all the same (never gonna change)
The situation remains constant and unchanging.


Here we go around again
Once more, we embark on this repetitive journey.


One more time (oh yeah)
Yet another repetition, accompanied by an affirmation.


Will it ever end? (Yeah)
Rhetorically questioning if this pattern will ever come to a conclusion.


Here we go around again
Again, we find ourselves in the same repetitive cycle.


It's all the same
The circumstances remain identical.


Never gonna change
Stressing that there will be no alteration or transformation.


Here we go around again (oh yeah, uh-huh)
Once again, we embark on this repetitive journey with a sense of agreement and approval.


One more time (oh yeah)
Yet another repetition, accompanied by agreement and acknowledgement.


Will it ever end? (Will it ever end?)
Questioning if this cycle will ever reach a conclusion.


Here we go around again (here we go, here we go)
Once again, we find ourselves in this repeated situation.


It's all the same (Oh, no, no, no)
The circumstances persist unchanged, with a sense of disappointment.


Here we go around again (change, oh baby)
Again, we embark on this repetitive journey, hoping for change this time.


Here we go around again (oh yeah, yeah)
Once again, we find ourselves repeating the same cycle, with a sense of affirmation and agreement.


Here we go around again (oh yeah, ooh-ooh-ooh)
Once again, we embark on this repetitive journey, with an air of confidence and enthusiasm.


Here we go around, 'round again ('round again)
We find ourselves back in the same cycle once more, emphasizing the repetition.


(With you, my friend, yeah, yeah)
Acknowledging the presence and involvement of a companion or partner in this cycle.


Here we go around again
Once more, we embark on this repetitive journey.


The end of that was, iffy
The concluding part of the situation or cycle seemed uncertain or lacking in clarity.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: Ben Margulies, Mariah Carey

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