Second Chance
Cast of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Lyrics


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Who knew that love could be so bittersweet
Oh, when it finally meets the end?
But there is somethin' in this summer wind
A moment to begin again
I know that every time a door is shut
A window opens up for me
It's all wide open down this road I'm on
I'm findin' who I want to be

I've got a second chance to fly
I've got a second chance to fall
What can make the tide turn?
What can make the fire burn?
A second chance is all

Was I a fool to read between the lines?
Did I misread the signs that much?
Who would've thought we'd come this far as friends?
Maybe that should've been enough
Maybe I'm safer when I'm on the run
No time to open up my heart
Maybe I'll hide behind my walls again
Instead of tearing them apart

I've got a second chance to fly (a chance to fly)
I've got a second chance to fall (a chance to fall)
What can make the tide turn?
What can make the fire burn?
A second chance is all

I'm finding who I wanna be (begin again, begin again)
I thought I knew what I want (begin again)
I'm safer when I'm on the run
I'm finding who I wanna be (begin again, begin again)
I thought I knew what I want (begin again)
I'm safer when I'm on the run

I've got a second chance to fly
I've got a second chance to fall
What can make the tide turn?
What can make the fire burn?
A second chance is all

I've got a second chance to fly
(It was just another chance to fall)
I've got a second chance to fall
I wonder what can make the tide turn?
What can make the fire burn? (What does it take?)
A second chance is all

I'm finding who I wanna be (begin again, begin again)
I thought I knew what I want (begin again)
I'm safer when I'm on the run
I'm finding who I wanna- (begin again, begin again)





A second chance is all

Overall Meaning

"Second Chance" is a reflective song about moving on and finding oneself after heartbreak. The opening lines describe the bittersweet nature of love and how it can be difficult to let go. However, the singer finds hope in the summer wind and sees it as a new beginning. They also acknowledge that every ending is a new opportunity for growth and they are ready to explore what the future holds. The singer then wonders if they misread the signs and if friendship would have been enough instead of pursuing a romantic relationship. They contemplate hiding behind walls again rather than opening up their heart. However, they ultimately embrace the idea of a second chance and acknowledge that it’s all they need to fly again.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the power of a second chance. The singer acknowledges that they have the opportunity to either fly or fall, but they are willing to take the risk. They wonder what can make the tide turn and what can make the fire burn, ultimately concluding that all they need is a second chance.


Line by Line Meaning

Who knew that love could be so bittersweet
Love can be both sweet and bitter at the same time, and it's hard to predict which one it will be.


Oh, when it finally meets the end?
When a love story comes to an end, it leaves a sense of uncertainty.


But there is somethin' in this summer wind
The air has a refreshing quality that hints at new beginnings.


A moment to begin again
This could be an opportunity to start over.


I know that every time a door is shut
Even in the worst-case scenario when something seems to have come to a halt, there's always a reason to believe there's a way out.


A window opens up for me
Another opportunity will arise that was not previously even visible.


It's all wide open down this road I'm on
There are infinite possibilities I can explore on this new path.


I'm findin' who I want to be
This journey can help me discover and become the person I aspire to be.


I've got a second chance to fly
This next opportunity is like another plane to catch.


I've got a second chance to fall
This could go both ways, but I'm prepared to take risks and embrace what comes my way.


What can make the tide turn?
While it's hard to control what happens, there's a chance things may change for the better.


What can make the fire burn?
There needs to be a spark to reignite passion and excitement for life.


Was I a fool to read between the lines?
Did my perception cloud my judgment, causing me to misinterpret things?


Did I misread the signs that much?
Was I completely off track in understanding what was happening around me?


Who would've thought we'd come this far as friends?
It's a surprise how far a relationship can go, even if it doesn't progress romantically.


Maybe that should've been enough
Perhaps this was all I needed, and looking for something more complicated was unnecessary.


Maybe I'm safer when I'm on the run
Keeping my distance from vulnerability and not committing can be a way to protect myself from potential hurt.


No time to open up my heart
There are situations where I cannot allow myself to be vulnerable.


Maybe I'll hide behind my walls again
It's easier to barricade oneself than put oneself out there and take a chance.


Instead of tearing them apart
Rather than breaking through that wall and taking risks, I might subconsciously choose to keep it up.


I'm finding who I wanna be (begin again, begin again)
Once more, I'm on my journey to discovering my authentic self.


I thought I knew what I want (begin again)
I thought I had everything figured out, but now I'm starting fresh.


A second chance is all
All I need is another opportunity to make things right.


(It was just another chance to fall)
Even if things don't go the way I planned, I tried, and that's something in itself.


I wonder what can make the tide turn?
What can I do to change my circumstances and improve my situation?


What does it take?
What are the qualities I need to possess in order to make things better for myself?


I'm finding who I wanna- (begin again, begin again)
The journey of finding myself is never really complete, and I'm excited to see where the next turn will lead me.




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@ellamulviana

I like how this song portraying each character situation well enough through the lyrics that they sing, like on the bridge:

Ricky: Begin again… Begin again… Begin again… (He's trying to start over with Lily, and trying to accept the situation that his father is happy by dating Miss Jen)

Nini: I'm finding who I wanna be.. (She finally knows what she wants and trying to pursue it)

EJ: I thought I knew what I want... (he thought he will continue the legacy of his family by going to Duke, but turns out what he really wants is in this group and theater)

Gina: I'm safer when I'm on the run.. (it's portraying that her comfort zone is the situation before she joins the group. She feels not getting attached with anyone is a good thing for her)

Also on the other side, whether this is autotuned or not, this song is successful to highlight the voice characters of each person. I mean, when you listen to this song while closing your eyes, you'll know who's singing on each part.



@whitekitties4224

Lyrics:
Who knew that love could be so bittersweet,
Oh, when it finally meets the end.

But there is something in the summer wind,
A moment to begin, again

I know that every time a door is shut,
A window opens up for me.

It’s all wide open down on this road I’m on,
I’m finding who I want to be.

I got a second chance to fly,
I got a second to fall.

What can make the tide turn?
What can make the fire burn?

A second chance is all.

Was I a fool to read i between the lines?
Did I misread the signs that much?

Who would’ve thought we’d come this far as friends?
Maybe that should’ve been enough.

Maybe I’m safer when I’m on the run,
No time to open up my heart.

Maybe I’ll hide behind my walls again,
Instead of tearing them apart.

I got a second chance to fly,
(A chance to fly)
I got a second chance to fall.
(A chance to fall)
What can make the tide turn?
What can make the fire burn?

A second chance is all.

I’m finding who I wanna be
Begin again, begin again.
I thought I knew what I want.
I’m safer when I’m on the run x2

I got a second chance to fly,
I got a second chance to fall.
What can make the tide turn?
What can make the fire burn?

A second chance is all.

I got second chance to fly,
(It was just another)

I got a second chance to fall.

(I wonder)
What can make the tide turn?
What can make the fire burn?

A second chance is all.

I’m finding who I wanna be.
Begin again, begin again.
I thought I knew what I want.
I’m safer when I’m on the run. x2

A second chance is all.

Hope this helped! Cuz this was real tricky! ♥️♥️♥️



All comments from YouTube:

@Ninisalazarrobertsss

finally the main four made a masterpiece.

@mehrunisanaqvi5632

Finallyyy

@sasha2794

We need an acoustic version of this

@AL-kl7ss

this song would have been just perfect if Ashlyn (Julia) was in it too, I still love it tho.

@Anna-bx2wm

@@AL-kl7ss
it's already perfect.

@mauriziopaoli1791

Ya right, i didn't thought the 4 of Them were Pretty good

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@friedchicken224

Josh, Olivia, Matt and Sofia's voices sound soooo good

@islamary539

I know right! Especially Sofia's, she doesn't have nearly enough solos/duets.... maybe in season 3!

@gaby_114

Yes 👍

@laurentahuka5172

Honestly

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