To date they have found their biggest hits include Mozart's House and the massive UK number one single, "Rather Be" with singer Jess Glynne which won the 2015 Grammy for Best Dance Recording
Up Again
Clean Bandit Lyrics
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Of thinking that there's one way, only one way out
I was hoping by now, that maybe I'd have found
Answers to the questions that are keeping me down
Even though I'm not over it yet
I can put forever in the plans that you have
Stupid and low with the odds that you bet
Take my life and start it somewhere else
I breathe in the change
The only way is up again
Everybody knows that I
Won't make the same mistakes
The only way is up again
I wanna take it back, everything we had
The curse of love has had me and it turned my heart bad
With a will there's a way, definite, you say
I'm looking out to the water, I'm singing my heart out
Even though I'm not really over it yet
I can see forever in the plans that you had
Stupid low with odds that had you bet
I can see forever in the plans that you had
I've given up again, maybe I'm just tired
Of thinking that there was one way, only one way out
I was hoping by now, that maybe I'd have found
Answers to the questions that are keeping me down
Take my life and start it somewhere else
I breathe in the change
The only way is up again
Everybody knows that I
Won't make the same mistakes
The only way is up again
It's time to take it back, everything we had
The curse of love is healthy if it gives your heart back
With a will there's a way, to definite, you say
I'm running out to the water, I'm singing my heart out
Take my life and start it somewhere else
I breathe in the change
The only way is up again
Everybody knows that I
Won't make the same mistakes
The only way is up again
I've given up again, maybe I'm just tired
Of thinking that there's one way, only one way out
I was hoping by now, that maybe I'd have found
Answers to the questions that are keeping me down
(I'm singing my heart out)
The only way is up again
(I'm singing my heart out)
In Clean Bandit's song "Up Again," featuring Rae Morris, the lyrics describe the struggle of moving on from past mistakes or hurts. The repeated line, "I've given up again, maybe I'm just tired," expresses a sense of weariness and defeat in the face of the difficulties the singer is facing. The lyrics suggest a longing for answers to the questions that are "keeping me down," yet there is doubt that a clear solution exists.
The song offers a message of hope, however, as it emphasizes the importance of pushing forward and striving for a better future. The lines, "Take my life and start it somewhere else, I breathe in the change, The only way is up again," convey a desire for a fresh start and a willingness to embrace new opportunities. The chorus reinforces this idea by stating, "Everybody knows that I won't make the same mistakes, The only way is up again."
Overall, the song "Up Again" encourages listeners to persevere in the face of hardship and to seek out positive change. It acknowledges the struggle of moving on from past mistakes or hurt, but emphasizes the importance of learning from these experiences and striving for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
I've given up again, maybe I'm just tired
The singer has abandoned hope again because they may have exhausted all of their mental and emotional energy.
Of thinking that there's one way, only one way out
The singer feels restricted to a single solution and is unable to consider any other option to overcome their struggle.
I was hoping by now, that maybe I'd have found
The singer had high expectations but reality has not met it yet.
Answers to the questions that are keeping me down
The unresolved questions that are bothering the artist are preventing them from moving forward.
I can put forever in the plans that you have
The artist has faith in the other person's plans and is willing to invest in them for the long term.
Stupid and low with the odds that you bet
The risk that the other person is taking may seem foolish and imprudent, but the singer still stands by them.
Take my life and start it somewhere else
The singer desires a fresh start and is willing to undergo significant changes to achieve it.
I breathe in the change
The artist is embracing the new circumstances and is ready for whatever comes ahead.
The only way is up again
The artist has hit rock bottom and the only path left is to recover and rise up.
Everybody knows that I won't make the same mistakes
The artist has learned from their previous errors and is determined not to repeat them in the future.
I wanna take it back, everything we had
The singer wants to undo everything they shared with the other person and wants to start anew.
The curse of love has had me and it turned my heart bad
The artist feels trapped in a toxic relationship that has made them unhappy.
With a will there's a way, definite, you say
The singer is convinced that if they have the determination, they will find a solution to their problems.
I'm looking out to the water, I'm singing my heart out
The singer is engaging in an activity that gives them peace and tranquility, while also releasing their emotions.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JACK PATTERSON, GRACE CHATTO, RAE MORRIS
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Lorena
I've given up again, maybe I'm just tired
Of thinking that there was one way, only one way out
I was hoping by now, that maybe I'd have found
Answers to the questions that are keeping me down
Even though I'm not over it yet
I can put forever in the plans that you have
Stupid and low with the odds that you bet
I can put forever in the plans that you have
Take my life and start it somewhere else
I breathe in the change
The only way is up again
Everybody knows that I
Won't make the same mistakes
The only way is up again
harrison slack
One of the best songs on their album by far!! Love this tune!!
back to 90's
Why
J S
Sad that most people will never hear this song, it'll just have to be my little favorite thing
back to 90's
Why
Michael Owusu
@back to 90's The version they put on the album is the Drumsound & Bassline Smith Remix. Sad since this one has so much to offer!!
roll ann
Shay....
Charlie Lesmes
I've been listening this song since its release and after what feels like a hundred years, I'll take the responsabilty and say: "This is my favourite song of all time".
Jan Bakker
Still in 2021
João Victor Oliveira
Aaaai meu dels que orgulho, mais uma para a lista <3 também já era hora
Uyeen Lee
I've been listening to this song for 6 years, many songs i listened to have fallen behind, but not this one. It still gets me every single time.