I'd Do It All Again
Corinne Bailey Rae Lyrics
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Ooh, you're thirsting for something I know, won't make you happy
Ooh, you did it all again, you broke another skin
It's hard to believe this time, hard to believe
That my heart, my heart's an open door
You got all you came for, baby
So weary, someone to love is bigger than your pride's worth
And out runs all of the sadness
It's terrifying, life, through the darkness
And I'd do it all again, I'd do it all again
I'd do it all again, I'd do it all again
You try sometimes but it won't stop
You got my heart and my head's lost, ooh yeah
I've been burning down these candles for love, for love
So weary, someone to love is bigger than your pride
Ooh, someone to love, mm, someone to love
Someone to love
Ooh, you're searching for something I know
Won't make you happy
Ooh
, you're thirsting for something I know, won't make you happy
In this song, Corinne Bailey Rae sings about being in a relationship with someone who constantly searches for something that won't ultimately make them happy. The first two lines of the song repeat this idea, highlighting the futility of such a search. The line "you did it all again, you broke another skin" suggests that this is a pattern in the relationship, with the other person repeatedly hurting her emotionally. Despite this, she acknowledges that her heart is still open to them ("my heart's an open door") and that they have taken what they came for.
The chorus ("And I'd do it all again...") shows her willingness to go through the pain and heartbreak all over again, perhaps suggesting the depth of her feelings for this person. The lines "someone to love is bigger than your pride's worth" and "someone to love, mm, someone to love" drive home the idea that love is worth fighting for, even if it comes with pain and difficulty.
Overall, the song is a bittersweet reflection on the complexities of love and relationships. It acknowledges the pain that can come with loving someone who doesn't always treat you well, but also affirms the worthiness of pursuing love despite these challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, you're searching for something I know, won't make you happy
You're looking for something that won't bring you true joy and fulfillment.
Ooh, you're thirsting for something I know, won't make you happy
You have a deep desire for something that won't actually satisfy you.
Ooh, you did it all again, you broke another skin
You made the same mistake again and caused yourself pain and harm.
It's hard to believe this time, hard to believe
It's difficult to accept what's happened this time around.
That my heart, my heart's an open door
My heart is vulnerable and susceptible to being hurt.
You got all you came for, baby
You took everything you wanted from me without regard for my feelings.
So weary, someone to love is bigger than your pride's worth
It takes a lot to make a relationship work and goes beyond one's ego.
Is bigger than the pain you got for it hurts
Being with someone you love is worth the potential pain and suffering.
And out runs all of the sadness
All the hurt and sorrow can be chased away by love.
It's terrifying, life, through the darkness
Life can be scary and difficult, especially when you can't see what's next.
And I'd do it all again, I'd do it all again
Despite the pain, I would still choose to love you.
You try sometimes but it won't stop
You attempt to move on, but your feelings keep pulling you back in.
You got my heart and my head's lost, ooh yeah
You hold my heart captive and my mind is in disarray because of you.
I've been burning down these candles for love, for love
I've been sacrificing so much for our relationship, for love.
So weary, someone to love is bigger than your pride
Putting your ego aside and loving someone can be incredibly rewarding.
Ooh, someone to love, mm, someone to love
Ultimately, what we all want and need is someone to love.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Corinne Bailey Rae
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@soyyobbv8013
Ooh, you're searching for something I know, won't make you happy
Ooh, you're thirsting for something I know, won't make you happy
Ooh, you did it all again, you broke another skin
It's hard to believe this time, hard to believe
That my heart, my heart's an open door
You got all you came for, baby
So weary, someone to love is bigger than your pride's worth
Is bigger than the pain you got for it hurts
And out runs all of the sadness
It's terrifying, life, through the darkness
And I'd do it all again, I'd do it all again
I'd do it all again, I'd do it all again
You try sometimes but it won't stop
You got my heart and my head's lost, ooh yeah
I've been burning down these candles for love, for love
So weary, someone to love is bigger than your pride
Ooh, someone to love, mm, someone to love
Someone to love
Ooh, you're searching for something I know,
Won't make you happy
Ooh
@MeekieBadGal
10 years later and this song is still relevant to my life
@Davidatitudeinteligente4195
Brasil
@littlecrowders7089
Me too
@yogatwohands
That is right for sure. I listen to this after 5 yrs again w/ same feeling
@luciasann6930
I was driving a cab in my early twenties in Phoenix at that time and I had to check her music out through the library because I was very broke and it feels weird that it's been this long.
@revaholic
The most beautiful depression song
@ricardomandanas499
she is something else... song is from the heart literally.
@steviesniper
She's one of the unfortunately rare artists these days who have literally impeccable taste.
@stuffstuff1327
steviesniper honestly
@ivannaoohnana1267
Revisited this song again after 10 years, still making me cry 😭