While Gayle is the younger sister of Loretta Lynn, her musical sound is very different from Lynn's. Gayle's career began as country music moved towards a more pop-oriented sound in the 1970s, as exemplified by such performers as Lynn Anderson and Barbara Mandrell. Gayle's music reflects the modern Nashville sound.
I'll Do It All Over Again
Crystal Gayle Lyrics
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A little too weak, a little too strong?
Was it him, was it me?
Oh, I guess I'll never know
Well, you're up then you're down
Oh, but the world keeps turnin' around
Ain't it hard to find
Somethin' to hang on to?
[Chorus]
But I know that my heart will mend
And I know that I'll smile again
I'll get back on my feet and then
I'll do it all over again
Some you lose, some you win
They say that's the way it's always been
First you laugh, then you cry
Oh, but I guess that's life
So you live and you learn
And never look back at the bridges you burned
And you change somehow
Oh, I'm a little bit wiser now
Crystal Gayle's song "I'll Do It All Over Again" is a reflection on the ups and downs of life and relationships. The opening verse poses several questions about the nature of a past relationship that has ended. The singer is unsure if they were right or wrong in how they handled the situation, and if they were too strong or too weak. The uncertainty is further heightened by the question of whether it was the singer's fault or their partner's. However, as the chorus suggests, the singer knows that their heart will eventually heal and they will smile again. They will move on from the past and are ready to start anew.
The second verse acknowledges that life has its fair share of losses and wins. The contrasting emotions of laughter and tears are all part of the human experience, and one must accept it. The lyrics suggest that through living and learning, one becomes wiser and gains a more profound understanding of themselves and others. The past is to be left behind, and bridges that have been burned must not be revisited. The singer has changed somehow, and the implication is that it is for the better.
Overall, "I'll Do It All Over Again" is a hopeful and pragmatic view of life's challenges. The lyrics suggest that setbacks are temporary, and life goes on. The song exudes a sense of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Was I right, was I wrong?
Questioning whether the decisions made in the relationship were correct or not
A little too weak, a little too strong?
Wondering if the actions taken were too passive or too aggressive
Was it him, was it me?
Trying to figure out the cause of the failed relationship
Oh, I guess I'll never know
Coming to terms with the idea that the cause of the relationship ending may always remain a mystery
Well, you're up then you're down
Describing the ups and downs of life and relationships
Oh, but the world keeps turnin' around
Acknowledging that even though things may not go as planned, life still goes on
Ain't it hard to find / Somethin' to hang on to?
Expressing the difficulty of finding stability and security in life
But I know that my heart will mend
Confident that the heartache eventually fades
And I know that I'll smile again
Aware that happiness will return in the future
I'll get back on my feet and then
Determined to recover and move on
I'll do it all over again
Accepting that the cycle of life and love continues
Some you lose, some you win / They say that's the way it's always been
Acknowledging that in life there are both successes and failures
First you laugh, then you cry / Oh, but I guess that's life
Recognizing that life is a mix of good and bad moments
So you live and you learn
Understanding that every experience is a lesson
And never look back at the bridges you burned
Advising to not dwell on past mistakes
And you change somehow
Reflecting on how experiences shape and change a person
Oh, I'm a little bit wiser now
Realizing personal growth and increased wisdom gained from past experiences
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB MCDILL, WAYLAND D. HOLYFIELD
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