Once Again
Cud Lyrics
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I'm much happier with you again,
They say it's the thought that counts,
Your feelings are like cheques that bounce,
I've said before I should be glad,
I'll say it again 'cos I'm feeling sad.
But I was lying,
I thought I knew what you wanted me to say,
But I was lying, I told the truth,
But I was lying.
I don't know what you'll think when you hear me say,
That it's the very first time I've felt this way,
It cuts me up that we;ve come to this,
It's your turn to want, I want another kiss,
the longer this situation persists,
I know your critics will glow,
And if they don't come and change soon honey,
You know I'll change my vote.
It feels so all-consuming,
It's a hunger so consuming,
You've started life inside of me.
Once again I'm gonna make it plain,
I'm much happier with you again,
I'm scared of the way you make me feel,
And I'm always wondering if you love me still,
Tell me how you dream,
I'd like to rip your heart out at its seams.
Tell me how you feel,
Do you love me still?
The song "Once Again" by Cud is a contemplative piece about the complexities of love and the fear of losing someone. The opening lines of the song, "Once again I'm gonna make it plain, I'm much happier with you again," indicate a sense of relief and happiness that the singer has found his way back to his lover after some period of separation or discord. However, this happiness is overshadowed by a fear of losing this person again, as expressed in the line, "And I'm always wondering if you love me still."
The next verse delves deeper into this fear, revealing that the singer has previously lied to his lover to please her, and that he now worries that he doesn't know what she truly wants. He also feels guilty for having lied, as expressed in the lines, "I've said before I should be glad, I'll say it again 'cos I'm feeling sad." The chorus shifts the focus to more positive feelings, with the singer expressing a deep hunger for his lover that feels all-consuming. He also states that his lover has "started life inside of [him]," indicating a profound emotional attachment.
The final verse is a plea for honesty and communication in the relationship, asking the lover to reveal their true feelings and dreams. The song ends on a note of uncertainty, with the singer asking, "Do you love me still?" This contributes to a sense of vulnerability and anxiety that permeates the entire song.
Line by Line Meaning
Once again I'm gonna make it plain,
I want to clearly express my thoughts once more
I'm much happier with you again,
I feel more content now that we're together again
They say it's the thought that counts,
People say the intention behind your actions is what matters
Your feelings are like cheques that bounce,
Your emotions are unstable and unpredictable
I've said before I should be glad,
I've expressed my gratitude before
I'll say it again 'cos I'm feeling sad.
I'll repeat it because I'm feeling down
I was lying, I told the truth,
I said something true but then lied
But I was lying,
But what I said was untrue
I thought I knew what you wanted me to say,
I believed I understood what you expected me to say
But I was lying, I told the truth,
But in reality, I was lying
But I was lying.
But what I said was untrue
I don't know what you'll think when you hear me say,
I'm uncertain how you'll react to what I'm about to say
That it's the very first time I've felt this way,
I've never felt this way before
It cuts me up that we've come to this,
It pains me that our relationship has come to this
It's your turn to want, I want another kiss,
I want to be kissed, and now it's your turn to express a desire
The longer this situation persists,
As time passes while we're in this situation
I know your critics will glow,
I expect your detractors to revel in this situation
And if they don't come and change soon honey,
If they don't change their opinion of us quickly, my dear
You know I'll change my vote.
I'll change my opinion too
It feels so all-consuming,
It's like this emotion is taking over me completely
It's a hunger so consuming,
It's a craving that's consuming me
You've started life inside of me.
You've become a part of me and my identity
And I'm always wondering if you love me still,
I'm constantly questioning if you still have feelings for me
Tell me how you dream,
Share your hopes and aspirations with me
I'd like to rip your heart out at its seams.
I want to know you on a deep, emotional level
Tell me how you feel,
Express your emotions to me
Do you love me still?
Do you still have feelings of love for me?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARL PUTTNAM, MICHAEL LAWRENCE DUNPHY
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