There and Back Again
Daughtry Lyrics
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Smell the roses
But steal the vines
Don't wait
For the hands of time
To second guess
And change your mind
Now just shineHere's your moment to shine
Shine
Lay it down, my friend
Close your eyes, breathe in
And I will take you
There and back again
No more questions why
I'm not so surprised
Why you have
Been there and back again
Replace, replace that line
That spoke to you
Then showed no signs
To be alive
So are you living or dead?
Have you made a choice to hear your voice
Or hold on to what they said?
Now, shine
Here's your moment to shine
Shine
Lay it down, my friend
Close your eyes, breathe in
There and back again
No more questions why
I'm not so surprised
Why you have
Been there and back again
Back again, back again
Back again, back again
Lay it down, my friend
Close your eyes, breathe in
And I will take you
There and back again
No more questions why
I'm not so surprised
Why you have
Been there and back again
Lay it down, my friend
Close your eyes, breathe in
And I will take you
There and back again
No more questions why
I'm not so surprised
Why you have
Been there and back again
The song "There and Back Again" by Daughtry reflects the idea of taking time to live in the moment and appreciate the little things in life. The first verse encourages us to slow down and "smell the roses" but at the same time, to not be afraid to take risks and "steal the vines." The singer urges us not to wait for things to happen but to embrace the present time and "shine." The chorus's compelling message, "Lay it down, my friend, close your eyes, breathe in" implies taking a break from the overwhelming thoughts and appreciate the current moment. The song emphasizes the significance of being true to ourselves, recognizing our inner or hidden voice and discerning between what's alive and dead.
The repetition of the phrase "there and back again" in the chorus emphasizes that life is a journey full of ups and downs; we must embrace it all with open arms. Through the ups and downs, the singer promises that he will be there with you and support you in any situation. The song's overall theme can be understood as finding oneself throughout life's journey, and the importance of taking the time to appreciate both the good and the bad times.
Line by Line Meaning
Take, take your time
Take all the time you need to reflect on and enjoy life
Smell the roses
Take in and appreciate the small things in life
But steal the vines
Take risks and do whatever it takes to reach your goals
Don't wait
Don't procrastinate in making necessary changes in life
For the hands of time
Waiting for the right time may lead to missed opportunities
To second guess
Don't doubt yourself or constantly reconsider your decisions
And change your mind
Don't let indecision or fear of change hold you back
Now just shine
It is your time to showcase your talents and abilities to the world
Here's your moment to shine
An opportunity to showcase your abilities and exceed in something
Shine
Let your light shine, be confident and proud of who you are
Lay it down, my friend
Relax and let go of your worries
Close your eyes, breathe in
Take a deep breath and relax
And I will take you
I will guide you and support you in your journey
There and back again
Through the ups and downs of your journey, I will be there for you
No more questions why
Stop questioning your past decisions or worrying about why things happened
I'm not so surprised
I understand and can relate to your struggles and experiences
Why you have
The reasons behind why you went through certain experiences in life
Been there and back again
You have experienced the highs and lows, but have come out stronger and wiser
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRIS DAUGHTRY, BRENT SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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9th Annual WWE Backlash | April 29, 2007 | Philips Arena | Atlanta, Georgia
The Hardy Boyz vs. Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch for the World Tag Team Championship
Melina vs. Mickie James for the Women's Championship
Chris Benoit vs. MVP for the United States Championship
Team McMahon vs. Bobby Lashley - 3-on-1 handicap match for the ECW World Championship
The Undertaker vs. Batista - Last Man Standing match for the World Heavyweight Championship
John Cena vs. Edge vs. Randy Orton vs. Shawn Michaels for the WWE Championship
Theme Song: There And Back Again
Take, take your time / Smell the roses, but steal the vines / Don't wait for the hands of time to second guess and change your mind
Now just shine / Here's your moment to shine / Shine
Lay it down, my friend / Close your eyes, breathe in and I'll take you there and back again / No more questions why / I'm not so surprised why you have been there and back again
Replace, replace that line that spoke to you and showed no signs to be alive / So are you livin' or dead? / You have made a choice to hear your voice or hold on to what they say
Now shine / Here's your moment to shine / Shine
Lay it down, my friend / Close your eyes, breathe in and I'll take you there and back again / No more questions why / I'm not so surprised why you have been there and back again
Back again, back again
Back again, back again
Lay it down, my friend / Close your eyes, breathe in and I'll take you there and back again / No more questions why / I'm not so surprised why you have been there and back again
Lay it down, my friend / Close your eyes, breathe in and I will take you there and back again / No more questions why / I'm not so surprised why you have been there and back again
@marseillefrench8747
That crazy WWE game video with Patrick and Spongebob fighting brought me here
@night-seeker666
Same.
@Chugga0921
Me too
@israeltenacasado5368
🤜♥️🤛
@ChrisAshtear
A music video about some super cars(vector wx3) from the early 2000s brought me here.
@Jaydenlo-16
Me too
@isrealneal7552
One of the songs that you can never get enough of listening to 😊🎉
@kerry3717
WWE Blacklash 2007 brings back my childhood ❤️
@johnsphalanx9991
I was just thinking along the same lines..
@TheMansmith-tr4fy
This song was good