Here We Go
Drew Holcomb Lyrics


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Sometimes I feel like a criminal
Feel like a castaway
This world keeps changing and I can't keep the pace
It's like a race, I didn't know I was running

But there are some things like rudders in a storm,
Someone to keep you warm,
A friend to raise a glass, to take off your mask,
And tell the truth and just be you

Oh yeah alright, trying to make sense of it all tonight
Oh no, here we go, it won't be the last time

Shouting and struggling and feeling like you're nothing
Trying not to give in, not to take it on the chin,
Trying to wear your thickest set of skin

Music, it makes you feel good, makes you feel understood,
Like you're not alone, you're not a rolling stone,
Not the only one on the road.

Oh yeah alright, trying to make sense of it all tonight
Oh no, here we go, it won't be the last time

It all seemed pretty plausible, but it became impossible,




The promises you made, the ones you got betrayed,
And all the things that you still don't know at the end of the day

Overall Meaning

In "Here We Go," Drew Holcomb reflects on the ever-changing and sometimes disorienting nature of life. He compares himself to a criminal or a castaway, feeling like he's running a race he never signed up for. He longs for stability in the face of life's storms and struggles, for something or someone to hold onto as a "rudder in a storm." In spite of this ache, however, he acknowledges the power of music to make us feel good and understood, as it reminds us that we are not alone in our journey.


The second verse adds another layer to these themes, as Holcomb sings about the difficulties of life that can make us feel like nothing, like we're constantly struggling just to keep our heads above water. He speaks to the need for resilience, to find the thickest skin possible to weather the storms of life. But again, he finds hope in the power of music--it reminds us that we're not alone, that we're all on this road together.


The chorus functions as a refrain, reminding us that while life may be tough and disorienting, we will keep facing it together, again and again. In short, "Here We Go" is a song that speaks to the complexities of life and the human need for connection and stability, even in the midst of chaos.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I feel like a criminal
Feeling like I've done something wrong or being judged unfairly


Feel like a castaway
Feeling isolated and alone


This world keeps changing and I can't keep the pace
The world is constantly changing and it's hard to keep up with it


It's like a race, I didn't know I was running
Sometimes life feels like a race that I didn't realize I was participating in


But there are some things like rudders in a storm,
Certain things can act as guides or supports in difficult times


Someone to keep you warm,
Having someone to comfort you


A friend to raise a glass, to take off your mask,
Having a friend to celebrate with and be honest with


And tell the truth and just be you
Being able to be truthful and authentic with someone


Oh yeah alright, trying to make sense of it all tonight
Acknowledging the difficulty of understanding everything and trying to find meaning in it all


Oh no, here we go, it won't be the last time
Accepting that life will have its challenges and difficulties


Shouting and struggling and feeling like you're nothing
Feeling overwhelmed and insignificant


Trying not to give in, not to take it on the chin,
Trying to stay resilient and not be defeated by hardships


Trying to wear your thickest set of skin
Developing a tough exterior to protect oneself from emotional pain


Music, it makes you feel good, makes you feel understood,
The power of music to uplift and provide a sense of connection with others


Like you're not alone, you're not a rolling stone,
Feeling like there are others out there who understand and relate to you


Not the only one on the road.
Not feeling like you're the only one going through difficult times


It all seemed pretty plausible, but it became impossible,
Things that seemed achievable at first become really difficult


The promises you made, the ones you got betrayed,
Feeling let down by people or promises that were broken


And all the things that you still don't know at the end of the day
Feeling uncertain about the future and what it holds




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Drew Holcomb

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@priscilarodhrigues

Que música gostosa de ouvir! Conheci através de Criminal Minds.

@1conzy

8 years later.. this is still one that I come back to.

@oldnhazy8796

Thank you to the band, and Criminal Minds music selector...y'all made my life better.

@jonasanderson3752

This is soooo underrated!

@koteshwarrao6993

Jonas Anderson exactly

@jorgelabracanales5324

Me encanta la música de este grupo =) me pone super contento 

@nokst6444

Pure happiness, on repeat 🤙🏾

@nickhaser221

These guys just keeps pumping out great music. Great video and love the dance

@crizcavalcante2575

Eu não consigo parar de ver a dancinha maluca de vocês kkkkk Sem contar que o som é muito bom. Parabéns galera :D

@annaweaver2422

this song and music video are absolutely perfect!! I always end up smiling by the end of the video :))))

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