In January of '98 Exit 159 released their debut EP Lost On Earth (Don't Touch Me Records) to critical raves, and the two singles, "What Gives?" and "Short Ride Down", got regular rotation on KLZR 105.9 and 107.3 the X in Kansas City. They were also voted the "Best New Band" by readers at the Pitch Awards, hosted by PitchWeekly (now referred to as The Pitch). The band released their debut self-titled full-length on the same label that released their EP, and show the band continuing to explore and expand their own particular take on pop rock n' roll.
Kristie Stremel - Guitar/Vocals
Rob VanBiber - Drums
Byron Huhmann - Bass/Vocals
Never Again
Exit 159 Lyrics
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yeah I felt a little sick
and I thought that it would be easy
to forgive and forget
never again
I was looking for beginnings
yeah I finally hit an end
head first into empty bottles
never again
Whoa, yeah it feels good
to let it go, let it go
never again
The lyrics to Exit 159's song Never Again are emotionally charged and reflective of the singer's personal experiences. The lyrics 'and I felt a little queasy, yeah I felt a little sick' are a metaphor for the emotional sickness the singer feels after experiencing hurt and betrayal in a relationship. The singer then goes on to say 'and I thought that it would be easy to forgive and forget, never again' showing that they have learned from their past mistakes and will no longer allow themselves to be hurt in the same way again, by refusing to forgive and forget.
The lyric 'I was looking for beginnings, yeah I finally hit an end, head first into empty bottles, God I was looking for a friend' shows the desperation and loneliness that the singer feels after the end of the relationship which they thought would lead to new beginnings. The last line of the chorus 'never again' is a powerful statement of the singer's determination to move on and not let themselves be hurt again. The last verse of the song shows a sense of relief, with the lyrics 'Whoa, yeah it feels good to let it go, let it go, never again' which show that the singer has finally released themselves from the emotional burden of the past and is ready to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
and I felt a little queasy
I had an uneasy feeling inside me.
yeah I felt a little sick
I was feeling physically and emotionally unwell.
and I thought that it would be easy
I believed that forgiving and forgetting would be simple.
to forgive and forget
to pardon and move on from the hurt and pain.
never again
I vow to never put myself in that situation again.
I was looking for beginnings
I was searching for a fresh start.
yeah I finally hit an end
Ultimately, I came to a dead end.
head first into empty bottles
I dove deeply into addiction.
God I was looking for a friend
I was seeking someone to confide in.
never again
I swear that I'll never repeat my past actions.
Whoa, yeah it feels good
I finally feel liberated from the pain and agony.
to let it go, let it go
To release the bitterness and move on.
never again
I am done with those toxic habits and relationships.
Contributed by Isabella H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.