Begin Again
Farewell Flight Lyrics


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Watch the bodies hitting the floor
I keep them coming back for more, no matter what I do or say
Watch me heading for the door, because I don't want to hear anymore
There's nothing you could do or say to make me ever want to stay
After all this time you say you don't like yourself, and they tell you, "Get over it." But, you're not happy with the way things worked out
Are you content in your loneliness? Whoa
Stop the wisdom that you're trying to give
You don't know the life I've lived
There's nothing you could do or say
Stop, stop, stop, stop
All your words are hitting the floor, and I don't want to hear any more
There's nothing you could do or say to make me ever want to change
Doing the best you can




"We'll build you up and make you a man... and then tear you down." Begin again
Just tell them all is fine, "...really, I blame myself, cause I couldn't get over it..." I'm sure as hell not happy with the way things worked out, and now I've nothing to show for it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Begin Again" by Farewell Flight explore the concept of being tired of the same old patterns and searching for something new. It starts by describing a situation where someone has become disillusioned with their current circumstances, and they feel unfulfilled by what they have been given. They are in a position where they are tired of hearing the same old advice from others, and they just want to leave it all behind. The line "Watch the bodies hitting the floor" could refer to the idea that they have been through this before and seen others give up on their dreams or accept mediocrity.


The next verse goes deeper into the idea of being discontent with one's current status quo. The person is told to be content with their loneliness, but they don't want to be. They are tired of hearing the same advice over and over again, and they feel like no one understands them. They have reached a point where they do not want to hear any more words from others. They feel like they have nothing left to lose and have no desire to change.


The chorus is a call to action, urging the person to begin again. The lyrics "Doing the best you can, we'll build you up and make you a man, and then tear you down, begin again" suggest that even if the person tries their best and succeeds, they will eventually be brought down and forced to start over. The song ends with the person being honest that they are not content with their situation and have nothing to show for it.


Line by Line Meaning

Watch the bodies hitting the floor
Observing people fail or give up on their dreams and goals


I keep them coming back for more, no matter what I do or say
Despite my best efforts, people continue to seek me out


Watch me heading for the door, because I don't want to hear anymore
I'm leaving this situation because I can't tolerate it anymore


There's nothing you could do or say to make me ever want to stay
No one can convince me to remain here


After all this time you say you don't like yourself, and they tell you, "Get over it." But, you're not happy with the way things worked out
Even though they pretend to offer help, they don't understand or truly care about my feelings


Are you content in your loneliness? Whoa
Do you feel satisfied with your solitary lifestyle?


Stop the wisdom that you're trying to give
I don't want to hear your advice anymore


You don't know the life I've lived
You're not aware of my personal experiences


There's nothing you could do or say
Even if you try to persuade me, it won't make a difference


Stop, stop, stop, stop
Please, just stop talking


All your words are hitting the floor, and I don't want to hear any more
I'm tired of hearing your empty promises and false comfort


There's nothing you could do or say to make me ever want to change
I refuse to modify my behavior or beliefs based on your opinions


Doing the best you can
Attempting to perform to one's maximum potential


"We'll build you up and make you a man... and then tear you down." Begin again
Promises of assistance followed by subsequent destruction, and the need to start over


Just tell them all is fine, "...really, I blame myself, cause I couldn't get over it..." I'm sure as hell not happy with the way things worked out, and now I've nothing to show for it
Putting up a facade of contentment and blaming oneself, when in reality, the outcome is disappointing and there's no evidence of progress




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