Another Chance
Georgia Satelites Lyrics
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Nowhere but for
Ward to fall
Well I close my eyes,
Somebody catch my breath
Oh my lord
Let's get on board
The rides gonna scare me to death
I don't want to leave before my time is done
Don't want to stick around when my race is run
I don't want to go before they call my dance
Don't want to die asking for another chance
Come help me poor Richard
And won't you help me raise the glass
Here's to me and here's to you
May your dreams all come to pass
Cruel trick of time,
Is played in the wink of an eye
Well heaven's above you don't need no shove
The years go sailing bye, oh
I don't want to leave before my time is done
Don't want to stick around when my race is run
I don't want to go before they call my dance
Don't want to die asking for another chance
Another game of chance
A lifetime come and gone
I guess it's up to me
If I don't want to say another man's song
I want to say what grandma said,
Lying on her dying bed
I ain't been cheated, no mistreated,
And I don't have to say that yet, oh
I don't want to leave before my time is done
Don't want to stick around when my race is run
I don't want to go before they call my dance
Don't want to die asking for another chance
Another chance
No not another chance
No no another chance
The Georgia Satellites' "Another Chance" is a contemplative ballad about the inevitability of time and the desire to make the most of one's life before it's too late. The singer feels like he's living with his back against the wall and has nowhere to fall, but he hopes that someone will catch his breath and offer him another chance. The imagery of the ride that's going to scare him to death represents the ride of life, and the singer hopes to make the most of it.
The singer doesn't want to leave before his time is done and doesn't want to stick around when his race is run. He doesn't want to go before they call his dance, which means he doesn't want to die before he's had the chance to make his mark on the world. He doesn't want to die asking for another chance, which implies that he wants to make the most out of every opportunity he's given.
The lyrics also reference "poor Richard," who may be a reference to Benjamin Franklin's "Poor Richard's Almanack," which is a collection of sayings and proverbs. The singer toasts with his friend, wishing for their dreams to come to pass. The cruel trick of time that's played in the wink of an eye means that life passes by quickly, and before we know it, years have gone sailing by. The singer wants to live his life on his own terms and not have to answer to anyone else's expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Livin' with my back against the wall
I feel trapped and under pressure
Nowhere but for
I have no escape or options
Ward to fall
I will fail if I don't take action
Well I close my eyes,
I am scared and seeking comfort
Somebody catch my breath
I need someone to help and support me
Oh my lord
I am feeling helpless and in need of guidance
Let's get on board
I am willing to take a chance
The rides gonna scare me to death
I am afraid to take risks and face change
I don't want to leave before my time is done
I want to live a full life before I die
Don't want to stick around when my race is run
I don't want to outstay my welcome or purpose
I don't want to go before they call my dance
I want to live fully and experience all life has to offer
Don't want to die asking for another chance
I don't want to waste my life or have regrets
Come help me poor Richard
I am seeking help from someone I trust
And won't you help me raise the glass
Let's toast to each other's success and happiness
Here's to me and here's to you
We both deserve the best in life
May your dreams all come to pass
I wish for us to achieve our goals and aspirations
Cruel trick of time,
The passing of time can be harsh and unforgiving
Is played in the wink of an eye
Life can change rapidly and without warning
Well heaven's above you don't need no shove
Good things will come to you without effort or struggle
The years go sailing bye, oh
Time passes quickly and we should make the most of it
Another game of chance
Life is uncertain and unpredictable
A lifetime come and gone
Our time on Earth is limited and fleeting
I guess it's up to me
I am responsible for my own life and decisions
If I don't want to say another man's song
I don't want to follow someone else's path or live their life
I want to say what grandma said,
I want to be true to myself and my own values
Lying on her dying bed
Reflecting on her life and legacy
I ain't been cheated, no mistreated,
I have lived my life with honesty and integrity
And I don't have to say that yet, oh
I still have time to live my life fully and without regrets
Another chance
An opportunity to live without regrets
No not another chance
I don't want to waste any more time
No no another chance
I want to make the most of what life has to offer now
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@WhizzingFish12
Criminally underrated band. This song is gorgeous, and they are fantastic - they sound just like The Faces here, but can also play country, hard rock, Beatles covers, blues... Try "All Over But the Cryin'; Battleship Chains, Hard Luck Boy.... It's too bad they came out when they did because they had no chance in the 80s/90s MTV era.
@tinaballance6266
Damn straight!
@evidence820
I was very lucky to see this band as they opened for Tom petty and the heartbreakers. One awesome show.
@johnshackelford5610
Its all over but the Cryin is one of the best songs ever written.
@WhizzingFish12
@johnshackelford5610 Love it. The redneck venom and sarcasm dripping out of Baird - anyone whos ever confronted a cheating partner knows exactly how it feels. And a tasty guitar solo to boot.
@bonkousmcnaughty4604
Dan once said at one of his gigs that he stole the idea for this from Ronnie Lane’s Ooh La La which explains the Faces similarity. The Sats were big Faces fans anyhow
@lsufan4138
I love the Satellites. Never seen this video before so it's awesome that y'all uploaded it.
@elstonmacfie2071
I have already told my kids that I want this song played at my funeral. Such a fantastic song!
@fabiobraz5779
wonderful band, what a surprise this video, at the time i dont saw this on tv, great rhino, thanks a lot for this truly gift, please post the other vídeos from the first and second álbums
@amangogna68
Great music and amazing singer with nice band !