The band's line-up consists of Lottie "Clottie Cream" Pendlebury (vocals, guitar), Ellie "L.E.D." Rose Davies (guitar), Rosy "Bones" Jones (drums), and Holly "Hole" Mullineaux (bass). The latter replaced Naima "Jelly" Redina-Bock in 2019.
Once Again
Goat Girl Lyrics
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Feel it in the instance
Lines are still on my hands
Creased deep into a plan
But silence is like a pain (Like a pain)
Telling me something (Tells me something)
And time seems to run away (Run away)
The place where we go to
One by one
Stuck out of motion
Till the sun drums
It never stays the same
The people always change
Thе thoughts that plague my brain
Are silencеd once again
Walls move around my head
To spite their rigidness
And there isn′t any sense
We go by regardless
But silence is like a pain (Like a pain)
Telling me something (Tells me something)
And time seems to run away (Run away)
In this other place (In this other place)
The place where we go to
One by one
Stuck out of motion
Till the sun drums
It never stays the same
The people always change
The thoughts that plague my brain
Are silenced once again
Where we go to
One by one
Stuck out of motion
Till the sun drums
The people always change
It never stays the same
They used to call my name
But now it's not the same
They used to call my name
But now it′s not the same
They used to call my name
But now it's not the same
They used to call my name
But now it's not the same
They used to call my name
But now it′s not the same
Woah
Woah
Woah
Woah
Woah
Woah
Woah
Woah
Woah
In the song "Once Again," Goat Girl explores the concept of change and its inevitable consequences. The lyrics express the feeling that everything in life is constantly changing, and that this can be difficult to come to terms with. The repeated refrain "the people always change, it never stays the same" emphasizes the importance of understanding and accepting this reality.
The use of imagery also plays an important role in the song's meaning. The mention of "lines still on my hands, creased deep into a plan" could represent the idea of fate, that our lives are predetermined in some way. However, the reference to "walls moving around my head, to spite their rigidness" suggests that this belief is not always helpful or accurate.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a difference
A distinction exists between current circumstances and past experiences.
Feel it in the instance
Sensation of recognition in the moment.
Lines are still on my hands
Marks from past experiences still evident.
Creased deep into a plan
Memories deeply entrenched in mindset.
But silence is like a pain (Like a pain)
The absence of sound or communication can be distressing.
Telling me something (Tells me something)
A feeling of being informed by silence or lack of communication.
And time seems to run away (Run away)
The sensation that time passes quickly or is fleeting.
In this other place (In this other place)
In a different or alternate mental state.
The place where we go to
The mental space one enters to escape reality.
One by one
Individually.
Stuck out of motion
A feeling of stagnation or being stuck in a rut.
Till the sun drums
Until a significant event or change occurs.
It never stays the same
Things are always changing and evolving.
The people always change
People in one's life are always changing and evolving.
The thoughts that plague my brain
Negative or obsessive thoughts that consume one's mind.
Are silenced once again
Quietude or mental clarity is achieved, allowing for a break from burdening thoughts.
Walls move around my head
A feeling of entrapment or paranoia.
To spite their rigidness
In defiance of strict mental constructs or boundaries.
And there isn't any sense
Current circumstances lack logical reasoning or rationale.
We go by regardless
Regardless of the lack of explanation or understanding, time continues to progress.
Where we go to
The mental space one enters to escape reality.
They used to call my name
Past acquaintances once knew and acknowledged the artist.
But now it's not the same
Current circumstances differ from past experiences, resulting in a loss of recognition or connection.
Writer(s): Ellie Rose Davies, Holly Mullineaux, Lottie Pendlebury, Rosy Jones
Contributed by Christian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.