Once Again
I-An-I Lyrics
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Until they're old and gray
But, you're not like the rest
You'll never be the same
It's how I fell in love
First time I saw your face
Mmm
Love you from dusk to dawn
And I won't get no rest
It was you all along
Within your wings
We're dancing slow
Just take my hand
And don't let go
So, once again
Once again
You're in my head
You're in my head
My head again today
Still in my head
Still in my head
So won't you stay
Won't you stay
Just stay with me today
Sometimes you feel alone
Between the grief and shame
Been hours on the phone
Let me tell you all the ways
Bout how I fall in love
Every time I see your face
Til the last beat in my chest
Love you from dusk to dawn
And I won't get no rest
It was you all along
Within your wings
We're dancing slow
Just take my hand
And don't let go
So, once again
Once again
You're in my head
You're in my head
My head again today
Still in my head
Still in my head
So won't you stay
Won't you stay
Just stay with me today
The song 'Once Again' by I-An-I is a powerful and emotional ballad about the struggle of a young woman named Anna who finds herself trapped in a life she didn't choose. From the lyrics, it is clear to see that Anna is struggling with the reality of being forced into a situation that's beyond her control. She wakes up to the harsh reality of her life every day, where she is forced to work just to pay off debts that she didn't even incur. The next few lines of the song talk about how she is trapped within a world of iron bars, where there's no hope for her outside of it.
The lyrics in this song paint a vivid picture of what it's like to be trapped in a situation that's unbearable. It's almost like Anna is a prisoner in her own life. She looks in the mirror and sees the reflection of someone who has hit rock bottom, someone who is just a mere shadow of her former self. The next few lyrics describe how Anna has to once again don her metaphorical mask and become a puppet, allowing herself to be controlled once more. This time, it's for a parade or show, where she has to leave her true self at the door and put on a fake smile. She must conceal her voice and desires beneath her dress and ignore her thoughts and opinions, just to say yes.
The song conveys a powerful message of hope as it progresses. Even though Anna is trapped in this life, there's a sense of optimism that comes through towards the end of the song. The line "one day they'll forget to lock the cage" suggests that even though Anna is trapped now, she won't always be. There's always the hope that one day she'll be able to break free of the chains that are holding her down.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, Wake up Anna
It's time to start the day and face reality.
It's Time to work again
You have to go to your job to pay your debts and survive.
Put on a nice face
Try to look happy and confident even if you are not feeling that way.
You have to pay your debts
Financial problems are overwhelming and you have to keep working to keep up with them.
There's no hope outside this iron bars
You feel trapped and hopeless with no way out of your situation.
This bitter sky has surrendered every star
The world is dark and bleak and you cannot see any light or hope for a better future.
your reflection in the mirror tells you that you've hit rock bottom
You have a hard time recognizing yourself in the mirror because of the hardship you are going through.
you’re becoming a faint shadow of yourself
Your situation is taking a toll on your personality, making you feel helpless and powerless.
once again the lights go up for the parade
Your routine is repeating itself and you feel like a participant in a show that you didn't choose to be in.
forget your name to become a puppet once again
You feel as though you have lost your identity and become a slave to your circumstances.
it’s your turn, step on the catwalk
You feel like you are being forced into the spotlight and have to perform for the world.
conceal your voice and your desires beneath your dress
You have to hide who you truly are and your dream because they conflict with the objective of your oppressors.
seems too late to stop this train
You feel like it's too late to change your circumstances and break free from your oppression.
you met him at the fair last summer
You have a romantic past that makes you feel like a small part of you has hope.
he stole your heart away
You fell deeply in love with someone who seemed to love you back.
you left your hometown
You wanted to make a life with your partner and move on from your past.
to go west with your man
You decided to embark on a journey westward because you trusted your partner but it turned out as a trap.
in the car he spoke about a job
Your partner promised you a job to make ends meet, but it turned out to be a trap.
now they’re up to get your family if you don’t do as they tell you
You are being coerced and threatened with the safety of your family as leverage.
took your passport as they do with every prey
You are being held against your will and denied your rights to leave and come back to your home country.
you’re ashamed and isolated, you feel guilty and defenceless
Your oppressors make you feel worthless, hopeless and powerless to bring about any change to your situation.
but there has to be a way to end this pain
You still hold a glimmer of hope that there is a way out of this pain and suffering.
break this chains
You want to break free from the chains that bind you to a life of servitude and oppression.
once again you are handed over to the snakes
You feel like you are being handed over to your oppressors every day of your life.
to steal your breath, to suffocate you day by day
Your oppressors make it hard for you to breathe or live in peace, oppressing you every day.
fake a smile, stare at the spotlight
You put on a fake smile and do what is expected of you, even if it's not what you really want.
ignore your thoughts and your opinions and just say yes
You are forced to comply with what is asked of you, hiding your true thoughts and feelings.
one Day they'll forget to lock the cage
You know that someday there will be a way out of your situation or your oppressors will be gone or forget to contain you.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Joshua Calderon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Luckyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Princess Celestia being "slightly annoyed" that you knocked her sister unconscious is crazy
@jonizzle8377
She’s like: „sigh… could you like.. not do that?“
@jonizzle8377
rolls eyes
@Sophiajepsen
@@jonizzle8377i read this in britney’s voice 😭
@chizknowsdabizyeet7609
Tbh it's in her character a bit. Them two be brawlin
@ena_ina
she literally banished her sister to the moon
@freshlover
Can we talk about the fact Dall-E couldn’t generate a goblin, but was able to make a wizard choking on a literal burger 😭
@madeline_anne
I noticed that too 😂😂😂
@tschulietta219
maybe cause its less specific what a goblin is, too many different types depending on fantasy world. maybe it couldnt decide.
@kdej-si4vo
“She’s not my sister, I am a Dragonborn!” explains the fantasy community in a nutshell