Brand New
I.L Will Lyrics

How many of you people out there
The artist is addressing the audience and asking how many have suffered from love.

Been hurt in some kind of love affair?
The artist is asking if anyone has been hurt in a romantic relationship.

And how many times did you swear
The artist is asking if the audience has ever made a promise to themselves.

That you'd never love again?
The artist is asking if the audience has ever vowed to avoid romantic relationships in the future.

How many lonely, sleepless nights?
The artist is asking how many nights the audience has stayed up feeling alone and restless.

How many lies, how many fights?
The artist is asking how many times the audience has experienced deception and conflict in their romantic relationships.

And why would you want to Put yourself through all of that again?
The artist is questioning why anyone would want to knowingly repeat the pain of past romantic experiences.

Love is pain I hear you say
The artist acknowledges a common saying that love is painful.

Love has a cruel and bitter way of Paying you back for all the faith you ever had in your brain
The artist believes that love can cruelly punish those who have put their trust and faith in it.

How could it be that what you need the most Can leave you feeling just like a ghost?
The artist is perplexed about how something we need, like love, can leave us feeling empty and invisible.

You never want to feel so sad and lost again
The artist is saying that nobody wants to feel the sadness and confusion that can come from the pain of love.

One day you could be looking Through an old book in rainy weather
The artist is providing an example of how we can be reminded of past love experiences unexpectedly, such as through a photo album on a rainy day.

You see a picture of her smiling at you When you were still together
The artist is describing the scenario of someone seeing a photo of a past romantic partner when they were still happy together.

You could be walking down the street And who should you chance to meet But that same old smile you've been thinking of all day?
The artist is describing the scenario of randomly running into a past romantic partner.

Why don't we turn the clock to zero honey I'll sell the stock we'll spend all the money We're starting up a brand new day
The artist is proposing a fresh start in a romantic relationship by resetting the clock and starting anew.

Turn the clock all the way back I wonder if she'll take me back I'm thinking in a brand new way
The artist is considering going back in time to a happier period in the relationship.

Turn the clock to zero sister You'll never know how much I missed her I'm starting up a brand new day
The artist is expressing remorse for losing a loved one and hoping for a second chance.

Turn the clock to zero boss The river's wide we'll swim across We're starting up a brand new day
The artist is proposing to leave doubts and obstacles in the past, and to move forward with confidence and hope.

It could happen to you Just like it happened to me There is simply no immunity There's no guarantee.
The artist is warning that anyone can experience the pain of love and that it can happen to anyone, without warning or immunity.

I say love is such a force if you should find yourself in it You need some time for reflection You say, baby wait a minute, wait a minute Wait a minute, wait a minute Wait a minute, wait a minute
The artist is saying that love is very powerful and that people need to take time to think before jumping in too quickly, while also acknowledging that people are often eager for love and can be impatient.

Turn the clock to zero honey I'll sell the stock we'll spend all the money We're starting up a brand new day Turn the clock to zero Mac I'm begging her to take me back I'm thinking in a brand new way Turn the clock to zero boss The river's wide we'll swim across Starting up a brand new day Turn the clock to zero buddy Don't wanna be no fuddy duddy We're starting up a brand new day
The artist is repeating the chorus, bringing back the themes of starting anew, and embracing change and optimism.

I'm the rhythm in your tune I'm the sun and you're the moon I'm the bat and you're the cave You're the beach and I'm the wave I'm the plough and you're the land You're the glove and I'm the hand I'm the train and you're the station I'm the flagpole to your nation I'm the present to your future You're the wound and I'm the suture You're the magnet to my pole I'm the devil in your soul You're the pupil I'm the teacher You're the church and I'm the preacher You're the flower I'm the rain You're the tunnel I'm the train
The artist is using a series of metaphors to describe the interconnectedness of two romantic partners, and how they complement each other in various ways.

Stand up all you lovers in the world Stand up and be counted every boy and every girl Stand up all you lovers in the world We're starting up a brand new day
The artist is encouraging everyone who is in love to stand up and be recognized, while bringing back the theme of starting anew.

You're the crop to my rotation You're the sum of my equation I'm the answer to your question If you follow my suggestion We can turn this ship around And go up instead of down You're the pan and I'm the handle You're the flame and I'm the candle
The artist continues to use metaphors to describe the symbiotic nature of a romantic relationship, and how they can work together to overcome problems and succeed.

We're starting up a brand new day
The artist repeats the chorus one final time, summarizing the song's message of hope and starting anew in the context of a romantic relationship.