Never content to stick to one genre, one project or one band, Jay also co-led the synth-punk Lost Sounds with Alicja Trout, played drums for The Final Solutions, pursued the solo project Terror Visions, co-fronted The Angry Angles and ran his own label, Shattered Records.
In 2006, In The Red announced the release of Blood Visions, Jay's first album as a solo artist, which combined the aggressive approach of Reatards with a melodic pop sensibility, and production recalling classic UK punk records -- The Adverts (who he covered), Siouxsie & the Banshees, ATV, etc.
On January 13, 2010, Jay was found dead at the age of 29 at his home in Memphis. A statement was posted on the website of Goner Records that Reatard had died in his sleep. His autopsy reported he died of cocaine toxicity and alcohol as a contributing factor.
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All Over Again
Jay Reatard Lyrics
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That you've had enough
And the look of you in my eyes
Is to that you know that I fucked up
And don't you hold anything too close
'Cause one day
You'll have to let it go
My love was meant
Just to abuse you
I'm not just here to
Tell you I used you
To make it through another day
Until I find a better way
And don't you hold anything too close
'Cause one day
You'll have to let it go
It's all over again
It's all over again
The lyrics of Jay Reatard's song "All Over Again" seem to be a confession of a failed relationship. The first verse starts with the singer noticing that his partner has had enough, and he knows that he has messed up. The lyrics suggest that his partner is trying to hold onto something, but the singer warns her not to hold onto anything too closely because everything is destined to come to an end eventually.
In the chorus, the singer repeats the phrase “It’s all over again,” implying that this is not the first time this has happened. The second verse continues with the sorry state of the singer’s mind. He admits that his love for his partner was meant to abuse her. He acknowledges that he has used her to make his life easier, even though he does not want to admit it. He knows that he has to find a better way of living, but he does not know how, suggesting that his patterns of behavior would continue.
"All Over Again" is a melancholic song that portrays the feelings of regret, guilt, and confusion that often occur after a failed relationship. The lyrics are straightforward, and their message is not only universal but also timeless.
Line by Line Meaning
By the look on your face I can tell
I can see from your expression
That you've had enough
That you've reached your limit.
And the look of you in my eyes
The way I see you reflected in my gaze
Is to that you know that I fucked up
Tells me you're aware that I messed up
And don't you hold anything too close
Don't get too attached to anything
'Cause one day
Because eventually
You'll have to let it go
You'll need to say goodbye
It's all over again
Our relationship has ended and restarted.
My love was meant
When I loved you
Just to abuse you
It was only to mistreat you
I'm not just here to
I didn't come here simply to
Tell you I used you
Tell you that I took advantage of you
To make it through another day
To survive another day
Until I find a better way
Until I discover a better method
It's all over again
Our relationship has ended and restarted
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Written by: JIMMY LEE LINDSAY
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