Not Again
Jenna Raine Lyrics


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Only you would do this
On the one night out with my friends
While pretending you don't exist, there you are (are, are)
When you showed up unexpected, you envisioned it romantic
In reality it's the last thing that I want (want, want)

You drove a hundred miles then start to cry
Why?
To tell me that you've really changed this time

You want me back?
Oh, not again
I count one, two, three, four, five times, that you need a second chance
You wanna laugh? (Ah, ah)
And make amends? (Ah, ah)
I did one, two, three, four, five times, but I won't let you back in
Oh, not again (ah, ah)
Not again (ha)
Not again (again)

Only would act like
You don't deserve every goodbye
Maybe we should do a deep dive in our past (our past)
Should we start with the fact, I wasn't your one and only?
I refused to see the truth every time you would've showed me
Every conversation made about yourself
You're only interested now that I'm with somebody else

You lied and tried to hurt me deep inside
Why?
This just so ironic, I can't help but smile

You want me back?
Oh, not again
I count one, two, three, four, five times, that you need a second chance
You wanna laugh? (Ah, ah)
And make amends? (Ah, ah)
I did one, two, three, four, five times, but I won't let you back in
Oh, not again (ah, ah)
Not again (ha)
Not again (again)

Don't think I don't think about us
That summer we spent, kids playin' with water
Don't think I don't still reminisce
'Cause the story is good
But we all know how it ends

Now you're back, let me guess
You'll say the past is in the past
And maybe this time's different

You want me back? (Ah, ah)
Oh, not again (ah, ah)
I count one, two, three, four, five times (times), that you need a second chance
You wanna laugh? (Ah, ah)
And make amends? (Ah, ah)
I did one, two, three, four, five times, but I won't let you back in
Oh, not again (ah, ah)
Not again (ha)
Not again (again)

Oh, not again (ah, ah)




Not again (ha)
Not again (again)

Overall Meaning

In Jenna Raine's song "NOT AGAIN," the lyrics express a relatable experience of encountering an ex who continually seeks forgiveness and second chances. The song opens with the singer expressing surprise at the ex's presence when out with friends, highlighting the irony of pretending they don't exist, only to be confronted by them in person. The second verse delves deeper into the history of the relationship, with the singer realizing that they were never truly valued by their ex-partner. The ex's self-centeredness and lack of genuine interest become apparent, especially now that the singer has moved on with someone else.


The chorus emphasizes the ex's repetitive behavior, pleading for another chance multiple times. The singer, however, stands firm in their decision not to let the ex back into their life. It's clear that the ex's attempts to win them back are insincere and not to be trusted. The bridge of the song highlights the nostalgia and fleeting moments of longing for the past, reminding us of an enjoyable time shared, but concludes that the inevitable ending of the relationship cannot be ignored.


Line by Line Meaning

Only you would do this
You are the only person who would behave in this way


On the one night out with my friends
During the rare occasion when I'm out with my friends


While pretending you don't exist, there you are (are, are)
Even though I try to ignore your presence, you always manage to appear


When you showed up unexpected, you envisioned it romantic
You believed that your unexpected arrival would be seen as romantic


In reality it's the last thing that I want (want, want)
But in reality, it's the opposite of what I desire


You drove a hundred miles then start to cry
You traveled a long distance and then began to cry


Why?
Why are you doing this?


To tell me that you've really changed this time
To convince me that you have truly changed now


You want me back?
Are you really asking for another chance with me?


Oh, not again
No, I don't want to go through this again


I count one, two, three, four, five times, that you need a second chance
I can recall five instances where you have asked for a second chance


You wanna laugh? (Ah, ah)
Do you find this situation amusing?


And make amends? (Ah, ah)
Do you want to make things right?


I did one, two, three, four, five times, but I won't let you back in
I have given you five chances before, but I won't allow you back into my life


Only would act like
You always pretended to be


You don't deserve every goodbye
You are not worthy of receiving a farewell every time


Maybe we should do a deep dive in our past (our past)
Perhaps it's time for us to thoroughly examine our history together


Should we start with the fact, I wasn't your one and only?
Shall we begin by acknowledging that I was not your only love?


I refused to see the truth every time you would've showed me
I intentionally denied the truth whenever you tried to make it clear to me


Every conversation made about yourself
Every discussion revolved around you


You're only interested now that I'm with somebody else
Your only interest arises now that I am in a relationship with someone else


You lied and tried to hurt me deep inside
You lied and attempted to cause me emotional pain


This just so ironic, I can't help but smile
The situation is so ironic that I cannot help but smile


Don't think I don't think about us
Don't assume that I never think about our relationship


That summer we spent, kids playin' with water
Remember that summer we spent together, playing like carefree children with water


Don't think I don't still reminisce
Don't think I don't still recall and long for those memories


'Cause the story is good
Because our story had its beautiful moments


But we all know how it ends
But we are all aware of how it ultimately concludes


Now you're back, let me guess
Now that you've returned, I can predict


You'll say the past is in the past
You will claim that the past should be forgotten


And maybe this time's different
And perhaps things will be different this time


Not again
But I refuse to go through this again




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Casey Cathleen Smith, Jenna Raine, Noah Conrad

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Only you would do this
On the one night out with my friends
While pretending you don't exist, there you are (are, are)
When you showed up unexpected, you envisioned it romantic
In reality it's the last thing that I want (want, want)
You drove a hundred miles then start to cry
Why?
To tell me that you've really changed this time
You want me back?
Oh, not again
I count one, two, three, four, five times, that you need a second chance
You wanna laugh? (Ah, ah)
And make amends? (Ah, ah)
I did one, two, three, four, five times, but I won't let you back in
Oh, not again (ah, ah)
Not again (ha)
Not again (again)
Only you would act like
You don't deserve every goodbye
Maybe we should do a deep dive in our past (our past)
Should we start with the fact, I wasn't your one and only?
I refused to see the truth every time you would've showed me
Every conversation made about yourself, you're only interested now that I'm with somebody else
You lied and tried to hurt me deep inside
Why?
It's just so ironic, I can't help but smile
You want me back?
Oh, not again
I count one, two, three, four, five times, that you need a second chance
You wanna laugh? (Ah, ah)
And make amends? (Ah, ah)
I did one, two, three, four, five times, but I won't let you back in
Oh, not again (ah, ah)
Not again (ha)
Not again (again)
Don't think I don't think about us
That summer we spent, kids playin' with love
Don't think I don't still reminisce
'Cause the story is good
But we all know how it ends
Now you're back, let me guess
You'll say the past is in the past
And maybe this time's different
You want me back? (Ah, ah)
Oh, not again (ah, ah)
I count one, two, three, four, five times (times), that you need a second chance
You wanna laugh? (Ah, ah)
And make amends? (Ah, ah)
I did one, two, three, four, five times, but I won't let you back in
Oh, not again (ah, ah)
Not again (ha)
Not again (again)
Oh, not again (ah, ah)
Not again (ha)
Not again (again)



All comments from YouTube:

Jenna Raine

i have been waiting so long to release this one !! “NOT AGAIN” is out right now AHH 🥹 i hope u love it just as much as i do. GO SCREAM IN YOUR CAR RN !!!! i love uuu 💞💞

Natalie Nichols🤍

I’ve been listening to it on repeat so good 💕 I love you

Alyssa McBride

So goood!!

Dennis Huijs

Now without autotune

Christina Denise

I love it more 😍 💕 I love you too Gorgeous 😍 😘 💕

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H Liebold

Been a fan of yours since your L2M days and seeing you grow up in your music is so inspiring. I'm so proud of you Jenna!! Keep up the great work. I love you <3

EmberRaine Music

Ahh same! This outfit totally gives Overthinking vibes with all of the yellow!

random

same here i miss L2M

random

@EmberRaine Music omg no wonder i was like "something about this cover art seems familiar i cant seem to put my finger on it" it all makes sense now! overthinking!

EmberRaine Music

@random Yes!! I miss them too, so cool to see how far Jenna's come though!! She's killing it!

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