From playing absolute rockabilly in the beginning, John Lindberg Trio have incorporated modern influences along the way and created a tougher sound, without losing the rockabilly style.
Combined with their tight and explosive live show, this made them one of Sweden’s most popular live acts.
John Lindberg Trio musical journey started with 13 year old John on stage with his guitar.
When Martin (double-bass) and Jocke (drums) joined later on, everything fell into place. In spite of their young age they are already widely experienced and have done more live gigs than most band do in a lifetime. The release of their debut album in 2006 was followed by a Christmas tour as supporting act for The Refreshments – and consistently became the band people talked about when the night was over. The two following albums were well received by their old fans and also generated lots of new. The band is now planning to release their fifth album in February 2011.
John Lindberg Trio journey continues, with no ending in sight.
Here I Go Again
John Lindberg Trio Lyrics
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Can′t walk straight but you should not bother
She ran away with my best friend
Said to me that I got a problem
I'm sitting here and I′m wasting my time
Thinking about how things could have been
I can't sit, came without a warning
Here I go again, I′m falling to the bottom
I guess I′m bound, how long may this continue?
Here I go again!
How can I lose this ball and chain?
Try to let it go, but the memories remain
This bottle's getting kind of rough on me
This bottle always keeps me company
Here I go again, I′m falling to the bottom
I guess I'm bound, how long may this continue?
Here I go again!
Here I am, loaded like a freight train
Can′t walk straight but you should not bother
She ran away with another man
She said to me that I got a problem
Here I go again, I'm falling to the bottom
I guess I′m bound, how long may this continue?
Here I go again!
The song "Here I Go Again" by John Lindberg Trio is a classic rock and roll song with lyrics that depict the struggles of a man who constantly falls off the wagon, meaning he constantly relapses with alcohol. The lyrics are written in a way that expresses the man's frustration and regret about the way his life has turned out. He acknowledges the fact that he has a problem, but he still can't seem to turn his life around. He's lost his love to his best friend and his reliance on alcohol as a coping mechanism is affecting all areas of his life.
The lyrics describe the singer as sitting and wasting his time, struggling with the memories of his past before giving in to the temptation of alcohol once again. Despite his fear of where it all may lead, he drinks the white lightning, hoping that it will provide some relief from his current situation. The chorus is a bleak and honest portrayal that illustrates how he is falling to the bottom and feels trapped; this cycle of relapsing and then trying again seems to have no end. With the people he loved gone, the only "company" he keeps is his bottle.
Overall, the song conveys the idea that the struggle with addiction is cyclical and has the potential to derail a person's life by pushing away loved ones and causing long-term damage to both physical and mental health. The song's upbeat melody and nostalgic rock sound contrast with the themes of addiction, giving the listener a bittersweet emotional experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you surprised I fell off the wagon again?
Is it unexpected that I have relapsed into my addiction?
Can't walk straight but you should not bother
I am too intoxicated to maintain my balance, but it is not of concern to you.
She ran away with my best friend
The person that I loved and trusted left me for my closest companion.
Said to me that I got a problem
My ex-partner acknowledged that I have an issue that I need to solve.
I'm sitting here and I'm wasting my time
I am stationary and reflecting, using up valuable moments of my life.
Thinking about how things could have been
I am imagining how my life might have turned out if my choices were different.
I can't sit, came without a warning
I have an internal restlessness that emerged abruptly.
White lightning's gonna help me out
Moonshine will alleviate my emotional distress.
How can I lose this ball and chain?
How can I escape this metaphorical imprisonment caused by my substance addiction?
Try to let it go, but the memories remain
I attempt to move on, but recollections of past events linger.
This bottle's getting kind of rough on me
My dependency on alcohol is taking a physical and emotional toll on me.
This bottle always keeps me company
I turn to alcohol as a constant companion.
Here I am, loaded like a freight train
I am heavily intoxicated, comparable to the weight of a cargo train.
She ran away with another man
My former lover departed with someone else aside from my best friend.
Here I go again, I'm falling to the bottom
I am descending even further into my addiction.
I guess I'm bound, how long may this continue?
I feel like I am trapped in this cycle and question how much longer it will endure.
Here I go again!
I am about to indulge in my addictive behavior again.
Writer(s): Martin Bo Erik Erikson, Fredrik Johan Ekdahl
Contributed by Adeline P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.