Here We Go Again
Julia & Angus Stone Lyrics

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You know what they say about getting older
It's only a doorway away
You know what they say about getting colder
In the middle of the day

You can live in the corner of my room
And I will live somewhere between the ceiling and the wall
And if I need anything at all

I'll call out to you
That's what I'll do

Oh here we go again
Oh here we go again
Oh here we go again
Oh here we go again

I'll sit out on the front sofa while your hands they talk to me
All of this dragging around it's not as fun as it used to be

Oh here we go again
Oh here we go again
Oh here we go again
Oh here we go again
All that I wanted all that I needed
All that I wanted all that I needed
Oh here we go again
Oh here we go again

Oh here we go again
Oh here we go again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Julia & Angus Stone's Here We Go Again signify the feelings of aging and the accompanying bleakness that comes with it. The opening lines of the song suggest that getting older is just a step away, and with age comes both physical and emotional deterioration as indicated in the second line. The song then transitions, and the lyrics delve into a conversation or a wishful scenario being expressed by the singer in which she allows another person close into her living space.

As the song continues, we understand that the singer has surrendered herself to this other person entirely, giving them a position of authority over her living conditions, and providing them with the privilege of being able to call out to them for anything they need. In return, she desired a safe and trusted haven. The line "I'll sit out on the front sofa while your hands they talk to me" suggests that the other person may be imparting some kind of wisdom or insight to the singer, making them feel both grounded and connected.

Overall, Here We Go Again paints a picture of an emotional and personal connection between two people, and a clear longing for deeper intimacy. It highlights the need for a safe place to rest one's head and for someone to listen to us as we go through the trials and tribulations of life.

Line by Line Meaning

You know what they say about getting older
Growing old is inevitable

It's only a doorway away
It can come unexpectedly at any moment

You know what they say about getting colder
As you age, your body will begin to feel more cold

In the middle of the day
Even in the most unexpected times

You can live in the corner of my room
I'm offering you a place of refuge in my personal space

And I will live somewhere between the ceiling and the wall
I'll be here, but in a different state of mind

And if I need anything at all
If I desire comfort or assistance

I'll call out to you
I'll express my needs out loud

Oh here we go again
This situation or conversation is familiar

I'll sit out on the front sofa while your hands they talk to me
I'll sit with you while we communicate through physical touch

All of this dragging around it's not as fun as it used to be
It's becoming a burden to carry negative emotions and experiences with us