Start Again
Keeley Forsyth Lyrics


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I do not go to the army with no rivers oh, my Father
The angels are waiting there, they're laughing at me
They're laughing at me
Now they turn their back
Did I walk the road?
You can hear it
Wishing to speak
For is this a wandering soul
Or is this the remarkable point of no return?
Oh Lord, where should I go?
Over and over and over and over
Where I can find you

I do not go to the army with no rivers oh, my Father
I waited for the lightning to strike me
Over and over and over and over
And over and over and over

Oh Lord
Over and over and over and over
And over and over
Oh Lord
Over and over and over and over
And over and over





I do not go to the army with no rivers oh, my Father
Over and over

Overall Meaning

In Keeley Forsyth's song "Start Again", the lyrics reflect a sense of confusion and uncertainty, perhaps related to the singer's own spiritual beliefs. The opening lines suggest a desire to join the army but without any clear direction or guidance, with the added complication of the singer's relationship with their father. The mention of angels laughing at the singer adds to the sense of disorientation, as they question whether they have wandered too far from a fixed point of faith or whether they have yet to reach it.


The repetition of the phrase "over and over and over" reinforces the singer's sense of uncertainty and their search for meaning. The question of where they should go or where they can find guidance is left unanswered, creating a sense of tension and unease. The repetition of the opening lines at the end of the song suggests a lack of resolution, with the singer still unsure of their path.


Line by Line Meaning

I do not go to the army with no rivers oh, my Father
I am not in the army and lack guidance from my father figure


The angels are waiting there, they're laughing at me
I feel ridiculed by those who should be supporting me


They're laughing at me
The feeling of being laughed at continues to haunt me


Now they turn their back
Those who were once close to me have abandoned me


Did I walk the road?
I question the decisions I have made in my life


You can hear it
I want to be heard and understood by others


Wishing to speak
I am eager to express myself


For is this a wandering soul
I wonder if I am lost in life


Or is this the remarkable point of no return?
Perhaps I have reached a turning point in my life


Oh Lord, where should I go?
I am calling out for divine guidance


Over and over and over and over
I feel stuck in a repetitive cycle


Where I can find you
I am searching for a sense of purpose and direction


I waited for the lightning to strike me
I hoped for a dramatic sign or revelation to guide me


Oh Lord
My plea to a higher power continues


Over and over and over and over
I am still feeling trapped in a cycle


And over and over and over
The repetition continues to exhaust me


I do not go to the army with no rivers oh, my Father
I repeat my lack of direction and guidance


Over and over
The same issues and concerns continue to plague me




Writer(s): Bas, Keeley Forsyth, Matthew Bourne, Sam Hobbs

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@leahduchamp4586

I do not go to the army with no rivers oh, my Father
The angels are waiting there, they're laughing at me
They're laughing at me
Now they turn their back
Did I walk the road?
You can hear it
Wishing to speak
For is this a wandering soul
Or is this the remarkable point of no return?
Oh Lord, where should I go?
Over and over and over and over
Where I can find you
I do not go to the army with no rivers oh, my Father
I waited for the lightning to strike me
Over and over and over and over
And over and over and over
Oh Lord
Over and over and over and over
And over and over
Oh Lord
Over and over and over and over
And over and over
I do not go to the army with no rivers oh, my Father
Over and over



All comments from YouTube:

@chazlong4764

Best song I’ve ever heard hands down

@EdBartlettTV

This stopped me dead in my tracks when I heard it. Stunning.

@greygoaty

Same here. Stunningly dramatic and an amazing soundscape. Can't wait to listen to more from Keeley. 👍

@leahduchamp4586

I do not go to the army with no rivers oh, my Father
The angels are waiting there, they're laughing at me
They're laughing at me
Now they turn their back
Did I walk the road?
You can hear it
Wishing to speak
For is this a wandering soul
Or is this the remarkable point of no return?
Oh Lord, where should I go?
Over and over and over and over
Where I can find you
I do not go to the army with no rivers oh, my Father
I waited for the lightning to strike me
Over and over and over and over
And over and over and over
Oh Lord
Over and over and over and over
And over and over
Oh Lord
Over and over and over and over
And over and over
I do not go to the army with no rivers oh, my Father
Over and over

@TheOriginalLowFi

...this track is absolutley mesmerizing. ...this is genius. I haven´t cried for years. ...but when I heard this for the first time... my childhood ended apruptly and I was remembering the future.

@lynnmckennamcnally2377

This is one of the most enchanting, dark alluring songs I have ever heard 💜

@davidwielsch5375

A magical masterpiece!

@thomasfiehn4232

Beyond words, beyond anything I've heard in years 🙇🙏💛✨

@JC-Family-Stuff

Keeley Forsyth posseses an amazing talent to change the way a listener feels, just by making music.

@majkeloss41

Nigdy nie sądziłem ze mogę znaleźć takie arcydzieło ....

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