We've Done This Before
Kimmie Rhodes & Willie Nelson Lyrics
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We know where we're headed
We know how to chart the stars
That shine for you and me
And it was no lucky guess
That brought us to each other
Our hearts have always known the way
We've done this before
We know how to live this love once more
Like a wave returning to the shore
It's gonna be easy, we've done this before
We know this boat may sail
Into stormy weather
But we don't fear the endless sky
That brought us here together
So, for a thousand thousand years
We'll always find each other
And know that one day when we meet
We'll sail beyond the sea
We've done this before
We know how to live this love once more
Like a wave returning to the shore
It's gonna be easy, we've done this before
It's gonna be easy, we've done this before
The first verse of Kimmie Rhodes & Willie Nelson's song We've Done This Before implies that the two singers are experienced and have some sort of foresight about where they are going in life. The ship referred to in the lyrics is a metaphor for the journey they are taking in their love life. They know how to navigate even the roughest waters and predict where they are headed, all the while keeping each other in mind. The second verse elevates this idea further by suggesting that their meeting was not just a lucky coincidence, but one that was meant to be since their hearts always knew the way towards each other. This idea is reiterated in the chorus where they state that they have done this before and that they know exactly how to live this love once more.
The song is essentially an ode to a long-lasting and enduring love. It suggests that even if obstacles and difficulties arise, they will not falter, but rather be equipped to deal with everything that comes their way. This is expressed in the phrase "It's gonna be easy, we've done this before". Ultimately, the song articulates an optimistic kind of outlook on life - one which asserts that true love can withstand the test of time.
Line by Line Meaning
This ain't no ship of fools
We are not foolishly navigating through our relationship like aimless fools.
We know where we're headed
We understand the direction of our relationship journey.
We know how to chart the stars
We have the tools to map out a successful path for our relationship.
That shine for you and me
We see the stars as a guide for the both of us to follow together.
And it was no lucky guess
Our relationship was not the product of mere coincidence or chance.
That brought us to each other
We are together because of a deeper, more meaningful force at play.
Our hearts have always known the way
Our hearts have always subconsciously led us to each other.
It was meant to be
Our relationship was fated to happen.
We've done this before
Our past experiences with each other have prepared us for the present relationship journey.
We know how to live this love once more
We have the knowledge and experience to navigate through this relationship with ease.
Like a wave returning to the shore
Our relationship will be a natural, ongoing process that will ebb and flow with ease.
It's gonna be easy, we've done this before
With all our previous experience, our relationship will be effortless and seamless.
We know this boat may sail
We are aware that our relationship may face obstacles in the future.
Into stormy weather
These obstacles may be turbulent and difficult to navigate through.
But we don't fear the endless sky
Despite these difficulties, we are not afraid of the vast and unknown future before us.
That brought us here together
We view our current situation as a product of the infinite possibilities of the universe.
So, for a thousand thousand years
We anticipate our relationship will endure the test of time.
We'll always find each other
Our love for each other will persist and ultimately bring us back together.
And know that one day when we meet
We believe that we will be reunited, if not just in spirit.
We'll sail beyond the sea
We view our love as an adventure that will transcend the physical realm.
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