Do It Again
Lovin' Lyrics
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Didn't want to have to break your heart
Didn't want to have to do it
I kept a-hopin' from the very start
But you
Kept on a-tryin'
And I knew
That you'd end up a-cryin'
And I knew I didn't wanna have to do it at all
Didn't want to have to do it
Didn't want to have to be the one to say it
Didn't want to have to do it
I kept a-hopin' there'd be somethin' to delay it again
Yeah, but then
No, I didn't wanna have to be the one to say "the end"
Was a time that I thought our love could fly
And never never fall
Why should I suppose we were never really meant
To be close to each other at all
No, I
Didn't wanna have to do it
Didn't wanna have to be the one to say it
Didn't wanna have to do it
I kept a-hopin' there'd be somethin' to delay it again
Yeah, but then
No, I didn't wanna have to be
The one to say "the end"
No no, not the end, no no no
The lyrics to Lovin's song Do It Again depict the internal struggle of wanting to end a relationship but not wanting to hurt the other person. The repeated phrase "Didn't want to have to do it" emphasizes this sentiment. The singer expresses their reluctance to break the other person's heart, indicating that they held onto hope that things would change. However, despite their hopes, they knew deep down that the relationship was not meant to be and that it would end in tears.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of denial. The singer describes a time when they believed the relationship could fly and never fall, but they now realize that they were never meant to be close to each other. This suggests that the singer may have been in denial about the true state of the relationship and perhaps ignored warning signs. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of heartbreak and regret, but also a sense of acceptance that the relationship had to end.
Line by Line Meaning
Didn't want to have to do it
I wished I wouldn't have to do what I finally ended up doing
Didn't want to have to break your heart
I didn't want to hurt you or cause you any pain
Didn't want to have to do it
I wished I wouldn't have to do what I finally ended up doing
I kept a-hopin' from the very start
I was optimistic that things would work out, despite my doubts
But you
You did something unexpected
Kept on a-tryin'
You persisted, despite the challenges we faced
And I knew
I was aware and conscious of what was happening
That you'd end up a-cryin'
I anticipated that you would be upset and saddened by what had to be done
And I knew I didn't wanna have to do it at all
I was certain that I didn't want to be in this situation, ever
Didn't want to have to do it
I wished I wouldn't have to do what I finally ended up doing
Didn't want to have to be the one to say it
I tried to avoid being the person who would have to communicate the unpleasant truth
Didn't want to have to do it
I wished I wouldn't have to do what I finally ended up doing
I kept a-hopin' there'd be somethin' to delay it again
I was optimistic that there would be another chance to postpone this difficult decision
Yeah, but then
But unfortunately, things didn't fall in place as I wanted them to
No, I didn't wanna have to be the one to say "the end"
I avoided being the person who had to declare the end of our relationship
Was a time that I thought our love could fly
I believed that our love was strong enough to overcome any obstacle
And never never fall
I hoped that our love would always remain strong and never falter
Why should I suppose we were never really meant
I questioned whether our love was truly meant to last
To be close to each other at all
I wondered whether we were truly meant to be together
No, I
I had a firm stance and did not want to compromise
Didn't wanna have to do it
I wished I wouldn't have to do what I finally ended up doing
Didn't wanna have to be the one to say it
I wanted to avoid being the person who had to convey the message
Didn't wanna have to do it
I wished I wouldn't have to do what I finally ended up doing
I kept a-hopin' there'd be somethin' to delay it again
I was optimistic that there would be another opportunity to delay this decision
Yeah, but then
But unfortunately, that opportunity did not arise
No, I didn't wanna have to be
I was certain that I did not want to be the person responsible for this
The one to say "the end"
I wanted to avoid being the person who declared the end of our relationship
No no, not the end, no no no
I hoped that this was not the end and that there might be another chance for us
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN BENSON SEBASTIAN, JOHN SEBASTIAN
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Tigercat196
Don't know where you found this but thanks soo much for posting it. It's a part of my past that I'd almost forgotten. Happy times!
Tigercat196
On a sad note. Stu Moore, lead singer passed away two days ago. RIP Stu
Rog Brown
Was I'm in command the flip side. Rog Pacific sunset records.
Lorna Thomas
Think this was the B side. A side was 'All You've Got' from what I remember all those eons ago
Lorna Thomas
See below
Lorna Thomas
I'm in Command was recorded earlier when the group were called the Children I believe. They started off as Mark Fayne and the Fontaines, early sixties then morphed through The Lovin, The Nerve and finally Duffy Taylor Blues around 1969
Rog Brown
@Lorna Thomas hi. Thanks for the info.rog. Pacific sunset records.
Lorna Thomas
@Rog Brown no probs. Grew up enjoying everything these guys cared to play. Were local to me so went to most of their gigs. Soo very long ago now. Let me know if you need any more info.