Here I Go Again
Mary J. Blige;Julianne Hough;Tom Cruise;Paul Giamatti;Diego Boneta Lyrics
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But, I sure know where I've been
Hanging on the promises
In songs of yesterday
An' I've made up my mind,
I ain't wasting no more time
But, here I go again
Here I go again
Tho' I keep searching for an answer,
I never seem to find what I'm looking for
Oh Lord, I pray
You give me strength to carry on,
'Cos I know what it means
To walk along the lonely street of dreams
An' here I go again on my own
Goin' down the only road I've ever known,
Like a hobo I was born to walk alone
An' I've made up my mind
I ain't wasting no more time
I'm just another heart in need of rescue,
Waiting on love's sweet charity
An' I'm gonna hold on
For the rest of my days,
'Cos I know what it means
To walk along the lonely street of dreams
An' here I go again on my own
Goin' down the only road I've ever known,
Like a hobo I was born to walk alone
An' I've made up my mind
I ain't wasting no more time
But, here I go again,
Here I go again,
Here I go again,
Here I go
An' I've made up my mind,
I ain't wasting no more time
An' here I go again on my own
Goin' down the only road I've ever known,
Like a hobo I was born to walk alone
'Cos I know what it means
To walk along the lonely street of dreams
An' here I go again on my own
Goin' down the only road I've ever known,
Like a hobo I was born to walk alone
An' I've made up my mind
I ain't wasting no more time
But, here I go again,
Here I go again,
Here I go again,
Here I go,
Here I go again
The song "Here I Go Again" by Whitesnake is a classic rock hit that has been covered by many artists, including Mary J. Blige, Julianne Hough, Tom Cruise, Paul Giamatti, and Diego Boneta for the movie musical "Rock of Ages". The lyrics describe a person who is going through a period of uncertainty in their life but has made up their mind to not waste any more time and to keep moving forward. The first verse talks about the promises that the singer has been hanging on to, which likely alludes to past relationships or experiences that have not panned out as expected. Despite feeling lost, the singer has decided to keep searching for answers and to have faith that they will find what they are looking for.
The chorus "Here I go again on my own" is repeated throughout the song and is a powerful declaration of independence and resilience. The singer is essentially saying that they are prepared to walk their own path in life, even if it is a lonely one. The line "Like a hobo I was born to walk alone" reinforces this idea that the singer is comfortable with being on their own and doesn't want to rely on anyone else to determine their destiny. The final verse talks about being in need of rescue and waiting for love's sweet charity, but ultimately realizing that they cannot depend on others for their own happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know where I'm going
I am uncertain about the future and am unaware of where it will lead me.
But, I sure know where I've been
Although I am unsure of the future, I am confident in my past experiences and what I have learned from them.
Hanging on the promises In songs of yesterday
I hold onto the promises made in songs from the past and use them as inspiration to guide me moving forward.
An' I've made up my mind, I ain't wasting no more time But, here I go again Here I go again
I have decided to stop wasting time and take action towards my goals, and am beginning a new journey with confidence and determination.
Tho' I keep searching for an answer, I never seem to find what I'm looking for Oh Lord, I pray You give me strength to carry on, 'Cos I know what it means To walk along the lonely street of dreams
Although I continue to search for answers, I never seem to find them, and I ask for strength to continue on my path towards achieving my dreams despite the obstacles that come my way.
I'm just another heart in need of rescue, Waiting on love's sweet charity An' I'm gonna hold on For the rest of my days, 'Cos I know what it means To walk along the lonely street of dreams
I am just another person searching for love and acceptance, and I will continue to hold on and never give up, knowing the struggles that come with chasing one’s dreams.
But, here I go again, Here I go again, Here I go again, Here I go
I am taking action and starting again, renewing my commitment to my path, with renewed purpose.
An' here I go again on my own Goin' down the only road I've ever known, Like a hobo I was born to walk alone An' I've made up my mind I ain't wasting no more time
I am embarking on a new journey, walking the only path I’ve ever known, going solo and determined to make the best of my life, with renewed determination and focus.
'Cos I know what it means To walk along the lonely street of dreams
I understand the struggle of chasing one's dreams and the obstacles that come my way and I am willing to face them head on.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Coverdale, Bernie Marsden
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