Performers Mary J. Blige and Julianne Hough starred in the 2012 film 'Rock … Read Full Bio ↴Performers Mary J. Blige and Julianne Hough starred in the 2012 film 'Rock of Ages' and also were featured on the related soundtrack. Additional performers involved with the soundtrack include Russell Brand and Catherine Zeta-Jones among many others. Blige and Hough sang versions of Pat Benatar's song "Shadows of the Night" and of Quarterflash's song "Harden My Heart".

Here I Go Again
Mary J. Blige & Julianne Hough Lyrics

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I don't know where I'm going
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

Overall Meaning

The song "Here I Go Again" by Mary J. Blige and Julianne Hough is a ballad about a person who has been through a lot of emotional trauma and is trying to move forward despite the obstacles they face. They reflect on their past and realize that they have been hanging onto promises in songs of yesterday but they are ready to let go and move on. The lyrics suggest a sense of determination to start anew, despite the uncertainties that lie ahead. The lines "I don't know where I'm going, but I sure know where I've been" shows the character's past experiences, and the next line "hanging on the promises in songs of yesterday" suggests that they have relied on the memories of the past to guide them. They acknowledge that they have been searching for an answer, but have not found what they are looking for. The chorus is a confession of the character's independence and a symbol of their resilience. They acknowledge that they have been alone, but they have made up their minds to be strong and not waste any more time. They have been walking along the lonely streets of dreams, but they are ready to face the future with strength and confidence.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't know where I'm going
I am uncertain about my future

But, I sure know where I've been
I am aware of my past experiences

Hanging on the promises
I am relying on hopeful expectations

In songs of yesterday
In past memories

An' I've made up my mind, I ain't wasting no more time
I have decided to move on and not dwell in the past

Tho' I keep searching for an answer, I never seem to find what I'm looking for
I have been searching for a solution but have not found it yet

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
I am asking for divine help and guidance to continue, as I am familiar with the feeling of being lost

Goin' down the only road I've ever known, Like a hobo I was born to walk alone
I am heading towards the only path I know; I am aware that I might have to do it on my own

I'm just another heart in need of rescue, Waiting on love's sweet charity
I am hoping to be saved by someone's affectionate acts of kindness

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 will persevere because I have experienced the pain of being lost

But, here I go again, Here I go again
I am going to try again

Here I go
I am taking action

An' here I go again on my own
I am moving forward by myself

An' I've made up my mind, I ain't wasting no more time
I am resolute about starting anew without losing time

Here I go again
I am daring myself to start anew

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID COVERDALE, BERNIE MARSDEN

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