Here We Go Again
Norah Jones Lyrics


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Here we go again
He's back in town again
I'll take him back again
One more time

Here we go again
The phone will ring again
I'll be her fool again, I will
One more time

I've been there before
But I will try it again
Any fool, any fool knows
That there's no, no way to win

Here we go again
She'll break my heart again
I'll play the part again
One more time

I've been there before
But you know what? I'll try it again
But any fool, any fool knows
That there's no, no way to win

Here we go again
She'll break my heart again
I'll play the part again
One more time

I'll take her back again
One more time





I will

Overall Meaning

In Norah Jones's song "Here We Go Again," the singer is singing about a familiar cycle she finds herself in with a lover. He has returned to town, and despite knowing that he will likely hurt her again, she is willing to take him back one more time. The repetition of "Here we go again" emphasizes the singer's sense of resignation and her reluctance to break away from this emotional pattern. She acknowledges that she has been here before and that it is unlikely that things will change, but still, she is drawn back to him.


The lyrics also illustrate the complexity of love and relationships, specifically the difficulty of letting go of someone we care about even when we know they are bad for us. The singer understands that she will probably be hurt, yet she chooses to take the risk anyway, hoping that maybe this time things will be different. Through her words, we can see the fragility of the human heart and the struggle to break free from patterns that are harmful.


Overall, "Here We Go Again" is a poignant reflection on the complexities of love, heartbreak, and the human condition.


Line by Line Meaning

Here we go again
I'm about to repeat the same cycle of heartbreak and disappointment with my ex-lover


He's back in town again
My ex-lover has returned, and I find myself drawn back into his arms


I'll take him back again
Despite the pain he has caused me before, I can't resist the temptation to give him another chance


One more time
I know I shouldn't, but I can't help but repeat this pattern of hurt and forgiveness


The phone will ring again
I know he'll call me, and I'll be powerless to resist him


I'll be her fool again, I will
I'll once again fall for her lies and manipulation, even though I know better


I've been there before
I've already been through this same cycle of pain with this person


But I will try it again
Despite knowing better, I can't resist the urge to give this person another chance


Any fool, any fool knows
It's common knowledge that repeating the same mistakes will only lead to more heartache


That there's no, no way to win
There's no happy ending to this story, only more pain and suffering


She'll break my heart again
Despite my best efforts, I know she'll hurt me once more


I'll play the part again
I'll go along with her game and pretend everything is okay, even though it's not


I'll take her back again
I know I shouldn't, but I can't help but give her another chance


One more time
Even though it's a mistake, I can't resist the lure of this toxic relationship




Lyrics © TEXAS RED SONGS, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Don Lanier, Russell Steagall

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Comments from YouTube:

Maggie Mae

I can listen to this all day, every day.

Peggy Davis

You and I both! Love both of their vocals.💞. Exceptional Artistes!

Shaana Gray

Same 🙌🏻

Caveman Bricklayer

Hey!!! Thats the 5th Beatle playing the organ solo!!!

Laura Serrano

Éste dueto es marsvilloso. De todos duetos qué hizo Nora éste es un temazo. Nora rebelde pero se la riifaban.

Ted Skinner

Hard to beat the best! What a great rendition of this great song. Ray is simply the best. Norah is a great young talent. What a voice! Wish they had done more. Thank you!

Dustin Biester

Ray Charles is and probably will always be the greatest musician to ever live. Only Ray could perform gospel, country, R&B, and the blues. But he took it further and combined almost every genre together. A true legend.

The Angry Sports Fan

He also did all of that whilst not being able to see. For that reason I'd honestly put him on the same level as Beethoven.

Mike Sumrall

I strongly disagree..Beethoven was great, but..even he and Mozart didn't amount to a pimple on Ray Charles' ass...

Dustin Biester

Mike Sumrall actually sounds like you agree with me, or maybe I read your comment wrong.

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