The music video was released on June 22, 2018.
Start Again
OneRepublic Lyrics
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Forgive my sins
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
I know that I messed it up
Time and time again
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
I was switchin' up the lanes
Steppin' out the frame I'm in
I was pulling on the reins
Sick of all the same happenin'
I swear I was looking for disaster
Mixed with a bottle of gin
And just because I come home after
Doesn't mean you'll take me in
You see my world is spinning like there's nothing to know
You see my world is feeling like it just might explode
And yes I know it's hard to take it backwards from my mind
I need to get a ride, need to see some light come in
Can't I just turn back the clock?
Forgive my sins
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
I know that I messed it up
Time and time again
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
Feelin' like maybe I'm unappreciated
Like my presence in your life has been alleviated
I feel like everything I've done before is different now
But I can see clearer than ever from a distance now
Every day I do it, I been goin' through it
But you never knew it 'cause I never showed you
You gave me the world, so I feel I owed you
I been lookin' through the mirror and that's the old you
I'ma get it right now, don't know how
But I promise that we're gonna make it somehow
I'm all in, it's from the heart again
Open up your mind and maybe we could start again
Can't I just turn back the clock?
Forgive my sins
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
I know that I messed it up
Time and time again
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
Oh
Oh
And yes I know it's hard to take it backwards from my mind
I need to get a ride, need to see some light come in
Can't I just turn back the clock?
Forgive my sins
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
The song "Start Again" by OneRepublic ft. Logic is a reflective piece about wanting a chance to start fresh and fix past mistakes. The lyrics reflect the desire to turn back the clock, forgive sins, and roll up sleeves to start again. Throughout the song, the singers express remorse for past events, but also express hope for a new beginning. They recognize that time and time again they have messed up, but they are determined to move forward and try again.
In the first verse, Ryan Tedder sings about the negative effects of his past behaviors and how they have affected his relationship. He expresses regret for his actions and desires a second chance. On Logic's verse, he raps about feeling unappreciated and the realization that he needs to make a change. He reflects on how his past actions have affected his relationship and vows to fix things. The chorus is a repetition of the desire to start again, with a plea for forgiveness and a determination to move forward.
Overall, the song's message is one of hope for second chances and the desire to fix past mistakes. It is a relatable message that many people can identify with and encourages listeners to keep moving forward and try again.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't I just turn back the clock?
I wish I could go back in time and start over again.
Forgive my sins
I'm sorry for the mistakes I've made.
I just wanna roll my sleeves up and start again
I am ready to work hard and make things right again.
I know that I messed it up, time and time again
I am aware that I have made multiple mistakes in the past.
I was switchin' up the lanes, steppin' out the frame I'm in
I was trying new things and stepping out of my comfort zone.
I was pulling on the reins, sick of all the same happenin'
I was trying to take control of my life and make a change.
I swear I was looking for disaster mixed with a bottle of gin
I was going through a difficult time and making destructive choices.
And just because I come home after doesn't mean you'll take me in
I am aware that my actions have consequences and I may not be forgiven right away.
You see my world is spinning like there's nothing to know
I feel lost and confused about my life.
You see my world is feeling like it just might explode
I feel overwhelmed and like I can't handle everything happening in my life.
And yes I know it's hard to take it backwards from my mind
I understand that it's difficult to change my mindset and attitude.
I need to get a ride, need to see some light come in
I need to find hope and positivity in my life.
Feelin' like maybe I'm unappreciated
I feel like my efforts are not recognized or valued by others.
Like my presence in your life has been alleviated
I feel like I am no longer important or necessary in someone's life.
But I can see clearer than ever from a distance now
I can now look at my situation objectively and with a clearer understanding.
But you never knew it 'cause I never showed you
I kept my struggles hidden from others and didn't ask for help.
You gave me the world, so I feel I owed you
I feel indebted to someone who has done a lot for me.
I'ma get it right now, don't know how
I am determined to make a change, even if I am unsure of how to do it.
But I promise that we're gonna make it somehow
I am making a commitment to work with someone to improve our situation.
I'm all in, it's from the heart again
I am giving my all and doing this with sincerity and love.
Open up your mind and maybe we could start again
I am asking someone to be open-minded and work with me to improve our relationship.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Iricom US Ltd, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alex Stacey, Anita Blay, Daniel Majic, Jez Ashurst, Justin Franks, Robert Bryson Hall, Ryan B. Tedder
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nonosquare8470
Can't I just turn back the clock?
Forgive my sins
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
I know that I messed it up
Time and time again
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
I was switchin' up the lanes
Steppin' out the frame I'm in
I was pulling on the reins
Sick of all the same happenin'
I swear I was looking for disaster
Mixed with a bottle of gin
And just because I come home after
Doesn't mean you'll take me in
You see my world is spinning like there's nothing to know
You see my world is feeling like it just might explode
And yes I know it's hard to take it backwards from my mind
I need to get a ride, need to see some light come in
Can't I just turn back the clock?
Forgive my sins
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
I know that I messed it up
Time and time again
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
Feelin' like maybe I'm unappreciated
Like my presence in your life has been alleviated
I feel like everything I've done before is different now
But I can see clearer than ever from a distance now
Every day I do it, I been goin' through it
But you never knew it 'cause I never showed you
You gave me the world, so I feel I owed you
I been lookin' through the mirror and that's the old you
I'ma get it right now, don't know how
But I promise that we're gonna make it somehow
I'm all in, it's from the heart again
Open up your mind and maybe we could start again
Can't I just turn back the clock?
Forgive my sins
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
I know that I messed it up
Time and time again
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
Oh
Oh
And yes I know it's hard to take it backwards from my mind
I need to get a ride, need to see some light come in
Can't I just turn back the clock?
Forgive my sins
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
@fawziee2466
LYRICS
[Chorus: OneRepublic]
Can't I just turn back the clock?
Forgive my sins
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
I know that I messed it up
Time and time again
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
[Verse 1: OneRepublic]
I was switchin' up the lanes
Steppin' out the frame I'm in
I was pulling on the reigns
Sick off all the same happenin'
I swear I was lookin' for disaster
Mixed with a bottle of gin
And just because I come home after
Doesn't mean you'll take me in
[Pre-Chorus: OneRepublic]
You see my world is spinning like there's nothing to know
You see my world is feeling like it just might explode
And yes I know it's hard to take it backwards from my mind
I need to get a ride, need to see some light (come in)
[Chorus: OneRepublic]
Can't I just turn back the clock?
Forgive my sins
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
I know that I messed it up
Time and time again
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
[Verse 2: Logic]
Fellin' like maybe I'm in unappreciated
Like my presence in your life has been alleviated
I feel like everything I've done before is different now
But I can see clearer than ever from a distance now
Every day I do it, I been goin' through it
But you never knew it 'cause I never showed you
You gave me the world, so I feel I owed you
I been lookin' through the mirror and that's the old you
I'ma get it right now, don't know how
But I promise that we're gonna make it somehow
I'm all in, it's from the heart again
Open up your mind and maybe we could start again
[Chorus: OneRepublic]
Can't I just turn back the clock?
Forgive my sins
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
I know that I messed it up
Time and time again
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
[Refrain: OneRepublic]
Oh-oh-ohhh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-ohhh, oh-oh-oh
[Outro: OneRepublic]
And yes I know it's hard to take it backwards from my mind
I need to get a ride, need to see some light (come in)
Can't I just turn back the clock?
Forgive my sins
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
(Added: OneRepublic)
Even I know that I messin' it up
Time and time again
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
@CreepsterMusic
📝 Lyrics:
Can't I just turn back the clock?
Forgive my sins
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
I know that I messed it up
Time and time again
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
I was switchin' up the lanes
Steppin' out the frame I'm in
I was pulling on the reins
Sick of all the same happenin'
I swear I was looking for disaster
Mixed with a bottle of gin
And just because I come home after
Doesn't mean you'll take me in
You see my world is spinning like there's nothing to know
You see my world is feeling like it just might explode
And yes I know it's hard to take it backwards from my mind
I need to get a ride, need to see some light come in
Can't I just turn back the clock?
Forgive my sins
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
I know that I messed it up
Time and time again
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
Feelin' like maybe I'm unappreciated
Like my presence in your life has been alleviated
I feel like everything I've done before is different now
But I can see clearer than ever from a distance now
Every day I do it, I been goin' through it
But you never knew it 'cause I never showed you
You gave me the world, so I feel I owed you
I been lookin' through the mirror and that's the old you
I'ma get it right now, don't know how
But I promise that we're gonna make it somehow
I'm all in, it's from the heart again
Open up your mind and maybe we could start again
Can't I just turn back the clock?
Forgive my sins
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
I know that I messed it up
Time and time again
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
Oh
Oh
And yes I know it's hard to take it backwards from my mind
I need to get a ride, need to see some light come in
Can't I just turn back the clock?
Forgive my sins
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
@marijastefanovic1976
Chorus: Ryan Tedder]
Can't I just turn back the clock?
Forgive my sins
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
I know that I messed it up
Time and time again
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
[Verse 1: Ryan Tedder]
I was switchin' up the lanes
Steppin' out the frame I'm in
I was pulling on the reins
Sick of all the same happenin'
I swear I was looking for disaster
Mixed with a bottle of gin
And just because I come home after
Doesn't mean you'll take me in
[Pre-Chorus: Ryan Tedder]
You see my world is spinning like there's nothing below
You see my world is feeling like it just might explode
And yes I know it's hard to take it backwards from my mind
I need to get it right, need to see some light come in
[Chorus: Ryan Tedder]
Can't I just turn back the clock?
Forgive my sins
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
I know that I messed it up
Time and time again
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
[Verse 2: Logic]
Feelin' like maybe I'm unappreciated
Like my presence in your life has been alleviated
I feel like everything I've done before is different now
But I can see clearer than ever from a distance now
Every day I do it, I been goin' through it
But you never knew it 'cause I never showed you
You gave me the world, so I feel I owed you
I been lookin' through the mirror and that's the old you
I'ma get it right now, don't know how
But I promise that we're gonna make it somehow
I'm all in, it's from the heart again
Open up your mind and maybe we could start again
[Chorus: Ryan Tedder]
Can't I just turn back the clock?
Forgive my sins
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
I know that I messed it up
Time and time again
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
[Refrain: Ryan Tedder]
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
[Outro: Ryan Tedder]
And yes I know it's hard to take it backwards from my mind
I need to get it right, need to see some light come in
Can't I just turn back the clock?
Forgive my sins
I just wanna roll my sleeves up
And start again
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@antoni.l.6712
Those last ten seconds... wow
@robbyemrich2501
Ikr, that really made me think
@randyred2891
Bro it's deep...😭
@manwhoneversleeps
Antón I.L. Yep.
@machduel
Nobody talking about logic, he killed his verse 🔥 reminds me of his old stuff.
@CharleyCarey
He used to be great. He changed his whole image and what he raps about a couple years ago once he got pop famous. I can't get into him anymore.
@machduel
@@CharleyCarey If you're talking about everybody I agree to an extent. The idea of the album was great and 1800 was powerful, but some of his comments and lyrics from other songs make his intentions with the album seem ingenuine. I liked Young sinatra 4 but Codm seemed like he was trying too hard to be mainstream.
@machduel
@@CharleyCarey Hopefully No Pressure will be more of the Logic we all love!
@CharleyCarey
@@machduel I thought Everybody was great.
@NtJk
@@machduel guess what, no pressure is hella dope