All Over Again
P.A. Harper Lyrics
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All it does is hover and taunt
Reminding me what I used to be
What I may never be again
Turns out what I'm good at doin
Is making something out of the ruin
Borrow this wasted space that could never be replaced
Learn it all again tomorrow, learn it all again tomorrow
Yes I think we have a deal.
If my wheels were square, but the earth was jagged
I rode along, it'd be no less ragged
And seems to be the day
I'm usually this way
Learn it all again tomorrow, learn it all again tomorrow
Nothing I have you can borrow or steal
Yes I think we have a deal.
I wish every harder day only took an hour
And I'm not just like the people I resent
I wish someday I could truly be a power
Say exactly what it is I meant
All I have that's in abundance
Is my perpetual redundance
It's hard for me to say, I face it everyday
Learn it all again tomorrow, learn it all again tomorrow
Nothing I have you can borrow or steal
Learn it all again tomorrow, learn it all again tomorrow
Nothing I have you can borrow or steal
Yes I think we have a deal.
In "All Over Again," P.A. Harper poetically shares his struggle with feeling stuck in a cycle of redundancy in his life. The opening lines convey a sense of frustration with his current situation, stating that what he has feels useless and only serves to remind him of what he used to be and may never be again. However, he recognizes that he is good at making something out of the ruin and using wasted space, making it clear that he has a fighting spirit that will not give up easily.
As the song unfolds, Harper continues to express his frustration with being in the same spot day after day, wishing that harder days would pass more quickly and that he could find the power to say what he truly means. Yet, he also concedes that what he has in abundance is his perpetual redundancy, which he faces every day. This last line suggests that he has come to accept his situation and has resolved to keep going.
The song's reflective lyrics, slow and mellow melody, and Harper's soulful voice work together to create a poignant expression of the human experience of feeling stuck and struggling to find a way out. Harper's words suggest that, while it may be difficult to find a way out of a cycle of redundancy, resilience and persistence can help us keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
What I've got I don't want
I have possessions that I do not value or desire.
All it does is hover and taunt
These possessions serve as a constant reminder of my past and my shortcomings.
Reminding me what I used to be
These possessions represent a version of myself that I have moved away from or lost.
What I may never be again
I fear that I may not be able to achieve the same level of success or happiness that I once had.
Turns out what I'm good at doin
I have discovered that my talent lies in transforming difficult situations into something worthwhile.
Is making something out of the ruin
I am able to create something valuable out of chaos or destruction.
Borrow this wasted space that could never be replaced
I will repurpose and transform a space that has previously been deemed unusable or wasted.
Learn it all again tomorrow, learn it all again tomorrow
Each day presents a new set of challenges that I must learn to overcome.
Nothing I have you can borrow or steal
I possess nothing of value that others would desire or be interested in taking.
Yes I think we have a deal.
I agree to these unfavorable terms or conditions.
If my wheels were square, but the earth was jagged
Even if my tools or resources are imperfect, I will still navigate through difficult terrain or situations.
I rode along, it'd be no less ragged
I will continue on with determination and perseverance, despite obstacles or challenges.
And seems to be the day
Today, like many days, I am faced with difficulties and uncertainty.
I'm usually this way
I often find myself faced with difficult circumstances or setbacks.
I wish every harder day only took an hour
I wish that the difficult experiences I face would pass more quickly than they do.
And I'm not just like the people I resent
I do not want to become like the people who have wronged me or who I dislike.
I wish someday I could truly be a power
I dream of being in a position of influence or authority, where I can make real change.
Say exactly what it is I meant
I hope to someday be able to clearly and effectively communicate my ideas and intentions.
All I have that's in abundance
The only thing I possess in large quantities is my own redundancy or repetition.
Is my perpetual redundance
I am constantly repeating myself or experiencing the same problems.
It's hard for me to say, I face it everyday
It is difficult for me to admit that I am struggling, but I do so on a regular basis.
Learn it all again tomorrow, learn it all again tomorrow
I will continue to learn and grow each day, despite my struggles.
Nothing I have you can borrow or steal
I have no possessions or resources that others would desire or be able to take from me.
Learn it all again tomorrow, learn it all again tomorrow
Each day presents its own set of challenges and obstacles that I must overcome.
Nothing I have you can borrow or steal
I have nothing of value to offer or to lose to others.
Yes I think we have a deal.
I agree to the unfavorable terms or conditions of this arrangement.
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Written by: BENJAMIN CHASE HARPER
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