Lyrics:

Here I go again
Late for another passing train
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Here I go again
Late for another passing train
Oh the good times we had
Another morning comes
Left another record on
Had a good night..oh

(Run away)
Last thing I remember
(Run away)
Things were getting better
I'd go anywhere with you

So we rise
Off to make another run of it
To pass the time we say goodbye
Here we are enclosed
Wake me up and ready to go
Oh the sun's out tonight

(Run away)
Last thing I remember
(Run away)
Things were getting better
(Run away)
Last thing I remember, things were getting better
I'd go anywhere with you

Here I go again
Late for another passing trend
Oh the good times lie ahead, oh, oh

(Run away)
Last thing I remember, things were getting better
(Run away)
Last thing I remember, things were getting better
(Run away)
Last thing I remember, things were getting better
I'd go anywhere with you

*Released on Yorn's MySpace page. Based on what Pete Yorn has said is one of his favorite movies, the 1975 Warren Beatty film Shampoo.

Shampoo
Pete Yorn Lyrics

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Here I go again
Late for another passing train
Oh, the good times we had

Another morning comes
Left another record on
Had a good night for all

Last thing I remember
Things were getting better
I’ll go anywhere with you

So we rise
Off to make another run of it
Pass the time, we say goodbye

Here we are again enclosed
Wake me up, I’m ready to go
Oh, the sunset tonight

Last thing I remember
Things were getting better
Last thing I remember
Things were getting better
And I’d go anywhere with you

Here I go again
Late for another passing train
Oh the good times lie ahead

Last thing I remember
Things were getting better
Last thing I remember
Things were getting better

Last thing I remember
Things were getting better
I would go anywhere with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pete Yorn's song Shampoo seem to be about a long, meandering journey with a companion, likely a romantic partner or close friend. The singer repeatedly notes that they are running late for something, but they seem unbothered and content to enjoy the ride. They reminisce about good times in the past and seem to be simply enjoying each other's company in the present moment. The chorus, "Last thing I remember, things were getting better, I'll go anywhere with you" emphasizes this sense of being lost in the present with someone they care about.

The verses don't follow a clear narrative arc, but instead focus on fleeting moments and observations. They note leaving another record on, watching a sunset, and passing the time together. The second verse is particularly interesting, as it repeats almost word for word the first verse. This repetition, combined with the vague references to the passing train and the record, create a sense of circularity and timelessness - this could be any journey with this person, or every journey they've ever taken together.

Overall, Shampoo is a song about the simple, meandering joys of being with someone you care about. The lyrics are evocative and impressionistic, focusing on small moments rather than grand events. The repetition and lack of clear narrative create a sense of timelessness and universality, emphasizing the bond between the singer and their companion.

Line by Line Meaning

Here I go again
Starting again on a new journey

Late for another passing train
Missing out on opportunities and chances

Oh, the good times we had
Reflecting on the past and remembering happy memories

Another morning comes
Starting a new day

Left another record on
Leaving behind something to be remembered by

Had a good night for all
Enjoying the night's activities

Last thing I remember
Recalling the final moment before losing memory

Things were getting better
Noticing positive change happening

I’ll go anywhere with you
Willingness to follow and support another person

So we rise
Starting anew again

Off to make another run of it
Setting out to attempt something again