Whole Again
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If you see me walkin' down the street
Starin' at the sky, draggin' my two feet
You just pass me by
It still makes me cry
You can make me whole again

If you see me with another guy
I'm laughin' and I'm jokin'
Trying to get by
I won't put you down
'Cause I want you around
You can make me whole again

[Chorus]
Lookin' back on when we first met
I cannot escape and I cannot forget
Baby, you're the one, you can do no wrong
You can make me whole again

Time is layin' heavy on my heart
Seems I've got too much of it
Since we've been apart
My friends make me smile
If only for a while, you can make me whole again

[Chorus]

So now, I've had to wait
But baby, if you choose your mind
Don't be too late
'Cause I just can't go on
It's already been too long
But you can make me whole again

[Chorus]

(Ooh oh oh)

[Chorus]





Baby you're the one, you can do no wrong
You can make me whole again

Overall Meaning

The song "Whole Again" by the band Play is a heart-wrenching ballad about longing and the desire to be made whole again after a relationship ends. The lyrics illustrate the singer's pain and sadness after a break-up, and she often finds herself dragging her feet down the street, looking up at the sky, still hurting from the past. However, she has hope that the person who once made her feel complete can make her feel whole again. The singer also acknowledges that she sometimes tries to mask her pain when with other people, especially when with another guy, but her heart belongs to the man who can make her feel whole again.


The chorus is a poignant reminder of the couple's early days together when they first met and fell in love. The singer reminisces about the times they spent together and realizes that the person she's looking for is her soulmate. She believes he can do no wrong, and he is the only one who can heal her broken heart. The second verse reveals that since their separation, time has not been kind to her. The singer feels the weight of the time since they've been apart and longs for the person who can bring a smile to her face, even if only for a little while.


"Whole Again" is a stirring song about the aftermath of a relationship and the yearning for healing and wholeness. Its relatable lyrics make it easy to empathize with the singer's feelings of loneliness and loss.


Line by Line Meaning

If you see me walkin' down the street
If you happen to see me walking down the street


Starin' at the sky, draggin' my two feet
Looking up at the sky and dragging my feet as I walk


You just pass me by
You simply ignore me and walk past without acknowledging me


It still makes me cry
This still makes me emotional and sad


You can make me whole again
Only you have the power to make me feel complete and happy once again


If you see me with another guy
If you happen to see me with another man


I'm laughin' and I'm jokin'
I'm pretending to be happy and making jokes


Trying to get by
I'm merely trying to survive and get through the day


I won't put you down
I won't criticize or say anything negative about you


'Cause I want you around
Because I still desire your presence and companionship


Lookin' back on when we first met
Reflecting on the time when we initially met


I cannot escape and I cannot forget
I can't move on and forget about you no matter how hard I try


Baby, you're the one, you can do no wrong
You're the one for me, and I see no faults in you


Time is layin' heavy on my heart
I'm feeling weighed down and burdened by the passing of time


Seems I've got too much of it
It feels like time is moving too slowly and dragging on


Since we've been apart
Ever since we separated from each other


My friends make me smile
My friends bring me some joy and happiness


If only for a while, you can make me whole again
But only you can fully make me feel complete and content once again, even if just for a brief moment


So now, I've had to wait
I've been forced to wait for you and deal with the agony and uncertainty of not knowing what will happen


But baby, if you choose your mind
But if you change your mind or decide to come back to me


Don't be too late
Don't take too long or it might be too late for us to be whole again


'Cause I just can't go on
Because I can't keep going like this without you


It's already been too long
It's been too much time since we were together


But you can make me whole again
Only you have the power to make me feel whole and happy again


Baby you're the one, you can do no wrong
You're the one for me, and I see no faults in you


You can make me whole again
Only you have the power to make me feel complete and happy once again




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Written by: Andy McClusky, Bill Padley, Jeremy Godfrey, Stuart Kershaw

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ryudragon7

This is one of those bands that I wish had been better received. They are great.

Jane Porter

Facts

Feggy Min

YES

Kim Barroga

im almost 30 but this song still means so much to me <3

Bailey-Michelle Collins

I used to watch this on repeat on AOL Music as a kid 😂 Ahh, the 2000s. Take me back.

carley onion

omg aol music 😭

Ecdreamz

Lmao this whole album was iconic

Lawrence Chan

Makes me heartbroken for the girl I never had at 6th grade

Tawn LR

I used to watch this on repeat on the CD's CD-ROM!

Jonny Foster

I got into Play after hearing Us Against the World in that one episode of Lizzie McGuire when Miranda was starving herself. I fell in total love with that song and from there, Play was one of my favorite groups. UAtW, Whole Again, Let's Get to the Love Part, Hot, these are all bops by Play.

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