The duo were originally two of several members of the band of GOBBLE GOBBLE (now Born Gold). While on tour with Gobble Gobble, Roddick began experimenting with rnb and hip hop beats. James was asked to sing on a track called "Ungirthed," thus forming Purity Ring. The song was released in January 2011.
On April 3, 2012, Purity Ring announced that they were signed by media company 4AD world-wide and Last Gang Records in Canada. Later in the same month the band announced their debut album, Shrines, set to be released July 24, 2012. They also debuted the first single from the album titled "Obedear." On June 20, 2012, Purity Ring released another single from the album titled "Fineshrine." The album reached number 100 on the UK Albums Chart. In the United States, it reached number thirty-two on the Billboard 200 and number one on the Dance/Electronic Albums.
Begin Again
Purity Ring Lyrics
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Begin again
Begin again
I've been watching your kindness keep
A lonely company
Look at the fire and think of me
I've been watching you creep
Trying for years to flee
I need not one thing more
Oh, wrap the ground around
Your gentle winding mind
Oh, guard the pounding sound
Breathe in your fiery air
Oh, wrap the ground around
Give back an hungrier stare
Oh, guard the pounding sound
You be the moon, I'll be the earth
And when we burst
Start over, oh, darling
Begin again
Begin again
Begin again
You be the moon I'll be the earth
And when we burst
Start over, oh, darling
Begin again
Begin again
Begin again
Begin again
Begin again
Begin again
Begin again
Begin again
Begin again
My moon, oh, my moon
Not even into
Another eternity
Will you stop your lovely orbiting
I had held it a world away
Until my body 'gan to say oh, oh, oh
I need not one thing more
Oh, wrap the ground around
Your gentle winding mind
Oh, guard the pounding sound
Breathe in your fiery air
Oh, wrap the ground around
Give back an hungrier stare
Oh, guard the pounding sound
You be the moon, I'll be the earth
And when we burst
Star over, oh, darling
Begin again
Begin again
Begin again
You be the moon, I'll be the earth
And when we burst
Star over, oh, darling
Begin again
Begin again
Begin again
Begin again
Begin again
Begin again
Begin again
Begin again
Begin again
You be the moon, I'll be the earth
And when we burst
Start over, oh, darling
Begin again
Begin again
Begin again
You be the moon I'll be the earth
And when we burst
Start over, oh, darling
Begin again
Begin again
Begin again
The song "Begin Again" by Purity Ring is a reflective piece filled with a lot of emotion that touches on the idea of starting again. The repeated phrase "Begin again" throughout the song is accompanied by the image of watching someone else's kindness while feeling lonely. The singer then urges their partner to hold on to the fiery passion they share and to strive for more. They also urge their partner to guard their heart from the pounding sound, possibly meaning the hurt from their past.
The lines "You be the moon, I'll be the earth, And when we burst, Start over, oh, darling" suggest a desire to renew their relationship or start anew with the same passion they once had. In this sense, the moon and earth could symbolize the two lovers, where the moon orbits around the earth, representing the idea of their dependence on each other.
Overall, the song is about holding on to love amidst challenges and starting again, with the hope that the passion can be rekindled.
Line by Line Meaning
Begin again
This line is repeated throughout the song and serves as the title, emphasizing the desire to start anew.
I've been watching your kindness keep
A lonely company
I have observed that your kindness, while admirable, often keeps you isolated from others and feeling lonely.
Look at the fire and think of me
I've been watching you creep
Around my wandering feet
Trying for years to flee
As you look at the fire, remember me. I have been watching you trying to escape from your own wandering thoughts and feelings for years.
I need not one thing more
Oh, wrap the ground around
Your gentle winding mind
Oh, guard the pounding sound
Breathe in your fiery air
Oh, wrap the ground around
Give back an hungrier stare
Oh, guard the pounding sound
I need nothing else but for you to embrace your inner self and protect it like the ground that sustains us. Preserve the rhythm of your heart and breathe in the passion that sets your soul ablaze. Show me your fierce gaze and protect your essence.
You be the moon, I'll be the earth
And when we burst
Start over, oh, darling
Begin again
Begin again
Begin again
Our relationship is like the moon and the earth - we complement each other. When we have conflicts, let's start over, my dear. Just like the moon and the earth continuously renew themselves, let's begin again and again.
My moon, oh, my moon
Not even into
Another eternity
Will you stop your lovely orbiting
I held it a world away
Until my body 'gan to say oh, oh, oh
Although we are separate, we still revolve around each other. I had kept you distant from me until I realized that I needed you by my side.
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Written by: Corin Roddick, Megan James
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Begin Again
Begin Again
Begin Again
I've been watching your kindness keep
A lonely company
Look at the fire and think of me
I've been watching you creep
Around my wandering feet
Trying for years to flee
I need not one thing more
O wrap the ground around
Your gentle winding mind
O guard the pounding sound
Breathe in your fiery air
O wrap the ground around
Give back an hungrier stare
O guard the pounding sound
You be the moon I'll be the earth
And when we burst
Start over o darling
Begin again
Begin again
Begin again [x2]
My moon o my moon
Not even into
Another eternity
Will you stop your lovely orbiting
I had held it a world away
Until my body 'gan to say
I need not one thing more
O wrap the ground around
Your gentle winding mind
O guard the pounding sound
Breathe in your fiery air
O wrap the ground around
Give back an hungrier stare
O guard the pounding sound
You be the moon I'll be the earth
And when we burst
Start over o darling
Begin again
Begin again
Begin again [x2]
@simplylibby997
So great to see this out after such a long time! It was an amazing experience filming this music video, (I'm the young nun at 3:57 !) Cast and crew were so friendly, I have nothing but love for these guys and this song, they earned themselves another fan :)
@HeyManWhereAmI
Is the music video about Rebirth? If so, could you go into more detail? Sorry, just curious! Lol
@simplylibby997
Unfortunately, we weren't told much about what the music video was about - but were given a few acting directions... Take them as you'd like I suppose - We were told to treat the older lady as if she was the leader of our nun troupe... but she was getting old and had to be replaced. Hence, that's where the younger version of the woman came in. It's an initiation process, having the younger girl kill the older one...
As far as I know, that's where the begin again thing comes in - the process is to be repeated again and again every time the girl gets old.ย
More information may have been given to the actors in the orchard, but I wasn't present on that day sadly.
@HeyManWhereAmI
+SimplyLibby Thanks so much for the information!
@belencsc1719
+SimplyLibby lucky
@simplylibby997
It was actually the 11th of July, 2015 - a fair amount of time actually for a complex music video such as this, you have no idea how eager I was waiting for this to appear xD
@R3MIX3888
When I was younger I fell in love with this song yet it still is a masterpiece
@RodneyMoua
its almost been 10 years since i first heard this song, and its still one of my favorite songs to this day! i randomly found it through someones instagram and i youtubed the lyrics lol.
@Hoosierliveshows
So I consider myself a metal guy. I mean I'll listen to all types but metal is my shit. I just took my daughter to see KT Perry and you guys opened. I haven't been able to stop listening to you guys since Saturday. Really dig what you guys are doing. Looking forward to seeing you guys live again hopefully sooner than later.
@sherryyyberryyy235
James Frasure just recently discovered them also 2 songs later instant fan. They remind me of the Cranberries ๐