… Read Full Bio ↴Rebekka Bakken is a Norwegian singer, now based in Vienna, Austria.
Her first solo album, The Art of How to Fall (2003) mixes styles, including pop, folk, jazz, and R&B.
Discography:
Daily Mirror (2001, with Wolfgang Muthspiel)
Beloved (2002, with Wolfgang Muthspiel)
Scattering Poems (2003, with Julia Hülsmann)
The Art Of How To Fall (2003)
Is That You? (2005)
I Keep My Cool (2006)
Morning Hours (2009)
September (2011)
Little Drop of Poison (2014)
* Official site
We Hit It Again
Rebekka Bakken Lyrics
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You with your touchy nerve That laughs away my looks in your direction How did I Get tangled up And lost in all those silly worlds
All for the sake of love At least what we're capable of It tasted good, though That world
Now that it's all over You were all I needed to see The nothingness we both thought was something
Well, what can I do Your charming awkward ways that's really something What do I care It's not only fair To enjoy a bit of nothing
Not for the sake of love But what we are capable of It tastes so good
Now that it's all over You were all I needed to see The nothingness we both thought was something
It tasted good How sweet it is to play when you know it's a game Not for the sake of love But what we're capable of How sweet it is when you know How mean when you don't
The song "We Hit It Again" by Rebekka Bakken is about a failed romantic relationship that has come to an end. The first verse talks about how the couple believed they had something special, but in reality, it was nothing. The sweetness of their romance is now seen as crazy and foolish. The second verse describes how the singer got caught up in the relationship and lost herself in silly worlds, all for the sake of love. But even though it's all over, the singer still has a fondness for the relationship and acknowledges that it tasted good. The chorus talks about how sweet it is to play a game when you know it's a game, and not for the sake of love. The singer seems to have learned from the relationship and is content to enjoy a bit of nothing, without the weight of love.
The song's tone is bittersweet and nostalgic, with a mix of regret for what was lost and appreciation for the experience. The lyrics suggest that the relationship was not healthy or sustainable, but that there were moments of pleasure and joy that made it worthwhile. The singer seems to have come to terms with the end of the relationship and is ready to move on to new experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
We hit again
We experienced this feeling again
The nothingness of all we thought was something
The realization that what we thought was important was actually meaningless
Isn't that sweet
Isn't it ironic or bittersweet
How crazy it seems
How absurd or surreal it all feels
Now that it's all over
In hindsight, now that the situation has concluded
You with your touchy nerve
You with your oversensitivity and tendency to overreact
That laughs away my looks in your direction
That dismisses or belittles my attempts to connect with you
How did I
I can't believe that I
Get tangled up
Got involved or wrapped up
And lost in all those silly worlds
And confused by all the superficial or insignificant things we focused on
All for the sake of love
All in the pursuit of romance or affection
At least what we're capable of
At least exploring what we are capable of feeling or experiencing
It tasted good, though
It was enjoyable or pleasurable, regardless of the outcome
You were all I needed to see
You were the only important thing to me
How sweet it is to play when you know it's a game
It's fun to engage in something when you're aware that it's not serious or permanent
Well, what can I do
There's nothing I can do about it
Your charming awkward ways that's really something
Your endearing quirks or social awkwardness is unique and appealing
What do I care
Why should I be concerned
It's not only fair
It's not justifiable or reasonable
To enjoy a bit of nothing
To indulge in something that ultimately has no meaning or significance
Not for the sake of love
Not solely for the purpose of love
But what we are capable of
But to see what emotions or experiences we are able to have
How sweet it is when you know
It's enjoyable when you're aware of the temporary nature or limitations of a situation
How mean when you don't
It can be cruel or hurtful when you're unaware or in denial of the reality of a situation
Contributed by Penelope D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.