Start Again
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I picked you up at the corner of Belmont
Yeah I'm a wreck
That's exactly what you want
You're just a mess in a dress
Better count to ten
And keep my thoughts in my head
Think I'll start again
I picked you up at the corner of Belmont
Yeah I'm a wreck
That's exactly what you want
You're just a mess in a dress
Better count to ten
And keep my thoughts in my head
Think I'll start again
I think I'll start again
It's time to start again
I think I'll start again
It's time to start again
Just stop
I don't think that we'll make it out alive
I don't think I can take it
Cuz you've been dragging us both through Hell
And I'm just worried about my mental health
Just stop
I don't think that we'll make it out alive
I don't think I can take it
Cuz you've been dragging us both through Hell
And I'm just worried about my mental health
I picked you up at the corner of Belmont
It's plain to see but I guess that I forgot
You broke my heart from the start
Cuz you know you can
Go waste your time in the arms of another man
I think I'll start again
It's time to start again
I think I'll start again
It's time to start again
Just stop
I don't think that we'll make it out alive
I don't think I can take it
Cuz you've been dragging us both through Hell
And I'm just worried about my mental health
Just stop
I don't think that we'll make it out alive
I don't think I can take it
Cuz you've been dragging us both through Hell
And I'm just worried about my mental health
I still see you sitting there
Broken heel and broken hearted
It was broke before you started
So blissfully unaware
I drove you home in silence
I don't think that I've cried since
I still see you sitting there
Broken heel and broken hearted
It was broke before you started
So blissfully unaware
I drove you home in silence
I don't think that I've cried since
Cuz you've been dragging us both through Hell
And I'm just worried about my mental health




Cuz you've been dragging us both through Hell
And I'm just worried about my mental health

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Start Again" by Red (US) express feelings of regret for past mistakes and a desire to fix those mistakes and start again. The singer confesses to giving away everything they loved without recognizing its value, hurting their partner and causing emptiness within themselves. They wonder if they can make things right, start again and reconcile with their partner.


The lyrics also express the vulnerability of the singer who is ready to take a chance and learn to love again. They hope that their partner will take a chance on them too and forgive their mistakes, giving them the opportunity to start again.


Overall, the song conveys a message of hope for second chances, forgiveness and reconciliation, regardless of past mistakes and regrets.


Line by Line Meaning

And I remember everything,
The singer recalls everything from the past


Everything I loved,
The singer is reminded of everything that used to bring them joy


I gave it away like it wasn't enough
The singer gave away what they loved without realizing it had real value


All the words I said and all you forgive
The artist regrets their past actions and recognizes the forgiveness they were once given


How could I hurt you again?
The artist is remorseful for causing pain to the person they care about


What if I let you in?
The singer considers the possibility of opening themselves up to the other person


What if I make it right it?
The singer considers how they can make amends for their past behavior


What if I give it up?
The artist considers the possibility of letting go of their pride or past grudges


What if I want to try?
The artist expresses their desire to improve the relationship


What if you take a chance?
The artist implores the other person to take a risk with them


What if I learn to love?
The singer recognizes the possibility of growing and developing their love for the other person


What if, what if we start again?
The artist poses the question of whether they can start anew


On this time
At this moment


I can make it right
The singer believes they can fix their past wrongs


With one more try
The singer hopes for another chance to improve the relationship


Can we start again?
The artist asks if they can begin fresh


In my eyes,
From my perspective,


You can see it now,
The singer believes the other person can see their current sincerity


Emptiness inside me, wonder if you see
The singer feels empty and questions if the other person notices


It's my mistake and it's hurting me
The artist takes responsibility for their part in the situation and recognizes how it has affected them


I known where we've been
The artist acknowledges their shared past with the other person


How did we get so far?
The artist wonders how things got so complicated between them


I'm lost inside the pain I feel without you,
The singer is struggling with the pain they feel from being apart from the other person


I can't stop holding on, I need you with me!
The artist expresses their longing for the other person to be by their side


I'm trapped inside the pain
The singer feels stuck and overwhelmed by their emotions


Can we never love again?
The singer fears that they will never be able to love again if the other person isn't with them


Can we start again (one more try?)
The singer makes a plea for another chance to begin anew


Can we start again (can you forgive me?)
The artist asks for forgiveness in order to move forward


Can we start again?
The artist hopes for an opportunity to start over and improve the relationship




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Tim Ilardi

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Comments from YouTube:

Doss

This band is much more than Christian music. This stuff is applicable to real life in every turn. Getting over heartbreak, loss, and the uncontrollable. This band encapsulates so much emotion, angst, and power with every single lyric. No band has helped me like Red. This band is a huge component in myself, and I’m sure many others, keep pushing through life. Bless this music

Unknown

All of that is Christian....all of that you can carry to Christ.....when Jesus died on the cross he died for you and everything about you so that you'd turn to him...Jesus cares about every aspect of your life and he will always be there for you. Every day every hour every minute every second.

Ryan Livesey

This song really speaks to me, it's like a reflection of my life in a song. I had the most amazing girl to call mine, and I lost her because of my own stupidity, my own greed. I changed into this guy I hated, I put want, before need. I lost her because of it. These past 4 months have been a fighting battle and things are starting to improve, we're starting to become best friends again like we once were. I'm working on changes, making myself stronger and better so that hopefully in the future we can start again. Most people tell me to give up, but giving isn't really an option when there's still something to fight for.

This song is amazing. <3

John Deere

Ryan Livesey I'm going through the same thing 13 yrs marriage, kids all destroyed over selfishness I almost killed myself it's the most horrible feeling to loose someone you love

Jared Zeno

Alot of their songs speak to me, this one in particular

MoonCross

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Check my playlist Mira mi playlist

But the song is about God do i understand it can relate to love relationships but you get right with God changes your whole life perspective including the one in relationships many people don't even know what God is or what Jesus Christ did for us

clm145

I know your pain brother. My own demons and immaturity allowed to me make the most miserable mistakes a man can make. I am paying the price trying to find myself and making things better. My heart is true but to my wife of 11 years she is hurt. I have no choices but to fix myself. I hope and pray it’s enough for her. She is truly my world and I haven’t forgotten that. It is clearer now more than ever.

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sonicdrawer746

Very hard to find christain bands that actually have talent but Red just blew me away! AMAZING

Cheyenne R.C

I love this song and whether or not you view it as a song about Jesus and God or about a relationship, we all have our opinions. That doesn't change the fact that this song is amazing and so is the band. Personally whenever I hear the song I think of a relationship between two people that got messed up and one of the parties is trying to fix it: wanting to start again. That's just my opinion. If yours is different that's fine too. As long as you respect my opinion I'll respect yours. :) Everyone have a nice day. :P

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