Born Again
Richard Ashcroft and United Nations of Sounds Lyrics
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Love is the law, pure perfection
I'm born again, yeah
Who said love was a losing game?
I've got light man, I feel no pain
Cause I'm born again, yeah
Now get up (mind, soul, body)
D'ya wanna fight some more, now get up (mind, soul, body)
Ah (mind, soul, body)
I saw Venus up in the sky
I turned down my head and Serena smiled
And I'm born again, yeah
I held the hand of a crying girl
Brooklyn tears, yeah I've felt the spell
I was born again, yeah
Now get up (mind, soul, body)
When you're on the floor, get up (mind, soul, body)
D'ya wanna fight some more, now get up (mind, soul, body)
Ah (mind, soul, body)
Yes, it's life (mind, soul, body)
At the end you know, that it's light (mind, soul, body)
There's no need to cry through the night (mind, soul, body)
Ah (mind, soul, body)
Now I'm a man who ain't afraid
I've destroyed my ego just to make the space
'Cause I'm born again, yeah
And when I feel a melody
I get a righteous charge right through me
Yeah I'm born again, yeah
Now get up
When you're on the floor, just get up (mind, soul, body)
Don't wanna fight no more, now get up (mind, soul, body)
Ah (mind, soul, body)
'Cause that's life (mind, soul, body)
And in the end you know that it's light (mind, soul, body)
There's no need to cry through the night (mind, soul, body)
Ah (mind, soul, body)
All together now
Na, nana-na-nana, nana-na-na
Come on, one life, one life, let's go
Na, nana-na-nana, nana-na-na (Oh, yeah)
Na, nana-na-nana, nana-na-na (Oh, yeah)
Na, nana-na-nana, nana-na-na (Oh, yeah)
Oh, yeah, one nation, one nation, one nation, one nation
The world is spinning, and man I am winning
One love, one nation, music, location,
It's here, you feel it, spirit, I clean it
(Na, nana-na-nana, nana-na-na)
My body's moving, it's moving, it's moving
Nana-na-nana, nana-na-na
One life, come on, one love
Ah I'm moving, come on yeah, I'm still grooving
Are you alive with me?
Lie with me, lie with me, lie with me
Moving, I'm moving, I'm moving
In Richard Ashcroft's song "Born Again," the artist invokes the theme of the apocalypse, as he cancels his subscription to the resurrection, and declares that love is the law of pure perfection. In this way, Ashcroft is symbolically rejecting the old religious dogmas that have ruled society for millennia, and embracing a new way of being in the world, one based on love and human connection. He sees himself as being "born again," free from the constraints of the old way of thinking, and empowered to live his life in a more authentic way.
Throughout the song, Ashcroft uses various images and references to explain his transformation. For example, in the third stanza, he talks about seeing Venus up in the sky, and turning down his head to see Serena smiling. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for seeing the beauty in the world around us, and feeling grateful for the good things in life. Similarly, in the fourth stanza, Ashcroft describes holding the hand of a crying girl, and feeling the "Brooklyn tears" on his face. This image could be seen as representing a deep sense of empathy for others, and a willingness to connect with the pain and suffering of those around us.
Overall, "Born Again" is a song about personal transformation, and the power that comes from breaking free from old patterns of thinking and being. Ashcroft encourages his listeners to get up and keep fighting, to embrace the light and love that is all around us, and to leave behind the darkness and fear that has held us down for too long.
Line by Line Meaning
Cancel my subscription to the resurrection
I'm letting go of old ways of thinking and living a new life.
Love is the law, pure perfection
To live and love is the foundation of peace and harmony in the world.
I'm born again, yeah
I've undergone a spiritual transformation and am starting anew.
Who said love was a losing game?
Love is not a game with winners and losers, but a force that unifies and heals us all.
I've got light man, I feel no pain
My new outlook on life fills me with hope and joy, making me impervious to sadness and pain.
Now get up (mind, soul, body)
Let's reclaim our energy and motivation by engaging our whole selves.
I saw Venus up in the sky
The beauty and awe of nature remind us of the grandeur of life.
I turned down my head and Serena smiled
Every moment is a chance for connection and love to flourish.
And I'm born again, yeah
These experiences fuel my transformation and growth towards a more enlightened existence.
I held the hand of a crying girl
Compassion for others brings light and love to us all.
Brooklyn tears, yeah I've felt the spell
Brooklyn represents the grit and vitality of life, and tears imply emotional vulnerability and healing.
Yes, it's life (mind, soul, body)
We must address all aspects of our being to truly live a full life.
At the end you know, that it's light (mind, soul, body)
When our lives are aligned with love, we will find peace, truth, and clarity in every dimension.
There's no need to cry through the night (mind, soul, body)
Life is not a constant struggle, but a journey towards wholeness and healing.
Now I'm a man who ain't afraid
When we reconnect with our true selves, we find the courage and strength to face life's challenges with bravery and integrity.
I've destroyed my ego just to make the space
The ego can distract us from our true selves, but letting it go makes room for growth and transformation.
And when I feel a melody
Music can connect us to powerful emotions and sensations.
I get a righteous charge right through me
Music can lift us and inspire us to live joyfully and authentically.
Now get up
Let's take action towards living our best lives!
Don't wanna fight no more, now get up (mind, soul, body)
Let's embrace love and unity, and let go of negativity and conflict.
One nation, one nation, one nation, one nation
We're all in this together, and we must unite to create a brighter future.
The world is spinning, and man I am winning
Even amid chaos and turmoil, we can find joy and success by living authentically and with purpose.
One love, one nation, music, location
Music can bring us together and celebrate our common humanity, no matter where we're from.
It's here, you feel it, spirit, I clean it
Music can heal and inspire us at a spiritual level, lifting our energy and filling us with hope.
My body's moving, it's moving, it's moving
Music can move us physically and emotionally, bringing us into a state of flow.
One life, come on, one love
We only have one life to live, so let's make it count by embracing love and unity.
Ah I'm moving, come on yeah, I'm still grooving
We can always move forward and find joy, no matter what life throws our way.
Are you alive with me?
Can you feel the same energy and joy as I do? Let's live life to the fullest!
Lie with me, lie with me, lie with me
Let's connect on a deeper level, share our joys and sorrows, and build strong connections.
Moving, I'm moving, I'm moving
Life is always in motion, and we must embrace the changes and learn to adapt.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ernest Wilson, Kevin Lamont Randolph, Richard Paul Ashcroft
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Hafsa Bensliman
Cancel my subscription to the resurrection
Love is the law, pure perfection
I'm born again, yeah
Who said love was a losing game?
I've got light man, I feel no pain
Cause I'm born again, yeah
Now get up (mind – soul - body)
When you're on the floor, get up (mind – soul - body)
D’ya wanna fight some more, now get up (mind – soul - body)
Ahhh (mind, soul, body)
I saw Venus up in the sky
I turned down my head and Serena smiled
And I'm born again, yeah
I held the hand of a crying girl
Brooklyn tears, yeah I've felt the spell
I was born again, yeah
Now get up (mind – soul - body)
When you're on the floor, get up (mind – soul - body)
D’ya wanna fight some more, now get up (mind – soul - body)
Ahhh (mind – soul - body)
Yes, it’s life (mind – soul - body)
At the end you know - that it's light (mind – soul - body)
There's no need to cry through the night (mind – soul - body)
Ahhh (mind – soul - body)
Now I'm a man who ain't afraid
I’ve destroyed my ego just to make the space
‘Cause I'm born again, yeah
And when I feel a melody
I get a righteous charge right through me
Yeah I'm born again, yeah
Now get up
When you're on the floor, just get up (mind – soul - body)
Don't wanna fight no more, now get up (mind – soul - body)
Ahhh (mind – soul - body)
‘Cause that's life (mind – soul - body)
And in the end you know that it's light (mind – soul - body)
There's no need to cry through the night (mind – soul - body)
Ahhh (mind – soul - body)
All together now
Na, nana-na-nana, nana-na-na
Come on - one life, one life, let's go
Na, nana-na-nana, nana-na-na (Oh - yeah)
Na, nana-na-nana, nana-na-na (Oh - yeah)
Na, nana-na-nana, nana-na-na (Oh - yeah)
Oh, yeah - one nation, one nation, one nation, one nation
The world is spinning, and man I am winning
One love, one nation, music, location, it's here, you feel it, spirit, I clean it
(Na, nana-na-nana, nana-na-na)
My body’s moving, it’s moving, it’s moving
Nana-na-nana, nana-na-na
One life, come on, one love
Ah I’m moving, come on yeah, I’m still grooving
Are you alive with me?
Lie with me, lie with me, lie with me
Moving, I'm moving, I'm moving....
jeff stiens
this guy never ages
Blanca Matamoros
Cada día se pone mas guapo y bello❤ this guy is amazing 💎😘
MissDistarr60
What I see is a man who had the courage to look inside himself to find something he felt was missing. It's a hard thing to do as you may not like what you discover about yourself. He has obviously found what he was looking for or we wouldn't have seen any changes in him or his music. " I destroyed my ego to make this space.....". That sentence speaks volumes. He has found the man he needs and wants to be. He owes us nothing but he owes himself everything. I wish him the best.
panther105
He's never been a downer like so many others. "One life..." has been the underlying theme in all his music. Don't waste it. Live it!!!
Lisha Belle
this song's on repeat .. love it!
Sharon Blacker
I always feel something when I listen to Richard Ashcroft which is every day what a gift YOU can heal with Your voice love and I Thank YOU Richard Ashcroft !!!!!!!!!!
Sofasut
First time I hear this and I absolutly love it . Thank U
Miriam hill
Love and enjoy all your songs My Captain. I really pray for your rebirth RPA. Eu amo e curto todas as suas canções meu Capitão. Eu realmente oro pelo seu renascimento RPA..
faku sanchez
richard may have changed their dress the hair, but the singing voice is just excellent!
Paul O'Reilly
Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. 6 Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit[b] gives birth to spirit. 7 You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.