Nevil's self-titled debut album in 1986 gave him a string of Hot 100 hits, although his subsequent albums were not as successful. He is best remembered for the song "C'est La Vie," a #1 dance hit that spent two weeks at #2 on the Hot 100 in early 1987.
Between 1986 and 1991, Robbie Nevil recorded three solo albums, the self-titled first being the most successful. It was produced by Alex Sadkin and recorded in England. Prior to this, he was involved in writing material for other Top 40 acts. Nevil also sang a duet with female vocalist Courtney Love at the funeral service for American pop artist Andy Warhol.
In recent years, Nevil has been more involved in producing and writing for other artists than in solo performance. He co-wrote three songs on the chart-topping High School Musical Soundtrack: "The Start of Something New", "We're All In This Together" and "I Can't Take My Eyes Off of You."
Here I Go Again
Robbie Nevil Lyrics
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Every morning’s the same
Wish I could sleep all day
But life don’t work that way
I’m tired of chasing after something
It seems that I’ll never find
You know I’ve had enough
Don’t need no help
Feeling sorry for myself
I used to have somebody
But she don’t love me no more
I’m tired of feeling like I’m feeling
My friends give me advice
I’m not inclined to take you see
Their lives ain’t all that great
Don’t need no help
Feeling sorry for myself
used to need it
live and breathe and now I
don’t know any more
if it’s worth the fighting for
no more nights on my own, think I’m better off alone
I’m tired of trying then goodbying
It never works in the end
But then I look at you and what am I supposed to do?
I must be a fool you know because
Here I go again...
The lyrics to Robbie Nevil’s “Here I Go Again” explore themes of exhaustion, disillusionment, and the struggle to find direction in life. The singer is tired of waking up to the same routine every day, chasing after something that seems out of reach, and feeling like a burden on others. The repetition of “I’m tired” emphasizes the feeling of weariness, both physical and emotional.
The singer is also frustrated with the advice given to him by his friends, feeling that they don’t understand his situation and therefore their advice is not helpful. He is struggling to determine if his life is worth fighting for and if it’s better to pursue relationships or to be alone. Despite feeling like he has given up, he finds himself returning to the same patterns and hoping for a different outcome.
Overall, the song speaks to the universal struggle of finding purpose and direction in life, and the difficulty of breaking free from cyclical patterns.
Line by Line Meaning
Tired of waking every morning
I'm tired of the mundanity of each day, and of the feeling of being trapped in a routine.
Every morning’s the same
Each day feels like a repeat of the one before.
Wish I could sleep all day
I long for an escape from the monotony of everyday life.
But life don’t work that way
Unfortunately, that kind of escape isn't possible or practical.
I’m tired of chasing after something
I'm getting burnt out from constantly pursuing some unattainable goal.
It seems that I’ll never find
It feels like my efforts are futile; I'll never reach my objective.
You know I’ve had enough
I'm at my limit with this pursuit, and I'm ready to give up on it entirely.
Maybe I should just give up
I'm seriously considering ending my pursuit of this goal once and for all.
Don’t need no help
I don't want anyone to offer me comfort or pity for my struggles.
Feeling sorry for myself
I'm not looking for anyone to indulge my self-pity, either.
I used to have somebody
There was someone in my life who I felt close to and cared about.
But she don’t love me no more
That person is no longer a part of my life; they've moved on and no longer feel the same way about me.
I’m tired of feeling like I’m feeling
The emotional weight of everything is becoming too much to bear, to the point of exhaustion.
My friends give me advice
The people around me are trying to offer me guidance and support.
I’m not inclined to take you see
However, I'm hesitant to accept their advice, even though they mean well.
Their lives ain’t all that great
I'm skeptical of the value of their advice, given that their own lives aren't necessarily perfect or ideal.
used to need it
I used to rely on others' help and advice during difficult times.
live and breathe and now I
Now, though, I'm trying to handle things on my own.
don’t know any more
I'm unsure of what the best course of action is.
if it’s worth the fighting for
I'm weighing the pros and cons of continuing to pursue my goal and whether it's worth the effort.
no more nights on my own, think I’m better off alone
Despite the difficulty of it all, I'm starting to realize that maybe it's best for me to be independent and self-reliant, even if that means being alone.
I’m tired of trying then goodbying
The pattern of getting close to someone or something, only to lose it all in the end, is exhausting and disheartening.
It never works in the end
Regardless of how hard I try, the outcome is always the same - failure.
But then I look at you and what am I supposed to do?
Despite my frustrations with everything else, when I see you, I can't help but feel something inside. You make me question everything I thought I knew.
I must be a fool you know because
I'm criticizing myself for being so drawn to you despite all of the complications in my life.
Here I go again...
Still, even with all my doubts and reservations, I feel myself being pulled towards you yet again.
Contributed by Kaitlyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.