If there’s a lot of half-finished, semi-fulfilled, vaguely unsatisfying mus… Read Full Bio ↴If there’s a lot of half-finished, semi-fulfilled, vaguely unsatisfying music around these days – songs that say nothing to you about your life – then maybe it’s because the people who make it haven’t lived much of a life themselves.

Not so in the case of Robert Vincent, the searingly honest Liverpool singer-songwriter whose mix of folk, rock and country is like a Mersey Van Morrison or a Scouse Springsteen.

Second Chance
Robert Vincent Lyrics

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You move all the things around this house
You don't care what you're movin'

You move all the things around my mind
You don't care what you're seein'

We can sit around, discuss this and that Restore houses or restore God to his rightful place

You can break all your habits
That liars keep
You can't change how you're thinkin'

And you can scrub your skin
With the same old soap

You can't change
The skin you live in

You can say foul words
That are spat with spite
You can try and break me
And that's alright
Cos I know the truth

You won't get no second chance with me, oh no You won't get no second chance with me

You can make out that I am false inside
You can't face your delusions

You can move all the things around my mind
You don't care and never will care What you're seein'

We can boil up trouble
Tell each other lies
Squirt tart lemon

In each others eyes
But it won't help with you seein'

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Robert Vincent's song "Second Chance" are a powerful statement about trust, honesty, and the importance of living true to oneself. The song begins by describing the actions of someone who moves things around the house without regard for their value or meaning. This is contrasted with the idea of moving things around in one's mind, reflecting on one's thoughts and beliefs. The line "Restore houses or restore God to his rightful place" suggests that we can either focus on material possessions, or seek a deeper understanding of spirituality or meaning in life.

The second verse focuses on the idea that it's difficult to change one's habits or way of thinking, no matter how hard we may try. The line "You can scrub your skin with the same old soap" implies that we can try to change our outward appearance, but the essence of who we are cannot be altered. The next few lines suggest that we may encounter people who try to tear us down or belittle us, but we can remain true to ourselves by knowing the truth about who we are.

The chorus repeatedly states that the singer will not give the other person a second chance, implying that they have betrayed or hurt the singer in some way. The final verse speaks to the idea that some people may try to project their own delusions onto others, but the singer won't be swayed. Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the importance of trust, honesty, and staying true to oneself.

Line by Line Meaning

You move all the things around this house
You rearrange things in this house without any concern

You move all the things around my mind
You manipulate thoughts in my mind without any regard

We can sit around, discuss this and that
We can talk about anything, like restoring houses or God to His rightful place

You can break all your habits that liars keep
You can change your bad habits, but can't change what you believe

You can scrub your skin with the same old soap
Repeated attempts at 'cleaning' yourself won't change who you are inside

You can say foul words that are spat with spite
You can speak hateful words, but they won't affect me

You can try and break me and that's alright, cos I know the truth
You can try to harm me, but I know the reality of the situation

You won't get no second chance with me, oh no
There will be no opportunity for you to try again with me

You can make out that I am false inside
You can pretend that I am deceitful, but it won't affect me

You can't face your delusions
You are unable to acknowledge your own mistaken beliefs

You can move all the things around my mind, you don't care and never will care
You disregard the effects of your actions on my thoughts, and will never change

We can boil up trouble, tell each other lies, squirt tart lemon in each other's eyes
We can cause problems and hurt each other, but it won't solve anything

But it won't help with you seein'
These actions won't change your perspective

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Robert Vincent

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