Here I Go Again
Rock Of Ages Original Film Cast Feat. Diego Boneta Paul Giamatti Julianne Hough Mary J. Blige & Tom Lyrics
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But, I sure know where I've been
Hanging on the promises
In songs of yesterday
An' I've made up my mind,
I ain't wasting no more time
But, here I go again
Here I go again
Tho' I keep searching for an answer,
I never seem to find what I'm looking for
Oh Lord, I pray
You give me strength to carry on,
'Cos I know what it means
To walk along the lonely street of dreams
An' here I go again on my own
Goin' down the only road I've ever known,
Like a hobo I was born to walk alone
An' I've made up my mind
I ain't wasting no more time
I'm just another heart in need of rescue,
Waiting on love's sweet charity
An' I'm gonna hold on
For the rest of my days,
'Cos I know what it means
To walk along the lonely street of dreams
An' here I go again on my own
Goin' down the only road I've ever known,
Like a hobo I was born to walk alone
An' I've made up my mind
I ain't wasting no more time
But, here I go again,
Here I go again,
Here I go again,
Here I go
An' I've made up my mind,
I ain't wasting no more time
An' here I go again on my own
Goin' down the only road I've ever known,
Like a hobo I was born to walk alone
'Cos I know what it means
To walk along the lonely street of dreams
An' here I go again on my own
Goin' down the only road I've ever known,
Like a hobo I was born to walk alone
An' I've made up my mind
I ain't wasting no more time
But, here I go again,
Here I go again,
Here I go again,
Here I go,
Here I go again
The lyrics to "Here I Go Again" by the Rock Of Ages Original Film Cast featuring Diego Boneta, Paul Giamatti, Julianne Hough, Mary J. Blige & Tom depict a sense of determination and resilience in the face of uncertainty and past mistakes. The song portrays the singer's realization that they may not know where they are headed, but they are confident in the lessons learned from their past experiences.
The opening lines, "I don't know where I'm going, but I sure know where I've been," reveal a sense of introspection and reflection. The singer acknowledges their past, where they have held on to promises and held hope through songs of the past. They have now decided to make a firm decision to not waste any more time and to embark on a new journey.
The lyrics continue to highlight the singer's search for answers and the feeling of constantly seeking something elusive. The prayer for strength from the Lord suggests a need for guidance and assistance in navigating the challenges that lie ahead. They understand what it means to walk along a lonely street of dreams, perhaps referring to the struggle of pursuing ambitions or facing personal obstacles.
The repeated line "here I go again on my own" emphasizes the determination to continue moving forward, even if it means facing the journey alone. The comparison to a hobo reinforces the idea of independence and self-reliance. The singer has made up their mind and is committed to not wasting any more time, willing to face the unknown with courage.
Overall, "Here I Go Again" reflects the themes of self-discovery, resilience, and the willingness to embrace new beginnings while holding onto the lessons of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know where I'm going
I am uncertain about my destination or future
But, I sure know where I've been
However, I am aware of my past experiences and struggles
Hanging on the promises
Relying on the words of assurance and hope
In songs of yesterday
Found within the nostalgic melodies of the past
An' I've made up my mind,
I have firmly decided
I ain't wasting no more time
I will no longer squander precious moments
But, here I go again
Yet, I find myself embarking on a new journey
Tho' I keep searching for an answer,
Despite continuously seeking a solution
I never seem to find what I'm looking for
I am often unable to discover what I desire
Oh Lord, I pray
Oh God, I earnestly request
You give me strength to carry on,
Grant me the power to persevere
'Cos I know what it means
Because I comprehend the significance
To walk along the lonely street of dreams
Of traversing the solitary path towards my aspirations
An' here I go again on my own
Once more, I am venturing independently
Goin' down the only road I've ever known,
Traveling the sole path I am familiar with
Like a hobo I was born to walk alone
Similar to a wanderer, I am destined to journey alone
I'm just another heart in need of rescue,
I am merely another soul yearning for salvation
Waiting on love's sweet charity
Longing for the kindness and compassion of love
An' I'm gonna hold on
And I will persist
For the rest of my days,
Throughout the remainder of my life
'Cos I know what it means
Because I understand the significance
To walk along the lonely street of dreams
Of traversing the solitary path towards my aspirations
But, here I go again,
Yet, I find myself embarking on a new journey
Here I go again,
Once more, I am venturing forth
Here I go again,
Here I am embarking on another endeavor
Here I go
I am starting anew
An' I've made up my mind,
And I have firmly decided
I ain't wasting no more time
I will no longer squander precious moments
An' here I go again on my own
Once more, I am venturing independently
Goin' down the only road I've ever known,
Traveling the sole path I am familiar with
Like a hobo I was born to walk alone
Similar to a wanderer, I am destined to journey alone
An' I've made up my mind
And I have firmly decided
I ain't wasting no more time
I will no longer squander precious moments
But, here I go again,
Yet, I find myself embarking on a new journey
Here I go again,
Once more, I am venturing forth
Here I go again,
Here I am embarking on another endeavor
Here I go
I am starting anew
Here I go again on my own
Once more, I am venturing independently
Goin' down the only road I've ever known,
Traveling the sole path I am familiar with
Like a hobo I was born to walk alone
Similar to a wanderer, I am destined to journey alone
An' I've made up my mind
And I have firmly decided
I ain't wasting no more time
I will no longer squander precious moments
But, here I go again,
Yet, I find myself embarking on a new journey
Here I go again,
Once more, I am venturing forth
Here I go again,
Here I am embarking on another endeavor
Here I go
I am starting anew
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Coverdale, Bernie Marsden
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