During his junior year as a student at Texas A&M University, Barnard began a recording career. Prior to joining Everett, Barnard teamed up with friend Caleb Carruth to release an album. Entitled "Salvation Still Remains", it was released in limited numbers. Barnard and Carruth were rumored to have recorded the album in only two days due to the fact they had to pay for studio time themselves and wanting to make the most of it. Family and friends brought them sandwiches and drinks through out the process. Barnard and Carruth later agreed to end their partnership amicably, stating "they were just moving in different directions".
Shane is married to fellow CCM artist Bethany Dillon.
Here We Go Again
Shane Barnard Lyrics
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pass the salt to me don't pour it out
well i might as well be cold i figured out
it's all a waste of time
why you dig a well if you're gonna find it dry my friend?
sharpen up that ax, don't chop it down
well you might as well have laid the wet stone down
how can i know this and still walk away?!
my life, it's all a waste of time
why you sippin java if you know you need your rest tonight?
add some sugar please, some sweet and low
and make it all decaffeinated so i won't stay up
it's all a waste of time
why prepare for battle if you're never gonna fight my friend?
battle lines are drawn, negotiating with the Spirit
can i make a deal on my own terms?
it's all a waste of time
how can i know this and still walk away?!
my life, it's all a waste of time
to be in my, in my comfort zone
Your life is the Truth, so worthy of my time!
here we go again i forgot about You today
The song "Here We Go Again" by Shane Barnard reflects on the human tendency to forget about God and focus on worldly things. The repeated phrase "Here we go again, I forgot about You today" expresses the singer's frustration with his own forgetfulness and lack of spiritual discipline. The verses focus on mundane everyday actions, like adding salt to food or drinking coffee, and question their significance when compared to the eternal value of a relationship with God. The lyrics wonder why we bother with certain things if we know they are not ultimately fulfilling, and encourage listeners to sharpen their focus on what really matters.
The choruses are particularly poignant, with the repetition of "It's all a waste of time" hammering home the theme of the song. The question "How can I know this and still walk away?!" suggests that the singer is aware of the emptiness of the things he is pursuing, but is still struggling to break free from their hold on him. The phrase "comfort zone" implies that we are often content to remain in a place of familiarity and ease, even if it means neglecting our spiritual lives.
Overall, "Here We Go Again" is a lament for the human condition of forgetfulness and distraction, and a call to refocus on what truly matters in life.
Line by Line Meaning
here we go again i forgot about You today
I keep forgetting about God and putting him aside in my daily life.
pass the salt to me don't pour it out
I want to live life to the fullest with flavor and purpose, not wasting any opportunities.
well i might as well be cold i figured out
I have discovered that living without God's warmth and love leaves me feeling empty and lost.
it's all a waste of time
All my efforts without God are meaningless and pointless.
why you dig a well if you're gonna find it dry my friend?
Why put in effort to accomplish something without God if it will ultimately leave you unfulfilled?
sharpen up that ax, don't chop it down
Instead of giving up and moving on without God, I should work towards sharpening my faith and relationship with Him.
well you might as well have laid the wet stone down
If I am not willing to put in the work to build a strong foundation with God, then I might as well not even try.
how can i know this and still walk away?!
I am aware that my life without God is empty, yet I continue to turn my back on Him.
my life, it's all a waste of time
Without God, my life has no true purpose and meaning.
why you sippin java if you know you need your rest tonight?
Why do things that go against what is best for me and my well-being?
add some sugar please, some sweet and low
I try to make up for the lack of satisfaction in my life without God by seeking temporary pleasures.
and make it all decaffeinated so i won't stay up
Even though I know that these temporary pleasures won't bring lasting satisfaction, I continue to indulge in them to try and fill the void.
why prepare for battle if you're never gonna fight my friend?
Why go through the motions of preparing for spiritual battles if I am not truly committed to fighting for my faith?
battle lines are drawn, negotiating with the Spirit
My internal struggle between following God and following my own desires is constantly ongoing.
can i make a deal on my own terms?
I struggle to fully surrender to God and His plan for my life, wanting to maintain control and make decisions on my own terms.
to be in my, in my comfort zone
I cling to familiarity and comfort, even if it means settling for less than what God has in store for me.
Your life is the Truth, so worthy of my time!
God's truth and presence are the only things that truly bring purpose and satisfaction to my life.
here we go again i forgot about You today
I continue to struggle with putting God at the center of my life consistently and continually forget Him.
Contributed by Mason F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.