Trapped Again
Southside Johnny/Asbury Jukes Lyrics
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Trying to break these chains that surround me
If I look a little different it's 'cause I've changed
Half-painted pictures are all that remains
I can't let my past mistakes, let 'em bring me down
I ain't waitin' on no angel of mercy
I tried my best and I can't help myself
I'm trapped again
I can't get out without losing you
I'm trapped again
Why can't you feel what I'm going through?
I'm trapped again
I need an answer, girl, can't you see?
I'm trapped again
Come and rescue me
Monday morning came so fast
What a fool to think that dreams would last
Close my eyes and it's still so clear
Remember the night, girl, the world disappeared
Can't let the hand of fate, let it drag me down
I can't get no angel of mercy
I came to stay but I got swept away
I'm trapped again
I can't get out without losing you
I'm trapped again
Why can't you feel what I'm going through?
I'm trapped again
I need an answer, girl, can't you see?
I'm trapped again
Come and rescue me
Can't let the hand of fate, let it drag me down
I can't get no angel of mercy
I came to stay but I got swept away
I'm trapped again
I can't get out without losing you
I'm trapped again
Why can't you feel what I'm going through?
I'm trapped again
I need an answer, girl, can't you see?
I'm trapped again
Come and rescue me
The lyrics of Trapped Again by Southside Johnny refer to the singer's feeling of being stuck in a relationship that he cannot get out of, even though it is causing him pain and making him feel trapped. He is aware that he has made mistakes in the past, but he is trying to break free from the chains that surround him. However, he feels that he cannot do so without losing the person he loves, so he remains stuck in the cycle of the relationship.
The singer of the song acknowledges that he has changed since the last time he was in this situation - hence the reference to "half-painted pictures" - but even this change is not enough to break the cycle. He is not looking for an "angel of mercy" to rescue him from his situation, but he is seeking an answer from his partner as to why they cannot work through their problems together. Despite his attempts to move on, he finds himself trapped again in the same situation, unable to escape without losing the person he is with.
The lyrics of Trapped Again are a reflection of the struggle that many people go through when trying to navigate complex relationships. The song has a universal quality to it, as it speaks to the sense of being trapped in one's own circumstances, as well as the desire to be rescued and freed from the cycle of pain and struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I am, baby, right where you found me
I am still in the same place where you first found me.
Trying to break these chains that surround me
I am trying to free myself from the limitations that hold me back.
If I look a little different it's 'cause I've changed
I may look different because I have changed over time.
Half-painted pictures are all that remains
Only incomplete images of the past remain in my mind.
I can't let my past mistakes, let 'em bring me down
I cannot allow my past mistakes to affect me negatively anymore.
I ain't waitin' on no angel of mercy
I am not hoping for a savior to help me out.
I tried my best and I can't help myself
I did everything that I could, but I'm still unable to help myself.
I'm trapped again
I am stuck in the same situation once again.
I can't get out without losing you
If I try to break free, I will lose you in the process.
Why can't you feel what I'm going through?
Why can't you understand the pain I am experiencing?
I need an answer, girl, can't you see?
I need a solution to this problem, can't you understand that?
Come and rescue me
Please save me from this situation.
Monday morning came so fast
Time has passed quickly and suddenly.
What a fool to think that dreams would last
I was foolish to believe that my dreams would come true.
Close my eyes and it's still so clear
Even with my eyes closed, the memories are still vivid and clear.
Remember the night, girl, the world disappeared
I recall the night when everything else around me vanished.
Can't let the hand of fate, let it drag me down
I cannot allow fate to hold me back or bring me down.
I came to stay but I got swept away
Although I intended to stay, I was carried away by events.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, STEVE VAN ZANDT
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Mark Sasahara
I need an answer, girl, can't you see?
I'm trapped again
Come and rescue me
Can't let the hand of fate, let it drag me down
I can't get no angel of mercy
I came to stay but I got swept away
Everything is just perfect!
Ron mullins
Congratulations to Southside Johnny and the Asbury jukes on their nomination to the rock and roll hall of fame👍
Lily Of The Valley
Yesssss! 👏🏻🏆 Well deserved.
maddman18210
Music Perfection. Always reminds me of the best times of my life down on the Jersey Shore with my best friends. Summers were always the best!
Lily Of The Valley
Same here. Totally agree with you.
Toni
Yes, still the best times of my life. What I'd give up to go back to those days.. Wildwood!!!
admiral37
The best Bruce Springsteen album that was never released. Ok, maybe a bit of hyperbole but the album was produced by Steven Van Zandt. Springsteen wrote the title track "Hearts of Stone" and Southside Johnny collaborated with The Boss and Little Steven to write this song. Add Max Weinberg and the Miami Horns. What a great song!
Bill Schwalb
Admiral, I'd make a slight correction. What a great fuckin' song!
v0n1b0
@mr. Pug This. Johnny just SINGS and keeps his yap shut the rest of the time.
SHOW5TOPPER
@mr. Pug That is like a crime to say that, SSJ couldn't pick up Bruce's dry cleaning...
Ftank Pyle
Bruce and Steve wrote a lot these songs when ssj covers Bruce such as 10th Ave and sherry darling no way ssj is better and I love ssj my favorite is I don't wanna go home and talk to me but Bruce rules