Comprised of childhood friends, lead vocalist and guitarist Andy Schmidt an… Read Full Bio ↴Comprised of childhood friends, lead vocalist and guitarist Andy Schmidt and drummer Brad Booker, later bringing in bassist Kevin Gagnepain when all three were enrolled in the University of Missouri-Columbia, St. Louis's Stir have been making a name for themselves through their extensive touring and glossy power-pop. Originally signed by Aware Records after their showcase at the 1995 South By Southwest festival, their self-titled debut, though rather low budget, received some airplay. Eventually signing with Capitol Records, Stir produced a more focused, radio-friendly follow-up with 2000's Holy Dogs.

New Beginning
Stir Lyrics

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I'd sing a song for you.
You know I'd even change my tune.
I'd pull you up when you drown in the water baby.
I'd jump the highest mountain,
swim across the ocean blue,
I could never imagine you with another baby.
Am I having a breakdown?
Am I going insane?

You do me then leave for another girl.
I wake up every morning crying you're not there.
I get the feeling that you're looking for a new beginning.
You change your mind every minute.
One day you want me then the next you leave it's never ending,
I'm getting used to It.
Tell me how to get to you to get back in you're heart.
You make it hard should I even bother baby?
My tongue is tied in two and I believe I need another drink.
I know you like to watch me sink to the bottom baby.
Am I having a breakdown?
Am I going insane?
You do me then leave for another girl.
I wake up every morning crying you're not there.
I don't care what you do now.

You say you want me now but when you need me just forget it.
I'm getting used to it.

Overall Meaning

In Stir's song "New Beginning," the singer is expressing his deep love for someone else and how he is willing to do anything for them, even change himself. He sings, "I'd sing a song for you. You know I'd even change my tune." The lyrics also dive into the challenges that their relationship is currently facing. The singer mentions feeling uncertain about his own mental state as he struggles to deal with the constant back-and-forth of the relationship.

He says, "Am I having a breakdown? Am I going insane? You do me then leave for another girl. I wake up every morning crying you're not there." The singer feels as though his love is not reciprocated, and that the other person is constantly searching for something new, even though they come back to him. Despite the pain and uncertainty, the singer still wants to fight for the relationship and is unsure whether he should continue doing so, singing "Should I even bother baby? My tongue is tied in two and I believe I need another drink."

Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of desperation and heartbreak, as well as the difficulty of dealing with a relationship that is in constant flux. The singer is struggling to understand the other person's motivations while expressing his deep love and desire for them.

Line by Line Meaning

I'd sing a song for you.
I would express my love and affection for you through music.

You know I'd even change my tune.
I am willing to change myself to make you happy.

I'd pull you up when you drown in the water baby.
I will be there for you in times of trouble.

I'd jump the highest mountain, swim across the ocean blue, I could never imagine you with another baby.
I would do anything to win your heart and cannot bear the thought of you leaving me for someone else.

Am I having a breakdown?
I am questioning my mental stability due to the ups and downs of our relationship.

Am I going insane?
I am unsure if my emotions and actions are healthy or rational.

You do me then leave for another girl.
You use me for your own satisfaction and leave me for someone else.

I wake up every morning crying you're not there.
I am deeply hurt by your absence in my life.

I get the feeling that you're looking for a new beginning.
I sense that you are looking for a fresh start, possibly without me.

You change your mind every minute. One day you want me then the next you leave it's never ending, I'm getting used to It.
Your indecisiveness and uncertainty in our relationship is becoming exhausting, but I am beginning to accept it as a constant.

Tell me how to get to you to get back in you're heart.
I am seeking guidance on how to regain your love and affection.

You make it hard should I even bother baby?
Your behavior makes it difficult for me to continue pursuing a relationship with you.

My tongue is tied in two and I believe I need another drink.
I am struggling to express myself and feel the need for alcohol to cope with my emotions.

I know you like to watch me sink to the bottom baby.
I feel as though you take pleasure in seeing me suffer emotionally.

I don't care what you do now.
I have reached a point where I am indifferent to your actions and decisions.

You say you want me now but when you need me just forget it.
You only express desire for me in fleeting moments, but fail to follow through when it truly matters.

I'm getting used to it.
I am becoming accustomed to the disappointing cycle of our relationship.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANZ WAXMAN

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