LOVE AGAIN
Sylvie Vartan;John Denver Lyrics
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I'm just too old and set in my ways
I was convinced I would always be lonely
All of the rest of my days
Maybe I give up on romance
In my longing to give up the pain
I just didn't believe I would ever love again
Closed the windows, locked all the doors
Afraid of the dark and the beat of my heart
Yet knowing there had to be more
Though it sounds like a great contradiction
It's the easiest thing to explain
You see, I was afraid I might never love again
What does it take for a blind man to see
That there's more there than just meets the eye
What are the ways that the magic comes in
That can turn a song into a sigh
Sometimes I think that I'm dreaming
Or maybe I'm going insane
Or maybe it's just that I'm falling in love again
Here I am standing beside you
Oh life's such a wonderful game
Look at me now, I'm falling in love
Look at me now, I'm falling in love
Look at me now, I'm falling in love again
The lyrics of Love Again by John Denver describe a feeling of disbelief in finding love again. The singer didn’t think it could happen again because they had become too set in their ways and had resigned themselves to a life of loneliness. However, the singer begins to open up to the possibility of love and admits to being afraid they may never love again. The song also touches on the transformation that love can bring, turning a simple song into a sigh.
Denver uses metaphors and imagery to describe his fear of opening up to love again. He describes himself as being like a person who had shut themselves in: closing windows and locking doors to avoid the beat of their heart. However, the song suggests that love can bring magic and turn life into a wonderful game. This transformation is evident when he sings “Look at me now, I'm falling in love again.”
In sum, the lyrics to Love Again by John Denver explore the universal theme of finding love and opening oneself up to the possibility of a transformative experience. It highlights the fear that many people have of being hurt again, but ultimately suggests that love is worth the risk.
Line by Line Meaning
I didn't think it could happen again
I was certain that I could not fall in love again
I'm just too old and set in my ways
I believed that my age and habits would prevent me from finding love
I was convinced I would always be lonely
I thought that I would never find companionship
All of the rest of my days
For the remainder of my life
Maybe I give up on romance
Perhaps romance is not meant for me
In my longing to give up the pain
Because I want to avoid the pain of heartbreak
I just didn't believe I would ever love again
I never thought I would experience love again
I was like one who had shut myself in
I felt like I had closed myself off from the world and emotions
Closed the windows, locked all the doors
I prevented any potential for love to enter my life
Afraid of the dark and the beat of my heart
I was scared of the unknown and of my own feelings
Yet knowing there had to be more
Despite my fear, I recognized that there was something missing
Though it sounds like a great contradiction
Although it may be confusing
It's the easiest thing to explain
It's actually quite simple to understand
You see, I was afraid I might never love again
The reason for my fear was the possibility of never experiencing love again
What does it take for a blind man to see
What is the key for someone who is blind to understand something obvious
That there's more there than just meets the eye
That there are deeper aspects to a situation than what appears on the surface
What are the ways that the magic comes in
What is the process that leads to the feeling of something magical
That can turn a song into a sigh
That can transform a melody into a heartfelt emotional reaction
Sometimes I think that I'm dreaming
I sometimes feel like I am living in a dream
Or maybe I'm going insane
Or perhaps I am losing my mind
Or maybe it's just that I'm falling in love again
But the reality is that I am simply experiencing love again
Here I am standing beside you
In this moment I am by your side
Oh life's such a wonderful game
Life is like a joyful game
Look at me now, I'm falling in love
I am currently experiencing the feeling of falling in love
Look at me now, I'm falling in love
It's happening to me right now
Look at me now, I'm falling in love again
I am falling in love again, even after all my doubts and fears
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Written by: JOHN DENVER
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