Manic Again
The Dead Presidents Lyrics
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But you're alone and you're goin' crazy
I was on the advance
But you're the one that's been callin' lately
Now it's easy to see
The little things that you took from me I swear
I do it again
I do it again
Going manic again
Going manic again
Cause you're a lonely rider
[Oh oh oh]
You were turnin' 1's into 10's ya know
But you're the desire
And the show
And it goes higher and higher and higher
[Higher we go]
Now it's easy to see
The little things that you took from me I swear
I do it again
I do it again
I do it again and again love
Going manic again
Manic again
And I do it again
Manic again
[Oh oh ohhh ohhhhhh
Oh oh ohhh ohhh oooooo
Oh oh ohhh ohhhhhh
Oh oh ohhh ohhh oooooo]
In "Manic Again" by The Dead Presidents, the lyrics convey a sense of internal struggle and emotional instability. The singer reflects on being consumed by their own thoughts and state of mind, while the person they are addressing is also experiencing a similar sense of loneliness and madness. There is a shift in the power dynamic between the two individuals, as the singer admits to originally being in control but now finds themselves chasing after the other person. This realization leads to a certain level of resignation, as the singer acknowledges that they will repeat the same patterns of behavior and emotions again and again, driven by their love for this person.
The chorus emphasizes the cyclical nature of the relationship, with the singer going "manic again" and again. It suggests a repetitive pattern of emotional highs and lows, possibly stemming from a tumultuous romance. The bridge further emphasizes this theme as it describes the other party as a "lonely rider," someone who can transform ordinary situations into extraordinary experiences. Despite the chaos and instability, there is a sense of an addictive quality to the relationships, as they "go higher and higher."
Overall, the lyrics of "Manic Again" explore the complexities of an emotionally charged relationship, capturing the internal struggles, conflicting desires, and the irresistible pull that leads to repeating the same patterns of love and madness.
Line by Line Meaning
I was all in my head
I was consumed by my own thoughts and emotions
But you're alone and you're goin' crazy
However, you are experiencing loneliness and becoming mentally unstable
I was on the advance
I was making progress and moving forward
But you're the one that's been callin' lately
But it is you who has been reaching out and initiating contact recently
Now it's easy to see
Now it is clear and obvious
The little things that you took from me I swear
The small things that you have taken away from me, I promise it is true
I do it again
I repeat the same actions
I do it again and again love
I continuously do it over and over again, my love
Going manic again
I am entering a state of intense excitement or enthusiasm once more
Cause you're a lonely rider
Because you are someone who rides alone, isolated from others
You were turnin' 1's into 10's ya know
You had the ability to amplify ordinary things into something extraordinary, you know
But you're the desire
But you are the object of desire
And the show
And the main attraction
And it goes higher and higher and higher
And it continuously rises to greater levels
Now it's easy to see
Now it is clear and obvious
The little things that you took from me I swear
The small things that you have taken away from me, I promise it is true
I do it again
I repeat the same actions
I do it again and again love
I continuously do it over and over again, my love
Going manic again
I am entering a state of intense excitement or enthusiasm once more
Manic again
I am becoming frenzied and agitated once more
And I do it again
And I repeat the same actions
Manic again
Frenzied and agitated once more
Oh oh ohhh ohhhhhh
Vocalized notes indicating intense emotions or sensations
Oh oh ohhh ohhh oooooo
Vocalized notes indicating intense emotions or sensations
Oh oh ohhh ohhhhhh
Vocalized notes indicating intense emotions or sensations
Oh oh ohhh ohhh oooooo
Vocalized notes indicating intense emotions or sensations
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Written by: Alexander Nerney, Dale McManus
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