To Start Anew
The Perishers Lyrics


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I'm breathing, I feel my heart beat
But it's been a while since I've been alive
A new day, I feel a summer breeze
I will let it take me, wherever it may please

Breaking the promises I've made
'Cause I don't thirst for more
Don't hunger like before
I can't pretend another day
I'm not sure no more
That we were fine before

I'm sorry, I hate to let you down
I know I promised that I'd always be around
A new day, a chance to start anew
I will try and move on but I'll remember you
Don't think I can forget one day I might regret

Breaking the promises I've made
'Cause I don't thirst for more
Don't hunger like before
I can't pretend another day




I'm not sure no more
That we were fine before

Overall Meaning

In The Perishers' song "To Start Anew," the lyrics express the desire to break free from the constraints of the past and start fresh. The opening lines "I'm breathing, I feel my heart beat, But it's been a while since I've been alive" convey a sense of resignation and feeling disconnected from the present moment, possibly due to some past disappointments or setbacks. However, the following lines "A new day, I feel a summer breeze, I will let it take me, wherever it may please" signal a renewed hope and willingness to move on.


The chorus of the song "Breaking the promises I've made, 'Cause I don't thirst for more, Don't hunger like before, I can't pretend another day, I'm not sure no more, That we were fine before" suggests that the singer is ready to break free from the promises they've made in the past, as they no longer feel the same hunger and thirst for life they once did. They are also no longer sure if everything was fine in the past as they had thought. The lines "I'm sorry, I hate to let you down, I know I promised that I'd always be around" convey a sense of regret and guilt for letting someone down, possibly a partner or a friend.


Overall, "To Start Anew" is a poignant track that explores the themes of detachment, self-discovery, and the painful process of moving on. It encourages listeners to embrace change, let go of the past, and live in the present.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm breathing, I feel my heart beat
I am alive physically, but I have been emotionally dead for some time.


But it's been a while since I've been alive
I haven't felt truly alive in a long time.


A new day, I feel a summer breeze
The start of a new day brings new hope and feelings of warmth.


I will let it take me, wherever it may please
I am open to whatever the day may bring and will embrace it wholeheartedly.


Breaking the promises I've made
I am going back on my word and not sticking to the commitments I made.


'Cause I don't thirst for more
I don't want or need more than what I have right now.


Don't hunger like before
I am no longer desperate or eager for what I used to crave.


I can't pretend another day
I cannot keep going through the motions and pretending that everything is okay.


I'm not sure no more
I am no longer certain about the state of my life or my relationships.


That we were fine before
I used to think that everything was okay, but now I see that it wasn't.


I'm sorry, I hate to let you down
I feel remorseful for disappointing those who had faith in me.


I know I promised that I'd always be around
I gave assurances that I would always be present and dependable, but I cannot keep that promise.


A new day, a chance to start anew
A new day brings the opportunity to start fresh and make positive changes.


I will try and move on but I'll remember you
I will make an effort to move forward, but I will always carry memories of the past with me.


Don't think I can forget one day I might regret
I cannot forget what has happened, and I may someday regret my actions or decisions.




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Kanno Yoichi


on Trouble Sleeping

I’m having trouble sleeping
不眠症な僕の
You’re jumping in my bed
ベットの上で君はジャンプして
Twisting in my head
頭の中をねじるんだ。
Leave me
そっとしておくれ。

I’m having trouble breathing
呼吸困難な僕の
You’re sitting on my chest
胸の上で君は座って
I sure could use the rest
確かに安息できたんだ。
Leave me
そっとしておくれ。

It’s you
君さ
Why’s it always you
何故いつも君なんだ
and never me?
何故僕じゃなく。
I’ve never dared to let
僕には勇気がなかった
my feelings free
心を解き放つ
Why’s it always you
何故いつも君なんだ
and never me?
何故僕じゃなく
I’ve never cared
構ってあげられない僕の
too much about honesty
あまりにも素直な気持ち。

I’m having trouble sleeping
不眠症な僕の
I’m thinking of what you said
君の言った事を考えて
About the tears been shed
流れた涙のわけも
Leave me
離れて行く

It’s you
それは君
Now and always you
ずっと君なんだ
but never me
決して僕じゃなく
I’ve never dared to
僕には勇気がなかった
let my feelings free
感情を解き放つ
Why’s it always you
何故いつも君なんだ
and never me?
何故僕じゃなく
I’ve never cared
構ってあげられなかった僕の
too much about honesty
あまりにも素直な気持ちさ。

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