Here I Go Again
The Starlite Orchestra & Singers Lyrics
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But I sure know where I've been
Hanging on the promises in songs of yesterday
And I've made up my mind
I ain't wasting no more time
Though I keep searchin' for an answer
I never seem to find what I'm lookin' for
'Cause I know what it means
To walk along the lonely street of dreams
And here I go again on my own
Goin' down the only road I've ever known
Like a drifter, I was born to walk alone
And I've made up my mind
I ain't wasting no more time
Just another heart in need of rescue
Waiting on love's sweet charity
I'm gonna hold on for the rest of my days
'Cause I know what it means
To walk along the lonely street of dreams
And here I go again on my own
Goin' down the only road I've ever known
Like a drifter, I was born to walk alone
And I've made up my mind
I ain't wasting no more time
But here I go again
Here I go again
Here I go again
Here I go...
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The lyrics of The Starlite Orchestra & Singers' song "Here I Go Again" speak of a person's journey of self-discovery, despite not knowing where they are going next. They acknowledge their past and the promises made in the songs of yesterday that they held on to. However, the singer of the song has reached a decision where they won't waste any more time searching for answers but will find the strength to carry on. They have to walk alone through the lonely street of dreams, and they know what that means.
The chorus of the song is a reaffirmation of the singer's decision. They are going down the only road they have ever known, as born drifter who walks alone. They won't waste any more time searching for love's sweet charity, but they will hold on for the rest of their days. The singer says that "here I go again" at the end of the chorus, which shows that they are determined to move forward.
"Here I Go Again" is a power ballad originally released by the British band Whitesnake in 1982. The song was written by the band's lead singer, David Coverdale, and the guitarist, Bernie Marsden. Subsequently, the song has been covered several times by various artists, including The Starlite Orchestra & Singers.
Line by Line Meaning
No, I don't know where I'm goin'
I am uncertain about the future and where it may lead me.
But I sure know where I've been
However, I am confident about my past and the experiences that shaped me.
Hanging on the promises in songs of yesterday
I hold onto the hope and inspiration that I have gleaned from the music of the past.
And I've made up my mind
I ain't wasting no more time
I have decided to stop hesitating and doubting myself and to move forward with purpose.
Though I keep searchin' for an answer
I never seem to find what I'm lookin' for
Despite my constant quest for answers, I often come up empty-handed and uncertain about the direction I should take.
Oh Lord, I pray you give me strength to carry on
'Cause I know what it means
To walk along the lonely street of dreams
I ask for divine assistance to help me persevere in the face of the challenges I will face on my journey to my goals, as I am familiar with the difficulties of pursuing my dreams and feeling isolated in my efforts.
And here I go again on my own
Goin' down the only road I've ever known
Like a drifter, I was born to walk alone
I am venturing out once again by myself, following the path that I am most familiar with and finding solace in my independence even though it can be a lonely journey.
Just another heart in need of rescue
Waiting on love's sweet charity
I'm gonna hold on for the rest of my days
'Cause I know what it means
To walk along the lonely street of dreams
While I am not alone in my struggles and there are others who also need saving, I must rely on the kindness and compassion of others to help me achieve my aspirations, so I will continue to persevere even when times are tough.
But here I go again
Here I go again
Here I go again
Here I go...
I am ready to take on whatever new challenges come my way and determined to keep pushing forward.
Writer(s): Coverdale, Marsden
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