1) A 1950s America… Read Full Bio ↴There are a number of artists named The Symbols;
1) A 1950s American doo-wop/R&B group.
2) A 1960s British rock group.
Formed in the early 1960s prior to the Beat Boom explosion, The Symbols honed their craft in the back waters of East London earning a reputation as one of the region's best live draws. With near-constant gigging and a knack for incorporating the catchiest of US hits within their set, the boys - John Milton (vocals), Mick Clarke (bass), Shaun Corrigan (lead guitar) and Clive Graham (drums - later Chas Wade) - caught the attention of the newly-formed President label.
Their 4th single introduced them to the UK charts, a version of the Four Seasons' earlier US hit, "Bye Bye Baby" and, in so doing, inadvertently laid down the blueprint for what would become the Bay City Rollers' No.1 some 8 years later. After releasing just one more single in 1968, the band's brief tenure with President was over. "Bye Bye Baby" was released in the US in 1967, but failed to chart.
Again
The Symbols Lyrics
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This is that once in a lifetime
This is the thrill divine
What's more, this never happened before
Though I have prayed for a lifetime
That such as you would suddenly be mine
Mine to hold as I"m holding you now and yet never so near
Mine to have when the now and the here disappear
This doesn't happen again
We'll have this moment forever
But never, never, again
Again, this couldn't happen again
This is that once in a lifetime
This is the thrill divine
What's more, this never happened before
Though I have prayed for a lifetime
That such as you would suddenly be mine
Mine to hold as I"m holding you now and yet never so near
Mine to have when the now and the here disappear
What matters, dear, for when
This doesn't happen again
We'll have this moment forever
The Symbols' song "Again" is about the joy that comes from experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime moment with a loved one. The singer begins by acknowledging that the current moment is unique and special, one that will never be repeated. They are overwhelmed by the divine thrill of being with someone they have long desired, someone they never expected to be theirs. As they hold their loved one close, the singer marvels at how elusive this moment seemed and how it will never be repeated.
Despite the recognition that this moment is fleeting, the singer also understands that it will always be remembered. They vow to cherish it forever, even as they acknowledge that it will never come again. Thus the song captures the bittersweet quality of a singular experience; the joy and fulfillment it brings, even as it reminds us of its transience.
Overall, "Again" is a romantic and hopeful song about embracing life's fleeting moments of love and happiness, and treasuring them forever.
Line by Line Meaning
This couldn't happen again
The singer is amazed at how unlikely it is for this moment to be repeated.
This is that once in a lifetime
The singer acknowledges that this is a rare, special, and unique moment.
This is the thrill divine
The singer is feeling an extraordinary and mystical sensation of exhilaration.
What's more, this never happened before
The singer is surprised that they have never experienced anything like this before.
Though I have prayed for a lifetime
The singer has longed for this moment for so long that they have even prayed for it.
That such as you would suddenly be mine
The singer is grateful and overwhelmed by the fact that they have this special person in their life.
Mine to hold as I'm holding you now and yet never so near
The singer is cherishing the moment they have with this person, but also acknowledges that it won't last forever and that they may not be this close again.
Mine to have when the now and the here disappear
The singer realizes that in the future, when they cannot be physically close to this person, they will still have memories of them to hold onto.
What matters, dear, for when
The singer is addressing their beloved, and points out that regardless of whether or not this moment can happen again, this moment is all that matters right now.
This doesn't happen again
The singer acknowledges that it's unlikely for this moment to happen again in the future.
We'll have this moment forever
The singer reminds their beloved that they will always have memories of this amazing moment to look back on.
But never, never, again
Despite the fact that this moment won't happen again, the singer is still satisfied with how special it was.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dorcas Cochran, Lionel Newman
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arcadianCA
Again is the B-side of the first single I bought, which I still have. Got it from WH Smith, in Harrogate, which was a chart return shop (although I didn't know that until a few years later). After playing the top side, I'd always flip it over and listen to this. The composers were John Milton, lead singer in The Symbols, and Mick Clarke, the bass guitarist.
Denis Popov
- - - Ровно одна песня. Зато какая!! - - -
THE SYMBOLS
http://www.symbols.moonfruit.com/#
Again (p) 1967
Всё-таки как же круто умели писать музыку в 60-е годы - 2 минуты звучания, ничего лишнего, всё понятно и чётко. Как в сингле 1967 года британской группы The Symbols - Again. Вкусный гитарный рифф качает тему, аккуратные бас и барабаны не мешают мелодии развиваться, а отменный вокал ведёт красивую линию, ну и вишенкой на тортике становится прелестный хоровой припев I want to cry now / She said goodbye now. Вот так вот надо музыку делать, как делали 50 лет назад.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5YU3ySCsAk
The Heatwave
No guarantees but here goes ...
AGAIN – © 1967 John Milton / Michael Clark
time on my side I leave the windows open wide
to let the wind blow free round my mind
an’ chase the cobwebs from the gloom again
‘cause leaves of green an’ red surrenders these onto my bed
the pitter patter on the pane
I notice it begin to rain again
I want to cry now
she said goodbye now
the tears fall down upon my face I felt my heart begin to race
I wiped the teardrops from my eyes
an’ then begin to realize again
I could feel my senses reelin' as I looked up to the ceiling
thoughts of her washed through my head
I’ll try an’ sleep upon my bed again
I want to cry now
she said goodbye now
I want to cry now
she said goodbye now
Raymundo Paniagua
A really lovely song I've been ejony this one the whole afternoon.
ALAIN DEWAELE
thank for the sharing Fran