Members:
Ben Sanders : guitar, vocals
Max Shultz : bass guitar
Kevin "Boomer" Rose : drums
Eddie : trombone
Cory : trumpet
Tracy : trombone, background vocals
Bo Underwood: barry sax, background vocals
Once Again
The Taj Motel Trio Lyrics
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And now you're hanging out with me tonight
Just like every night
You've been hanging around so long, everybody thinks we're on
But I just don't know what's going on in your head
What's in your head
You never say it so I take it that you want me to be yours
I assume and presume but I'm never sure
Well, I'm giving a- giving a- giving a- giving away my love
Hold in everything I've been dreaming of and you won't say it
But we're gonna play it once again
You just sit there all night
Looking good, you're outta sight
But you won't tell me what you feel inside
You just run and hide
And if I said I was your man, would you let me hold your hand
I would try to understand and make it alright
If that's alright
You never say it so I take it that you want me to be yours
I assume, I presume but I'm never sure
Need you to say the words I want to hear
Well, I'm giving a- giving a- giving a- giving away my love
Hold in everything I've been dreaming of and you won't say it
But we're gonna play it once again
You never say it so I take it that you want me to be yours
I assume, I presume but I'm never sure
Need you to say the words I want to hear
Well, I'm giving a- giving a- giving a- giving away my love
Hold in everything I've been dreaming of and you won't say it
But we're gonna play it once again
The lyrics to The Taj Motel Trio's song "Once Again" speak to the frustration and confusion that can come with not receiving clear communication from a potential romantic partner. The singer acknowledges that he has spent a lot of time with the person in question, leading others to believe that they are a couple, but he himself is unsure of the other person's intentions. He hints at his own feelings, wondering if the other person would let him hold their hand if he were to declare himself "your man," but ultimately he needs the other person to speak up and tell him what they want.
Throughout the lyrics, there is a sense of longing and vulnerability as the singer expresses his desire for the other person to reciprocate his feelings, yet he is also hesitant to act without clear indication that his advances will be welcomed. The repetition of the phrase "once again" in the chorus emphasizes the frustration of the situation, as if they have been through this same dance before.
Overall, the lyrics to "Once Again" capture the complexity and uncertainty that can be present in romantic relationships, particularly when communication is not clear.
Line by Line Meaning
All you wanted was one date, but I kept you out too late
You had hoped for just one date, but I extended the evening and kept you out longer than planned. Now, you keep coming back to spend time with me, night after night.
Just like every night
You've been spending time with me on a regular basis, and it's started to become a pattern.
You've been hanging around so long, everybody thinks we're on
Because you've been spending so much time with me, others have started to assume that we're in a relationship or involved romantically.
But I just don't know what's going on in your head, what's in your head
Despite spending a lot of time together, I'm not sure what you're thinking or feeling about me.
You never say it so I take it that you want me to be yours
You've never explicitly expressed your feelings, so I'm assuming that you want to be in a relationship with me.
I assume and presume but I'm never sure
Even though I make assumptions about your feelings, I can never be certain because you haven't said anything.
Need you to say the words I want to hear
I want you to be honest with me and tell me what your true feelings are for me.
Well, I'm giving a- giving a- giving a- giving away my love
I am expressing my affections for you and putting effort into our relationship.
Hold in everything I've been dreaming of and you won't say it
I'm keeping my emotions and desires to myself, waiting for you to express your own feelings towards me.
But we're gonna play it once again
Despite the uncertainty, we're going to continue our complicated relationship and see what happens in the future.
You just sit there all night, looking good, you're outta sight
You spend time with me, looking attractive as ever, but you don't share your emotions with me.
But you won't tell me what you feel inside, you just run and hide
Despite the time we spend together, you avoid expressing your true feelings towards me and keep them bottled up inside.
And if I said I was your man, would you let me hold your hand
If I were to claim the title of your significant other, would you allow me to show affection towards you in public?
I would try to understand and make it alright, if that's alright
I would make an effort to understand your feelings and make sure our relationship is comfortable for both of us, if that's what you want as well.
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Written by: The Taj Trio
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