When asked about the band's main influences, Mike Portnoy commented that they are working towards a classic rock sound, influenced by Led Zeppelin, Cream, Jimi Hendrix, Grand Funk Railroad, as well as newer artists such as Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Black Crowes and Lenny Kravitz.
The band's self-titled debut album was released in Japan on May 5 through Victor subsidiary WHD Entertainment, with a worldwide release following on July 23 through Loud & Proud Records.
One More Time
The Winery Dogs Lyrics
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What do you want this time?
Can we finally make amends?
You know I don't like to fight
Put away the past, cause I don't regret my past
Give me a second chance, can we get it right, can we try?
One more time, gotta bring you back
Time forgives and so do I
Give us one more time, give us one more time
Lookin out for nothin, I'm tired of making moves
The games that we play lead to misfortune
Oh, open up your door and turn up your midnight life
Do you want to be alone, or do you want what you came for?
One more time, gotta bring you back
But it's up to you tonight
Time forgives and so do I
Give us one more time, give us one more time
I can't help but feel like you're closer to me, shrouded in your mystery
Here we are, we're back in love, and that's the payoff
Come on baby, give it
One more time, gotta bring you back
But it's up to you tonight
Time forgives and so do I
Give us one more time, give us one more time
Come on back, oh, baby come on back home
Come on back, give us one more time
In “One More Time” by The Winery Dogs, the singer pleads with their lover for another chance. They ask what the lover wants and if they can finally make amends. The singer expresses their dislike for fighting and suggests putting away past regrets. They ask for a second chance to get things right between them.
The singer expresses their exhaustion from making moves and playing games, and asks their lover to turn up their “midnight life” and decide if they want to be alone or not. They ask for one more chance to bring their lover back and forgive each other because time forgives.
The lines, “I can't help but feel like you're closer to me, shrouded in your mystery, Here we are, we're back in love, and that's the payoff” suggest that the singer feels closer to their lover even though they are shrouded in mystery, and they're excited to be back in love even though they had to work at it. The ultimate message of the song is a look at the importance of forgiveness and second chances in romantic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me, what's your drama?
What is bothering you?
What do you want this time?
What do you desire now?
Can we finally make amends?
Can we reconcile and move forward?
You know I don't like to fight
I am not fond of arguments.
Put away the past, cause I don't regret my past
Let's forget about the past because I am not remorseful of it.
Give me a second chance, can we get it right, can we try?
Please give me another opportunity to make things work between us, can we attempt to succeed?
One more time, gotta bring you back
We need to reunite once again.
But it's up to you tonight
The decision is yours to make tonight.
Time forgives and so do I
I forgive you just as time does.
Give us one more time, give us one more time
Let's try it one more time.
Lookin out for nothin, I'm tired of making moves
I am not seeking anything, and making efforts exhaust me.
The games that we play lead to misfortune
Our actions lead to negative outcomes.
Oh, open up your door and turn up your midnight life
Please be vulnerable and embrace your lifestyle at this hour.
Do you want to be alone, or do you want what you came for?
Are you seeking solitude or accomplishment today?
I can't help but feel like you're closer to me, shrouded in your mystery
I sense your proximity despite your hidden self.
Here we are, we're back in love, and that's the payoff
We have returned to love, and it is rewarding.
Come on baby, give it
Please try again, my love.
Come on back, oh, baby come on back home
Return to me, my love.
Give us one more time
Let's try it again.
Give us one more time
One more attempt is all we need.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, BMG Rights Management
Written by: MICHAEL S. PORTNOY, RICHIE KOTZEN, WILLIAM SHEEHAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gregory Bannister
It amazes me when something this good just flies under the radar!
Tom Cholewa
I think it's because Rock is not the top commercial genre right now combined with all the steaming sources available today. If this album was released in 1988, it would have been #1.
Unfunny Dave
Wicked band with my bass hero and favorite guitarist.
Slim Pickens
One of my favorites off a solid album
ya right
I agree.
Clayton139
One of my favorites!
Christoph Parzer
great i love this band so cool
Tom Cholewa
Fantastic song! It sounds like Chris Cornell and Steve Vai had a jam session with Warren Haynes and Little Feat.
George Fraga
That what you get when you have a strong foundation (drummer and bass) to a band. Gotta get this CD. They will be in FT Lauderdale next week I think performing.
Sam Naps
Amazing song.