Never Again
Tom Cooper Lyrics


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There's something holding me back,
It's making both of us sad
You're gonna try to attack
Before the sun down
The feeling's weighing me down
We pass the blame all around
You said you wish I was dead
And then you walked out
All night argue with you
Nothing ever changes
You still wanna play this
And I'm like
Oh what am I gonna do
You got control of my head
I'm going over the bend, ah
Lost now
And I know you wanna work this out
Oh caught in a mess
I'm over my head
Can't do this again, nah
This time won't break apart
You ain't leaving me scarred
Ooooooh
I'll never do this again, yeah
Ooooooh
Not after you hurt me, yeah
I never deserved this, yeah
I'll never do this again, yeah
Ooooooh
I'll never do this again
Yeah yeah
I'm conflicted I've been tripping out
Said I don't need love
That's just a bluff
'Cause I can't live without it
Oh can I just be real
Look at you I feel some way that I thought I could never feel
Yeah
You played the game and you got good at it
The one that's what you could've been
But you just wanna play with me, yeah
I got one heart but now there's two of it
Been here before I'm used to it
That doesn't make it hurt any less
Lost now
And I know you wanna work this out
Oh caught in a mess
I'm over my head
Can't do this again, no
This time won't break apart
You ain't leaving me scarred
Ooooooh
I'll never do this again, yeah
Ooooooh
Not after you hurt me, yeah
I never deserved this, yeah
I'll never do this again, yeah
Ooooooh
I'll never do this again
This time won't break apart
You ain't leaving me scarred
Ooooooh
I'll never do this again, yeah
Ooooooh
Not after you hurt me, yeah
I never deserved this, yeah
I'll never do this again, yeah




Ooooooh
I'll never do this again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tom Cooper's song "Never Again" depict a troubled relationship that is filled with conflict and pain. The singer is grappling with a feeling that something is holding them back and causing sadness for both parties involved. They mention that the other person in the relationship often tries to attack and place blame, creating a toxic dynamic. The singer describes how they argued all night but nothing ever changes, as the other person continues to play games and maintain control over their emotions and thoughts.


Despite the difficult circumstances, the singer acknowledges that they're caught in a mess and feel overwhelmed. They express a desire to not repeat this cycle again, emphasizing that they won't allow themselves to be hurt or scarred in the same way. The lyrics imply that the singer has experienced similar situations before and feels a sense of familiarity with the pain, but also a determination to break free from it.


Overall, the song explores themes of toxic relationships, personal growth, and the struggle to break free from unhealthy patterns. It highlights the singer's realization that they deserve better and their decision to never repeat the same mistakes again.


Line by Line Meaning

There's something holding me back
I feel restricted by something in my life


It's making both of us sad
This situation is causing emotional pain for both of us


You're gonna try to attack
You will attempt to harm me


Before the sun down
Before the day ends


The feeling's weighing me down
The emotion is burdening me


We pass the blame all around
We both shift responsibility onto each other


You said you wish I was dead
You expressed a desire for my death


And then you walked out
You left abruptly


All night argue with you
We argue throughout the entire night


Nothing ever changes
Our situation remains unchanged


You still wanna play this
You still want to engage in this destructive behavior


And I'm like
And I feel


Oh what am I gonna do
Oh, what actions can I take


You got control of my head
You have power over my thoughts


I'm going over the bend, ah
I am losing my sanity


Lost now
Feeling confused and directionless


And I know you wanna work this out
And I am aware you want to resolve our issues


Oh caught in a mess
Oh, trapped in a complicated situation


I'm over my head
I feel overwhelmed and out of control


Can't do this again, nah
I cannot endure this again, no


This time won't break apart
This time our relationship won't fall apart


You ain't leaving me scarred
You won't cause lasting emotional damage


I'll never do this again, yeah
I will never repeat this experience


Not after you hurt me, yeah
Not after you caused me pain


I never deserved this, yeah
I did not deserve this treatment


This time won't break apart
This time our relationship won't fall apart


You ain't leaving me scarred
You won't cause lasting emotional damage


I'll never do this again, yeah
I will never repeat this experience


I'm conflicted I've been tripping out
I feel torn and mentally distressed


Said I don't need love
I claimed that I don't require love


That's just a bluff
But it's just a lie I tell myself


'Cause I can't live without it
Because I cannot imagine my life without love


Oh can I just be real
Oh, can I be honest


Look at you I feel some way that I thought I could never feel
When I see you, I experience emotions I never thought possible


You played the game and you got good at it
You manipulated the situation and became skilled at it


The one that's what you could've been
The person you could have become


But you just wanna play with me, yeah
But you only want to toy with my emotions


I got one heart but now there's two of it
I originally had one heart, but now it feels divided


Been here before I'm used to it
I have been in this situation previously, so I am familiar with it


That doesn't make it hurt any less
However, the pain is still just as intense


This time won't break apart
This time our relationship won't fall apart


You ain't leaving me scarred
You won't cause lasting emotional damage


I'll never do this again, yeah
I will never repeat this experience


Not after you hurt me, yeah
Not after you caused me pain


I never deserved this, yeah
I did not deserve this treatment


I'll never do this again, yeah
I will never repeat this experience


This time won't break apart
This time our relationship won't fall apart


You ain't leaving me scarred
You won't cause lasting emotional damage


I'll never do this again, yeah
I will never repeat this experience




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Written by: Thomas Griffiths

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