Here We Go Again
Willie Nelson Wynton Marsalis Lyrics
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She's back in town again
I'll take her back again
One more time
Here we go again
The phone will ring again
One more time
I've been there before
And I'll try it again
But any fool knows
That there's no way to win
Here we go again
She'll break my heart again
I'll play the part again
One more time
The lyrics to Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis's song, "Here We Go Again," speaks of the singer's vulnerability to their past romantic partner. The song tells the story of someone who has repeatedly taken back their former flame despite knowing the consequences that come with it. The use of repetition in the chorus accentuates the predictability of the situation and highlights the singer's helplessness.
The opening line "Here we go again," is a reflection of the singer's experience with their on-and-off relationship. They express the inevitability of their partner's return, setting the stage for a never-ending cycle of heartbreak. The phrase "I'll take her back again," highlights the singer's dependence on their partner, showing how they are willing to repeat the past even if it resulted in pain.
The line "She'll break my heart again" is an acknowledgment that history tends to repeat itself, and the singer is susceptible to fall into the same trap, leading to an endless cycle of heartbreak. In conclusion, the lyrics to "Here We Go Again" capture the turmoil that comes with being vulnerable in love, the pain of repeating the same mistakes, and the desperation to find happiness in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we go again
Starting this cycle of heartbreak and reconciliation all over again
She's back in town again
The person who keeps breaking your heart has returned to the area
I'll take her back again
You will forgive her and try again
One more time
This will be the umpteenth time you've been through this
The phone will ring again
You know she'll call you and you'll answer
I'll be her fool again
You'll fall back into the same old patterns of putting your heart on the line for someone who doesn't deserve it
I've been there before
You have experienced this same heartbreak before
And I'll try it again
You'll try again despite knowing how it always ends
But any fool knows
Even though you know what's coming, you can't help but try again
That there's no way to win
No matter how much you try, you can't make this person always love and respect you
She'll break my heart again
You know you'll end up getting your heart broken again
I'll play the part again
You'll keep playing the role of the person who loves unconditionally even though it's not reciprocated
One more time
This will continue happening time and time again
Lyrics © TEXAS RED SONGS, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Don Lanier, Russell Steagall
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