Once Again
Zyzygy Lyrics
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Illusions of people holding the rain
Misting over life in this morning
Blood trembling in fear in this days glory
Pen has run dry voice long ago gone horse
Let the experience of life run its course
Walking in your shoes for more than just a mile
Where is my mind, where is my kindness falling?
Which way to turn, which way to follow the burning inside?
I am the eye of the hurricane’s center watching the storms of life’s dance
To enter
Clock hands roll around in this empty brain thoughts tick and strike the
Hour now sounds again
Where is my mind, where is my kindness falling?
Which way to turn, which way to follow the burning inside?
Who am I? Who are you?
Who are we? Why aren’t we free?
And the suns coming up for me again
And the tides coming up for me again
And the spirit of you and me is up again
Once again, once began
Once again, once the end
Once again I find myself, once again
The lyrics of Zyzygy's song Once Again depict a sense of melancholy and confusion. The first verse speaks of the sadness of the moss holding its pain and illusions of people holding the rain, misting over life in the morning. The second half of the verse talks about how the blood trembles in fear in this day's glory, and the pen has run dry, and the voice is long gone horse. The lyrics suggest that the singer is feeling lost and unsure about the direction their life is taking.
The second verse talks about walking in someone else's shoes for more than just a mile, and relating to the birds and bees just for a while. The chorus asks where the singer's mind is and where their kindness is falling. They are unsure which way to turn and which way to follow the burning inside them. The bridge of the song takes on a poetic tone, describing the singer as the eye of the hurricane's center, watching the storms of life's dance to enter. Clock hands roll around in this empty brain, and thoughts tick and strike the hour, and now the sound is back again.
The third verse asks the questions, "who am I? Who are you? Who are we? Why aren't we free?" These lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling with their identity and questioning their freedom. The final chorus talks about the sun coming up for the singer again, the tide coming up for them, and the spirit of both themselves and others rising once again.
Line by Line Meaning
The sadness of the moss holding its pain
The moss, though non-sentient, is still capable of holding onto its own version of pain and sadness.
Illusions of people holding the rain
People may believe they can control something vast and powerful like the rain, but it is ultimately beyond their grasp.
Misting over life in this morning
The world can often feel shrouded and uncertain, especially during the early hours of the day.
Blood trembling in fear in this days glory
Even when times are good, fear and anxiety can still lurk just beneath the surface.
Pen has run dry voice long ago gone horse
The ability to communicate effectively may be lost or diminished over time.
Let the experience of life run its course
Sometimes the best thing to do is to simply step back and let life unfold as it will.
Walking in your shoes for more than just a mile
It's important to try and understand others' experiences and perspectives, and not just for a brief moment.
Relate to the birds and bees for just a while
Take a moment to connect with the natural world around us and appreciate its beauty and complexity.
Where is my mind, where is my kindness falling?
Questioning one's own thoughts and intentions can be a productive exercise in self-reflection and growth.
Which way to turn, which way to follow the burning inside?
Even when we have strong passions and desires, it can be tough to know which path to take to pursue them.
I am the eye of the hurricane’s center watching the storms of life’s dance
Sometimes it's helpful to take a step back and observe life from a more detached perspective.
To enter
The artist may be contemplating participating more fully in the ups and downs of existence.
Clock hands roll around in this empty brain thoughts tick and strike the hour now sounds again
Sometimes it feels like our thoughts and emotions are on autopilot, moving on their own without us fully controlling them.
Who am I? Who are you? Who are we? Why aren’t we free?
Questions about identity and freedom are deeply important and multifaceted, and may not have easy answers.
And the suns coming up for me again
Despite life's challenges and uncertainties, the world keeps spinning and new opportunities for growth and joy keep arising.
And the tides coming up for me again
The ebb and flow of life can bring both comfort and challenge, but everything is impermanent and will eventually shift once more.
And the spirit of you and me is up again
Our connections with others may waver or weaken at times, but they can always be rekindled and strengthened.
Once again, once began
Life is cyclical, and things often come full circle or repeat themselves in some way.
Once again, once the end
Everything has a beginning and an end, and sometimes we must move on from the people and situations we've known.
Once again I find myself, once again
The process of self-exploration and rediscovery is ongoing and lifelong.
Contributed by Jayce E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.