Start Again
lena [atoms.for.peace] Lyrics


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Woo
She said "is anything wrong?"
And I tried to look away
She said I think we should
Put it down where secrets lay
I think we finally know
That this won't fill the space
It's over, it's nothing, it's now
The heaviest silence erased, hey hey

If you love me fucking let me go.

I will begin to turn it around
Try to start again and watch it come down
I will begin to turn it around
Try to start again and watch it come down

Come down
Woo
Come down

She said "I'll take you home"
I packed up my things
I knew I couldn't handle the words
And the deep regret they bring
I think we finally know
That this won't fill the space
It's over it's nothing it's now
It was more than we could face, hey hey.

If you love me fucking let me go.

I will begin to turn it around
Try to start again and watch it come down
I will begin to turn it around
Try to start again and watch it come down

Come down
Come
Woo
Come down

Come down

Start again
Start again
Start again

Why do I find myself here again you disappeared
With no last words I tried to keep you near.
But like he who stood before the open sea,
You rose your god damn hands and fucking parted me.
But I can start again.
I can try again.
I can always break but I can never bend.
You could lie again
Never to find again.
It was your mistake but I will start again

I will begin to turn it around
Try to start again and watch it come down
I will begin to turn it around
Try to start again and watch it come down
I...
I...
I...
Will start again





Woo
Come down.

Overall Meaning

The song "Start Again" by atoms.for.peace features lyrics that delve into themes of heartbreak, regret and the struggle to move on. The lyrics paint a picture of a relationship that has come to an end, leaving the singer feeling lost and struggling to find a way forward. The song begins with the singer trying to avoid the issue at hand and the confrontation that is sure to follow. The singer is aware that the relationship has no future and that it is time to let go. However, as difficult as it is to accept this, the singer has come to the realization that it is time to move on.


The chorus of the song, "If you love me fucking let me go," is a poignant reminder that love is not always enough to keep a relationship going. Love cannot fill the emptiness left behind when a relationship ends, and clinging onto it can only prolong the pain. The second verse of the song finds the singer packing up their things and leaving with their partner. They both know that their relationship has come to an end and that it is time to move on.


· "Start Again" is a song by the supergroup Atoms for Peace, composed of Radiohead's Thom Yorke, Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, drummer Joey Waronker, and instrumentalists Mauro Refosco and Nigel Godrich.
· The song was originally released as a B-side to Atoms for Peace's debut single, "Default," and also appeared on their debut album, "Amok."
· The song was written by Thom Yorke and Nigel Godrich with Flea improvising bass lines on top.
· The song was produced by Nigel Godrich and features his signature soundscapes and beats.
· The song features a prominent bass line and driving percussion.
· The lyrics were inspired by Yorke's personal experiences and feelings of loss and regret.
· The song has been described as "exploratory" and "cerebral," with elements of electronica, rock and ambient music.
· The music video for "Start Again" was directed by Andrew Thomas Huang and features a surreal and dreamlike landscape.
· The song has been praised for its honesty and vulnerability.
· The chords for the song are Am, F, C, G, E.


Am F C
She said "is anything wrong?"
G Am
And I tried to look away
Am F
She said I think we should
C G Am
Put it down where secrets lay
Am F
I think we finally know
C G Am
That this won't fill the space
Am F
It's over, it's nothing, it's now
C G Am
The heaviest silence erased, hey hey


The chorus follows a similar pattern:


Am F
If you love me fucking let me go.
C G Am
I will begin to turn it around
Am
Try to start again and watch it come down
F C
I will begin to turn it around
G Am
Try to start again and watch it come down


The bridge and outro play around with the same chord progression:


Am F
But I can start again.
C G
I can try again.
Am
I can always break but I can never bend.
F
You could lie again
C
Never to find again.
G
It was your mistake but I will start again


Overall, "Start Again" is a powerful and moving song that captures the complexity of letting go of a relationship and the pain that comes with it. The lyrics are honest and poignant, and the music complements them perfectly, creating a soundscape that is both beautiful and haunting.


Line by Line Meaning

She said "is anything wrong?"
The singer is avoiding eye contact because they feel guilty.


She said I think we should Put it down where secrets lay
The other person wants to end the relationship and keep their reasons a secret.


I think we finally know That this won't fill the space
The singer is realizing that their relationship is not enough to fill the emotional void they feel.


It's over, it's nothing, it's now The heaviest silence erased, hey hey
The relationship is officially over and there is no longer anything left to say.


If you love me fucking let me go.
The artist is begging their partner to let them move on with their lives.


I will begin to turn it around Try to start again and watch it come down
The singer is determined to start over and let their relationship fall apart.


She said "I'll take you home" I packed up my things
The singer is leaving with the other person but is emotionally detached.


It was more than we could face, hey hey.
The relationship was too difficult to maintain.


Why do I find myself here again you disappeared With no last words I tried to keep you near.
The artist is wondering why they keep going through the same heartbreak and feeling abandoned by their partner.


But like he who stood before the open sea, You rose your god damn hands and fucking parted me.
The partner broke up with the artist abruptly, leaving them feeling abandoned and alone.


But I can start again. I can try again. I can always break but I can never bend.
The singer is resilient and determined to move on and try again despite the pain.


You could lie again Never to find again. It was your mistake but I will start again
The artist acknowledges their partner's mistake but is committed to starting over and finding happiness without them.


Woo Come down.
This line is a repetition of the chorus, urging the relationship to fall apart and for the singer to move on.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JASON MICHAEL MORGAN, JOSEPH A. HEDGES

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Comments from YouTube:

Jan Kla4

Ich freu mich, dass es endlich draußen ist :D

Ada Witczyk

Nice one!

Karl Fischer

Nicenstein!

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