Here I Go Again On My Own
Whitesnake Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴I don't know where I'm going
But I sure know where I've been
Hanging on the promises in songs of yesterday
And I've made up my mind
I ain't wasting no more time
Here I go again, here I go again
Though I keep searching for an answer
I never seem to find what I'm looking for Oh, Lord, I pray you give me strength to carry on

'Cause I know what it means
To walk along the lonely street of dreams

Here I go again on my own
Going down the only road I've ever known
Like a drifter, I was born to walk alone
And I've made up my mind
I ain't wasting no more time
I'm just another heart in need of rescue
Waiting on love's sweet charity
And I'm gonna hold on for the rest of my days

'Cause I know what it means
To walk along the lonely street of dreams

And here I go again on my own
Going down the only road I've ever known
Like a drifter, I was born to walk alone
And I've made up my mind
I ain't wasting no more time
But here I go again

Here I go again
Here I go again
Here I go

'Cause I know what it means
To walk along the lonely street of dreams

And here I go again on my own
Going down the only road I've ever known
Like a drifter, I was born to walk alone
And I've made up my mind
I ain't wasting no more time

And here I go again on my own
Going down the only road I've ever known
Like a drifter I was born to walk alone

'Cause I know what it means
To walk along the lonely street of dreams

And here I go again on my own

Going down the only road I've ever known
Like a drifter, I was born to walk alone

Overall Meaning

Whitesnake's "Here I Go Again On My Own" is a power ballad that speaks to the universal experiences of longing and independence. The lyrics are the manifestation of intense self-reflection and the desire for a fresh start. The singer seems to have a rich history of promises and love, but that has not brought him satisfaction. He is searching for something new, for the answer to a question he has not yet articulated. Although he is on an unknown path, he knows too well where he has been.

The line "Hanging on the promises in songs of yesterday" summarizes the pursuit of staying in a familiar and comfortable zone of existence rather than embarking on a journey of self-discovery. The chorus is the real driving force behind the song, where the singer proclaims that he will no longer waste any more time and will not wait for someone to rescue him. Instead, he is going to assert his independence and walk on the lonely street of dreams. The metaphorical importance of the street of dreams is that the singer's life path is enigmatic, but he has accepted that mystery and is willing to embrace it.

In conclusion, the song "Here I Go Again On My Own" is a powerful statement of personal independence and self-realization. The lyrics and the message are both relatable and inspiring, reminding us that sometimes the only way to fully achieve our aspirations is to walk alone, with conviction and determination.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't know where I'm goin'
I am unsure of my destination

But I sure know where I've been
However, I am certain of my past experiences

Hanging on the promises in songs of yesterday
I hold onto the hope and inspiration of past music

An' I've made up my mind, I ain't wasting no more time
I have decided and am committed to not wasting any more time

Here I go again, here I go again
I am starting over again

Tho' I keep searching for an answer
Although I am still searching for a solution

I never seem to find what I'm looking for
I have yet to find what I am seeking

Oh Lord, I pray you give me strength to carry on
I ask for divine intervention and the strength to continue my journey

'Cause I know what it means to walk along the lonely street of dreams
I am familiar with the feeling of pursuing a difficult path alone

Here I go again on my own
I am once again starting my journey without companionship

Goin' down the only road I've ever known
I am on the path that is most familiar to me

Like a drifter I was born to walk alone
I have always felt like an outsider, destined to walk solo

Just another heart in need of rescue
I am seeking help and affection

Waiting on love's sweet charity
I hope to receive love and compassion from others

An' I'm gonna hold on for the rest of my days
I plan to persevere and continue this quest for the remainder of my life

But here I go again, here I go again,
I am starting over again, once more

'Cause I know what it means to walk along the lonely street of dreams
I am familiar with the feeling of pursuing a difficult path alone

Here I go again on my own
Starting anew, alone once again

Goin' down the only road I've ever known
I am continuing on the path that is most comfortable for me

Like a drifter I was born to walk alone
I have always felt like an outsider, walking my path alone

'Cause I know what it means to walk along the lonely street of dreams
I am familiar with the feeling of pursuing a difficult path alone

Here I go again on my own
I am once again starting my journey without companionship

Goin' down the only road I've ever known
I am on the path that is most familiar to me

Like a drifter I was born to walk alone
I have always felt like an outsider, destined to walk solo

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Coverdale, Bernie Marsden

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