I've Been This Way Before
Neil Diamond
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I've seen the light And I've seen the flame And I've been this way before And I'm sure to be this way again For I've been refused And I've been regained And I've seen your eyes before And I'm sure to see your eyes again For I've been released And I've been regained And I've sung my song before And I'm sure to sing my song again Some people got to laugh Some people got to cry Some people got to make it through By never wondering why Some people got to sing Some people got to sigh Some people never see the light Until the day they die But I've been released And I've been regained And I've been this way before And I'm sure to be this way again One more time again Just one more time
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Written by: NEIL DIAMOND
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Album Participation"I've Been This Way Before" is one of the songs included in the album "Serenade" by Neil Diamond.
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Release Year"Serenade" was released in November 1974 by Columbia Records, and it is the very album to house "I've Been This Way Before".
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Song DurationThe song has a total duration of 3 minutes and 44 seconds, making it one of the slightly longer tracks on the album.
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CreditsThe song credits go solely to Neil Diamond for both lyrics and composition.
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Popularity"I've Been This Way Before" is one of the lesser-known songs of Neil Diamond compared to his greatest hits but carries the signature touches of his style.
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MessageThe song tackles themes of self-acceptance and personal growth, consistent with most of Diamond's songs.
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Live PerformancesNeil Diamond performed "I've Been This Way Before" in several of his concerts following the release of Serenade, earning good reviews from music critics.
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Music StyleThe song follows the pop/rock genre, displaying Neil Diamond’s versatility as an artist.
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Chart AchievementThe album "Serenade" peaked at number 3 on the Billboard 200 charts, however, "I've Been This Way Before" was not individually charted.
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AvailabilityThe song, like the full "Serenade" album, is available on different music platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and more.
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Accompanying InstrumentsThe song features a blend of piano and strings, which is a typical characteristic of many Neil Diamond's songs.
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