Here We Go Again
Aretha Franklin
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Come on now Oh oh ho ho oh Here we, here we, here we go again Well, boy I caught you slippin' (mmm), ooh, you must be trippin' 'Cause now I know, oh, yes I know, mmm About your other girls in your past, in your black book A very long time ago, oh ho ho Well, you must think I'm crazy You must think I'm blind If you want to keep me, boy Then stop wastin' my time Here we go again It's the same old song You're thinkin' you're gon' do me Like the other ones before, baby Here we go again It's the same old song Ooh, straighten up your act Or else I'm walking out the door All this time (All this time) I thought that I (I) Was the one who had the problem, oh yeah mmm I gave you everything, hopin' things might change But still you ain't around, so, whoa oh oh You must think I'm foolish (Oh, yeah) You must think I'm blind (Do you think I'm blind) If you want (If you want) my precious love (My precious love) Then stop telling me lies (Stop wastin', wastin' my time) Here we go again (Oh) It's the same old song (Same old song) You're thinking you're gon' do me Like the other ones before, baby Here we go again It's the same old song Ooh, straighten up your act Or else I'm walkin' out the door You know I've tried to give you the world Oh, and everything you need, oh-oh Oh, I tried (I) so many times (So many times) You still mistreated me, oh, here we go Here we go again (Here we, here we, here we, here we) It's the same old song (Here we, here we, here we go again) You're thinking you're gon' do me (Here we, here we, here we, here we go) Like the other ones before, baby (Here we go again, well, well, well) Here we go again (Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, ba-baby) It's the same old song Ooh, straighten up your act Or else I'm walking out the door 0Here we go again (If you go away) It's the same old song (Won't be long) You're thinking you're gon' do me (Don't take all my money, baby, I'll be gone) Like the other ones before, baby Here we go again (Oh, ho, baby) It's the same old song (Same old rhythm) Ooh, straighten up your act (Oh, yes, oh, baby) Or else I'm walking out the door (Oh, yeah) Here we go again It's the same old song You're thinking you're gon' do me Like the other ones before, baby Here we go again It's the same old song (Same old rhythm) Ooh, straighten up your act Or else I'm walking out the door Oh, ho-yeah Hey, well Yeah, baby, oh-ho
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Written by: LENA JOANNE FIAGBE, MICHAEL GRAVES
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Here We Go Again" is categorized as a Soul, R&B, and Gospel song. This genre classification aligns with Aretha Franklin's status as the "Queen of Soul."
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Album PlacementThe song is a track in Aretha Franklin's thirty-third studio album, "Willing to Forgive," which was released in 1994.
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Producers ConnectionThe song "Here We Go Again" was produced by the notable music producers David Foster and Keith Thomas.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Here We Go Again" peaked at no. 76 on the US Billboard Hot 100, no. 15 on the US Billboard R&B chart, and no. 5 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
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Collaborators InformationThe lyrics of the song "Here We Go Again" were penned down by Bob Marlette and Clif Magness.
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Emotional ThemeLyrically, "Here We Go Again" talks about the cyclical nature of a tumultuous and hard-to-let-go relationship, which echoes many of Franklin's signature soulful and deeply emotional tunes.
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Global AppealDespite not being one of Franklin's highest-charting songs, it was popular with her world-wide fan base and continues to be enjoyed and covered by many artists today.
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Background VocalsNot only Franklin, but famed vocalists including Cissy Houston (mother of Whitney Houston) and Whitney Kershaw also contributed their background vocals in the song.
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Music Video AvailabilityA music video was also created for "Here We Go Again," further increasing its popularity.
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Posthumous RecognitionAlthough Aretha Franklin tragically passed away in 2018, her music, including songs like "Here We Go Again," is still celebrated today as emblematic of her extraordinary vocal talent and emotional depth.
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