Again
Eternal Moments: The Thrill of a Lifetime in The Classics' 'Again'
Lyrics
This couldn't happen again
This signifies a unique event that is unlikely to occur again.
This is that once in a lifetime
Emphasizes the rarity of the occurrence, describing it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
This is the thrill divine
Describes the experience as an extraordinary and delightful sensation.
What's more, this never happened before
Stresses the unprecedented nature of the situation, suggesting it is a novel and exceptional moment.
Though I have prayed for a lifetime
Expresses a longing or desire over an extended period for the current situation to materialize.
That such as you would suddenly be mine
Shares the speaker's astonishment that someone special (referred to as "you") is now in their life.
Mine to hold as I"m holding you now and yet never so near
Highlights the immediacy and intimacy of the connection, though it has never felt so close before.
Mine to have when the now and the here disappear
Expresses ownership and the fear of losing the special connection when the present moment fades away.
What matters, dear, for when
Addresses the significance of the present, questioning what matters in the grand scheme of things.
This doesn't happen again
Anticipates the potential end of the extraordinary experience, acknowledging its transience.
We'll have this moment forever
Assumes that the moment will be remembered and cherished indefinitely.
But never, never, again
Contrasts the expectation of a lasting memory with the acknowledgment that the unique experience may never recur.
Again, this couldn't happen again
Reiterates the belief that the rare event is not likely to occur again.
This is that once in a lifetime
Repeats the notion of a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence.
This is the thrill divine
Reaffirms the extraordinary and delightful nature of the experience.
What's more, this never happened before
Restates the uniqueness of the situation, emphasizing its novelty.
Though I have prayed for a lifetime
Echoes the desire for the rare event to happen after a lifetime of anticipation.
That such as you would suddenly be mine
Reiterates the astonishment that the special person is now in the speaker's life.
Mine to hold as I"m holding you now and yet never so near
Recalls the immediate and close connection, expressing the fear of it slipping away.
Mine to have when the now and the here disappear
Repeats the idea of possession and the potential loss when the present disappears.
What matters, dear, for when
Asks about the significance of the current moment and what truly matters.
This doesn't happen again
Contemplates the possibility that the extraordinary event may not repeat.
We'll have this moment forever
Asserts the intention to preserve the moment forever in memory.
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