In my opinion this refers to all types of addictions... mainly love, relationships, cheating, drama, and sex... and maybe even drugs... anything attractive and intoxicating that is potentially... toxic...
Well JL has a history of talking about cheating... So to me the song is about a female that he cheated with. He says that their affair is going to end cause it's wrong, but they eventually ended up in a relationship. Now that they are in a relationship they can't trust each other. The problem is they are addicted, like someone said previously, to each other so it's hard for them to walk away from each other. No matter how much they try to end the relationship.
To me this song is about how hard it is to leave some one you still love, and thats why many Ex-couples, end up beeing in thease loose relationships, where they breake up, and make up, all the time..
To me its about leaving some one without a real ending..
@shayla1986 I always thought it was about when they argue and continue to break and just becomes a circle or cycle, thats what I'm currently consumed in something like that, I keep falling apart with this female, and I keep trying to walk away and she keeps trying to walk away, and then we come back to each other, fall apart, then get back together, fall apart, get back together, fall apart, get back together, we just had another fall 4 days ago and she came back again lol. We do this every 3 Mo
@LittlJohn :-) Yeah people have different interpretations. I always view 'Another Again' in the light which you are speaking of. (Lol your situation also reminds me of Kem's song 'Find Your Way' too.) The reason why I say he got with the female that he was cheating with is because of the content of the songs from the first album. The girl he was with was a good girl and the other girl he was cheating with was in a relationship too. In this song, it sounds like she has cheated before.
@shayla1986 Yeah the first album had a lot of cheating songs, "She Don't Have To Know", "Number One", "I Can Change", those were a little too literal for me. Yeah Another Again I think relates to my situation as well. Basically the whole Once Again album, Legend tells my life story from Get Lifted to Evolver. There aren't any love songs on Wake Up :(, but i 'll check that song out too. But Legend definitely always shows in his songs he's just an ordinary guy that makes mistakes.
@LittlJohn I forgot that CD was out... Shame on me. Now I have to go listen to it, but yeah I haven't heard a love song from The Roots in a minute so I'm not surprised.
@shayla1986 its not the same, musically its good, but he wasn't doing this one for the lovers, this was suppose to be more of a seller/music experience
i aint completely sure but its about a person that is trying to get away from their lover because they are not good but the trouble is that the person cant get rid of them because the physical attraction is too strong and the person always ends up with that person every time they try to get away. Thats the reason he uses again so much
I wish more people would listen to this guy. Imo he is the most talented person in the music industry atm and hes being beaten by rubbish indie bands =(
It's such a sad song, but the mssg is so true. A relationship that starts on lies can only end up with more lies. Thank you John. Thought the song Stay Together was "the" song with my ex, but know I realize it's this one.
A homey of mine always plays this song. I've been knowing dude for 12 years and he changes women like I change clothes. He plays this song when he's with them like he's subliminally telling them what he's doing. How crazy is that!!
Man I can't believe I fell in love with his cd Once Again. It came through right when I needed it. Me and my girl were going through tough times too, and this cd helped me to communicate with my feelings. God bless John Legend!
I love this song!!! It's like the lyrics, conbined with his voice is so captivating and hypnotic. I have heard both CD's, and I truly love them! Continue making beautiful music, Mr. Legend!!!
I love this song...John Legend speaks truth. Everytime I hear this song it clearly takes me back and puts me into a place that was once familiar in my life.
yeah! like 80% of his debut album "get lifted" was about cheating and even though i think cheating is morally wrong,no matter what,i still fell in love with his music,it's just so damn good! lol
This song is beautiful...you're right...sends shivers through you. I think he's motioning to the sound guy to indicate he wants the level increased in his ear piece...not conducting the band. Anyway def the best song on the album
True. You don't hear lyrics or quality composition like this anymore. Musically speaking this is a thousand light years ahead of most popular music today.
is it just me or does he conduct the band? you always see him raise an arm or give a nod or something whenever he plays live to the band. And has any1 got a vid of him doing Coming Home live? Or It Dont Have To Change?
I was there that night and -- while the sound system sucked so bad, it actually sounds better her -- he was amazing. It's one of the best concerts I've been to. Loved every moment of it.
Im going threw this right now in fact this is her ring tone when she calls.
BBT1099 1 month ago
my favorite song ever..
younglext 2 months ago
Someone know the chords? Ebmaj7 and Dbmaj7 -> verse
Someone know the chorus chords? Its something very similar but I can't get it right
viniciuspaciello 2 months ago
@viniciuspaciello Go check it out on Musicnotes. I was just there and saw the sheets there.
Nostaljack 2 months ago
awesome live if you get a chance a must see
456greened 2 months ago
amazing
iverson4mvp3 4 months ago
Honestly: This is to true
LIVE1MUZIQ 5 months ago
I love this :)
chontiigoez 5 months ago
beautiful
Drkswilliams 7 months ago
He can sing like a angel live....
dt9751 7 months ago
I love love love this song....damn Im lookin for the cd version...will I have to buy the album...probobly but its sooooo worth it:)
tashatasha77 7 months ago
@tashatasha77
"once again" is completely worth getting.
snestrick6 3 months ago
Such an amazing talent
nygrrl99 11 months ago 3
I used to play this song over and over again again..lol..my colleagues used to laugh
wkalunji 11 months ago
he wouldn't feel so bad if he was an athiest
jchristopher83 11 months ago
again and again and again.....
PepyTube 1 year ago
In my opinion this refers to all types of addictions... mainly love, relationships, cheating, drama, and sex... and maybe even drugs... anything attractive and intoxicating that is potentially... toxic...
brownfoxx76 1 year ago 4
The story of my life for the past 4 1/2 yrs...Im not doing it again.
juicyone96 1 year ago 5
1:45 omg love his voice
JayyeMusic 1 year ago
That was fucking amazing
da1fromdaheightz 1 year ago
This Albert Hall footage is just great to go back to. Fantastic performance.
misermania 1 year ago
Good Video!!! I love his style or Swag as some may say lol yeah Great voice too mmm ;)
chocolatelovrrrr4 1 year ago
brilliant
brandy88888 1 year ago
YO WHO CAN'T RELATE TO THIS SONG. SITUATIONS LIKE THESE ARE MORE HARMFUL THEN BENEFICIAL. BUT WHAT CAN WE DO. WE'RE JUST HUMAN.SMH .
Michaelwolf1000 1 year ago
I LOVE THIS SONG!!!! JOHN LEGEND IS THE MAN!!!
Michaelwolf1000 1 year ago
musicians are still out here.
1993vuu 1 year ago
I LOVE JOHN, HE IS ONE THE BEST....
YAfghj 1 year ago
john legend, you never cease to amaze me
paigesilvi 1 year ago
the only artist i would pay to listen to live<3
myheart715 1 year ago 2
one of my favorite songs everrr
MusicCookiesTV 1 year ago 4
lyrical genius!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AMAZING
87FRESH 2 years ago 8
i love his music!
derusted 2 years ago 4
ppeerrffeccctttt
mrdredayshow 2 years ago 4
thats my cousin man i luv u john cant wait to do music wit u
iceythrillz 2 years ago
I love this song!
PHAYMUS25 2 years ago 2
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this another again. not again.
jonst26 2 years ago
U r right. @jonst26
Azul002 2 years ago
One of his best songs but i love all of his music, so much talent, cant wait for another album.
soulcarrot 2 years ago 3
wooow sounds like the cd! he's so damn talented
Freddie063 2 years ago 4
KING OF JAZZ....
XxJ0j0xXx 2 years ago
Well JL has a history of talking about cheating... So to me the song is about a female that he cheated with. He says that their affair is going to end cause it's wrong, but they eventually ended up in a relationship. Now that they are in a relationship they can't trust each other. The problem is they are addicted, like someone said previously, to each other so it's hard for them to walk away from each other. No matter how much they try to end the relationship.
shayla1986 2 years ago 40
Well said gurl!
captaindalla 2 years ago
@shayla1986
To me this song is about how hard it is to leave some one you still love, and thats why many Ex-couples, end up beeing in thease loose relationships, where they breake up, and make up, all the time..
To me its about leaving some one without a real ending..
But love your view..
JacobDalgaard 1 year ago 2
@shayla1986 I always thought it was about when they argue and continue to break and just becomes a circle or cycle, thats what I'm currently consumed in something like that, I keep falling apart with this female, and I keep trying to walk away and she keeps trying to walk away, and then we come back to each other, fall apart, then get back together, fall apart, get back together, fall apart, get back together, we just had another fall 4 days ago and she came back again lol. We do this every 3 Mo
LittlJohn 1 year ago
@LittlJohn :-) Yeah people have different interpretations. I always view 'Another Again' in the light which you are speaking of. (Lol your situation also reminds me of Kem's song 'Find Your Way' too.) The reason why I say he got with the female that he was cheating with is because of the content of the songs from the first album. The girl he was with was a good girl and the other girl he was cheating with was in a relationship too. In this song, it sounds like she has cheated before.
shayla1986 1 year ago
@shayla1986 Yeah the first album had a lot of cheating songs, "She Don't Have To Know", "Number One", "I Can Change", those were a little too literal for me. Yeah Another Again I think relates to my situation as well. Basically the whole Once Again album, Legend tells my life story from Get Lifted to Evolver. There aren't any love songs on Wake Up :(, but i 'll check that song out too. But Legend definitely always shows in his songs he's just an ordinary guy that makes mistakes.
LittlJohn 1 year ago 2
@LittlJohn I forgot that CD was out... Shame on me. Now I have to go listen to it, but yeah I haven't heard a love song from The Roots in a minute so I'm not surprised.
shayla1986 1 year ago
@shayla1986 its not the same, musically its good, but he wasn't doing this one for the lovers, this was suppose to be more of a seller/music experience
LittlJohn 1 year ago
@LittlJohn Ha, yeah I listened to it yesterday. It was cool though.
shayla1986 1 year ago
can someone explain what this song means please?
im not sure if i comprehend whats going on or not.
mysonnethetruth3 2 years ago
i aint completely sure but its about a person that is trying to get away from their lover because they are not good but the trouble is that the person cant get rid of them because the physical attraction is too strong and the person always ends up with that person every time they try to get away. Thats the reason he uses again so much
vaffohiya 2 years ago
i personally think its about drugs..u just gotta listen from a different perspective..definately about addiction to something or possibly some1
mobama86 2 years ago
This is probally one of the most talented artists vocally out right now...and dang i gotta learn how to play this
mrfundament 2 years ago 2
i love love love his live music, he is hands down one of my favorite artist. Love love love him!!!!
lishamarie3 2 years ago
hmmm, I love when he sweats, I love it, love it, love it. and i love this song. like every song this man writes.
TuAbusadora 2 years ago
anybody thats eva lived this song knows that he's singing from his soul the whole way through
franky0613 2 years ago
"Then we flashback..."
Never forgetting it, that's for sure.
Big kiss from me my friend.
-x-
Anjaaaaah 2 years ago
Can't get enough. Love him!
hsjohnston 2 years ago
i like the def jam version better, but still really good.
brianat214 2 years ago
just love it-like almost anything he performs
cdeb64 2 years ago
my fave John Legend song by far...went to see him last week and he didn't perform it - was gutted, but he was still amazing...x
jazzyjas85 2 years ago
john legend is the most amazing singer. i cannot stop listening to him....so many songs on my ipod but this is all i want
lnmiller8283 2 years ago 2
:) boskie :)
hercioslawa 3 years ago
John is the absolute BEST @ what he does...This is the BEST song!
He's my favorite!
Klever79 3 years ago
greatness...even live
willyb1989 3 years ago
he is truly an artist
greatofray 3 years ago
I really like Evolver, but i miss this; just pure talent, voice and piano, just amazing.
Cuddamore 3 years ago
my fav john legend song!!!! i loooove him:=)
patrice1002 3 years ago
muy buena cancion y gran sonido
jorgealvhan 3 years ago
amazing.........
marikabrindisi86 3 years ago
this song is good;)
this dude named "keneyi exzavier" sang this song! he did it RAW!!!
krownme17 3 years ago
my fav song
jerryhelp87 3 years ago
i love this song!!
italiangentlemen 3 years ago
this is truly talent untouched!
flyest117 3 years ago
i was at the front of the stage at that show, best concert ever
SophieR2008 3 years ago
This is music people.
Something with meaning, something that has a story to it. With a good sound and lyrics. This is truly what music is supposed to be about.
Izayadaplaya 3 years ago 3
my idol
GSAutoTech 3 years ago
I don't think it's about cheating, I think it's about not being able to escape a troubled relationship/lover.
ssupab 3 years ago
John Legend kill'em
CLDHTY 3 years ago
I wish more people would listen to this guy. Imo he is the most talented person in the music industry atm and hes being beaten by rubbish indie bands =(
We need role models like this guy.
Cudders18 3 years ago 5
love this song, john legend is a talented singer
can't wait till his new album!!
watsup018 3 years ago
that man is genius... i love this reminds of me and my ex....relationships can be so dark and saddening at times.
ShaeB86 3 years ago
plz dont,we played thz song the last 4 nytes i spent with her,litle did we know,it was the last...!
loniekon 3 years ago
It's such a sad song, but the mssg is so true. A relationship that starts on lies can only end up with more lies. Thank you John. Thought the song Stay Together was "the" song with my ex, but know I realize it's this one.
sushinicki 3 years ago
this is a sad song...faithfullness...it's so important in a loving relationship..listen to the song..so sad
nana6154 3 years ago
John is simply the best...
jamustar18 3 years ago
its a beautiful sounding song. The piano is classical. But if you listen to the lyrics, its about him cheating . lol. I still like it though
jayhawks25 3 years ago
The best John Legend Song Ever!!!!
mightyhookup 3 years ago
this is song is soooooo great. better than "ordinary ppl".....why wasn't this a single?
antcam08 3 years ago
AMAZING LYRICS AND MUSIC!
Fanoulita 3 years ago
I LOVE THIS DAMN SONG!!!!
JoNAt0n 3 years ago
I love this song. Legend plays with my heart.
ioferreira 3 years ago
kills it every time...john cant wait for the next album man
jerseycity79 3 years ago
My favorite song of his. Truly an artist.
cenicerosmark 3 years ago
One of the few singers out now who sound just as well in concert as on the CD...:-)
7714girl 3 years ago 6
I love John Legend so much...This is my man
hollywoods1stborn 3 years ago
HIs voice is magnificent!!
ruwiki 3 years ago 2
He did again...OMG...John legend can get it
britbritnee 3 years ago 6
legeng makes me cum in my pants
AnotherMe4U 3 years ago
YOU TOO???!!!
LONBOX 3 years ago 2
I have seen him performing this song live. That was truly amazing ! He rocks.
Pasion4Music 3 years ago 6
my favorite song of all times.
lookawho 3 years ago 6
This man is truly blessed.His music has a connection through ones inner soul..
jaypapo 3 years ago 34
i love this song !!!!!!
bendavisbeats 3 years ago 5
god given talent! JL rocks
akanson2003 4 years ago 6
we break up so fast and we...
we make up so passionately....
woohhhh
love it !!!!!!!!!!
ilovejen123 4 years ago 4
what a song!!! wow... love it
Herm10 4 years ago 2
awesome
cdeb64 4 years ago
My dad is a driver and drove him to a concert so he has his autograoh!
shelaleh 4 years ago 2
music is the highest art form. and this is the way music is supposed to be: positively touching the soul.
asp123123 4 years ago
what a God given talent. I'm a bit jealous. keep it goin
dafiddla10 4 years ago 7
A homey of mine always plays this song. I've been knowing dude for 12 years and he changes women like I change clothes. He plays this song when he's with them like he's subliminally telling them what he's doing. How crazy is that!!
anelson26 4 years ago 4
Man I can't believe I fell in love with his cd Once Again. It came through right when I needed it. Me and my girl were going through tough times too, and this cd helped me to communicate with my feelings. God bless John Legend!
Da0Illest0Drumma 4 years ago 3
J. Legend be rockin his concerts.
echolsjustin 4 years ago 3
Killin!!!
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There are 20 angels in this world
10 are sleeping
9 are playing
1 is reading this
vandanunes 4 years ago
I LOVE this song. John Legend is so talented...he sings like he's making love, full of passion.
shana29 4 years ago 8
His Songs are too Real.
buffdady007 4 years ago 3
i LOVE john!!
j3sistasjlc 4 years ago
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Damn. I'd go gay for five minutes for this kat!
LONBOX 4 years ago
LOL DON'T SAY THAT AGAIN!!!
robinwilkerson 4 years ago
NASTY!!LOL
spluby 4 years ago
Great that we have legends, that r still alive! ;)
Crossfire980 4 years ago 3
"You can't hate me and be my lover...."
I absolutely love that line....
So genius...
AdoptedSoul 4 years ago 7
I love this song!!! It's like the lyrics, conbined with his voice is so captivating and hypnotic. I have heard both CD's, and I truly love them! Continue making beautiful music, Mr. Legend!!!
misscstarr1988 4 years ago 6
oh i'm doin it again...listening to this for the last hour...again and again
caligoldenboy 4 years ago 5
'u envelope me, u feel good as hell to me'...that could on come from a hell of a talented artist.
03shellyg 4 years ago 2
i'm in love with this song . the guitar in the background was niiiice . thanksz for posting !
sooohot89 4 years ago 5
This song is hypnotic..I love it
songbird1975 4 years ago 5
John Legend is exactly what he say he is a LEGEND dude is spectacular he is a breath of fresh in music no one competes with JOHN...
adolfmc 4 years ago 7
amen. love that man
An1malBaBi 3 years ago
Now this is music!!!!
NubianGoddez 4 years ago 4
John had said in an interview with MTV that this was his favourite song to date, and that he had started writing it on a subway.
u2sbs3 4 years ago 4
Legend is so vicious... his guitar player hit some crazy chords
Kronical21 4 years ago
I LOVE him!! I'm going to his concert here in Amsterdam this saturday=D I'm so happy!
Velvetflowers 4 years ago
magnífico... menuda voz y que forma más delicada de cantar.... es uno de los grandes ¡¡
Pedruky 4 years ago
love this song!! my fave part starts when he sings "damn i love you.."
mae177 4 years ago
L0ve this songg
Mflavour 4 years ago
Ooooh...I love him, the song and everything he did. He has a great voice, looks pretty good *smile*...awesome!! :-)
Redcurrant72 4 years ago
OMG I FREAKIN LOVE THIS SONG!! I probably heard it like 1000 times since I bought the album, and im still not tired of it! John legend is a genius!
msshortysweets 4 years ago
I freakin love this song, it kind of puts you in trance!
latishak86 4 years ago
ithought it was me, lol
SexiFac3 4 years ago
Great music
shaydaye 4 years ago
Was at this concert at the Albert hall,sound was really poor and this song was played before the album had been released.
However i fell in love with this song 1st time i heard it.
Shame the audience was still hyper from Kayne West making an apperance.
Have seen Jl twice last year and cant wait to see you again in the uk soon.
chopinjpz 4 years ago
<This> is called music!
BijoyRoy 5 years ago
i come back to this vid everyday, it's sounds better then the last time i heard it.
kiambas 5 years ago
I LOVE THIS SONG!! Best one on the album!
looseleafpapercut 5 years ago
Indeed
jpmoto 4 years ago
I love this song...John Legend speaks truth. Everytime I hear this song it clearly takes me back and puts me into a place that was once familiar in my life.
Angelia2much 5 years ago
my god he makes me so addicted to his music
kiambas 5 years ago
he's a player but he's so romantic about it, makes it seem almost OK.
kiambas 5 years ago
yeah! like 80% of his debut album "get lifted" was about cheating and even though i think cheating is morally wrong,no matter what,i still fell in love with his music,it's just so damn good! lol
dramione85 5 years ago
real music....glad there is something other than snap ya fingers and lean wit it!
bdockery05 5 years ago
This song is beautiful...you're right...sends shivers through you. I think he's motioning to the sound guy to indicate he wants the level increased in his ear piece...not conducting the band. Anyway def the best song on the album
missguyana1976 5 years ago
True. You don't hear lyrics or quality composition like this anymore. Musically speaking this is a thousand light years ahead of most popular music today.
79xd79 5 years ago
this like one of my favorite songs on this album
BashsharC 5 years ago
The greatest. He and Musiq in concert would be wonderful.
Grillmaster33 5 years ago
best song on his album
savethefatkidds 5 years ago
"You envelope me. you feel good as hell to me"
you just don't hear lyrics like that anymore. I mean, I'm shivering after that one.
studying4finals 5 years ago
Love this song so much
serr15 5 years ago
who said good music ain't alive, here is a pure ewample of real good music,john is doing his thing.i'm getting lifted again and again
blakbird2 5 years ago
is it just me or does he conduct the band? you always see him raise an arm or give a nod or something whenever he plays live to the band. And has any1 got a vid of him doing Coming Home live? Or It Dont Have To Change?
lukman4068 5 years ago
If he does, then damn, this guy's my idol.
79xd79 5 years ago
John use to conduct church choirs back in the day. When he raises his arm, he's signaling the band that the end of a song is near.
capricornbaby73 4 years ago
Lukman4068! What happened guy? I subscribed to your vids/channel and you violated! You had all the good JL stuff! Come back, please!!
beckyfayep 4 years ago 3
I love this song! Sooooo much!
rainsan 5 years ago
(Y)
smoothbananagirl 5 years ago
everytime i listen to his fucking song, i feel happy, it's so relaxing and really soothing.. keep it up man.
tooshy1 5 years ago
ur alosome dude!!!!na yo john ur voice iz crazy!!! we love u man!!!! totaly radical dude!!!
nanaadom 5 years ago
You get the feeling the audience is just "wowed" by the beauty of this song?
kyledavid 5 years ago
the age limit to his concert in norway is 18 years. FUCK!
I hope i can sneak in.
SecretAlexD 5 years ago
Easily his best vocal on the new album! My shit right here!
MCPromotions 5 years ago
ohhhh ahhh john...he so passionate its like hes right there in that situation...give him to me give him to me...eeeee
gacheri 5 years ago
I was there that night and -- while the sound system sucked so bad, it actually sounds better her -- he was amazing. It's one of the best concerts I've been to. Loved every moment of it.
johanansen 5 years ago
Whoooo!!! My all time favorite is this song and "Live It Up" Love Your Post....Muahhh
nikki75niko 5 years ago
He is great!!! Love him!
cami072 5 years ago
Luv this shit.
goldtoof1188 5 years ago
17th of December Amsterdam..
Got my tickets today!!!!
itzsoweezee 5 years ago
I want to inject him directly into my veins.
mrscani 5 years ago
I cann totally relate to your comment. I feel the same
angarden 5 years ago
I am so glad Kanye discoered this gem to the music industry.
azn1stknightsoul1 5 years ago