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After a least a couple of years I have finally gotten another demo done. A strange twist to how this one came about. Inspired by something vastly different from subject of song. I believe the year was 2011, when I read in book section of a local newspaper that actress Diane Keaton had written a quasi-autobiography titled "Then Again". It was mostly about her relationship with her mother growing up. Didn't ever read the book, just the review. But thought to myself "I wonder what kind of song lyric I can come up with that title. Very often when a relationship ends or is even on pause, you think you are really over that person and can carry on with your life just fine. And yet visions and old feelings often emerge and you find you are really not over him/her after all.

THEN AGAIN

c2011 Brian Beecher

This time I swore would be the last time
I would let you tear me down
You gave me that look
Told me I was no good
And then left me to feel like a clown

I’d slow down and take it easy
To recharge spent batteries
I only was trying to please

Now I’ll be moving on
Be glad that you’re gone
I’ll be so much better off
Without you but then again

You break into my soul
Like a thief in the night
I’ll be crying out loud
Because being without you
Somehow doesn’t seem right

I’ll forget and forgive
And then to you I will bend
Every time that I feel
That my heart’s on the mend
You’re on my mind then again

The gentle sounds of running water
Could aid in reducing my stress
Whether you meant those hurtful and
Wounding words is anyone’s guess

Maybe I’ll leave and go somewhere
Try to keep gloomy feelings away
No point in trying to stay

Only a passing phase
Till the next time when
I will be all set to go
But very soon then again

You break into my soul
Like a thief in the night
I’ll be crying out loud
Because being without you
Somehow doesn’t seem right

I’ll forget and forgive
And then to you I will bend
Every time that I feel
That my heart’s on the mend
You’re on my mind then again

THEN AGAIN

There is so much to like about this song.
The lyric is outstanding
a very relatable song with a quiet emotion to it
The simplicity and clarity of the guitar is perfect
The vocal is spot on and soothing and the harmonies are great


love these lines
You break into my soul
The gentle sounds of running water

A very well thought out song ...great job


Steve