About the song
Background
- Written by songwriting duo Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil in 1975.
- Originally intended for Brenda Lee, but she passed on the song.
- Parton was looking to broaden her appeal and found the song’s balance between country and pop perfect for her.
- Released in 1977 as the title track for her album of the same name.
- Became a huge success, reaching the top five on the US Billboard Hot 100 and earning platinum certification.
Themes
- Reluctant surrender to love: The song explores the push and pull of attraction. The narrator knows they shouldn’t fall for this person again, but their charm and smile keep breaking down their defenses.
- The cycle of love: The lyrics imply a past relationship with this person, hinting at a repeated pattern of breaking up and getting back together.
- Power dynamics in love: The narrator acknowledges the other person’s power over them, particularly their ability to manipulate emotions.
- Temptation and vulnerability: The song captures the vulnerability of being drawn back to someone despite knowing it might not be the best choice.
Additional Notes
- The song’s upbeat tempo and catchy melody belie the somewhat melancholic lyrics, creating a complex emotional experience for the listener.
- Parton’s signature vocals add a layer of authenticity and charm to the song.
- “Here You Come Again” has become a classic country song, covered by many artists and referenced in pop culture.
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Lyrics
Here you come againJust when I’ve begun to get myself togetherYou waltz right in the door, just like you’ve done beforeAnd wrap my heart ’round your little finger
Here you come againJust when I’m about to make it work without youYou look into my eyes and light those dreamy eyesAnd pretty soon I’m wondering how I came to doubt you
All you gotta do is smile that smileAnd there go all my defensesJust leave it up to you and in a little whileYou’re messing up my mind and filling up my senses
Here you come againLooking better than a body has a right toAnd shaking me up so, that all I really knowIs here you come again, and here I go
All you gotta do is smile that smileAnd there go all my defensesJust leave it up to you and in a little whileYou’re messing up my mind and filling up my senses
Here you come againLooking better than a body has a right toAnd shaking me up so, that all I really knowIs here you come again, and here I go
Here I goAnd here I goAnd here I goHere you come againAnd here I goHere I goAnd here I go