Plumb - Starting Over Lyrics
Lyrics
We said some things
We shouldn't say
We took a turn
And went the wrong way
And now I feel
So lost here without you
I never dreamed
We'd be here
What came true
Was our worst fear
Still I know
I'm not leaving without you
I'm gonna love you
With all that I've got
Like it or not
No matter how hard
We can't change
All the damage we've done
So I'm for starting over
I might be crazy
Or even mad
But all I know
Is I want you back
We belong here together
I want you forever
Forgive
Forget
Erase the mess
No more lies
No more regrets
Can we
Start over
A second chance
A new romance
To get to want you all over again
Can we start over
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Starting Over
Meaning & Inspiration
Plumb’s song, “Starting Over,” released on September 16, 2014, as part of the *Need You Now (Deluxe Edition)* album, arrives as a raw, honest plea for reconciliation and renewal. From its initial notes, the song plunges into the all too familiar landscape of broken relationships, articulating the pain and regret that follow spoken words that wound and choices that lead astray. It captures the moment of feeling utterly lost in the aftermath of conflict, when the dream of shared togetherness has fractured into a harsh reality. Yet, beneath this poignant admission of damage, a fervent resolve to mend what is broken shines through, transforming the personal experience into a universally resonant narrative of human failing and the profound yearning for restoration.
At its core, "Starting Over" lays bare the desperate commitment to salvage a precious connection, even when logic might suggest abandoning hope. The lyrics express a radical, almost stubborn, determination to love with all one has, acknowledging the irreversible damage done while simultaneously declaring an unyielding intent to forge a new path forward. This commitment echoes a profound spiritual truth found in God’s unwavering love for us. While we, in our humanity, often falter and cause harm, God’s steadfast love endures, extending grace even when we have strayed far from His design. The song's declaration of "I'm for starting over" is more than a casual wish; it’s a posture of humility and a courageous step toward reconciliation, a mirroring of the divine invitation to repentance and renewal.
The desire to "start over" is a theme deeply woven into the fabric of our faith. We understand that our past mistakes cannot be undone, much like the song's lament, "We can't change all the damage we've done." Yet, our hope lies in the promise of new beginnings offered through Christ. When Plumb sings of wanting a second chance, of forgiving, forgetting, and erasing the mess, it calls to mind the incredible mercy extended to us by God. Colossians 3:13 urges us to "bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you," highlighting the divine standard for reconciliation. The song's longing for "no more lies, no more regrets" speaks to a yearning for purity and truth that aligns with the transformation found in surrender to God’s will, where repentance paves the way for fresh mercies each morning, as proclaimed in Lamentations 3:22-23.
Furthermore, the plea for a "new romance" and to "get to want you all over again" extends beyond mere romantic longing; it can be interpreted as a spiritual desire for renewed passion and connection, a fresh infilling of purpose and intimacy with our Creator. Just as the song's narrator expresses a radical willingness to fight for a relationship despite its brokenness, God continually pursues us, His children, regardless of our transgressions. Romans 5:8 reminds us, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." This divine pursuit offers the ultimate second chance, making all things new. "Starting Over" therefore becomes a poignant anthem for anyone recognizing the need for grace—whether in human relationships or in their journey of faith—encouraging a courageous step toward forgiveness, humility, and the hopeful promise of a fresh beginning through steadfast love.