Then Again – English Lyrics

• By: Dan + Shay
• Album: Bigger Houses

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the reflective lyrics of Dan + Shay's 'Then Again,' a heartfelt country-pop song that beautifully explores the idea of looking back at life's twists and turns with gratitude. Learning the lyrics will not only expose you to common English phrases used for reflection and expressing appreciation but also offer insight into how country music uses storytelling to convey deep emotions about destiny and love. This song's relatable narrative and smooth harmonies make it a special and engaging piece for language learners.

[English]

If I could go back then again, I woulda held onto that Bronco

Took the work week off for that boys' trip to Colorado

Stuck around for graduation

Been a little bit more patient

Finished my degree, I might be rich

Then again, I wouldn't be sittin' here with my world in my arms

Stealin' kisses on a Sunday afternoon

There's a few things that I might have changed

If God put me in charge

Then again, I would've never met you

If I could go back then again, I'd say sorry to Savannah

Take one last trip to grandpa's house just outside Atlanta

I'd spend more time at 507

Send a few more prayers to heaven

If it were up to me

Who knows where I'd be

But then again, I wouldn't be sittin' here with my world in my arms

Stealin' kisses on a Sunday afternoon

There's a few things that I might have changed

If God put me in charge

Then again, I would've never met you

(Ooh-ooh) oh-oh

(Ooh-ooh)

Without the heartbreaks and hard goodbyes

And all the wrong turns that turned out right

I wouldn't be sittin' here with my world in my arms

On a Sunday afternoon

There's a few things that I might have changed

If God put me in charge

Then again, I would've never met you

Then again, I would've never met you

...

(Ooh-ooh) oh-oh

(Ooh-ooh)

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
held /hɛld/ A1	verb - to grasp or carry something with one's hands
stuck /stʌk/ A2	verb - to remain in a place or position
patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ A2	adjective - able to accept delay without becoming annoyed
finished /ˈfɪnɪʃt/ A1	verb - to complete something
rich /rɪtʃ/ A1	adjective - having a lot of money or assets
sittin' /ˈsɪtɪŋ/ A1	verb - to be in a resting position on a chair or surface
stealin' /ˈstiːlɪŋ/ A2	verb - to take something without permission
changed /tʃeɪndʒd/ A2	verb - to make or become different
charge /tʃɑːrdʒ/ B1	noun - the responsibility for something
heartbreaks /ˈhɑːrtbreɪks/ B1	noun - intense emotional pain caused by a relationship ending
goodbyes /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪz/ A2	noun - a farewell
turns /tɜːrnz/ A1	noun - an act of changing direction
wrong /rɒŋ/ A1	adjective - not correct or true
right /raɪt/ A1	adjective - correct or true
prayers /ˈpreɪərz/ A2	noun - a request to God or a higher power

Key Grammar Structures

• If I could go back then again, I woulda held onto that Bronco

  ➔ Past Continuous: 'woulda'

  ➔ The past continuous tense indicates an action that was in progress at a specific time in the past.

• Took the work week off for that boys' trip to Colorado

  ➔ Past Simple: 'took', 'off'

  ➔ The past simple tense describes a completed action in the past.

• Stuck around for graduation

  ➔ Past Simple: 'stuck', 'around'

  ➔ The past simple tense describes a completed action in the past.

• Been a little bit more patient

  ➔ Present Perfect: 'been', 'patient'

  ➔ The present perfect tense indicates an action that started in the past and continues up to the present.

• Finished my degree, I might be rich

  ➔ Past Simple: 'finished', 'might be'

  ➔ The past simple tense describes a completed action in the past.

• Then again, I wouldn't be sittin' here with my world in my arms

  ➔ Past Simple: 'wouldn't be', 'sittin''

  ➔ The past simple tense describes a completed action in the past.

• Stealin' kisses on a Sunday afternoon

  ➔ Past Simple: 'stealin''

  ➔ The past simple tense describes a completed action in the past.

• There's a few things that I might have changed

  ➔ Present Perfect: 'might have changed'

  ➔ The present perfect tense indicates an action that started in the past and continues up to the present.

• If God put me in charge

  ➔ Past Simple: 'put', 'charge'

  ➔ The past simple tense describes a completed action in the past.