Story Behind The Song
Becoming single again, or going back to school, or moving back home, you may feel like you've been here before. But if you look around, it is a new place because you and things are always changing.
Song Description
The rules have changed and you can't assume you know what is going on. Take a leap of faith and you may be surprised. The times are new and strange.
| Song Length |
3:32 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Folk - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Affable, Diplomatic |
Subject |
Change, Life |
| Similar Artists |
Carole King, Cat Stevens |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Square One (E. Wininger)
And it's back to square one
Though it doesn't look the same
All the signposts are gone,
The rules have all been changed.
And there's no going back
And no way you can remain
On square one in a whole new game.
Take a moment, sniff the air.
Don't assume you know what's there.
Something's brewing underground.
When it starts to grow, when it starts to show
Will you be around? Will you hear the sound?
And it's back to square one
Though it doesn't look the same
All the signposts are gone,
The rules have all been changed.
And there's no going back
And no way you can remain
On square one in a whole new game
Leave behind your dusty track.
Nothing new is on the map.
Where you've been won't help you now.
Take another step. Leap without a net,
For higher ground. Just don't look down.
And it's back to square one
Though it doesn't look the same
All the signposts are gone,
The rules have all been changed.
And there's no going back
And no way you can remain
On square one in a whole new game.