15 Absolutely Amazing AGAIN Songs

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15 Absolutely Amazing AGAIN Songs features songs by Aaliyah, Baby Tate, Dua Lipa, LISA, The Three Degrees, and Yeat.

“I could’ve made you pray to Jesus / Would’ve showed you to the light (To the light),”

LISA sings, and continues, “Every single night (Every night) / To be born again, baby, to be born again.” Oh, my… ignoring the potential blasphemy (non-spiritual salvation… ), let’s focus on the word, AGAIN. Why? Well, again is the focal point of 15 Absolutely Amazing AGAIN Songs, among the last playlists published in 2025 on The Musical Hype.

It goes without saying that there have been far more than 15 absolutely amazing AGAIN songs. But, for this compendium, we limit it to a hearty, healthy helping of 15. 15 Absolutely Amazing AGAIN Songs features songs by Aaliyah, Baby Tate, Dua Lipa, LISA, The Three Degrees, and Yeat. So, without further ado, let’s embrace the absolutely amazing power of A-G-A-I-N, AGAIN, shall we?! We shall!

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1. LISA, “Born Again” (Ft. Doja Cat & RAYE)	2. Aaliyah, “Try Again”	3. Yeat, “FOREVER AGAIN”
4. Lainey Wilson, “Country’s Cool Again”	5. L.T.D., “Back In Love Again”	6. Baby Tate, “Slut Him Out Again”
7. Dua Lipa, “Love Again”	8. Ronald Isley, “Make Me Say It Again, Girl” (Ft. Beyoncé)”	9. Thomas Rhett, “Country Again”
10. BROCKHAMPTON, “I Been Born Again”	11. Faith Evans, “Again”	12. Sarah Brightman, “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again”
13. Al Green, “Again”	14. Shirley Caesar, “He’ll Do It Again”	15. The Three Degrees, “When Will I See You Again”

1. LISA, “Born Again” (Ft. Doja Cat & RAYE)

Alter Ego » RCA » 2025

“If you tried just a little more times / I would’ve made you a believer.”

Amen… I think! Thai singer and rapper LISA (Lisa Manobal) has salvation on her mind on “Born Again”, a single from her debut album, ALTER EGO. This spiritual experience doesn’t come without friends – Grammy-winner Doja Cat (Amala Dlamini) and Grammy nominee RAYE (Rachel Keen). Doja Cat, RAYE, Anthony Rossomando, and Andrew Wells penned “Born Again.” RAYE and Wells produced it.

“Born Again” commences enigmatically in a minor key. It features warm, colorful, sleek production: keys, pads, synths, bass line, and sickening groove. Following a slower tempo initially, “Born Again” grooves something fierce. After the intro, LISA brings mad attitude in the first verse: “I’m about to make it heard as I vroom-vroom / Ice-cold how I leave you ‘lone, but please / Tell your mother I’ma miss her so.” Damn! Doja Cat is true to self, rapping in the second verse: “Non-believer / You’ve bitten from the fruit but can’t give back / Nice to leave ya / But I would be a fool not to ask / Do your words seem gospel to ya now?” Those spiritual references eat, even if true salvation is not the modus operandi. The tuneful chorus is the section to beat, performed by RAYE and LISA. It is excerpted in the intro, that sets the tone.

“If you tried just a little more times

I would’ve made you a believer

Would’ve showed you what it’s like (Like)

Every single night (Night)

To be born again, baby, to be born again

If you stayed just another few nights

I could’ve made you pray to Jesus

Would’ve showed you to the light (To the light)

Every single night (Every night)

To be born again, baby, to be born again.”

Ooh-wee! The rhythmic bridge by RAYE is electrifying, particularly her soulful runs. Ultimately, “Born Again” has bop written all over it. LISA, Doja Cat, and RAYE eat this one up!

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2. Aaliyah, “Try Again”

Aaliyah » Blackground » 2001

“It’s been a long time (Long time) / We shouldn’t have left you (Left you) / Without a dope beat to step to / Step to, step to, step to (Step / Step to, step to, freaky-freaky.”

Fr, Fr 🔥! Timbaland (Timothy Mosley) exhibits plenty of personality himself on the intro of “Try Again”, the biggest hit of the late, great Aaliyah. “Try Again” appears as the 15^th and final track on her 2001 self-titled album. Timbaland produced the number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100, which includes picturesque synths and, of course, his ‘futuristic’ beats. Mosely is also credited as a writer alongside Wayne Hector and Steve Garrett. With awesome production and solid songwriting, the main part of the equation that earned “Try Again” success is… You guessed it, AALIYAH!

“And if at first you don’t succeed (Oh) / Then dust yourself off and try again / You can dust it off and try again, try again.”

That’s right, Aaliyah 👏! She delivers cool yet energetic vocals that are perfectly suited for Timbaland’s ornate backdrop. Her instrument sounds utterly sublime – angelic if you will. Of course, she’s at her best on the chorus, which is incredibly catchy. Even on the verses, however, she’s locked in and on point. The quick melodic lines are ear-catching, given her sweet pipes. It’s devastating that Aaliyah only lived to be 22 years old but, in her short life, she left some awesome music, including the creme de la crème, “Try Again”.

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3. Yeat, “FOREVER AGAIN”

LYFESTYLE » Field Trip Recordings / UMG Recordings, Inc. » 2024

“Off with they head, you a dead man walkin’,”

Yeat raps in the chorus of “FOREVER AGAIN”. He continues, unapologetically, “Keep pushin’ on or get the fuck from ‘round here / Off with they head, yeah, keep yo’ shit from ‘round me.” Oh, snap! “FOREVER AGAIN” is the 12^th track from the rapper’s 2024 album, LYFESTYLE. Sapjer and Quincy Sxbra produced it. One of the reasons that “FOREVER AGAIN” is intriguing is that it marks a stark contrast for Yeat.

“FOREVER AGAIN” features a picturesque musical backdrop, filled with synths and pads. Yes, synths are a typical part of the Yeat listening experience, but it hits differently here. This is NOT your typical hip-hop/rap backdrop. Given this unexpected sound, he allows himself to go out of his comfort zone… well, to an extent. “Girl, I know you like this lifestyle (Woo, oh) / Know you like this lifestyle, you can’t keep away (Woo, oh),” he melodically raps, and continues, “Yeah, I get you bent, get you broken, throw away, yeah (Woo, oh) / Beg, you gotta ask if it’s okay (Woo-uh, ayy).” Woo! There is no shortage of confidence – the man is ambitious!

“And I’m geekin’, I ride with a gun, in the big body Tonka today (Woo-uh, ayy)

Yeah, we come out, we chasin’ the sun, and we countin’ my bands today.”

Word! In this melodic performance, he exhibits a distinctly different cadence and flow. A pop, electro-oriented hip-hop track is ear-catching, that’s for sure! Interestingly, “FOREVER AGAIN” features two lengthy, repeated choruses, adding to the unusual, irregular nature of the track. “FOREVER AGAIN” is odd yet oddly satisfying. Pardon my French, but this shit slaps! There is something hypnotic and mesmerizing about it.

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4. Lainey Wilson, “Country’s Cool Again”

Whirlwind » This Is Hit, Inc. d/b/a Broken Bow » 2024

Per Lainey Wilson, “Everybody wanna be a cowboy / Drive a jon boat, whip a John Deere.” Yee-haw, ooh-wee, hot damn, that sounds country to the nth degree! The Grammy-winning country musician asserts, “Country’s Cool Again”. “Country’s Cool Again” is the second track from Wilson’s Grammy-nominated album, Whirlwind. She isn’t wrong, being honest. The musical genre has experienced a resurgence, including among non-country musicians. Wilson penned this entertaining, well-rounded song alongside Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, and Aslan Freeman. Jay Joyce produces. Wilson is true to self, employing ample twang and singing expressively with plenty of personality. She never compromises or deserts from her roots. “My crooked drawl, the way I sung / My mama’s genes sure stuck out like a thumb / In a Metro City crowd.” In the second verse, she kicks things off with a southern-tinged bang: “Once you get a taste, you’ll lick the spoon / Learn every word to “The Dance” and “Neon Moon”. (Garth Brooks and Brooks & Dunn gems respectively).” Of course, the chorus confirms the coolness of country as there “Must be something in the water flowing out of the holler / Blue collar musta caught a new wind / Doggone, dadgum it, didn’t see that coming / Country’s cool again.” Also, cool is the backdrop with its mix of guitars (acoustic, electric, pedal steel), and keys. Wilson excels on this ‘cool’ country track.

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5. L.T.D., “Back In Love Again”

Something To Love » A&M » 1977

“Every time I move, I lose / When I look I’m in / And every time I turn around / I’m back in love.”

Woo – what an incredibly catchy chorus, L.T.D.! “(Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again” is easily one of the funkiest soul records of all time – NO CAP! This top five hit on the Billboard Hot 100 (peaked at no. 4) appears as the third track from L.T.D.’s 1977 LP, Something To Love. Both “Back In Love Again” and Something To Love earned gold certification by the RIAA.

So, what makes “Back In Love Again” so effing funky? The groove is electric, the bass line robust, while the guitar and keys are also absolutely sick 💪. Furthermore, those horns are epic to the n^th degree – the riffs are killer! Beyond the backdrop, among the biggest selling points is the assertive, nuanced lead vocals by Jeffrey Osborne, who would go on to have a successful solo career beyond L.T.D. He shines on the verses, impressing most on the centerpiece, the chorus. Beyond Osborne’s excellent pipes, he’s aided by superb backing vocals which up the ante. The theme of “(Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again” is simple: even though love can be hell, Jeffrey can’t help but find himself falling in love over and over again. The same could be said about any of us, right? Right!

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6. Baby Tate, “Slut Him Out Again”

Mani **/ Pedi » Sekoya Spectrum / Warner » 2022**

Per Baby Tate, “I’m finna slut this nigga out.” Oh, snap! “Slut Him Out Again” appears in the rapper’s 2022 album, Mani / Pedi. As the title of the song suggests, Baby Tate is feeling freaky! “He say, ‘You nasty,’ I said, ‘What’s the problem?’ / Don’t you want a bitch to throw that dick back like a shot?” Unapologetic to the nth degree. She offers more sluttiness in the third verse, ‘spitting,’ “Spittin’ on it make it look like glass, up and down my neck, my back / Just like that, lick my pussy and my crack.” Tate is also responsible for the centerpiece, the crème de la crème, the chorus:

“I’m just tryna slut this nigga out (Slut him out)

Gargle on his kids, then spit ‘em in his mouth (In his mouth)

I told him slurp me up like spaghetti

He thought he was a freak ‘til he met me (Yeah)

And now I’m finna show him what it’s ‘bout (Yeah).”

Besides Tate’s bars about Kama Sutra and nut facials, she gets an assist from Kaliii in the second verse. Like Baby Tate, Kaliii is nasty! “I’m finna slut this bitch out,” she asserts, adding, “Heard she got a nigga, but my pussy in her mouth / I can take your nigga or your bitch, fuck that house.” Word. When it comes to men, she has expectations: “I’m a real freak bitch, I don’t want no weak dick / Gotta eat this ass, like, seven days a week, sis.” If there was any doubt, “Slut Him Out Again” is NSFW – don’t try it! Baby Tate and Kaliii don’t play, backed by the mean, seedy-sounding production of Hitkidd.

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7. Dua Lipa, “Love Again”

Future Nostalgia » Warner » 2020

“I never knew I had it in me to dance anymore / But goddamn, you got me in love again.”

Ooh-wee! Initially, it seems that “Love Again” is destined to be the first ballad on Future Nostalgia, the superb, 2020 Grammy-winning album from Dua Lipa (b. 1995). Why? It’s the intro. Following the slower intro, both groove and tempo kick in, solidifying “Love Again” as another disco-infused pop joint. KOZ produces the longest record of the album, running over four minutes. Even so, “Love Again” continues a consistent, entertaining run by Dua Lipa, showcasing terrific vocals, catchy songwriting, and decadent ear candy. Those disco strings are epic! A sample (“Your Woman” by White Town) goes quite a long way on this love-centric gem. Also, that goddamn repeated lyric is catchy as hell, appearing at the end of the verses, pre-chorus, and refrain. The titular lyric, which appears in the chorus, is golden too: “You got me in love, again.” “Love Again” is nothing short of a pop bop! It just missed the top 40 on the pop charts.

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10 Songs That Explore ‘Love Again’ (2020)

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8. Ronald Isley & The Isley Brothers, “Make Me Say It Again, Girl” (Ft. Beyoncé)  

Make Me Say It Again, Girl » RI Top Ten » 2022 

“Make me say it again, boy (Say it again, boy) / Make me say it again, girl (Make me say it).”

  In 2022, Ronald Isley (b. 1941) and The Isley Brothers returned with a new version of their classic, “Make Me Say It Again, Girl”.  Joining him on this remake is none other than Beyoncé (b. 1981), who collaborates with Isley for the very first time with superb results. No, “Make Me Say It Again Girl, Pts. 1 & 2”, from the 1975 album, The Heat Is On, didn’t require a remake. That said, this rework from Make Me Say It Again, Girl is legit. The smooth pipes of Ronald Isley remain elite – surprisingly, he’s in his eighth decade.  Beyoncé proves to be the perfect duet partner, showing how refined her voice is.  She’s duetted with other veteran artists many times, and the results never fail to impress.  Given the timbre of Isley’s voice, as well as her own distinct pipes, the chemistry between the two is epic. No, “Make Me Say It Again, Girl” won’t change your life, or the face of R&B music, but this remake is beautiful! 

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9. Thomas Rhett, “Country Again”

Country Again **(Side A) » Big Machine » 2021**

“Country Again,” has a strong case as the sincerest ballad on Country Again (Side A), the fifth studio album by Grammy-nominated country artist Thomas Rhett (b. 1990). On this particular album, Rhett, previously known for his multi-genre experiments fused with country, returns to his country music roots. “Country Again” is a song that really finds Rhett reclaiming those roots – musically and personally – after shedding them. No, not merely shedding a crossover approach to country music, but based on the songwriting, his actual life, and how he’d moved away from what he was/his roots to some extent. Now, as Rhett has become older, he’s returned to being ‘country again’ even if certain things have totally changed. “But last night, we cracked some cold beers and craned Eric Church to ten,” he sings, as he recalls a meeting with his “back home buddies.” He ultimately reflects in that instance, and throughout the record, “‘Man, it feels good to be country again.’”

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10. BROCKHAMPTON, “I Been Born Again”

GINGER » Question Everything, Inc. / RCA » 2019

From the jump, “I Been Born Again” is nothing short of captivating.  This minimally produced BROCKHAMPTON cut, from their 2019 album, GINGER, commences with an intro courtesy of Bearface. From there, Kevin Abstract drops a sick rap verse, kicked off with the line, “It’s better if I try not to talk about the shit that’s always on my mind.” Perhaps he avoids some of his most personal lines, but does reference his parents and a prevalent topic, sexuality (“Mama in the south still, gold all in my mouth still / Rappin’ ‘bout dick still, and I lease a house still”).  Also, he alludes to the song title a couple of times, namely “Pullin’ triggers in the ‘Lac / Made ‘em pray, stay bad” and “Hope the good Lord catch this, I ain’t tellin’ backwards.” Two unique verses follow by Merlyn Wood and Dom McLennon, respectively.  Wood delivers a drippy verse that ends memorably with “She’s so bad, I let her touch my butt / Merlyn, what the fuck?” Dom is tough, playing up the ‘bad’ aspect of the record, asserting at the end, “Tell you basic bitches, ‘I know I’m a nuisance.’” Joba delivers the other lengthy verse, encompassing drugs, sex, individuality, and being proud of his Texan roots.  Like Abstract, he also references the spiritual aspect. Following a colorful bridge, Matt Champion hypes things up at the end on the outro: “S-s-send ‘em out the door / They ain’t knockin’ no more.”

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13 Marvelous Songs That Have BEEN There (2024)

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11. Faith Evans, “Again”

The First Lady » Capitol » 2005

“If I had to do it all again (If I had to) / I wouldn’t take away the rain / ‘Cause I know it made me who I am.”

That’s a mic drop moment! Faith Evans (b. 1973) is a talented, talented R&B vocalist. Even so, I don’t think it would be far-fetched to call the Grammy winner underrated. In 2005, she released a fabulous, gold-certified album, The First Lady. The crème de la crème of the LP is the soulful lead single, “Again”. “Again” is fueled by a sample – “Genuine”, a marvelous joint by Baltimore soul collective, The Whatnauts. Additionally, hard-hitting, syncopated drums and sophisticated production by Carvin “Ransum” Haggins and Ivan Barias add to the decadent ear candy.

Faith Evans sings utterly sublimely, another lift from this number 47 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. “Again” performed better on the R&B charts, peaking at number seven. The theme and lyrics uplift most. “Now I done felt a lot of pain / I done seen a lot of things,” Evans sings in the first verse, later adding, “And even though my money change / I try my best to stay the same / But you know with more money, more problems came.” Facts. Despite the issues, which continue in the second verse (“In ATL I caught a case”), ultimately, Faith asserts her share of issues, flaws, and shortcomings has helped to shape who she is. Ultimately, she sings in the bridge, “But I know there’s a reason for everything / That’s why I keep believing / Whatever’s meant to be is gonna be.” She’s “Learned so much from my mistakes” and knows that God (He) is “watching me.” “Again” is not only a sophisticated contemporary soul song but also incredibly prudent. It still hits hard two decades later!

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Faith Evans, Again: Music Lifts No. 43 (2023)

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12. Sarah Brightman, “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again”

The Phantom of The Opera (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) » Polydor Ltd. » 1987

Is there anything more heavenly than an expressive, gorgeous ballad from a musical? No, there isn’t! Furthermore, when that musical is one of the greatest of all time, The Phantom of The Opera, there is no debate whatsoever! The Phantom of the Opera, which closed on Broadway in 2023, has its fair share of BOPS, haha. Among the crème de la crème is the somber “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again”, which finds protagonist Christine Daaé memorializing her father.  In the original Broadway performance in 1987, Christine was portrayed by Sarah Brightman (b. 1960).

“You were once my one companion / You were all that mattered,”

Christine sings at the beginning of the ballad, initially set in G minor.  She continues singing, “You were once a friend and father / Then my world was shattered.” Later, stricken with the grief of his passing, Daae asserts in the poetic text, “Passing bells and sculpted angels / Cold and monumental / Seem for you the wrong companions.” Of course, the centerpiece is the chorus, varied slightly each time it occurs, where the minor key shifts to the parallel major.  It is incredibly tuneful, accompanied by more enthusiastic orchestration:

“Wishing I could hear your voice again
Knowing that I never would
Dreaming of you won’t help me to do
All that you dreamed I could.”

Also, the outro is worth highlighting, as Christine has closure regarding the loss. She knows that she can’t wallow in grief. Andrew Lloyd Webber (b. 1948), you are truly legendary and brilliant for this one!

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13. Al Green, “Again”

Love is Reality » Word » 1992

“Well, I’m trying, Lord, to be full of Your conviction / Some time, temptation has its way.”

So true! For a substantial period, Al Green (b. 1946) stepped away from the secular music that made him a soul icon. His music still retained a degree of soulfulness but added more Jesus and much less sex. “Will You hear my prayer, You don’t owe me nothing,” Green sings on “Again” (Love is Reality), continuing, “I need to feel You again and again.” A record like 1992’s “Again” doesn’t carry the same weight or sit in the same tier as “Let’s Stay Together”, but it’s still a throwback gem worth highlighting.

Like many of his ‘80s/‘90s records, petitioning, praising, and worshiping God is top of the list for Al Green on “Again.” The record does a fine job of blending adult contemporary R&B and contemporary gospel, finding sweet balance. Vocally, Green is as electrifying, elevating praise as he is referencing love on his more iconic gems. The best moment of the song is when he riffs over the chorus, performed at the end by a children’s choir. It’s this moment, coupled with that lilting compound duple meter, that solidifies the sheer excellence of “Again.” The saxophone solo isn’t too shabby either!

“When you think you stray too far

And you’re afraid to ask once more

Remember, child, that you are mine

I’ll hear your prayer and take you back again.”

Even when he’s singing for the Lord, Al Green is iconic. The Rev. is a beast! Am I allowed to say that?

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Al Green, Again: Throwback Vibez No. 19 (2022)

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14. Shirley Caesar, “He’ll Do It Again”

I Remember Mama » Word Entertainment » 1989

“You may be down and feel like God / Has somehow forgotten /… God’s proven, time and time again / He’ll take care of you.”

Powerful! Shirley Caesar (b. 1938) delivers a mighty word on “He’ll Do It Again”, a record considered amongst her greatest hits. “He’ll Do It Again” appeared on Caesar’s 1989 album, I Remember Mama, an album I remember my mom playing ‘religiously’ during my childhood. “He’ll Do it Again” is a spiritually refreshing gem, finding the Pastor asserting God will be with us through our hardships and storms. If He did it once, why, “He’ll do it again!” Far too often, our faith is weak, and when we experience adversity, we’d rather criticize and be angry at God as opposed to believe and praise him. Ultimately, what the minister says is, trust, believe, and lean on Him – he’s already worked and will continue to work on your behalf! The chorus says it best:

“He’ll do it again

He’ll do it again

If you’ll just take a look

At where you are now

And where you’ve been

Well, hasn’t He always come through for you

He’s the same now as then (Don’t you know God has not changed)

You may not know how

You may not know when

But He’ll do it again.”

Need a musical lift? Look no further than “He’ll Do It Again” for that refresh!

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Shirley Caesar, He’ll Do It Again: Sunday Refresh No. 25 (2021)

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15. The Three Degrees, “When Will I See You Again”

The Three Degrees » Assorted Music, Inc. d/b/a Philadelphia International » 1973

“When will I see you again? / When will we share precious moments?”

R&B trio The Three Degrees was comprised Sheila Ferguson, Fayette Pinkney, and Valerie Holiday at the time they released their beloved, 1973 classic, “When Will I See You Again”.  This no. 2 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 appeared as the fourth track on their Philadelphia International debut, simply titled The Three Degrees. The record was written and produced by iconic Philadelphia soul architects Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff.  With a lush backdrop (rhythm section, horns, strings), superb songwriting, and the compelling lead vocals of Ferguson, “When Will I See You Again” is epic. 

As the excerpted lyrics suggest, matters of the heart drive the narrative of “When Will I See You Again.” This is always a great theme for a soul record.  The Three Degrees have questions regarding the state of the relationship… or lack thereof, possibly.  “When will our hearts beat together?” Ferguson asks, continuing, “Are we in love or just friends? / Is this my beginning or is it the end?” The lyrics are simple but ultra-relatable.  When it comes to someone you like romantically, you want to see them frequently.  In this case, the trio isn’t sure exactly where things stand, hence why this utterly sublime joint is titled with a question, “When Will I See You Again”.  At just about three minutes in duration, this song right here is the definition of three minutes of heaven 😇. 

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