Released: 2023
Chase Matthew’s ‘Love You Again’ is a passionate country ballad that expresses a deep, almost desperate love. The song is about a man’s intense desire to make the most of a romantic night with his partner, as if it were their last together.
In the first verse, Matthew sets the scene of a long, tiring week, and the anticipation of a night with his love. The phrase ‘hell of a week’ is a common way to express a tough or challenging week. The ‘truck in the drive’ is a classic country symbol of home and relaxation. His ‘mission’ is to spend an intimate night with his partner, rather than going out.
The chorus introduces the phrase ‘gonna love you like I’m never gonna love you again’. This signifies the intensity of his feelings, and his intention to make this night unforgettable. The ‘neon’ refers to the bright lights of a city or bar, but he prefers the ‘candlelight shadows’ at home, suggesting a more intimate and romantic setting.
The phrase ‘black dress got your boy seein’ red’ is a play on words. ‘Seeing red’ usually means anger, but here it signifies intense desire. The dress ‘slippin’ off your shoulders’ adds to the sensual imagery.
The ‘midnight go where it’s gonna go’ and ‘sunset, sunrise’ suggest the passage of time. He wants to make the most of every moment, from dusk till dawn. The repetition of the chorus underlines the depth of his feelings and his commitment to this night.
In the final verse, the phrase ‘drunk on your love’ is a metaphor for being intoxicated or overwhelmed by his feelings for her. ‘King-size’ is a reference to a large bed, symbolizing comfort and intimacy. The repetition of the chorus and the phrase ‘gonna love you again’ emphasize his determination to make this night unforgettable.
