About The Song
“There You Go Again” is a country music song recorded by American singer Kenny Rogers and released as a single in 2000. The song is the title track and one of the singles from Rogers’ studio album There You Go Again, which was issued through his own Dreamcatcher Records label. This release marked an important phase in Rogers’ later career, during which he maintained artistic control over his recordings while continuing to release new material for the country music audience.
The song was written by renowned songwriter Don Schlitz, a key figure in country music songwriting. Schlitz is widely known for writing “The Gambler,” one of Kenny Rogers’ most iconic songs, as well as numerous hits for other country artists. Their long-standing professional connection adds historical context to “There You Go Again,” linking the song thematically and creatively to earlier milestones in Rogers’ career.
The album There You Go Again was released in 2000 and is considered one of Kenny Rogers’ later studio efforts. It followed She Rides Wild Horses (1999) and was his second release on Dreamcatcher Records. The album contains a mixture of contemporary country material and narrative songs, reflecting Rogers’ preference for storytelling and emotionally grounded lyrics. In addition to the title track, the album includes songs such as “He Will, She Knows,” “Homeland,” and “Beautiful (All That You Could Be).”
Lyrically, “There You Go Again” explores themes of emotional distance, relationship patterns, and recurring behavior. The song centers on the observation of someone repeatedly retreating from emotional connection when faced with vulnerability or commitment. The lyrics present this cycle without excessive dramatization, relying instead on subtle phrasing and narrative clarity. This restrained storytelling style aligns with Rogers’ reputation as a vocalist who conveys meaning through interpretation rather than vocal excess.
Musically, the song fits comfortably within the country music sound of the late 1990s and early 2000s. The arrangement emphasizes acoustic elements and a steady rhythm that supports the song’s reflective tone. Rogers’ vocal performance is measured and controlled, allowing the lyrics to remain the primary focus. The production style is clean and radio-friendly, consistent with mainstream country releases of the era.
In terms of chart performance, “There You Go Again” reached number 37 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. While it did not become a major commercial hit, the song extended Rogers’ streak of charting singles into a new decade. Its performance illustrated his continued relevance on country radio, even as the genre was increasingly dominated by younger artists and evolving production trends.
By the time of this release, Kenny Rogers had already secured his legacy as one of the most successful artists in country music history. With a career spanning multiple decades, he had achieved crossover success in both country and pop markets, selling millions of records worldwide. Songs like “There You Go Again” represent his later-career focus on consistency, narrative songwriting, and artistic independence rather than chart dominance.
Overall, “There You Go Again” serves as a representative example of Kenny Rogers’ work in the early 2000s. As the title track of its album, it reflects his enduring commitment to country music and storytelling. While modest in commercial impact, the song contributes to a deeper understanding of Rogers’ evolution as an artist and his sustained presence within the genre well into the later stages of his career.
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There you go again, you take my breath away
The way you looked just then
Moves me more than words can say
Just about the time I think I couldn’t love you any more
Well then, there you go again
You’re still amazing me, I shouldn’t be surprised
You’d think I’d know by now
But you get me every time
The love you give, your tender kisses
Take me places I have never been
There you go again
There you go, how’d you know?
Sometimes it’s like you almost read my mind
Just when I need you most
There you go again
There you go, how’d you know?
Sometimes it’s like you almost read my mind
Just when I need you most
There you go again
You know it’s hard for me to tell you how I feel
I want you in my life and I always will
‘Cause no one else can touch you when it comes to loving me the way you can
There you go again
There you go again