Menzel, Idina - Always Starting Over Lyrics






In my life I never thought I'd get a second chance
I thought I was done – then I met you
And though I never dreamed I could learn how to love again
I placed my bet
And you came through
I somehow still lost
I somehow always do
This time feels new

Thank you for finding me
And thank you for the care
And fuck you for making me think that this life might be fair
You promised to love me,
a promise you kept
And I won't be sorry that you said to leap and I leaped
I won't regret
What I did then
Though it hurts more than I could imagine back when
All the same, even so
I would love you all over again

Am I always
Starting over?
In a brand new story
Am I always
Back at one
After all I've done?
‘Cause I've burned all of my bridges
And learned every last lesson too
So how can I start new?

I’ll love our children,
both fiercely and well
When they ask about you,
oh lordy, the stories I’ll tell
And I won't regret the lives I didn't lead
I knew you, I loved you,
and let that be all that I need
Say that it’s fate
Say it’s foretold
I'm through with fighting it
I'm much too old
What the gods have to give
I’ll take, and I’ll live, and be bold

If we’re always
Starting over
Every brand-new morning
Then we’re always
Starting out
With the end in doubt
We can leave life for tomorrow
Or grieve all that we thought we’d do
Or make each moment new

All that has happened is happening now
All that might happen is here, somehow
All of the choices that made me, me
All of the accidents yet to be
All that's ahead
And all that's behind
It’s all in the moment
I make up my mind
And open my heart
And start
And start

‘Cause we’re always
Starting over
Every life we’re living
And we’re always
Just awake
Every step we take
And my love, our life is over
But love, I’ll make you one last vow
To start over
And over
And over somehow
My new life starts right now!





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  1. T.... U....

    I was like, Frozen 2 "Show Yourself" sound something a song I heard from Idina. Then I remember, its this masterpiece. 😍😍😍😍

  2. F.... T....

    She always make me feel better about myself.

  3. D.... ....

    Why does she stick her tongue out while singing? It’s weird

    D.... ....

    High notes need space in your mouth to really resonate, and sometimes it's easier to stick your tongue out because it gives more space for the notes

  4. D.... J....

    I found this song so instrumental in my recovery and healing after I lost my late wife to Metastatic Breast Cancer in 2012. She came and picked me up at a time where I was getting over a very bad breakup. Every word, I could see myself singing to her, including the "F you" line, as I loved her that much and I was that mad that she had to leave and I was sucked into loving her completely. I still listen to it today, as it still has healing power of not giving up and doing everything you have to in order to move forward.

  5. S.... M....

    She’s f*cking talented. I wish I was alive when rent was on broadway or if I wasn’t two when wicked came on
    JUST NEED TO SEE HER IN PERSON ON THAT STAGE SINGING

  6. E.... M....

    I hear Elsa since Frozen! Cannot wait for her vocals in Frozen 2

  7. F.... R....

    Idina is one of those vocalists/singers/artists with an extra-unique voice. You'll always know it's them the first note of the song. And the power in her voice!

  8. M.... ....

    what a marvelous voice ! she could sing the phonebook and still it would be beautiful 😂

  9. J.... o....

    I saw this show 4 years ago today. It was my first Broadway show actually on Broadway. I've seen 18 now, and this is the absolute best song I've ever witnessed.

  10. m.... j....

    i'm in awe of her voice. how she does it 8 times a week…amazing!!!!!!

  11. a.... w....

    Holy crap. Crying like a baby over here!!

  12. K.... ....

    I love Idina so much and this show and this song!! but like also anyone notice how she stuck out her tongue on the last note? hahah :'D

  13. M.... V....

    Let it go does not make justice on her Talent....she is the best performer!

  14. A.... J....

    What are the lyrics

  15. B.... M....

    im using this song for a musical theatre audition and so nervousss!! SHES AMAZING

  16. K.... M....

    I didn't expect her to drop the f bomb 😂😂

  17. A.... ....

    I have shivers down my spine every time I listen to this. Idina gives true emotions!

  18. a.... m....

    That's was perfection. I'm hoping Idina fans won't get mad at me. She is perfect in this show n singing in this range. Wicked I felt caused her to strain her voice . Although she did wonderful things with the roll. She is a very talented woman

  19. R.... E....

    Such a beautiful voice.

  20. J.... F....

    Astonishing.

  21. h.... b....

    Hey guys!! It'd mean a ton if you could check out this article I did for Odyssey about 14 Broadway shows you should see! Feel free to share it, as well, if you like it! https://www.theodysseyonline.com/14-broadway-shows-you-must-see

  22. y.... ....

    I heard Queen Elsa!!

  23. A.... M....

    I died when she swore 😂

  24. X.... ....

    She's is the best! I have a question for ppl who do know about vocal techniques, why did she put her tongue out for the last part? Don't get me wrong she sounds amazing but I am curious as all my singing teachers have told me to put it down on the floor of my mouth

    X.... ....

    It lets her push more Air out. when you feel you are about to vomit the voice justs gets out perfectly

    X.... ....

    It's a bad singing technique, that shows there is tension. When you're singing you should be relaxed and the tongue has nothing to do with air. The tongue has to be down because there is more space in your mouth for the sound to come out, when there is tongue tension there is less space in your mouth so the sound will be a little more closed.

    X.... ....

    she is idina menzel, like, THE idina menzel, i think she knows what she is doing

    X.... ....

    It is poor vocal technique however whatever works for her.

  25. E.... Z....

    Thinking of Queen Elsa singing!!!!! IN LUV!!!!!!

  26. P.... ....

    Did she tripped in 3:42?? o.O

    P.... ....

    I saw that but I thought that was like her breathing or something

    P.... ....

    AlienSnowflake It's part of the song. She does it every time

    P.... ....

    AlienSnowflake idk but the it gets pretty intense at that point I think she meant to do it

  27. C.... S....

    the queen 💗💗 she is amazing!

  28. L.... N....

    i love the ending

  29. s.... ....

    Idinaaaaa <3

  30. E.... W....

    The Voice! The Woman! Has a gift from God!

    E.... W....

    Amen that's Idina Menzel given a gift from God

  31. I.... C....

    She should of gotten a Tony award for If Then.

    I.... C....

    Iliana Castilla she did

    I.... C....

    Destiney Parker she did not

  32. I.... C....

    She should of gotten a Tony award for If Then.

  33. e.... ....

    Brilliant! Love it!

  34. J.... H....

    Who is the conductor?

    J.... H....

    Carmel Dean

  35. T.... J....

    I know she sings like my brother

  36. X.... H....

    Beautifull!

  37. H.... I....

    She's a QUEEN

    H.... I....

    True That.

  38. V.... L....

    This song deserves MORE than 167,000++ views! This song is absolutely well sung and so deep in meaning. I feel you Idina!

  39. F.... T....

    it is like elsa sing

  40. A.... D....

    Saw her in San Francisco. She was fantastic. Since then this has been one of my power songs to get through my last semester of college.

    I've made it!

  41. T.... J....

    I listen to this every time im pissed

  42. L.... ....

    I saw the show's opening night here in SF last Wednesday and I am seeing it this Wednesday again because it is THAT good.

  43. T.... J....

    Idina sings like my brother a bit

  44. B.... B....

    I can tell by her face that she is pissed

    B.... B....

    Mom what r u doing. 😊

  45. m.... ....

    Lol she triped!!😝

    m.... ....

    Lol if you've ever seen If/Then in person, and any of the vids of this song, she does it.. It's a symbol. And so does Jackie Burns

  46. A.... N....

    I love this so much

  47. R.... J....

    How did she not get the Tony for If/Then?? This song has her whole soul in it!!

    R.... J....

    SHE WAS ROBBED

    R.... J....

    Do you remember all the hype "Beautiful" got when Carole King started going to the theater, tearful hugs with the cast, all the backstage photo ops. It's called campaigning, and THAT'S why Idina didn't win the Tony, and Jessie Meuller did.
    And before anyone tells me how great Jessie was, I saw them both. Jessie was terrific, Idina was robbed.

    R.... J....

    Rizwan Jagani she has got the tony award for if/then

    R.... J....

    @Anand Jha no, she was nominated but didn't win

    R.... J....

    Awards are always kind of arbitrary... Wicked lost to Avenue Q...

  48. 0.... ....

    I'm in freaking Minnesota and just GUESS why I'm saying this.

  49. L.... O....

    Love this song so much.

  50. A.... L....

    This is awesome, I remember seeing her singing this same song at the Tony's last year, OMG, I still get goosebumps from that presentation!!

  51. B.... D....

    When If/Then tours, I hope it comes to the UK!

  52. e.... ....

    I saw Idina live in Amsterdam a few days ago. She did this song as well and it was amazing!

    e.... ....

    I saw her as well (in Amsterdam too), she was so good

  53. M.... ....

    She sings this song so, so, so well and, I love this song so much.

  54. R.... ....

    Anyone else notice that when she does the ending not she sticks her tongue out? It makes my laugh every time.

    R.... ....

    I thinks it's a relaxation technique for the tongue to help hold that note

    R.... ....

    hermionejg22 my voice teacher has me do these! But not while I’m actually singing a song

  55. D.... C....

    I absolutely love this woman <3 the voice, the smile, her big heart and her huge passion. Love this song *-* If/Then is such an amazing show <3 love love love

  56. K.... ....

    I was fortunate enough to see If/Then in the final week of its run. I had been listening to it since the day after the soundtrack came out, at least once or twice a week since then. It is a show that has influenced me greatly in my personal life, and encouraged me to push through some very difficult things. Idina has always had a way with her music, but this show was the very best, the most I could ever hope for. The deep, emotional connection felt through the music, it has a magical power about it. I wish the show had done better, because more people deserve the possibility to experience this tale of love, loss, and possibilities.

  57. N.... I....

    This wasn't a music video, this was like a religious experience.

  58. E.... G....

    I am so sad I never got to see this live :(

  59. D.... M....

    I don't really like this key she is singing. I like it a lot lower like she sang at the tony awards.

  60. S.... S....

    Stone Productions Inc./SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

  61. C.... T....

    I love her toungue thing on that last word

  62. J.... R....

    I was there for the final performance yesterday, and this song was one of the most moving performances I've ever seen. The entire audience could feel the emotion Idina was putting into this, and it was overwhelming. Thank you, If/Then cast. This show was a gift.

  63. T.... C....

    what an artist 

  64. L.... M....

    Yeah, well... Idina's unbelievable of course but... I still find it unfair that some people get 2 see DOZENS of Idina shows, while others never even get to see even ONE. That's why... For pure mercy for us Fanzels, let them at least release a good vid of the complete show... That's the least they can do right? I'll be waiting for a DVD.

    L.... M....

    +Lula Mae I completely agree. There is, however, a kind person who has made a playlist of her broadway performances. If you type 'Idina Fanzel' into the search bar (you may need to click 'search instead' because it may show you results for 'Idina Menzel'). Click the profile with the picture of Idina doing a heart with her hands. Go to playlists and click on the 'Idina Menzel Bootlegs'. There you will find various shows: If/Then, Wicked, Rent etc.


    I hope this helps you out, and others too.

    L.... M....

    I posted a new video from last night's show of ASO if you want to check it out :)

  65. L.... ....

    Sie ist so unglaublich. So eine Schönheit.

    L.... ....

    @Lena L. Genau) Sie ist en Schatz)

  66. k.... r....

    omg Idina is everything and this is my favorite song right now.  I need to see this show.  NEED

  67. L.... W....

    Good luck to anyone in future playing Liz/Beth. Idina, like in wicked, has certainly set the bar. Her voice is outstanding and so powerful. This part suits her so much, like it was made for her. Just wow!!

  68. m.... m....

    Why do I always giggle when she says fuck you ?

    m.... m....

    Same here😂😂😂

    m.... m....

    @mike melanson I'm the same. :'D

    m.... m....

    @mike melanson she made it sound sweet didn't she

    m.... m....

    indeed she did, it sounds super adorable 

    m.... m....

    That's why "What the ****" is one of the funniest songs that has profanity lol.

  69. G.... A....

    The way that she connect with the music is amazing.

  70. L.... J....

    Queen queen queen queen queen

  71. S.... ....

    I hope they record this show and release a DVD so I can watch the entire show... living half the globe from Broadway is so unfortunate for me :( 
    And btw Miss Idina is flawless. Her voice, her emotion, everything about her is just so precious :D

  72. S.... C....

    BRING IF THEN TO IRELAND PLEASE. ;-;

  73. s.... ....

    Beautiful show, beautiful score, beautiful cast! Still pissed they didn't get the recognition it deserves during the Tony's! 

  74. S.... L....

    I love her and this song!! Begging my parents to take me up to New York to see it If/Then:) 

  75. A.... ....

    I love how she sticks her tongue out, you could tell she was feeling it

  76. Y.... ....

    Whoa chills! ^~^

  77. R.... F....

    I cried through the whole 2nd act. What an amazing show, cast, soundtrack, and premise. This song applies to all of us at some time or another. Idina is magnificent!

  78. D.... A....

    She sings soooo lovely!!! 😍😳 love her voice!!!

  79. H.... M....

    it really pisses me off when people say idina can't sing because of one mistake in a live performance, they obviously have not gone ontk youtube to see how bloody amazing she is! This woman is a true legend with an amazing talent and its horrible to read such disgusting comments about her because of some performances that arent perfect

    H.... M....

    Plus she was totally sabotaged on that performance. Aside from the name thing, the orchestra was playing at a different tempo. It was way faster than the original and that also took Idina for surprise. Apparently, they needed to rush because they were behind or something and it's live TV.

  80. V.... H....

    She sounds good as usual! :)

  81. S.... L....

    Okay obviously Idina is fucking unbelievable here but this show definitely did not get enough praise.  Absolutely beautiful.  Fantastic cast, with a refreshingly new story.  I'd love to see this get recorded because I want people to be able to watch this 5 years from now and go damn, that was good.

  82. M.... Z....

    I was crying so much when I saw it in the show.. she's incredible

  83. J.... d....

    This song is perfect

  84. K.... W....

    Whaaaa..... 

  85. S.... ....

    LOL 4:31
    I l♥ve Idina Menzel

  86. S.... R....

    I saw this show 23x now and counting. It is simply amazing!

    S.... R....

    how much $$ did you spend?

    S.... R....

    +Willear Glimniene If you look at her Twitter bio, she's now up to 83

  87. S.... G....

    I saw this show today and it was unbelievable. The story, Idina, the entire cast was just incredible. 

  88. J.... M....

    She really is a blazing supernova. I'm so glad that she was cast for Maureen all those years ago because she's only gotten better with time.

  89. K.... B....

    ALL the feels. I adored this show.

  90. A.... F....

    *ugly cries

  91. E.... B....

    I ALWAYS start shaking when I listen to her sing lol people always ask me about it


    Oh my god it's so funny when she sticks out her tongue on a hard not 😂

  92. E.... B....

    Perfection and I haven't even watched it yet

  93. j.... ....

    Wow wow wow!!!!!

  94. h.... ....

    Idina, you are amazing!! :) <3

  95. Q.... B....

    Amazing. The Queen of Broadway

  96. R.... S....

    BEAUTIFUL <3