Second Chance

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“Second Chance” is the 2nd single from the Sound of Madness album. The song was apparently the most popular on the album, receiving three platinum discs and one gold, as… Read More

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Second Chance Lyrics

[Verse 1]
My eyes are open wide
By the way, I made it through the day
I watched the world outside
By the way, I'm leaving out today

[Pre-Chorus]
Well, I just saw Halley's comet, she waved
Said, "Why you always runnin' in place?"
Even the man in the moon disappeared
Somewhere in the stratosphere

[Chorus]
Tell my mother, tell my father
I've done the best I can
To make them realize, this is my life
I hope they understand

[Post-Chorus]
I'm not angry, I'm just saying
Sometimes "Goodbye" is a second chance

[Verse 2]
Please don't cry one tear for me
I'm not afraid of what I have to say
This is my one and only voice
So listen close, it's only for today

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[Pre-Chorus]
Well, I just saw Halley's comet, she waved
Said, "Why you always runnin' in place?"
Even the man in the moon disappeared
Somewhere in the stratosphere

[Chorus]
Tell my mother, tell my father
I've done the best I can
To make them realize, this is my life
I hope they understand

[Post-Chorus]
I'm not angry, I'm just saying
Sometimes "Goodbye" is a second chance

[Bridge]
Here's my chance
This is my chance

[Chorus]
Tell my mother, tell my father
I've done the best I can
To make them realize, this is my life
I hope they understand

[Post-Chorus]
I'm not angry, I'm just saying
Sometimes "Goodbye" is a second chance

[Outro]
Sometimes "Goodbye" is a second chance
Sometimes "Goodbye" is a second chance

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“Second Chance” is the 2nd single from the Sound of Madness album.

The song was apparently the most popular on the album, receiving three platinum discs and one gold, as well as extremely high positions on peak charts.

Shinedown’s lead singer Brent Smith told the audience at Pointfest 22 about the meaning of “Second Chance,” saying:

It’s important for you to hear this… When I grew up, everyone was okay with being in a bubble. They were cool in their circle. That’s fine. But no one should discourage someone if they have a dream, if they want something more […] This song was difficult for me to write the lyrics to because it’s about my mother and father, and about the day I said goodbye to them, because I had to go try and I’m still trying every day to become a man. So, this song is about that. It’s about the moment you wake up and you decide you want to go for every single dream you ever want.