Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: power-pop
Song Meaning of “How Many Times” by Kurt Baker
Written from the perspective of a man who is conflicted over a choice he has to make, ‘How Many Times’ by Kurt Baker reflects on the choices we make in life and the consequences that follow.
The narrator of the song is stuck in a position he never thought he would be in. ‘How many times do I have to tell myself that I’m through with this?’ he sings, referring to a situation he feels he’s been in many times before. He keeps going back to it, not realising that it’s something that can never make him happy. He is still in love with the idea of this person or thing even though he knows it’s not the right thing for him to do.
The chorus of the song reflects how hard it is for him to make a decision and move on. ‘How many times do I have to tell myself before I cut it all out?’ He keeps repeating that he has to stop this practice, but finds it difficult to let go. It’s a process that takes time and patience, as he is deeply in love or attached to the idea and it’s hard to move on.
The bridge of the song reflects on the consequences of his choices.