About the Song
Brooks & Dunn – “Again”: A Soulful Deep Cut from Hillbilly Deluxe
Album: Hillbilly Deluxe (2005)
Nestled deep within the tracklist of Brooks & Dunn’s 2005 album Hillbilly Deluxe lies a quiet standout: “Again.” While the album leaned heavily into upbeat honky-tonk anthems like “Play Something Country” and “Hillbilly Deluxe,” “Again” serves as a heartfelt, introspective moment — a reminder that this iconic duo could still deliver ballads with unmatched emotional weight.
“Again” is a song about longing, regret, and the enduring pain of a love that never quite lets go. It’s not about drama or confrontation — it’s about those quiet nights when memories sneak in, uninvited, and wrap themselves around you like a familiar ache. With lyrics that read like a personal journal entry, the song explores the haunting cycle of reliving lost love in your mind — again and again.
Ronnie Dunn’s vocal delivery is, as always, the centerpiece. He sings with a gentle, raw vulnerability that adds depth to every word. His voice — soft at first, then rising with emotion — perfectly captures that push and pull of remembering someone you shouldn’t still be missing. It’s the sound of someone trying to move on, but not quite succeeding.
Musically, “Again” is understated and beautifully restrained. A mournful steel guitar weaves between soft piano and acoustic strums, allowing the emotion of the lyrics to take the spotlight. It’s classic Brooks & Dunn in the best sense — polished but sincere, country at its core, with storytelling that cuts deep.
While “Again” wasn’t released as a single, it remains one of the hidden emotional highlights of Hillbilly Deluxe — a track that speaks directly to anyone who’s ever stared at the ceiling late at night and thought, “Here I am… thinking about you again.”
For fans who appreciate the softer, more reflective side of Brooks & Dunn, this song is a must-listen. It may not fill dance floors, but it will fill your heart — and possibly break it — in the best country music tradition.