"Here I Go Again" by Whitesnake

Here I go again on my own! Experience the original 1982 version of Whitesnake's classic rock anthem, "Here I Go Again." Featured on the Saints & Sinners album, this powerful track blends hard rock energy with blues rock soul and heartfelt lyrics about walking alone.

First appearing on the 1982 album Saints & Sinners and released as a single, this original recording of "Here I Go Again" showcased Whitesnake's signature blues rock roots. Featuring David Coverdale's soulful vocals and the classic lineup's musicianship, it laid the groundwork for its later massive success.

This powerful 1982 hard rock track, infused with blues rock sensibilities, explores themes of loneliness and determination after a relationship ends. While different from the later chart-topping remake, the original "Here I Go Again" stands as a strong example of Whitesnake's early 80s sound.

SONG MEANING: Written following the end of David Coverdale's first marriage, the song reflects on the path of loneliness and independence after love is lost ("Here I go again on my own / Goin' down the only road I've ever known"). It's a declaration of forging ahead alone, like a "drifter," while still searching for life's purpose.