has two distinct meanings: it is a haunting, unreleased R&B gem that has circulated in the fan community for years, and it is a recurring theme in the life of a superstar who has spent over a decade constantly reinventing himself.
"Start Again" was recorded during a period where Bieber was largely out of the public eye focusing on his mental health and marriage, before his full musical comeback with the Changes album in 2020. The lyrics generally revolve around themes of renewal and relationship struggles, which mirrored his personal life at the time.