Starting Over Again (Donna Summer song)

"Starting Over Again" is a song recorded by Donna Summer. While it shares the same title as a popular country-pop hit by Dolly Parton and, later, Reba McEntire, released in 1980, it is a completely different composition. Donna Summer's "Starting Over Again" was featured on her 1991 album, Mistaken Identity.

The song is a contemporary pop ballad that explores themes of resilience and the possibility of renewing a relationship after a period of difficulty or separation. The lyrics focus on the idea of moving past mistakes and embracing a fresh start, suggesting a willingness to forgive and rebuild.

While not one of Summer's biggest chart successes, the song is a notable entry in her later discography and reflects the evolving sounds and production styles she embraced in the early 1990s. The production incorporates elements of adult contemporary music common at the time.

The song's arrangement features prominent keyboard and synthesized sounds, typical of the era, and Summer's vocal performance emphasizes the emotional vulnerability and hopefulness conveyed in the lyrics.