Today’s Song of the Day selection is Carly Simon’s “Coming Around Again,” a tune that carries the emotional punch of lived experience—equal parts hope, heartbreak, and getting back up again. Released in the UK in January 1987 on Arista Records, it quickly struck a chord with listeners, climbing to No. 10 on the UK Singles Chart and holding a top 40 spot for eight weeks. In the US, it found its way to No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100, further cementing Simon’s reputation as someone who knew how to capture the moods and struggles of real life in her music.

There’s something universal in its message: juggling everyday chaos, weathering messy relationships, and still believing that love and happiness will eventually circle back. Stories from fans describe how the song echoed their own experiences—especially those trying to keep families together or starting over after hard times. The lyrics, talking about “there’s more room in a broken heart,” ring out as a gentle anthem for anyone who’s rebuilt something precious from the ruins. Simon’s honest delivery, especially given her own ups and downs, made the song feel both intimate and true, not just another sugar-coated pop hit.

The track led Simon’s album of the same name, which marked a career comeback and brought more hits along with it. If the melody sounds familiar, it might be because it featured in the movie Heartburn or perhaps because it has that rare quality of sticking with people, becoming a backdrop for moments of both joy and sorrow. “Coming Around Again” is the musical equivalent of a big, reassuring hug—the sort of music that reminds everyone that however many times life knocks us sideways, there’s always a chance for things to come around again.

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