“New Again” sees Ye thanking God and describing evangelism, as he was raised as an Evangelical Christian. It could also refer to the act of (re)baptism, perhaps after a spiritual rebirth implied by Ye’s:

Most insane out-of-body experience

The track’s original release featured Chris Brown on the chorus. He was removed from the song in Donda’s 28 September 2021 update and was replaced by Ye’s vocals. This is likely due to fallout that ensued because Brown originally recorded a verse for the song, which was not used–he went on to complain on Instagram, simply stating:

KANYE A WHOLE HOE

While KayCyy retained a writing credit despite also being removed (from “Keep My Spirit Alive”), it is notable that Brown’s is stricken completely.

The original version marked the fourth collaboration between Ye and Brown, after Brown’s “Down” and “Deuces (Remix),” and Ye’s “Waves”.