Turn Back The Hands Of Time
Tyrone Davis Lyrics
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Can't sleep at night, always think about you
But if I had the chance to start all over
I would be wishing today on a four leaf clover
And leaving you with the last thing on my mind
If I could turn back the hands of time
Oh darling, I can't hold out much longer
Oh, the pain's so deep, and the hurt is getting stronger
But if I had just one more try
I would be yours, yours alone until the day I die
And we would have a love so divine
If I could turn back the hands of time
Oh darling, please, please let me come back home
Your love has been so good to me, baby
And I just relied without it
I can't go on, and you're the other half
That makes my life complete
If I had one more chance, we'd have a love so sweet
And leaving you with the last thing on my mind
If I could turn back the hands of time
In "Turn Back the Hands of Time," Tyrone Davis sings a song of heartbreak and regret. He longs for the opportunity to start over with the love of his life but acknowledges that it may not be possible. Davis cannot sleep at night and is filled with thoughts of his lost love. Despite the pain he is experiencing, he knows that if given the chance to turn back time, he would leave his love in the past. But as the song goes on, Davis changes his tune, pleading with his love to take him back, promising that they would have a love so sweet if he could turn back the hands of time.
The lyrics of this song speak to the universal experience of love and loss. Many of us have felt the deep pain that Davis expresses in the song. We have also wished for the chance to go back and make things right, to have a second chance with the one that got away. This song reminds us that while we cannot time travel, we can learn from our mistakes and make the most of the opportunities we have today.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh darling, I'm so lonely without you
I feel extremely lonely since you left me
Can't sleep at night, always think about you
You keep me up at night, constantly on my mind
But if I had the chance to start all over
Given a chance to restart, to make things right
I would be wishing today on a four leaf clover
Hopeful for a chance to change things in my favor
And leaving you with the last thing on my mind
I would prefer to forget about you completely
If I could turn back the hands of time
If only I could go back in time and do things differently
Oh darling, I can't hold out much longer
I'm at the end of my rope, can't keep going like this
Oh, the pain's so deep, and the hurt is getting stronger
The emotional pain I feel goes deeper and deeper
But if I had just one more try
If given the chance to try again
I would be yours, yours alone until the day I die
I would commit myself to you completely
And we would have a love so divine
Our love would be pure and heavenly
Oh darling, please, please let me come back home
I beg for your forgiveness and a chance to return home
Your love has been so good to me, baby
You have shown me so much love and kindness
And I just relied without it
I couldn't survive without your love
I can't go on, and you're the other half
My life is incomplete without you by my side
That makes my life complete
Your presence in my life fills a void and completes me
If I had one more chance, we'd have a love so sweet
Given another opportunity, our love would be sweeter than ever
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bonnie Thompson, Jack Daniels
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Productiveart
This was me and my dad's favorite song, I remember going on family road trips and we sing so loud... While my mom and siblings would laugh at how passionate we was about this song... Lol great times, great memories tip Daddy... Your baby girl is still singing out loud in 2020 🙏🏽🙌🏽🎤
CockOfJustice
girl, you better singing out loud all the way to 2030..yeah?
Otiz Car
Your Pops knew great music !
Zetha Smith
I remember my auntie would play this song back to back🥰🥰🥰R.I.P. Aunt Bertha🥀🥀🥀🥀🥰🥰🥰For the Goodtimes!!!!!
Claudia Franks
Awww 🥰
Jay Gaston
That is so dope!!!
Chet Pomeroy
About 95% of the Pop/R&B artists of this era, like Mr. Davis, had class and good taste, and they dressed so well! These artists poured their heart and soul into their life's work!
Thomas Larkin
They had CLASS!
Chet Pomeroy
@Thomas Larkin Indeed, they had class AND style!
Cecilia Wells
Yes ,sir 71 ❤