Time After Time
Cyndi Lauper Lyrics

Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick
I'm alone with my thoughts, the ticking clock reminds me of the passing time.

And think of you
During these long hours, my mind wanders to you.

Caught up in circles
I feel stuck in a cycle of confusion and uncertainty.

Confusion is nothing new
This isn't the first time I've struggled with mixed feelings and unclear thoughts.

Flashback, warm nights
Memories of good times spent together come flooding back into my mind.

Almost left behind
I thought I had moved on from those memories, but they still linger close by.

Suitcases of memories
My mind is full of memories of the time we spent together, some I would rather forget.

Time after
These memories always seem to come back again and again.

Sometimes you picture me
I wonder if you think about me like I think about you.

I'm walking too far ahead
I'm moving forward without looking back, leaving you behind.

You're calling to me, I can't hear
You're trying to get my attention, but I'm preoccupied with my own thoughts.

What you've said
I'm not really listening to you, my mind is too busy with its own chatter.

Then you say, go slow
You're asking me to take things more slowly, to pause and appreciate the present moment.

I fall behind
I struggle to keep up with your pace and your requests.

The second hand unwinds
Time keeps ticking away, moving us further and further apart.

If you're lost you can look and you will find me
Despite our differences and distance, I'm still here for you, always available to help.

Time after time
I will always be here, no matter how many times you need me.

If you fall I will catch you, I'll be waiting
I'm ready to be your support system, to hold you up when everything is falling apart.

After my picture fades and darkness has
As time goes by, the memories and images of us getting dimmer and harder to see.

Turned to gray
Our once bright memories are fading away with time and distance.

Watching through windows
You're keeping an eye on me, wondering what I'm up to and how I'm doing.

You're wondering if I'm okay
You care about how I'm feeling, even though we may not be close anymore.

Secrets stolen from deep inside
We've shared secrets and personal information, things we may not have told others.

The drum beats out of time
Our lives and hearts beat to different rhythms, leading us down different paths.

Time after time
I'll always be here through thick and thin, no matter how much time has passed.

Time after time
Even though we may drift apart, I'll still be here, waiting for you to come back to me.

Time after time
Our lives may go in different directions, but my love for you will remain constant.

Time after time
No matter how long it's been since we've spoken or seen each other, our bond remains unbroken.

Time after time
I'll keep showing up for you, no matter how many times you need me.

Time after time
Our past will always connect us, reminding us of the love we once shared.

Time after time
No matter what happens, I'll always be here for you, every step of the way.

Time after
Our bond is timeless, it transcends distance and time itself.