Total Eclipse
Baby Pink Star Vs. Bonnie Tyler Lyrics
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And you're never coming 'round
(Turn around) Every now and then I get a little bit tired
Of listening to the sound of my tears
(Turn around) Every now and then I get a little bit nervous
That the best of all the years have gone by
(Turn around) Every now and then I get a little bit terrified
And then I see the look in your eyes
(Turn around, bright eyes) Every now and then I fall apart
And I need you now tonight
And I need you more than ever
And if you only hold me tight
We'll be holding on forever
And we'll only be making it right
'Cause we'll never be wrong
Together we can take it to the end of the line
Your love is like a shadow on me all of the time (all of the time)
I don't know what to do and I'm always in the dark
We're living in a powder keg and giving off sparks
I really need you tonight
Forever's gonna start tonight
Forever's gonna start tonight
Once upon a time I was falling in love
But now I'm only falling apart
There's nothing I can do
A total eclipse of the heart
Once upon a time there was light in my life
But now there's only love in the dark
Nothing I can say
A total eclipse of the heart
(Turn around, bright eyes) Every now and then I fall apart
(Turn around, bright eyes) Every now and then I fall apart
And I need you now tonight (and I need you now)
And I need you more than ever
And if you only hold me tight (if you only)
We'll be holding on forever
And we'll only be making it right (and we'll never)
'Cause we'll never be wrong
Together we can take it to the end of the line
Your love is like a shadow on me all of the time (all of the time)
I don't know what to do, I'm always in the dark
We're living in a powder keg and giving off sparks
I really need you tonight
Forever's gonna start tonight
Forever's gonna start tonight
Once upon a time I was falling in love
But now I'm only falling apart
Nothing I can say
A total eclipse of the heart
A total eclipse of the heart
A total eclipse of the heart
Turn around, bright eyes
The lyrics to Baby Pink Star's "Total Eclipse of the Heart" cover are a heartfelt confession of the depths of loneliness and heartache. The repeated refrain of "Turn around" is a plea for the subject of the song to recognize the singer's emptiness and suffering. The singer admits to feeling lonely and tired, wishing for a return to a happier time when they were in love. However, there is a sense of terror that this feeling may never return or that it may be out of reach forever.
The chorus reinforces the idea that the singer's love interest is the only thing that can heal them. They need their love interest more than ever, and if they hold them tight, they can fix everything that's wrong. The singer feels that their relationship can overcome any obstacle, even in times of violence and chaos. Despite the often-depressing nature of the lyrics, there is a sense of optimism and hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Every now and then I get a little bit lonely
Occasionally, I feel somewhat isolated
And you're never coming 'round
Since you don't visit, I don't feel at ease
Every now and then I get a little bit tired
From time to time, I feel exhausted
Of listening to the sound of my tears
I'm tired of hearing the noise from crying alone
Every now and then I get a little bit nervous
Sometimes, I become anxious
That the best of all the years have gone by
I get worried that I've missed out on the good times
Every now and then I get a little bit terrified
I'm occasionally scared of something to come
And then I see the look in your eyes
But then I observe the expression on your face
Every now and then I fall apart
At times, I suddenly lose control
And I need you now tonight
I require your presence at this moment
And I need you more than ever
I need your assistance now more than ever
And if you only hold me tight
If you simply embrace me snugly
We'll be holding on forever
We'll cling to each other forever
'Cause we'll never be wrong
We will always be correct for each other
Together we can take it to the end of the line
If we hold on together, we can go all the way
Your love is like a shadow on me all of the time (all of the time)
Your affection has become a constant presence in my life
I don't know what to do and I'm always in the dark
I'm lost and unsure of myself
We're living in a powder keg and giving off sparks
Our relationship is intense and can easily ignite
Forever's gonna start tonight
The beginning of forever occurs tonight
Once upon a time I was falling in love
I fell in love once upon a time
But now I'm only falling apart
But now I'm simply breaking down
There's nothing I can do
I'm helpless in this situation
A total eclipse of the heart
A complete overshadowing of my emotions
Once upon a time there was light in my life
There was once warmth and brightness in my life
But now there's only love in the dark
But now there's only love amid the darkness
Turn around, bright eyes
Look back, radiant eyes
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management
Written by: James Richard Steinman
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