No Second Chance
Blackmore's Night Lyrics
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And the day keeps running faster,
Into the arms of night...
The stitches on the tapestry say,
"Everything in time,
Will find it's way home again,"
But I'm tired of crying...
No Second Chances
Don't knock on my door
There won't be any answer
I won't be here no more...
This house we had together
Might still be in its place
But the rest of this is much too hard to face,
There'll be No Second Chance...
Lovely moonlit hours we spent
Walking on the beach,
We'd gaze up at the stars,
I swear they were in our reach...
But time... it went on,
Minutes... they ran too fast.
Like you they were gone...
Into the past....
The Blackmore's Night song "No Second Chance" is a melancholic ballad that tells a story of loss and regret. From the opening lines, the singer's diamond, once bright and shining, has become clouded and dim. They lament the fleeting nature of time and how it seems to rush by, leaving them with nothing but memories. The tapestry, which serves as a metaphor for the fabric of life, suggests that everything eventually finds its way home, but the singer is tired of waiting and crying. They have given up hope of second chances, signified by the refrain "Don't knock on my door, there won't be any answer, I won't be here no more."
The second verse continues the theme of lost opportunities and missed chances. The memories of walks on the beach in moonlit hours, gazing up at the stars, are bittersweet. Time, like the minutes racing past and the lover who vanished, is gone into the past. The singer has come to terms with the fact that there will be no second chance to relive those moments together, and they won't be waiting for them to return.
Overall, the song is a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of time and the importance of seizing opportunities when they present themselves. Its melancholy tone and powerful imagery make it a moving tribute to lost love and missed chances.
Line by Line Meaning
My diamond's clouded over where it used to shine like light,
The singer's life used to have a sparkle and a shine that has now faded into darkness and obscurity.
And the day keeps running faster,
Time seems to be quickly flying by, adding to the singer's feelings of helplessness and desperation in the face of life's changes.
Into the arms of night...
The night may be a metaphor for the unknown future, bringing with it uncertainty and fear.
The stitches on the tapestry say,
"Everything in time,
Will find it's way home again,"
But I'm tired of crying...
Although life may have ups and downs, the artist is tired of being bogged down by grief and sadness, and wants to move on from the past.
No Second Chances
Don't knock on my door
There won't be any answer
I won't be here no more...
The artist is saying goodbye to the past and is no longer willing to give second chances to anyone or anything that has caused them pain or heartache.
This house we had together
Might still be in its place
But the rest of this is much too hard to face,
There'll be No Second Chance...
The physical reminders of the past are still around, but the singer knows that moving forward is the only way to heal and forget about the pain they endured.
Lovely moonlit hours we spent
Walking on the beach,
We'd gaze up at the stars,
I swear they were in our reach...
The singer reminisces about happier times spent with someone they cared about and recalls moments of wonder and delight.
But time... it went on,
Minutes... they ran too fast.
Like you they were gone...
Into the past....
Just like time flies by and moments pass quickly, so too did the person the artist once knew and cared for, leaving them with nothing but memories of the past.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CANDICE NIGHT, RITCHIE BLACKMORE
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@Lyosha1961
Спасибо!) Как здорово жить на земле одноврееменно с такими людьми!
@markdeviney7307
I met Ritchie in 1974. Deep purple were playing in Charlotte, N.C. (BURN tour) my dad was head of security for the Charlotte coliseum so I got to see alot of shows for free and walk around backstage with him. Ritchie and David Coverdale were waiting to go on and I told Ritchie he was one of my favorite guitarist. He didn't reply just looked at me and winked . I took that as a positive response. And Candice you are one of the most beautiful women in the world in my opinion. I love the Renaissance style music you guys play. There are 4 or 5 songs of yours that are annual christmas classics in our house
@leestevens5546
You are correct on both points, Ritchie Blackmore one of the greatest guitarists of all time (and in any genre!), and Candice is a very, beautiful woman!
@frankwaters748
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@AnastasiaShanidze
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@marciokenji9665
Whow!! yes man !
@Corrizzoni
Lucky man 👍
@user-sm9tz1ox7w
Дякую, пане Блекморе, за радість і глибоку втіху, яку ви приносите мені багато років свого існування. Здоров'я і творчої наснаги вам і вашим близьким.
@Alexandr-xc4dw
Слушаю с удовольствием Ваши хиты! 😊Вы как будто из какой-то сказки! ❤❤Риччи и Кэндис! 🌹🙏
@C_Dana
Candance and Richie perform on another level. Always loved this group. Cheers!