This Time
CšŠline Dion Lyrics
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So scared of his return
That I can't sleep tonight
In this hospital light
What you call a tragedy
Is just another day to me
For my heart beats with fear
The life I meant to lead
Won't slip away from me.
[Chorus]
'Cause this time is the last time
I know that my eyes
Have seen to much
This nightmare is not fair
And I've had enough
You break me 'cause I bleed
You just say you're sorry
You call this love
But this time
Your lies are not enough
This time.
There's nothing left of this
You whispered words and empty threats
We both wait to see
What I thought this would be
The last thread has come undone
To reveal what I've become
Another victim of
A poison love
I've been afraid for years
But that won't keep me here.
[Chorus]
What remains a mystery
You can not have the best of me
So I'm taking back all you took from me.
[Chorus]
The lyrics of CĂ©line Dion's This Time tell the story of a woman who has been the victim of an abusive relationship. She is so frightened by the thought of her abuser returning that she cannot sleep, all while being surrounded by the white fluorescent lights of a hospital. To her, what others may see as a tragedy is just another day in her life full of fear. Her heartbeat races with anxiety as her abuser's footsteps draw nearer.
The singer acknowledges that the life she "meant to lead" is slipping away from her, but she will not be a victim forever. She declares that "this time is the last time," and she knows that she has seen too much; the nightmare has gone on for too long. Her abuser breaks her, and she bleeds, but his apologies and false declarations of love are not enough anymore. The singer has had enough and is taking back all that was taken from her.
This Time is a powerful song that highlights the issue of domestic violence. It encourages victims to stand up for themselves and take back control of their lives, even if it means leaving everything they once knew behind.
Line by Line Meaning
One more I would bruise
I don't want to be hurt again
So scared of his return
I'm terrified of him coming back
That I can't sleep tonight
I'm too anxious to fall asleep
In this hospital light
The sterile environment makes me feel even more alone and vulnerable
What you call a tragedy
The pain you caused me doesn't compare to the pain I feel now
Is just another day to me
I've been through this before and it's becoming routine
For my heart beats with fear
I'm constantly consumed with fear
As his footsteps draw near
The thought of him coming closer fills me with dread
The life I meant to lead
I had dreams and goals for my life
Won't slip away from me
I won't let this abuse take everything from me
'Cause this time is the last time
I won't tolerate this any longer
I know that my eyes
I can see through your lies
Have seen too much
I've been through too much pain
This nightmare is not fair
This abuse is unjust
And I've had enough
I can't take it anymore
You break me 'cause I bleed
You hurt me because you know I'm vulnerable
You just say you're sorry
But your apologies are empty
You call this love
But your version of love is toxic
Your lies are not enough
I won't be fooled by your lies again
There's nothing left of this
Our relationship is damaged beyond repair
You whispered words and empty threats
Your promises and threats mean nothing to me
We both wait to see
We're both waiting for this to end
What I thought this would be
This is not the relationship I envisioned
The last thread has come undone
Our relationship has completely fallen apart
To reveal what I've become
I've been changed by this abuse
Another victim of
I'm not the only person you've hurt like this
A poison love
Our love is toxic and destructive
I've been afraid for years
I've lived in constant fear
But that won't keep me here
But I won't be held captive by my fear anymore
What remains a mystery
I don't understand why you treat me this way
You can not have the best of me
I won't let you control me anymore
So I'm taking back all you took from me
I'm reclaiming my life and my happiness
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir One Music, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: BEN MOODY, DAVID HODGES, JOSH HARTZLER, STEVE MCMORRAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Andrea CC
Oh, hey
In these moments, moments of our lives
All the world is ours
And this world is so right
You and I sharing this time together
Sharing the same dream
As time goes by we will find
These are the special times
Times we'll remember
These are the precious times
The tender times we'll hold in our hearts forever
These are the sweetest times
These times together
And through it all, one thing will always be true
The special times are the times I share with you, yeah, yeah, yeah yeah
With each moment, moment passing by
We'll make memories that will last all our lives
As you and I travel through time together
Living this sweet dream
And every day we can say
These are the special times (these are the special times)
Times we'll remember (times we'll remember)
These are the precious times
The tender times we'll hold in our hearts forever
These are the sweetest times
These times together
And through it all, one thing will always be true
The special times are the times I share with you
These tender moments
When heaven is so close
These are the moments that I know
These are the special times
Times we'll remember
These are the precious times (the precious times)
The tender times (the tender times) we'll hold in our hearts forever
These are the sweetest times
These times together
And through it all, one thing will always be true
The special times are the times I share
The special times are the times we share
The special times are the times I share, with you
Special times I share with you
Sandra Duquette
Lost my dad 2weeks ago and this song brings a flood of tears to my eyes when I think of him & our family and all the love we had together. đ„șđąđ my daddy was a beautiful soul, with a sense of humor & big heart!
Mina Baby
So sorry for your loss
Sandra Duquette
@Mina Baby thx you kindly đ„ș
Nurlisaodah Halim
Sorry for your loss. I lost my beloved parents. My father 2003 (i'm still single) i really sad just only my mother and my mom 2011 (i'm single parent and have 2 son still kid). So sadđđđ
Má»T Sỏ VIá»T
I Love Celine Dion! She has the voice of a thousand angels!!!
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Jessy Zulu
I always feel sad and happy at the same time whenever I listen to this piece â€
Carol Black
So beautiful †Thank you Celine for the wonderful music you have given us over the years and your sublime voice. đđđđđđ
Michelle Jacobs
Beautiful song indeed â€