This Time
Céline Dion Lyrics

One more I would bruise
I have been through too much pain and heartache and cannot endure any more.

So scared of his return
The thought of him coming back fills me with terror and I cannot bear the idea of facing him again.

That I can't sleep tonight
My fear is so great that I cannot find any peace or rest, even in the sterile environment of a hospital.

In this hospital light
The fluorescent lights of the hospital serve as a harsh reminder of my vulnerability and the pain I am experiencing.

What you call a tragedy
To some, my situation might seem tragic, but it is just another ordinary day for me.

Is just another day to me
What others might see as an unbearable situation, I am used to and resigned to facing.

For my heart beats with fear
Despite my attempts to stay calm and rational, my heart races with terror at the thought of his imminent return.

As his footsteps draw near
The sound of his approaching footsteps only serves to heighten my sense of fear and vulnerability.

The life I meant to lead
I had dreams and aspirations for a different path in life, but those have been taken from me by his abusive behavior.

Won't slip away from me
I am determined to hold on to my dreams and not let them be completely erased by his actions.

‘Cause this time is the last time
I have finally reached my breaking point and cannot endure any more abuse or heartache from him.

I know that my eyes
I am certain and resolute in my decision that I cannot go through this painful cycle any longer.

Have seen too much
I have experienced too much pain and suffering at his hands to continue on in this relationship.

This nightmare is not fair
The situation I have been enduring is unjust and deeply traumatizing.

And I've had enough
I have reached my limit and cannot bear to suffer through any more emotional or physical abuse.

You break me 'cause I bleed
He continues to hurt me despite the pain it causes because he knows he has power over me and enjoys it.

You just say you're sorry
He apologizes after he hurts me as a way to excuse his behavior and make me feel like he cares.

You call this love
He tries to convince me that his abusive behavior is a form of love because he has twisted and distorted the meaning of the word.

But this time
This time, I am done with his excuses and manipulations.

Your lies are not enough
I am no longer fooled by his words and empty promises and am ready to move on.

There's nothing left of this
Our relationship is beyond repair and I have nothing left to give him.

You whispered words and empty threats
He tries to control me through his words and threats, but they hold no power over me anymore.

We both wait to see
I am unsure of what the future holds, but I know that I cannot continue living in fear of him.

What I thought this would be
I had hoped for a healthy and loving relationship, but this dream has been shattered by his abusive behavior.

The last thread has come undone
Our relationship is hanging by a thread and it has finally snapped, leaving nothing left to hold onto.

To reveal what I've become
His abuse has changed me and left me scarred, but I am stronger now and ready to move on.

Another victim of
I am one of many who have been hurt and abused by him.

A poison love
Our love was toxic and harmful, leaving me with nothing but pain and suffering.

I've been afraid for years
I have lived in fear for too long, but this time I am standing up to him and refusing to be a victim any longer.

But that won't keep me here
Despite my fear, I am leaving and taking control of my life and my future.

What remains a mystery
I am unsure of what the future holds, but I am excited to discover it on my own terms.

You can not have the best of me
He does not deserve my love, my trust, or my happiness, and I am taking those back for myself.

So I'm taking back all you took from me
I am reclaiming my life and my autonomy, refusing to let him take anything else from me.