This Time
Curtis Stigers Lyrics


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Love makes us laugh
Love makes us cry
We're up and we're down
We don't understood why
But we take it
We're just tryin' to make it

Sometimes we lose touch
With our feelings inside
We put up our walls
When we injure our pride
And we break up
Only to make up

Easy love has never been easy
I've been searchin' tryin' every door
'Till I finally found what I was looking for

And it takes what it takes
We all make mistakes
There are so many mountains to climb
But I know that our love will survive baby
This time

We heal from the pain
And we learn from the past
The future is ours
Girl we've found it at last
We both know it
We can't help but show it

Baby so many times when the road got rough
We thought that we both had enough
But we kept it alive
Somehow the love wouldn't die
It just wouldn't die

And it takes what it takes
We all make mistakes
There are so many mountains to climb




But I know that our love will survive baby
This time

Overall Meaning

In the song "This Time" by Curtis Stigers, love is presented as a rollercoaster ride, full of ups and downs. The lyrics reflect on the challenges that a committed relationship can bring, as well as the joys and pains that come with it. The song acknowledges that love is not always easy, but with perseverance and a willingness to work through difficulties, love can endure.


The first verse describes the confusing nature of love, as it can make us both happy and sad. Despite this inherent contradiction, the singer of the song is committed to making it work. The second verse talks about the walls that people put up when they are hurt or feeling vulnerable, leading to breakups that are ultimately reconciled.


The chorus emphasizes that finding true love is a difficult journey, but it is worth it in the end. The singer has had to search high and low for the right person and has made mistakes along the way. However, they have learned from their previous experiences and are confident that their love will last this time. The final verse speaks to the resilience of true love, even in the face of hardships. The couple has weathered rough patches before and has come out stronger on the other side.


Overall, "This Time" is a testament to the power of love, even when it is not easy. The song acknowledges that relationships have their ups and downs, but it is ultimately worth the effort to make them work.


Line by Line Meaning

Love makes us laugh
Love brings joy and happiness to our lives


Love makes us cry
Love can also bring pain and sadness along with it


We're up and we're down
Our emotions can fluctuate greatly when we're in love


We don't understood why
We may not always comprehend why we feel the way we do about someone


But we take it
Despite the uncertainties, we accept and embrace our emotions


We're just tryin' to make it
We're simply trying to navigate this complex journey called love


Sometimes we lose touch
Occasionally, we can become disconnected from our inner feelings


With our feelings inside
Our emotions can become buried deep within us


We put up our walls
We can build barriers around ourselves when we feel vulnerable


When we injure our pride
Our ego can be hurt in relationships


And we break up
Sometimes, relationships can end for various reasons


Only to make up
But often, people find their way back to each other


Easy love has never been easy
Love is not always simple or effortless


I've been searchin' tryin' every door
The search for love can be a long and difficult one


'Till I finally found what I was looking for
But eventually, the right person comes along


And it takes what it takes
Relationships require effort and commitment


We all make mistakes
Part of being human is making errors in judgement or actions


There are so many mountains to climb
There will be many challenges to overcome in a relationship


But I know that our love will survive baby
Despite the difficulties, the love between two people can endure


This time
This time around, things will be different and better


We heal from the pain
After heartbreak, we can eventually recover and move on


And we learn from the past
We can gain wisdom and insight from past experiences


The future is ours
We have the power to shape our future in a positive way


Girl we've found it at last
We've finally found the love we've been searching for


We both know it
Both partners in the relationship understand and acknowledge their love for one another


We can't help but show it
Their love is evident and expressed in various ways


Baby so many times when the road got rough
There were many instances when things were difficult in their relationship


We thought that we both had enough
At times, they felt like throwing in the towel


But we kept it alive
However, they managed to keep their love alive and thriving


Somehow the love wouldn't die
Their love proved to be resilient and enduring


It just wouldn't die
Their love could not be destroyed or diminished




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: VANESSA CARLTON, LINDA PERRY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

DENNIS VoD

Love makes us laugh
Love makes us cry
We're up and we're down
We don't understood why
But we take it
We're just tryin' to make it

Sometimes we lose touch 
With our feelings inside
We put up our walls
When we injure our pride 
And we break up
Only to make up

Easy love has never been easy
I've been searchin' tryin' every door
'Till I finally found what I was looking for

And it takes what it takes
We all make mistakes
There are so many mountains to climb
But I know that our love will survive baby
This time

We heal from the pain
And we learn from the past
The future is ours
Girl we've found it at last 
We both know it
We can't help but show it

Baby so many times when the road got rough
We thought that we both had enough
But we kept it alive
Somehow the love wouldn't die 
It just wouldn't die

And it takes what it takes
We all make mistakes
There are so many mountains to climb
But I know that our love will survive baby
This time



All comments from YouTube:

polyprinz

I'm rediscovering this amazing man, wow. The 90's were a great decade of music. Thanks Curtis for the fantastic music!!!

oscar mere

spot on

Dragonkissed

Me too 🤗

48nutty

His saxophone playing and his voice are awesome. His songs do hit a soft still sore part of me. Top guy. Saw him in Ronny Scott's london. Fantastic night.

v blackson

Hope that still sore part of you have now healed @48nutty

Susanne Harpur

One of my all time favourite artists, Curtis Stigers, brilliant lyrics that everyone can relate to......just love him and his music so so much ❤️🥰💖💕

Carol Cassell

His voice melts my heart! Easy on the eyes too 😉😉 best love songs!

Ann Singh

Another great song by Curtis........I love his voice so intoxicating

andre smith

A wonderful song, and a great voice so criminally underrated

Joe Cool

This man knows how to sing a love song..whoa..blows me away everytime I hear him sing..

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