Daughtry is an American rock band formed and fronted by namesake Chris Daug… Read Full Bio ↴Daughtry is an American rock band formed and fronted by namesake Chris Daughtry, who was a finalist on the fifth season of American Idol. Their self-titled debut album was released in November 2006 and reached number one on the Billboard 200. The album went on to sell more than four million copies in the United States, and has been certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA. Daughtry was also named the best selling album of 2007 by Billboard, becoming the fastest-selling debut rock album in Soundscan history. The album produced four top 20 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including top five hits "It's Not Over" and "Home".

Everytime You Turn Around
Daughtry Lyrics

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I've been me
I've been following my dreams
Trying to find the scene
Where you believed me
I've been true
I've been waiting here for you
I've been patient, understanding
And believe me

Every time you turn around
I know you're standing there
Waiting for me
To take it all back down the other road, baby
But I won't let you down
Every time you turn around

Yeah

I've been good
I've been doing what I should
Working hard to make a world
That we can live in
I've been strong
I've been holding out so long
And I don't want you to forget
You are forgivin'

I know you're standing there
Waiting for me
To take it all back down the other road, baby
But I won't let you down
I know you're standing there
Waiting for me
To take it all back down the other road, baby
But I won't let you down
Every time you turn around
Yeah

All the reasons you believe what you believe
Never seen another truth that's a part of me
Now what I wanna do is show you what it really means to love
What it really means to love

I know you're standing there
Waiting for me
To take it all back down the other road, baby
But I won't let you down
I see you're standing there
Waiting for me
To take it all back down the other road, baby
But I won't let you down
Every time you turn around
Oh

Every time you turn around

Every time you turn around
Every time you turn around

Overall Meaning

In "Every Time You Turn Around," lead singer of the band Daughtry, Chris Daughtry, sings to a past love about his unwavering commitment to being true to himself and his dreams. He acknowledges that he understands their doubts and fears that come with commitment, but he reassures them that he won't let them down. The song is essentially about holding onto one's dreams and being patient with love. He has been waiting for his partner to believe in him as much as he believes in himself, and he's continued to work towards a better world for both of them. The song speaks to the idea that love may be complicated, but it's worth waiting for.

The song seems to be a message from Daughtry's personal experience. An interpretation is that the song addresses Chris's ongoing battles for independence and acceptance within the music industry. Even though the vocalist doesn't confirm the song's meaning, his lyrics speak to the constant struggle he went through pre and post-American Idol to establish himself as his own artist- and not just an Idol competitor. Although Chris's journey to success wasn't easy, he still kept pushing and working hard until he finally made it. The song can also be interpreted differently by each person, but with a relatable touch on perseverance through anything.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been me
I've always been true to myself

I've been following my dreams
I've been trying to achieve my aspirations

Trying to find the scene
I've been searching for the right place or situation

Where you believed me
Where I felt like you trusted and had faith in me

I've been true
I've always been honest and genuine

I've been waiting here for you
I've been patiently waiting for you

I've been patient, understanding
I've been tolerant and compassionate

And believe me
And you can trust me

Every time you turn around
Whenever you come back

I know you're standing there
I know you're waiting for me

Waiting for me
Hoping I'll change my mind

To take it all back down the other road, baby
To give in and go back to the way things used to be, my love

But I won't let you down
I won't disappoint you

Yeah

I've been good
I've been behaving well

I've been doing what I should
I've been doing what's right

Working hard to make a world
Making an effort to create a better world

That we can live in
That we can exist in peacefully

I've been strong
I've been resilient and tough

I've been holding out so long
I've been waiting patiently for a long time

And I don't want you to forget
And I want you to remember

You are forgivin'
I've forgiven you

All the reasons you believe what you believe
Your convictions and beliefs

Never seen another truth that's a part of me
I've never felt anything else to be as true as what I believe

Now what I wanna do is show you what it really means to love
I want to demonstrate to you what genuine love really means

Every time you turn around
Whenever you come back

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDY WALDECK, CHRIS DAUGHTRY

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@karengimenez3136

4y↑29

Daughtry - Every Time You Turn Around (
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I've been me
I've been following my dreams
Trying to find the scene
Where you believed me
I've been true
I've been waiting here for you
I've been patient, understanding
And believe me
Every time you turn around
I know you're standing there
Waiting for me
To take it all back down the other road, baby
But I won't let you down
Every time you turn around
Yeah
I've been good
I've been doing what I should
Working hard to make a world
That we can live in
I've been strong
I've been holding out so long
And I don't want you to forget
You are forgivin'
I know you're standing there
Waiting for me
To take it all back down the other road, baby
But I won't let you down
I know you're standing there
Waiting for me
To take it all back down the other road, baby
But I won't let you down
Every time you turn around
Yeah
All the reasons you believe what you believe
Never seen another truth that's a part of me
Now what I wanna do is show you what it really means to love
What it really means to love
I know you're standing there
Waiting for me
To take it all back down the other road, baby
But I won't let you down
I see you're standing there
Waiting for me
To take it all back down the other road, baby
But I won't let you down
Every time you turn around
Oh
Every time you turn around
Every time you turn around
Every time you turn around

All comments from YouTube:

@xx_sanic_da_heg_hoge_xx420

7y↑59

Just played MLB 2K10 for the first time in a long time... never realized how great this song was.

@billydu9934

7y↑5

I know right! I'm doing a franchise mode with the Mariners at the moment and I just turned them into a powerhouse! Morales, Napoli and Cruz, batting next to each other, and man this song is amazing.