Turn Around and Count 2 Ten
Dead or Alive Lyrics


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Turn up your radio now
I'm calling out your name

Feel it, feel it, feel it
Feel it, feel it, feel it
Feel it, feel it, feel it
Feel it, feel it, feel it
So turn around and count to ten
Before you lose the only one who really loves you
Somebody who likes you just as you are
Now how you might have been, oh baby

When you turn around again
I might be with someone else who really loves me
And now I'll say, what I don't want to say
I'll have you back again, I want you back

We've both been acting strangely
And you can hardly face me
And I can see no fire in your eyes
We both know the answer
But one of us won't say it
Love's the only game in town
You sure know how to play it

The future of our love is on the line
The both of us could lose more than we find

So turn around and count to ten
Before you lose the only one who really loves you
Somebody who likes you just as you are
Now how you might have been, oh baby

When you turn around again
I might be with someone else who really loves me
And now I'll say, what I don't want to say
I'll have you back again, I want you back

And if we think about it and come to the conclusion
That I want you, and you want me, we've come to the solution
And I cannot deny it, you were my perfect lover
If paradise is half as nice, I'd never find another

And now it's time, for making up your mind
The future is ahead don't look behind

So turn around and count to ten
Before you lose the only one who really loves you
Somebody who likes you just as you are
Now how you might have been, oh baby

When you turn around again
I might be with someone else who really loves me
And now I'll say what I don't want to say
I'll have you back again

I want your love in my hands where I can feel it
Love in my heart, where I can keep it warm
Turn up your radio now
I'm calling out your name

Feel it, feel it, feel it, feel it
Feel it, feel it, feel it, feel it

The love we've got cannot be left behind
It's time for you to tell me that you're mine

So turn around and count to ten
Before you lose the only one who really loves you
Somebody who likes you just as you are
Now how you might have been, oh baby

When you turn around again
I might be with someone else who really loves me
And now I'll say, what I don't want to say
I'll have you back again

I want you back in my life where I can hold you
Back in my dreams, where I can keep you warm




Here on my lips where I can
Taste your candy kiss

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dead or Alive's "Turn Around and Count 2 Ten" are about the fear of losing someone you love and urging them to not take that love for granted. The song's title serves as a metaphor for taking a step back and evaluating the situation before making any rash decisions. The lyrics depict the struggle between two people who have been acting strangely and have drifted apart. The singer urges the other person to turn around and count to ten before they lose the person who truly loves them, and reminds them that they like them just the way they are, faults and all. The singer also admits that they don't want to lose the other person and hopes to have them back in their life.


The song was released in 1988 and was written and produced by English musician Pete Burns and Italian producer and writer Giusy Romeo. The song became one of Dead or Alive's most popular hits and reached #1 on the US Billboard Dance Club Play chart.


Line by Line Meaning

Turn up your radio now
I want you to listen to me and hear what I have to say


I'm calling out your name
You're the one I'm singing to and hoping you'll pay attention


Feel it, feel it, feel it
I want you to really experience and connect with the emotion I'm conveying


So turn around and count to ten
Take a moment to pause and reflect on what I'm saying before making a decision


Before you lose the only one who really loves you
Don't let your actions or lack of response cause you to lose me, the one who truly cares for you


Somebody who likes you just as you are
Don't feel like you need to change to please me, because I'm already happy with who you are


Now how you might have been, oh baby
I understand that you may have made mistakes or gone through tough times, but I still love you


When you turn around again
Once you've had a chance to think things over and come to a decision


I might be with someone else who really loves me
If you don't reciprocate my love, I may have to move on and find someone who does


And now I'll say, what I don't want to say
I'll be honest with you, even if it's difficult for me to do so


I'll have you back again, I want you back
I'll welcome you back into my life if you're willing to be with me again


We've both been acting strangely
We've been distant or not acting like ourselves


And you can hardly face me
You seem to be avoiding confrontation or difficult conversations with me


And I can see no fire in your eyes
I don't see the same passion or love in your eyes that I used to


We both know the answer
We know how we feel about each other, even if we haven't said it out loud


But one of us won't say it
One of us is too afraid or unsure to express our true feelings


Love's the only game in town
Love is the most important thing in life


You sure know how to play it
You have a way of making me fall in love with you over and over again


The future of our love is on the line
Our relationship is at risk and we need to make a decision about how to proceed


The both of us could lose more than we find
If we don't act soon, we could end up losing more than we gain in this relationship


And if we think about it and come to the conclusion
If we take the time to reflect and consider our feelings


That I want you, and you want me, we've come to the solution
If we both realize that we have mutual feelings for each other, then we know what we need to do


And I cannot deny it, you were my perfect lover
I can't help but admit that you are the perfect partner for me


If paradise is half as nice, I'd never find another
If our relationship is as good as I think it is, then I couldn't imagine finding anyone else who could compare


And now it's time, for making up your mind
It's time for you to decide what you want to do about our relationship


The future is ahead don't look behind
We need to focus on what lies ahead for us and not dwell on the past


I want your love in my hands where I can feel it
I want to physically and emotionally connect with you


Love in my heart, where I can keep it warm
I want to hold onto your love and keep it close to me


The love we've got cannot be left behind
Our love is too important to ignore or leave behind


It's time for you to tell me that you're mine
It's time for you to commit to me and tell me that we're in this together


Here on my lips where I can
I want to physically and emotionally connect with you through a kiss


Taste your candy kiss
I want to experience the sweetness and passion of kissing you




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL DAVID PERCY, PETER JOZZEPI BURNS, STEPHEN COY, TIM LEVER

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@user-op6tw6nr8g

古くないサウンド❤
昭和の時代に世界中で大ヒットした曲なのに
令和の時代に聴いても
魂に響いてくる
凄い‼️と思います🎉
ピートの美容整形手術の
話題も多かったけれど
この音楽は永遠に皆
忘れないと思います
彼が今 どこにいるかは
サウンドを聴いていると
彼と繋がっていられると思います🎉



@awesomesamurai9320

When I felt like hope is gone, I always listened this song and made my mind uplifting.
Music has no borders!
悔しかった時、悲しかった時、いつもこの曲を聴いてテンションを上げていた。
そして30年経った今、この曲を聴いている僕がいる。
なんて幸せなことだw

僕たち大人がいつも笑顔で子供たちのお手本になれば
きっと日本も世界も明るくなるはず。
そう信じている。

一生青春!!



All comments from YouTube:

@junjun9475

最期にはお墓も建てることもできなくらいになってしまっていたらしいですけど、あなたのこの歌を聴くと私は今も涙腺が緩んでしまう♡幸せな時代だったと思うのです。大好きピートは永遠。

@ornellabreschi3598

I completely agree ❤️

@user-jc1bn5yu8x

@@ornellabreschi3598 So do I🤗

@moririn4022

性的マイノリティがどうのこうのとか、そんなことは全く度外視してこの曲とこの歌とこのビデオは本当にかっこいいしエキサイティング。今でも最高のMVの一つだと思います。

@user-ld2mf2ki8v

リアルタイムでこの頃のデッド・オア・アライヴは(こと日本において)マイケルジャクソンやマドンナ以上の人気でしたね。

@haruqawa3719

35年前この曲を初めて聴いた時の身体に電気が走った衝撃を今も蘇らせてくれる

@yanyan-ww7lq

分かる

@user-mv1hn2im3r

19歳の時初めて買った洋楽のCDがこれだった。リピートして聴いても飽きないくらいハマった。あれから30年経つが今聴いても最高な曲。
ピートバーンズ本当にいい写真だったな…

@user-mv1hn2im3r

本当にいい男だったなぁ。でした。

@user-we9pd2nd7u

洋楽なのに日本語のコメントが多くて嬉しい😆⤴️
それだけ強烈に残る一曲🎵

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