The Second Time Around
Dollar Lyrics
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And you were heading straight for me
The world was ours to take we almost had it all
One year and you deserted me
So here we go again the same old show again
You came back gave no warning
Look out heart you know I'm falling
You said you wouldn't leave me
The second time around
You said you won't deceive me
The second time around
I know I'm gonna try don't take me for granted
You said you wouldn't leave me
The second time (second time) around
Your face is idolized all over town
But they don't know you like I do
So here we go again the same old show again
You came back gave no warning
Look out heart you know I'm falling
You said you wouldn't leave me
The second time around
You said you won't deceive me
The second time around
I know I'm gonna try don't take me for granted
You said you wouldn't leave me
The second time (second time) around
So here we go again the same old show again
You came back gave no warning
Look out heart you know I'm falling
You said you wouldn't leave me
The second time around
You said you won't deceive me
The second time around
I know I'm gonna try don't take me for granted
You said you wouldn't leave me
The second time (second time)
You said you wouldn't leave me
The second time around
You said you won't deceive me
The second time around
The lyrics of "The Second Time Around" by Dollar can be interpreted as the singer recounting their past relationship with someone who was once a "shooting star" and destined for greatness. They suggest that they had it all, but after only a year, the person deserted them. The singer expresses their uncertainty about whether or not to trust this person again when they return, but ultimately decides to give them a second chance.
The repeated line "here we go again, the same old show again" implies that this is not the first time something like this has happened with this person. The singer seems to have a history of being let down by this person and is hesitant to let them back into their life. However, they also seem to still have strong feelings for them, as evidenced by the line "look out heart you know I'm falling."
The lyrics also suggest that the person in question is well-known and admired by many, but the singer has a deeper understanding of who they truly are. They caution against taking their trust for granted, but ultimately seem willing to give the person one more chance.
Overall, the song seems to explore the ideas of second chances, trust, and the complexity of human relationships. It is a melancholic but hopeful reflection on the ups and downs of love and the challenges of forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
They always said you were a shooting star
People around us always talked about you as if you were something magnificent and brilliant.
And you were heading straight for me
And their prediction was that you were coming towards me.
The world was ours to take we almost had it all
We had the potential to conquer everything and almost had everything we wanted.
One year and you deserted me
But just after one year, you left me alone and abandoned me.
So here we go again the same old show again
Now we are starting all over again from the same place we started before.
You came back gave no warning
You returned without any prior intimation or warning.
Look out heart you know I'm falling
I can feel my heart starting to fall for you again and it scares me.
You said you wouldn't leave me
The second time around
When you came back, you promised that you would not leave me again the second time around.
You said you won't deceive me
The second time around
You also promised that you won't cheat or mislead me again the second time around.
I know I'm gonna try don't take me for granted
I am willing to try to make it work again, but please don't take my willingness for granted.
Your face is idolized all over town
People in the town praise and celebrate your face and like to glorify it.
But they don't know you like I do
But they don't know your real personality like I do.
Contributed by Muhammad H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Janice Smith
Amen 🙏
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Nookie Milner
Another great tune from a period when you could wake up to a normal world, how much I miss those days.
Mike J’s Retro Arcade
I couldn’t agree more!
Marlon Isaac
I'm 53 listening to shalamar makes me feel like 17-18 again wow never get tired of listening to these great groups of the 80s 90s .wow
ARTSLOVER
Me 64 and dancing 3:30 am.love it.