Born in 1954 in Mississippi and raised in Memphis, this pianist began his career as a drummer, received a scholarship to Memphis State University as a trumpet player, and did not study piano until he attended college. Brown is part of what is called the Memphis Three, a trio of exceptional keyboard talents that passed through Memphis State University in the 70s that includes James Williams and Mulgrew Miller. Brown gained essential experience and attention as a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. He has gone on to win the clearest testimonials to his expertise as a soloist and accompanist working in bands of such-greats as Donald Byrd, Art Farmer, Freddie Hubbard, Milt Jackson, Toots Thielemans, Eddie Lockjaw Davis, Johny Griffin, ...
Donald Brown became widely known for his Grammy-nominated composition "The Insame Asylum " which was first heard on Wynton Marsalis' album "J Mood ". Brown is noted by jazz critics and other greats as the master composer. His tunes are in demand even when he is personally unavailable.
Second Time Around
Donald Brown Lyrics
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Just as wonderful with both feet on the ground
It's that second time you hear your love song sung
Makes you think perhaps that love, like youth, is wasted on the young
Love's more comfortable the second time you fall
Like a friendly home the second time you call
Who can say what brought us to this miracle we've found?
There are those who'll bet love comes but once, and yet
Who can say what brought us to this miracle we've found?
There are those who'll bet love comes but once, and yet
I'm oh, so glad we met the second time around
The song "Second Time Around" by Donald Brown is a romantic ballad that speaks about the beauty in rediscovering love. The lyrics depict the idea that the second time one falls in love is more meaningful and comfortable than the first. It speaks about the familiarity and comfort that comes with rediscovering love with someone who has already been a part of one's life before.
The opening lines, "Love is lovelier the second time around, just as wonderful with both feet on the ground" suggests that the experience of falling in love is more real and grounded when it is the second time around. The singer reflects on how hearing a love song for the second time, reminds them of how love, just like youth, is often taken for granted when we are younger.
The lyrics, "Love's more comfortable the second time you fall, like a friendly home the second time you call" are an illustration of how love, when given a second chance, can be more relaxed, familiar and comforting. The line, "Who can say what brought us to this miracle we've found" highlights the sense of gratitude and wonder that often comes with rediscovering love. The singer ends the song expressing their joy at having found the love in the second time around, despite the common belief that love often comes only once.
Overall, "Second Time Around" captures the essence of rediscovering love and the special beauty that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is lovelier the second time around
Love is more pleasant the second time you experience it in a relationship.
Just as wonderful with both feet on the ground
The feeling of love is still wonderful, but now more stable and grounded.
It's that second time you hear your love song sung
Hearing your love song for the second time makes you realize how special your love is.
Makes you think perhaps that love, like youth, is wasted on the young
The first time you experience love, you might not fully appreciate it, making you wish you had a second chance when you're older and wiser.
Love's more comfortable the second time you fall
After experiencing heartbreak, you become more resilient and comfortable with the possibility of falling in love again.
Like a friendly home the second time you call
Returning to love a second time can feel like coming back to a familiar and welcoming place.
Who can say what brought us to this miracle we’ve found?
It's hard to explain what led to the current state of their relationship, but it is a miraculous and grateful discovery.
There are those who'll bet love comes but once, and yet
Some believe that you only experience true love once in a lifetime, but...
I'm oh, so glad we met the second time around
The artist is grateful to have found love a second time with their partner.
Who can say what brought us to this miracle we've found?
The artist again reflects on the miracle of finding love a second time.
There are those who'll bet love comes but once, and yet
Some still believe that true love only comes once in a lifetime, but...
I'm oh, so glad we met the second time around
The artist reiterates their joy and gratitude for discovering love anew with their partner.
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Written by: Jimmy Van Heusen, Sammy Cahn
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