This Time
Graham Russell Lyrics
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But I can't go on, I can't go on
All these words never leave me alone
And they feel so strong, they feel so strong
Nobody said that I wouldn't stop thinking about you
No body said that I'd feel like I was so alone
This time is the first time
I feel something they call love
This time has a human meaning
And I can't seem to get enough
This must be part of the way I should feel
But I feel okay in my own way
How could I know that it would be so real
Will it fade away, is it here to stay?
Nobody said that I wouldn't stop thinking about you
Nobody said that I'd feel like I was so alone
This time is the first time
I feel something they call love
This time has a human meaning
And I can't seem to get enough
So why can't we be together
If I can find the words that people say
If I can understand about forever here with you
If I can trust myself enough
Before you want to walk away
Nobody said that I wouldn't stop thinking about you
Nobody said that I'd feel like I was so alone
This time is the first time
I feel something they call love
This time has a human meaning
And I can't seem to get enough
Graham Russell's song This Time is all about the feelings of love and the fear of losing it. The lyrics convey the message that sometimes love can be so strong that it can take over an individual's life completely. The song begins by stating that something went wrong, and the person cannot go on living with the feeling of loneliness. The words and thoughts never leave the person's mind and feel very strong, showing how important the person is to them.
Furthermore, the song goes on to say that love is a feeling that no one can prepare you for, and it can be overwhelming at times. However, the person still feels okay in their own way, which portrays how the individual wants to experience love in their way and not how society defines it. The song suggests that the love that the person is feeling is something they have never felt before and feels like it has a human meaning. The lyrics clearly state that the person cannot get enough of the feeling, and they are scared that it might fade away or if it's here to stay.
In the end, the person wonders why they cannot be together if they can find the right words and understand that love is about trusting themselves enough. The song conveys the message that love is a feeling that should be cherished, and one should not be scared of losing it, but try to embrace and nurture it every day of their life.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know when it was something went wrong
I am uncertain of the exact moment when things began to fall apart
But I can't go on, I can't go on
I am unable to continue living in this state of emotional distress
All these words never leave me alone
The memories and emotions associated with this situation constantly haunt me
And they feel so strong, they feel so strong
The intensity of these feelings is overwhelming
Nobody said that I wouldn't stop thinking about you
I was never warned that my thoughts would be consumed by you
No body said that I'd feel like I was so alone
I was not prepared for the isolation and loneliness that accompany my current emotional state
This time is the first time
Right now, I am experiencing a new feeling
I feel something they call love
I am experiencing a strong affection towards someone
This time has a human meaning
This new emotion is a significant part of my humanity
And I can't seem to get enough
I desire more of this feeling and experience
So why can't we be together
I am struggling to understand why we cannot be in a relationship
If I can find the words that people say
If I can express myself in a way that society deems appropriate
If I can understand about forever here with you
If I can comprehend the idea of spending eternity with you
If I can trust myself enough
If I am confident in my ability to handle emotional intimacy
Before you want to walk away
Before you become disinterested in pursuing a relationship with me
Will it fade away, is it here to stay?
I am unsure if this feeling will last or if it will eventually dissipate
Contributed by Cameron E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.