Turn It Around
H'sker D' Lyrics
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Everything to make you feel all right (turn it around)
Is anything working? (turn it around)
Several times I've died inside
And then I see you get uptight (turn it around)
We gotta get back, turn it around
Well, I've got time on my side (turn it around)
Now it's only time
To decide which side you're on
We've tried everything in sight (turn it around)
To make it turn out all right (turn it around)
Now is the only time
Now is the only time
Now it's time to try to turn it around
Several times I've wished
That everything would slip into a void (turn it around)
Does it even matter now? (turn it around)
It's time to figure out
The things we want, and things that we'll avoid (turn it around)
We gotta get back, turn it around
Well, I don't grab for straws anymore (turn it around)
And you don't sink your claws anymore (turn it around)
But the more I think
The less I really know about myself
We gotta turn it around (turn it around)
Before it goes into the ground (turn it around)
Now is the only time
Now is the only time
Now's the time to try to turn it around
Several times
Tried to turn it around
Several ways
Tried to turn it around
(Turn it around)
(Turn it around)
(Oh, oh, oh)
(Turn it around)
(Turn it around)
(Turn it around)
(Turn it around)
(Turn it around)
(Turn it around)
(No-ow)
(No-ow)
There's several morals and there's several plays
Several parts that anyone can try
Oh, it's enough to make you cry
Well, I may not think that I'm right
But I know the things I've got
Are gonna turn out all right
We gotta get back, turn it around
Well, I may not be anything
And you might be the biggest thing
The biggest thing to me
Is making this thing work for life
We gotta turn it around
Before it goes into the ground
And now is the only time
Now is the only time
Now it's the time to try to turn it around
Several times
Tried to turn it around
Several ways
Tried to turn it around
Several times
Tried to turn it around
Several ways
Tried to turn it around
The song "Turn It Around" by Hüsker Dü is about trying to fix a failing relationship. The lyrics reflect the singer's attempts to make his partner feel better, and his frustration at the lack of progress. He acknowledges the pain he has experienced in the relationship and sees his partner's distress, hoping for a chance to turn it around. The song conveys a sense of urgency, a desire to find a solution, and the fear of losing what was once good in the relationship. The chorus emphasizes the need to take action now, to work together and turn things around, rather than letting the relationship fall apart.
The lyrics capture the complexity of relationships, with the singer acknowledging the things he doesn't know about himself or his partner. The song encourages communication and honesty, encouraging both partners to figure out what they want and avoid the things that lead to their unhappiness. The repetition of the phrase "turn it around" gives the song a sense of determination and hope, as the singer refuses to give up on the relationship and is looking for ways to make it work.
Line by Line Meaning
Several times I've tried
I've made many attempts
Everything to make you feel all right (turn it around)
I've done everything I can to make you happy
Is anything working? (turn it around)
Are my efforts making a difference?
Several times I've died inside
I've been deeply hurt
And then I see you get uptight (turn it around)
Your reaction makes me feel worse
We gotta get back, turn it around
We need to make things right
Well, I've got time on my side (turn it around)
I'm willing to be patient and wait for change
And you've got time on your side (turn it around)
You also have the opportunity to make things better
Now it's only time
We have to act soon
To decide which side you're on
To choose whether to work together or apart
We've tried everything in sight (turn it around)
We've attempted every solution we could think of
To make it turn out all right (turn it around)
To make the situation better
Now is the only time
The present moment is crucial
Now's the time to try to turn it around
It's the best opportunity to make things right
Several times I've wished
I've hoped many times
That everything would slip into a void (turn it around)
That everything would disappear or end
Does it even matter now? (turn it around)
Is it still important?
It's time to figure out
We need to determine
The things we want, and things that we'll avoid (turn it around)
The things we desire and things we should prevent
Well, I don't grab for straws anymore (turn it around)
I'm no longer trying unlikely solutions
And you don't sink your claws anymore (turn it around)
You're not being defensive or hostile
But the more I think
Upon reflection
The less I really know about myself
I'm discovering that I don't understand myself completely
Before it goes into the ground (turn it around)
Before it's too late to fix things
There's several morals and there's several plays
There are many lessons and actions to consider
Several parts that anyone can try
Many people can contribute
Oh, it's enough to make you cry
It's overwhelming and emotional
Well, I may not think that I'm right
I'm willing to admit I'm not perfect
But I know the things I've got
I understand what I have to offer
Are gonna turn out all right
Will lead to a positive outcome
We gotta turn it around
We need to fix the situation
And now is the only time
We have to act now
Several times
Many attempts
Tried to turn it around
Attempted to improve the situation
Several ways
Many approaches
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BOB MOULD
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Mori Ghost
Thank you so much for uploading our song !! Very well done !!
Andrew Eckstein
I cant recognize the spirit of the original song, which is one of my faves. but the guitar section reminds nicely on old Hellhammer/Celtic Frost.