Turn It Around
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Lyrics


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I wonder what it meant to you
Was it just my name?
The changes that we both went through
Was it all a game?
I know that it was real to me

I wonder what you gave to me
It wasn't what ya said
You acted like a slave to me
'Til you got inside my head
And then I lost control of me
I gotta

[Chorus:]
Turn it around
Bringing myself right back to me
Turn it around
Bringing myself right back to me

I wonder what you took from me?
I wonder where it went
Every time you looked at me
I couldn't figure what'cha meant
I know I lost a part of me
I have to

[Chorus]

Owww
Yeah
Hey, hey, hey

Did you see it in my eyes
Was I that naive?
Did I simply compromise
The things that I believe?
But now that I'm aware of it
I'm gonna





[Chorus x 2]

Overall Meaning

"Turn It Around" is a song by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts that reflects on a failed relationship. The lyrics speak of confusion and frustration on the part of the singer, questioning what the other person involved truly meant during their time together. The singer wonders if their emotions and feelings were simply a game, and whether they were being used throughout the relationship. The chorus emphasizes the need to regain control of oneself and bring themselves back to their own center.


Through the lyrics, the singer realizes the impact of the relationship on their sense of self and acknowledges the parts of them lost during the time. However, the recognition of this loss leads to the need for recovery and regaining power over oneself. The final verse reflects the singer's newfound awareness and their determination to take back control of their life.


Line by Line Meaning

I wonder what it meant to you
I am curious about what our relationship actually meant to you


Was it just my name?
Did you really care about me or was I just someone you knew?


The changes that we both went through
We both experienced a lot of changes within our relationship


Was it all a game?
I am questioning whether or not our relationship was just a game to you


I know that it was real to me
Despite my doubts, I know that the relationship was real to me


I wonder what you gave to me
I am reflecting on what you provided in our relationship


It wasn't what ya said
Your words didn't always match up with your actions


You acted like a slave to me
You were subservient towards me but that wasn't necessarily beneficial for me


'Til you got inside my head
Your behavior and words started to mess with my thoughts and emotions


And then I lost control of me
After that, I lost control of my own thoughts and emotions


I gotta
I need to take action


Turn it around
I need to change things around


Bringing myself right back to me
I need to focus on myself and my own well-being


I wonder what you took from me?
I am wondering what I lost because of our relationship


I wonder where it went
I am questioning where that missing piece of me went


Every time you looked at me
Your gaze made me question myself


I couldn't figure what'cha meant
I couldn't comprehend your intentions or feelings towards me


I know I lost a part of me
I am aware that I lost a part of myself because of our relationship


Did you see it in my eyes
Did you notice that I was struggling?


Was I that naive?
Was I really that easy to manipulate?


Did I simply compromise
Did I sacrifice my own beliefs and values for you?


The things that I believe?
My own personal beliefs and values


But now that I'm aware of it
Now that I understand the situation


I'm gonna
I'm going to take action


[Chorus x 2]
Repeating the chorus for emphasis




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Written by: JOAN JETT, KENNETH BENJAMIN LAGUNA

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