Two Minutes
Linda Ronald Lyrics
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It's been such a long time
Where've you been hiding?
He couldn't disguise
The delight on his face
Thinking of that moment
She'd catch herself smiling
And she told herself
She'd make it right
The next time they met
How could she know
This was a moment
She'd always regret
She took a cab, drove away
She hoped that she'd feel good about it
When tomorrow came
Told herself next time she wouldn't run
She promised herself
That next time she'd be brave
She didn't know till that night
She wasn't prepared
Hey it's all about timing
She couldn't deny
That she wanted to stay
But she didn't have the conviction to own it
And she told herself
She'd tell it straight
The next time they met
how could she know
It was a decision she'd always regret
She took a cab, drove away
She hoped that she'd feel good about it
When tomorrow came
Told herself next time she wouldn't run
She promised herself
That next time she'd be brave
But next time didn't come
Next time didn't come
Didn't know I would see you tonight
Be back in two minutes
Then I won't let you out of my sight
But two minutes is all that it takes
To jump in a taxi, to make a mistake
But she told herself
She'd make it right
The next time they met
how could she know
It was a moment
She'd always regret
She took a cab, drove away
She hoped that she'd feel good about it
When tomorrow came
Told herself next time she wouldn't run
She promised herself
That next time she'd be brave
She took a cab, drove away
She hoped that she'd feel good about it
When tomorrow came
Told herself next time she wouldn't run
She promised herself
That next time she'd be brave
But next time didn't come
Next time didn't come
These lyrics tell a story about a woman who reunites with someone from her past after a long time apart. Initially, there is a sense of joy and affection as he catches her up in his arms and they reminisce about the time they've missed. However, a hint of regret and missed opportunities starts to creep in.
The woman realizes that she wants to make things right and promises herself that the next time they meet, she will be more honest and brave about her feelings. She believes that by doing so, she can avoid the regret she might feel if she doesn't seize the moment.
But as the night progresses, she finds herself unable to follow through with her promise. Despite wanting to stay and express her true emotions, she lacks the conviction to do so. She acknowledges that it's all about timing and she just isn't prepared for this encounter.
In the end, she decides to leave, taking a cab and driving away. She hopes that by doing so, she will feel good about her decision when tomorrow comes. She assures herself that next time she won't run away and that she will be brave enough to face her feelings.
However, as the song concludes, it becomes evident that the next time never comes. The lyrics suggest that two minutes are all it takes for her to make a mistake and leave abruptly, possibly missing out on a potentially meaningful connection. The regret that she had hoped to avoid by making things right in the future now becomes a constant reminder of what could have been.
Overall, these lyrics explore the complexity of timing, missed opportunities, and the internal struggle of being honest and vulnerable in matters of the heart. The woman's desire to make things right and be brave is met with indecision and the fear of regret, ultimately leading to a missed chance for a genuine connection.
Line by Line Meaning
He caught her up in his arms
He embraced her tightly
It's been such a long time
They haven't seen each other for a lengthy period
Where've you been hiding?
Curious about her absence
He couldn't disguise
He couldn't hide
The delight on his face
The joy reflected on his visage
Thinking of that moment
Reflecting on that particular instant
She'd catch herself smiling
She would unconsciously smile
And she told herself
She convinced herself
She'd make it right
She would correct the situation
The next time they met
In their future encounter
How could she know
She had no way of knowing
This was a moment
This particular occasion
She'd always regret
She would forever feel remorse
She took a cab, drove away
She hailed a taxi and departed
She hoped that she'd feel good about it
She anticipated feeling satisfied
When tomorrow came
Upon the arrival of the following day
Told herself next time she wouldn't run
Convinced herself that she wouldn't flee in the future
She promised herself
She made a vow to herself
That next time she'd be brave
She would display courage in the next instance
She didn't know till that night
She wasn't aware until that evening
She wasn't prepared
She was caught off guard
Hey it's all about timing
Timing is a crucial factor
She couldn't deny
She couldn't refuse
That she wanted to stay
That she desired to remain
But she didn't have the conviction to own it
But she lacked the confidence to admit it
Didn't know I would see you tonight
She didn't expect to encounter him that night
Be back in two minutes
I'll return in a short amount of time
Then I won't let you out of my sight
Then I won't allow you to leave my presence
But two minutes is all that it takes
Only two minutes are needed
To jump in a taxi, to make a mistake
To hastily make an error by getting into a taxi
But she told herself
She convinced herself
She'd make it right
She would correct the situation
How could she know
She had no way of knowing
It was a moment
It was an occasion
She'd always regret
She would forever feel remorse
But next time didn't come
But the future occasion never arrived
Next time didn't come
The anticipated future moment never materialized
She took a cab, drove away
She hailed a taxi and departed
She hoped that she'd feel good about it
She anticipated feeling satisfied
When tomorrow came
Upon the arrival of the following day
Told herself next time she wouldn't run
Convinced herself that she wouldn't flee in the future
She promised herself
She made a vow to herself
That next time she'd be brave
She would display courage in the next instance
But next time didn't come
But the future occasion never arrived
Next time didn't come
The anticipated future moment never materialized
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