This Is It
Loggins Kenny Lyrics
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I've been wonderin' why
Still, somehow I believed we'd always survive
Now, I'm not so sure
You're waiting here, one good reason to try
But, what more can I say? What's left to provide?
(You think that maybe it's over)
Are you gonna wait for a sign, your miracle?
Stand up and fight
(This is it)
Make no mistake where you are
(This is it)
Your back's to the corner
(This is it)
Don't be a fool anymore
(This is it)
The waiting is over, no, don't you run
No way to hide
No time for wonderin' why
It's here, the moment is now, about to decide
Let 'em believe
Leave 'em behind
But keep me near in your heart
Know whatever you do, I'm here by your side
(You said that maybe it is over)
(Not if you don't want it to be)
For once in your life, here's your miracle
Stand up and fight
(This is it)
Make no mistake where you are
(This is it)
You're goin' no further
(This is it)
Until it's over and done
(No one can tell what the future holds)
Oh oh oh oh
(Who makes the choice of how it goes?)
It's not up to me this time
(You know)
Comes a day in every life
(This is it)
Make no mistake where you are
(This is it)
You're goin' no further
(This is it)
Until it's over and done
(This is it)
One way or another
(This is it)
(No one can tell what the future holds)
(This is it)
Your back's to the corner
(This is it)
(You make the choice of how it goes)
(This is it)
The waiting is over
(This is it)
(No one can tell what the future holds)
(This is it)
You're goin' no further
(This is it)
Loggins Kenny's song "This Is It" is a deeply motivational song about standing up for oneself, taking control of one's destiny, and embracing whatever the future may hold. The singer has always believed that he would survive, but now he is not so sure. He is waiting for a good reason to try, but he is unsure what else he can do. He encourages himself by asking if he is waiting for a miracle, and then insists that he must stand up and fight.
He repeats the phrase "This is it" to emphasize the importance of the moment he is in. The singer insists that there is no way to hide, and no time to wonder why, he must decide now. He encourages himself to leave behind those who don't believe in him but keep him near in his heart. He reminds himself that whatever he does, he is never alone, standing by his side, ready to fight. The singer agrees that no one can know what the future holds, but he insists that the time to act is now, this is the moment it all begins.
Line by Line Meaning
There've been times in my life
There have been difficult moments in my life
I've been wonderin' why
I have often questioned why things happened
Still, somehow I believed we'd always survive
Despite the challenges, I held on to faith that we would make it through
Now, I'm not so sure
But now, I feel uncertain
You're waiting here, one good reason to try
You are hesitant to move forward without assurance
But, what more can I say? What's left to provide?
I have said everything I can to convince you to move forward
Are you gonna wait for a sign, your miracle?
Are you waiting for a sign or a miracle to take action?
Stand up and fight
It's time to take a stand and fight for what we want
(This is it)
This is the moment we have been waiting for
Make no mistake where you are
Be aware of your current situation
(This is it)
This is the moment we have been waiting for
Your back's to the corner
You are in a difficult position with nowhere to turn
(This is it)
This is the moment we have been waiting for
Don't be a fool anymore
Don't make foolish decisions anymore
The waiting is over, no, don't you run
The waiting is over, it's time to face the situation
No way to hide
There is no way to avoid this any longer
No time for wonderin' why
There's no more time to question why we are in this position
It's here, the moment is now, about to decide
The moment to decide what to do is here
Let 'em believe
Let others believe what they want to believe
Leave 'em behind
Leave those who do not support us behind
But keep me near in your heart
But keep me close and remember why we're doing this
Know whatever you do, I'm here by your side
Remember that I am here to support you no matter what you choose to do
For once in your life, here's your miracle
This is the miracle that you have been waiting for
(No one can tell what the future holds)
No one can predict what will happen in the future
Oh oh oh oh
(Who makes the choice of how it goes?)
We are the ones who choose how our future unfolds
It's not up to me this time
I cannot make this decision for you
(You know)
Comes a day in every life
There comes a day in everyone's life
(This is it)
This is the moment we have been waiting for
Make no mistake where you are
Be aware of your current situation
(This is it)
This is the moment we have been waiting for
You're goin' no further
You have reached the end of the road
(This is it)
This is the moment we have been waiting for
Until it's over and done
Until this situation is resolved
(No one can tell what the future holds)
No one can predict what will happen in the future
(This is it)
This is the moment we have been waiting for
One way or another
We must take action one way or another
(This is it)
This is the moment we have been waiting for
(You make the choice of how it goes)
We are the ones who choose how our future unfolds
(This is it)
This is the moment we have been waiting for
The waiting is over
The time for waiting is over
(No one can tell what the future holds)
No one can predict what will happen in the future
(This is it)
This is the moment we have been waiting for
You're goin' no further
You have reached the end of the road
(This is it)
This is the moment we have been waiting for
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kenneth Clark Loggins, Michael H. McDonald
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@myopiniononly845
Who else is listening to this great song in 2024 ❤❤❤
@Juliaflo
I am. Would you believe this recording is 45 years old?
@myopiniononly845
@@Juliaflo crazy right
@silver-phoenix
Kenny mentioned this song in his memoir
Still Alright. . .about his Dad
Came here to listen 🎶
@lindav.johnson9523
Me..
@gabriellestjames1691
I am. This has been the best ear worm I’ve ever had! I’ve always loved this song.
@yvettepacker2552
I’m a Black Woman living in East New York, Brooklyn. I love Kenny Loggins. I used this song to get through my road test. Thanks to him I got my license.
@americanbobtail1
What is the relevance being a black woman have to do with liking Kenny Loggins music? Such a racist comment.
@jackieguccione94
What difference is it what COLOR you ARE African American WOMAN salt of the EARTH NOT
@neildarealdeal7129
It's an awesome song honey, and if this don't pull on your heart strings I don't what to tell you...
Darealdeal