This Time
Melanie Fiona J. Cole Lyrics


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I sat on the roof as the night came down
Looking out over this pitiful town
And thought of you out there
Back in the race
Looking for someone to take my place
That's when it hit me
That's when the walls came down
You see, I never thought it could happen to us
Now we're going 'round
Breaking down each other's hearts
So go on and blame me for whatever you must
But we've become just like the ones
We laughed about
This time, well this time it's us
Up in a watchtower with the streetlights below
In a town full of places that we used to go
And a river of people walking two by two
Everything I see now reminds me of you
That's when it hit me
That's when it all came true
'Cause I never thought it could happen to us
Now we're going 'round
Breaking down each other's hearts
So go on and blame me for whatever you must
But we've become just like the ones
We were laughing about
This time, this time it's us, oh it's us

I never thought it could happen to us
Now we're going 'round
Breaking down each other's hearts
So go on and blame me for whatever you must
But we've become just like the ones
We were laughing about
This time, this time it's us




This time it's us, oh
This time it's us

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in J. Cole's song "This Time" by Melanie Fiona express feelings of regret, nostalgia, and heartbreak. The song opens with the singer on a rooftop, looking out at the town and reflecting on her relationship. She realizes that her partner is out there searching for someone to replace her, and it hits her that she never thought they would be the ones breaking each other's hearts. As she looks out over the town, she sees reminders of the memories they shared together.


The chorus emphasizes the idea that they've become like the people they used to mock for their dysfunctional relationships. The lyrics of the song imply that the couple has now fallen victim to the same problems they used to joke about. The singer accepts her role in the relationship's downfall and acknowledges that the blame can be put on her if need be. The song ends on a somber note, with the singer repeating that this time it's them, suggesting that this break up is different from any other.


Overall, the song conveys a sense of vulnerability, and the lyrics offer a glimpse into the singer's emotional state. The melancholic melody of the song, combined with the beautifully interwoven lyrics, make this a touching piece that many listeners can relate to.


Line by Line Meaning

I sat on the roof as the night came down
I sat alone and watched as the darkness descended


Looking out over this pitiful town
Surveying this town full of pain and sorrow


And thought of you out there
Thought about where you might be


Back in the race
Trying to find someone new


Looking for someone to take my place
Searching for a replacement for me


That's when it hit me
That's when I realized


That's when the walls came down
That's when my defenses crumbled


You see, I never thought it could happen to us
I never believed our love could falter


Now we're going 'round
We are now stuck in a cycle


Breaking down each other's hearts
Harming each other emotionally


So go on and blame me for whatever you must
You can accuse me of anything you want


But we've become just like the ones
We have become like the couples we once criticized


We laughed about
That we found amusing


This time, well this time it's us
Now we are the couple we once made fun of


Up in a watchtower with the streetlights below
Observing the world from high above


In a town full of places that we used to go
In a town filled with memories of us


And a river of people walking two by two
Watching couples stroll by


Everything I see now reminds me of you
Everything I see triggers memories of you


That's when it all came true
That's when I realized it was all happening


'Cause I never thought it could happen to us
Because I never believed we could fall apart


This time, this time it's us, oh it's us
This time, it's our relationship in trouble


This time it's us
This time it's our turn to struggle




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JUDE ANTHONY COLE

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Comments from YouTube:

BeingMePerfectly

I wish more people would recognize this woman's talent..she's freaking awesome!

Britni Cassell

Amen! She is super talanted and her lyrics are actually meaningful

youiloves 12

Ikr!

Kayden Liam

I wish more people would recognize jcole's talent!!!

BeingMePerfectly


Kayden Liam
true that

The Reason

She is

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Just Me

Happy belated anniversary. 10 years later and this album is still the best. Forever a classic. ❤❤❤

Lisa Mamani

From beginning to end. Top tier

King Max McQueen

Crazy how when you want a song like this nowadays, you have to go BACK! I'm just glad I have it!

micah harlan

I soo have been thinking about this lately... it’s depressing we won’t get any more of this these days but soo damn grateful I’ve got it 💛

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