The Second Time Around
Michael Feinstein Lyrics
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Just as wonderful with both feet on the ground
It's that second time you hear your love song sung
Makes you think perhaps that love, like youth, is wasted on the young
Love's more comfortable the second time you fall
Like a friendly home the second time you call
Who can say what brought us to this miracle we've found?
There are those who'll bet love comes but once, and yet
Who can say what brought us to this miracle we've found?
There are those who'll bet love comes but once, and yet
I'm oh, so glad we met the second time around
The song "The Second Time Around" by Michael Feinstein is a beautiful and insightful tribute to the idea that love can be even lovelier and more comfortable the second time around. The lyrics suggest that after the first time falling in love, one gains more experience and knowledge, which makes it easier to fall in love again. The song emphasizes how the second time is often more meaningful and valued because one is aware of the value of love and the importance of cherishing it.
The first verse explains that love is lovelier when it's experienced the second time around, even more so when one's feet are on the ground. The second verse states that love is more comfortable and familiar the second time one falls in love. The third verse reflects on the mystery of love and how it can bring two people together in a miracle. The final lines express the singer's gratitude for meeting their love a second time.
The song's message can touch the hearts of those who have experienced a second chance at love or who appreciate the beauty in love that has grown deeper with time. It's a heartfelt tribute to the value of love and the idea that it doesn't necessarily just come once, but it can bloom again and again.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is lovelier the second time around
The feeling of love is even more beautiful and enjoyable when experienced a second time.
Just as wonderful with both feet on the ground
The love experienced the second time around is still amazing, but with a sense of practicality and reality.
It's that second time you hear your love song sung
Hearing a love song for a second time with a renewed appreciation and understanding for the lyrics.
Makes you think perhaps that love, like youth, is wasted on the young
Experiencing love for the second time leads to reflecting on how youth and inexperience might lead to misunderstandings and not fully appreciating the beauty of love.
Love's more comfortable the second time you fall
When falling in love again, it is easier because one has experienced it before and knows what to expect.
Like a friendly home the second time you call
A comforting and familiar feeling, similar to calling on a good friend.
Who can say what brought us to this miracle we've found?
The inexplicable nature of how two people came together, feeling grateful for the miracle of love.
There are those who'll bet love comes but once, and yet
Some people believe that love can only be experienced once in a lifetime, but...
I'm oh, so glad we met the second time around
...the singer is happy and grateful to have found love for a second time.
Who can say what brought us to this miracle we've found?
Reiterating the idea that the singer is amazed and grateful for the unexplainable miracle of finding love.
There are those who'll bet love comes but once, and yet
Similar to before, acknowledging that some people believe love is a once in a lifetime experience.
I'm oh, so glad we met the second time around
Once again, expressing gratitude for having found love again.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jimmy Van Heusen, Sammy Cahn
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