After working as a labourer along with future members of The Gladiators, Thomas's break came with "Run Mr. Nigel Run", produced by Derrick Harriott.[1] This was followed by a successful association with producer Joe Gibbs, with hits following in the form of "God Bless The Children", "Mama's Song", "Rainy Night In Georgia" and "If I Had a Hammer".[1] He broke into the UK Top 10 in 1970 with "Love of the Common People" (later also a top 10 hit for Paul Young), a tour following, after which Thomas decided to stay in the United Kingdom, promoting a compilation of his work with Gibbs, also titled Love of the Common People. This was followed by his self-produced Tell It Like It Is album, featuring the near-hit "Yesterday Man", and the commentary on the lack of airplay for reggae records on Radio 1, "BBC".[1]
Thomas continued recording commercial reggae, working with the likes of Lloyd Charmers. In 1974, he toured the UK backed by the musicians who would later go on to become Misty In Roots.[
Turn Back The Hands Of Time
Nicky Thomas Lyrics
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Can't sleep at night always think about you
But if I had the chance to start all over
I would be wishing today on a four leaf clover
And leaving you with the last thing on my mind
If I could turn back the hands of time
Oh darling I can't hold out much longer
But if I had just one more try
I would be yours, yours alone until the day I die
and we would have a love so divine
If I could turn back the hands of time
Oh darling please, please let me come back home
Your love has been so good to me baby
And I just relied without it
I can't go on and you're the other half
That makes my life complete
If I had one more chance we'd have a love so sweet
The lyrics of Nicky Thomas's "Turn Back the Hands of Time" delve into the theme of regret and the desire to rectify past mistakes. The singer of the song is deeply affected by the absence of their lover, feeling lonely and unable to sleep without them. They acknowledge that if given the opportunity to start over, they would be choosing their lover, leaving them as the last thing on their mind. This highlights the importance of their lover in their life and how much they miss them.
The song takes an emotional turn when the singer expresses the depth of their pain and the increasing intensity of their hurt. They long for just one more try with their lover, a chance to have a natural and divine love until death do them part. Through these lyrics, the listener can understand the value of love in a person's life and the power that it possesses.
Overall, the song presents a passionate plea for a second chance at love and the possibility of a better future together. The lyrics are filled with longing, remorse, and hope, capturing the complexity of human emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh darling I'm so lonely without you
I feel extremely lonely and incomplete without you by my side
Can't sleep at night always think about you
My sleep is disturbed as I can't stop thinking about you
But if I had the chance to start all over
If I could have a fresh start, a new beginning
I would be wishing today on a four leaf clover
I would pray for good luck and fortune to come my way
And leaving you with the last thing on my mind
If I had the opportunity to start afresh, leaving you behind would be the last thing on my mind
If I could turn back the hands of time
If I could go back in time and change things
Oh darling I can't hold out much longer
I can't bear this pain and loneliness for much longer
Oh the pain's so deep and the hurt is getting stronger
The emotional pain is intense and increases with each passing day
But if I had just one more try
If I could have one last chance to make things right
I would be yours, yours alone until the day I die
I would be devoted to you and only you till the end of my life
and we would have a love so divine
Our love would be pure, holy and heavenly
Oh darling please, please let me come back home
I beg of you to let me come back to you and our home
Your love has been so good to me baby
Your love has been amazing and has completed me
And I just relied without it
I have become dependent on your love and can't function without it
I can't go on and you're the other half
I can't continue living without you as you are my better half
That makes my life complete
You make my life whole and complete
If I had one more chance we'd have a love so sweet
If I had the opportunity to make things right, our love would be sweeter than ever
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bonnie Thompson, Jack Daniels
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TheSoulTwins
'Turn back the Hands of Time' was originally recorded by American R&B singer Tyrone Davis in 1970. The song was co-written by Jack Daniels and Bonnie Thompson and produced by Willie Henderson - and was based on relationship problems that Daniels was having at the time.
Although Tyrone Davis' version is superb - I always loved Nicky Thomas' rendition more. Just something about the emotion he emanates through that gut-wrenching vocal style of his. I have almost every record he ever released and never stop listening to them. A truly great artist.
Llewlyn Woodburn
Very good rendition .These kind of music cant die. These are the song I listen to everyday.
jock manning
What a voice,very underated
jock manning
Rip the great nicky thomas
Kingsley Brown
My opinion very good singer something unique about his style an amount of thrill soothing to a lonely or broken feelings God bless the children love of common people......have a little faith........mamas song......message to maria.......and many more.......
Layla Khan
Very underrated...fantastic voice
Kingsley Brown
@Layla Khan don't think he really that much under rated maybe didn't get enough exposure and he get a reasonable amount of attention on the British circuit his song love of common people even though adopted do well on the British reggae chart at the time sad and unfortunate he died young
Nat_Nat
Wasnt nicky thomas from croydon?? Good artist.
Christine Terry
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123gogary
Got the LP but no cover Â