"Twist of Fate" reached number four in Australia and Canada and it peaked at number five on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in January 1984. It became Newton-John's last Top-10 in the U.S. to date.
Billboard ranked "Twist of Fate" as the 42nd biggest hit of 1984 in the United States.
Twist Of Fate
Olivia Newton-John Lyrics
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How did we fall into this circumstance?
We weren't so straight and narrow
This is much more than we deserve
A higher voice has called the tune
Two hearts that lost the beat will now resume
The gift of life extension
Ooh
It's gotta be a strange twist of fate
Telling me that Heaven can wait
Telling me to get it right this time
Life doesn't mean a thing
Without the love you bring
Love is what we've found
The second time around
Don't understand what's going on
Woke up this morning all the hurt was gone
This is a new beginning
I'm back in the land of the living
It's gotta be a strange twist of fate
Telling me that Heaven can wait
And I'm gonna get it right this time
Life (life) doesn't mean a thing
Without the love you bring
Love is what we've found
The second time around
Oh, oh
It's gotta be a strange twist of fate
Telling me that Heaven can wait
Oh, I'm gonna get it right this time
Life (life) doesn't mean a thing
Without the love you bring
A love is what we've found
The second time around
It's gotta be a strange twist of fate
Telling me that Heaven can wait
You know I'm gonna get it right
I'm gonna make it work this time
Life, life doesn't mean a thing (doesn't mean a thing)
Without the love you bring (without the love)
Love is what we've found (without the love we've found)
The second time around
It's gotta be a strange twist of fate
Telling me that Heaven can wait
Life (life) doesn't mean a thing
In "Twist of Fate," Olivia Newton-John candidly reflects on the notion of second chances and divine intervention in the face of what seems like fate's cruel hand. At the beginning of the song, she questions whether she and her partner deserve a second chance and how they ended up in their current circumstance. She notes that they were not always "straight and narrow" but expresses gratitude since what they are getting far exceeds what they expect. Describing it as a "strange twist of fate," she believes that they have been given more time to be together by divine intervention, even though they did not deserve it.
She admittedly attributes the gift of their reunion to a higher power that has called the tune, and two broken hearts that have resumed their beat. Olivia speaks to life's fragility and how love is what makes it meaningful. She then concludes on a hopeful note, proclaiming that she's back in the land of the living and that life can only mean something with the love that she and her partner have found for the second time around. The song provides an uplifting message about love's restorative power and how second chances can be a blessing in disguise.
Line by Line Meaning
Do we deserve a second chance?
Questioning whether they are worthy of another opportunity
How did we fall into this circumstance?
Reflecting on the events that led to their current situation
We weren't so straight and narrow
Acknowledging past mistakes and imperfections
This is much more than we deserve
Expressing gratitude for an unexpected blessing
A higher voice has called the tune
Believing that a higher power has intervened in their lives
Two hearts that lost the beat will now resume
Reunited with a former love after a period of separation
The gift of life extension
Grateful for the opportunity to continue living
By divine intervention
Believing that their reunion was meant to be
It's gotta be a strange twist of fate
Astounded by how unlikely and unexpected their reunion seems
Telling me that Heaven can wait
Believing that their love is worth delaying entry into Heaven
Telling me to get it right this time
Taking this second chance seriously and learning from past mistakes
Life doesn't mean a thing
Reflecting on the emptiness of life without love
Without the love you bring
Acknowledging that their love is what gives life meaning
Love is what we've found
Reveling in the joy of rediscovered love
The second time around
Appreciation for the opportunity to start anew
Don't understand what's going on
Feeling confused by their unexpected reunion
Woke up this morning all the hurt was gone
Feeling like a new person thanks to their renewed love
This is a new beginning
Feeling like they have a fresh start in life
I'm back in the land of the living
Feeling like they have been given a new lease on life
You know I'm gonna get it right
Determined to make this reunion work
I'm gonna make it work this time
Reaffirming their commitment to making things work in their relationship
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Cameron Andrew Mcvey, Siobhan Emma Donaghy, Marlon Mcvey, Preetesh Hirji, Matt Kent
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Lyrics
Do we deserve a second chance?
How did we fall into this circumstance?
We weren't so straight and narrow
This is much more than we deserve
A higher voice has called the tune
Two hearts that lost the beat will now resume
The gift of life extension by divine intervention
It's gotta be a strange twist of fate
Telling me that heaven can wait
Telling me to get it right this time
Life doesn't mean a thing without the love you bring
Love is what we've found the second time around
Don't understand what's going on
Woke up this morning, all the hurt was gone
This is a new beginning
I'm back in the land of the living
It's gotta be a strange twist of fate
Telling me that heaven can wait
Telling me to get it right this time
Life doesn't mean a thing without the love you bring
Love is what we've found the second time around
It's gotta be a strange twist of fate
Telling me that heaven can wait
Oh, I'm gonna get it right this time
Life doesn't mean a thing without the love you bring
Love is what we've found the second time around
It's gotta be a strange twist of fate
Telling me that heaven can wait
You know, I'm gonna get it right
I'm gonna make it work this time
Life doesn't mean a thing without the love you bring
Love is what we've found the second time around
It's gotta be a strange twist of fate
Telling me that heaven can wait
Life doesn't mean a thing without the love you bring
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@katiegraziano113
Do we deserve a second chance
How did we fall into this circumstance
We weren't so straight and narrow
This is much more than we deserve
A higher voice has called the tune
Two hearts that lost the beat will now resume
The gift of life extension
By divine intervention
It's gotta be a strange twist of fate
Telling me that Heaven can wait
Telling me to get it right this time
Life doesn't mean a thing
Without the love you bring
Love is what we found, The second time around
Don't understand what's going on
Woke up this morning all the hurt was gone
This is a new begining
I'm back in the land of living!
It's gonna be a strange twist of fate
Telling me that Heaven can wait
Telling me to get it right this time
Life doesn't mean a thing
Without the love you bring
Love is what we've found
The second time around...
@RenyRenteria
LYRIC:
Do we deserve a second chance
How did we fall into this circumstance
We weren't so straight and narrow
This is much more than we deserve
A higher voice has called the tune
Two hearts that lost the beat will now resume
The gift of life extension
By divine intervention
It's gotta be a strange twist of fate
Telling me that Heaven can wait
Telling me to get it right this time
Life doesn't mean a thing
Without the love you bring
Love is what we've found
The second time around
Don't understand what's going on
Woke up this morning all the hurt was gone
This is a new beginning
I'm back in the land of the living
It's gotta be a strange twist of fate
Telling me that Heaven can wait
Telling me to get it right this time
Life doesn't mean a thing
Without the love you bring
Love is what we've found
The second time around
@stormydavis8546
One of THE most underrated songs of the 80s ..... RIP Olivia, you will be dearly missed
@richardborczynski4955
Absolutely loved the movie two of a,kind
@oryday1133
I love this song. I was obsessed with ONJ as a kid
@dianadamcknight9902
So agree! One of my favorite songs of hers
@markzane8542
@Ory Day Me too... 😔
@bonnypurac5923
So true such a great song.You are going to be so missed gorgeous lady.RIP Olvia.
@johnkatsoudas4767
Rest In Peace Olivia! You are one huge reason why my childhood was amazing in the 80's. I will always listen to your songs. They will live on forever.
@TheMirincho
We all are. Cheer up friend...
@Globalman43
I’m shocked. Nichelle Nichols passed away last week including Bill Russell, now Olivia Newton John.
@tjj5337
John, Agreed! 👍👍❤️❤️