Patricia Louise Holt (born May 24, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), bet… Read Full Bio ↴Patricia Louise Holt (born May 24, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), better known professionally as Patti LaBelle, is a highly revered, Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter, author, businesswoman and actress. LaBelle has fronted two moderately successful groups, Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles and LaBelle, before rising to superstardom as a solo artist in the late 1970s. She is best known for her strong soprano vocals and her signature high-octave vocal belting. LaBelle has been largely compared to Aretha Franklin during the 1970s, but her distinguishing vocal range remains unique and recognizable, and she is widely regarded as one of the greatest vocalists of all-time by such industry publications and media outlets as Jet Magazine, BET and VH1. LaBelle has recorded 16 solo studio albums since her solo debut in 1977. LaBelle has also reportedly sold more than 50 million albums. Her biography, Don't Block the Blessings, remained at the top of the New York Times best seller list for several weeks. In addition, she is also a bestselling cookbook author - on Twitter as @LaBelleFoods.
She has received recognition of her works in music, being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Apollo Hall of Fame, the Songwriters' Hall of Fame as well as the World Music Awards presenting her with the prestigious Legend Award. In 2012 and 2013, LaBelle embarked on the 50th Anniversary Tour, celebrating her years in the music business.

It's Time
Patti LaBelle Lyrics

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[Chorus]
It's time to tell him how you feel
Baby stop playin' around, gonna miss out on what's real
It's time to show him you're for real
If you won't someone else will yeah

You're a woman now, and it's time for you
Time you grow up and learn your way

Make this house a home, and make sure he knows
You're the one he can count on

[Chorus]

Now that you've settle down, how could you wear a frown
Knowing that he is the one
His love has been so good, it's time you understood
That he'll never let you down

[Chorus: x2]

[Bridge]
Has there ever been a time, you let him slip away
You didn't know what you had, now you wish he would have stayed
Girlfriend it's time to grow and learn what it takes
To hold on to the real thing

[Chorus: x2]

Overall Meaning

In Patti LaBelle's song "It's Time," the lyrics urge a woman to stop playing games with the man in her life and to express her true feelings. The chorus repeats the phrase, "It's time" to emphasize the message that the woman needs to stop taking the relationship for granted and instead take action to show her partner that she is committed to him. Additionally, the chorus warns that if she doesn't take this action, someone else will come along and take her place.

The verses provide further context for the woman's situation, suggesting that she may have been acting immaturely and not taking responsibility for her role in the relationship. The lyrics advise her to "grow up" and make the house a home, indicating that she needs to prioritize building a stable and loving environment for the relationship to thrive. The bridge asks the woman if she has ever let the man slip away, hinting that past actions may be contributing to her current hesitation to fully commit. Overall, the song is a call to action to take responsibility for one's actions in a relationship and to express genuine love and commitment before it's too late.

Line by Line Meaning

It's time to tell him how you feel
You need to express your true feelings to him

Baby stop playin' around, gonna miss out on what's real
Stop fooling around and risking losing something valuable

It's time to show him you're for real
It's time to prove to him that your love is genuine

If you won't someone else will yeah
If you don't value him, someone else surely will

You're a woman now, and it's time for you
As a grown woman, you need to take responsibility for your life

Time you grow up and learn your way
It's time to mature and find your own path in life

Make this house a home, and make sure he knows
Create a warm and loving environment for you and him, and make sure he appreciates it

You're the one he can count on
You're the one he can rely on when things get tough

Now that you've settle down, how could you wear a frown
Now that you have found stability, why would you be unhappy?

Knowing that he is the one
Realizing that he is the person you want to be with

His love has been so good, it's time you understood
Recognize that he has treated you well

That he'll never let you down
He's someone who you can trust and rely on

Has there ever been a time, you let him slip away
Have you ever let him go and regret it?

You didn't know what you had, now you wish he would have stayed
You took him for granted, and now you wish he were still with you

Girlfriend it's time to grow and learn what it takes
It's time to mature and understand what it takes to maintain a healthy relationship

To hold on to the real thing
To keep a genuine love and connection

Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OSBORNE BINGHAM, SHAWN SMITH, ERIC TYRONE MCNEIL, SHACONDA T. MCKENDRICK, PATTI LABELLE, JIMI KENDRIX, STEPHONY SMITH, RANDI MICHAELS

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