This Time Around
Phats Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah
I never thought you'd take me back but you did
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
[Repeat: x 2]
This time around, I ain't gonna let you down
This time around
This time around
Never thought you'd come running
Never thought you'd come running
But you did, yeah, yeah
Never thought you'd come running
Never thought you'd come running
But you did, yeah, yeah
I never thought I'd come running back to you, but I did
Yeah, yeah
I, never thought you'd take me back
But you did, yeah, yeah, yeah
This time around I ain't gonna let you down
This time around (repeat for three times)
Never thought you'd come running
Never thought you'd come running
But you did, yeah, yeah [Repeat: x 3]
This time around I ain't gonna let you down
This time around [Repeat: x 2]
The lyrics to Phats's song This Time Around are about a love story that has undergone some obstacles and rough patches, but ultimately comes back together. The singer expresses surprise that they have come back to their former partner and just as surprised that their partner has taken them back. They sing about not wanting to let their partner down this time and making things work.
The repetition of "never thought you'd come running" suggests that both parties had given up on the relationship at some point, but something made them each try again. The phrase "But you did" gives the impression that both parties were pleasantly surprised to find love again with each other.
The repetition of "This time around, I ain't gonna let you down" reinforces the idea that there is a sense of renewed commitment in the relationship. Although there were problems before, they are ready to work through them and make things better.
Overall, the song conveys a message of hope and perseverance in relationships. It suggests that even relationships that have gone through difficult times and breakups may have a chance to come back together stronger than ever.
Line by Line Meaning
I, never thought I'd come running back to you, but I did
I didn't expect to come back to you, but I did anyway.
Yeah, yeah
Positive affirmation or agreement.
I never thought you'd take me back but you did
I didn't think you'd forgive me, but you did anyway.
This time around, I ain't gonna let you down
I'll do better this time, and won't disappoint you.
This time around
Referring to a new period or attempt.
Never thought you'd come running
I didn't expect you to come to me.
But you did, yeah, yeah
But you came to me anyway.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHAD VACCARINO, IAN AXEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dave 2020
I remember hearing this song in night clubs in 2001. I went almost 20 years before I heard it again and had no idea who sang it or the name of the song. I could only remember the chorus. 2001 was a great year for club music!
Sandro Mauro
Classic Disco House!!! 😍🎶🎵📽️🎄
Horrible Covers
gracias por subir esta canción. una de mi temas favoritas, y los paisajes de Cuba, precioso. One of their best songs, I'm not getting tired of listening to it after all these years
Harry Raam
im going to back to the 90s in Rotterdam Hollanda where phatts and small come! 24th of september 2022
Lucien Jolivet
Je ne connaissais pas ,excellent ce morceau
Sahil Doshi
Oui!
skurinski
Memories of watching MTV Europe in 2001
narc78
I was looking for this song for years.
Theodorious 84
I haven't heard this one in 20 years.
Wow... time flies
m.V
Magnifique je ne m'en lasse pas. A noter dans le clip, le frère de Tom CRUISE et le fils de BOURVIL...... B.V.