If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time
R. Kelly Lyrics


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How did I ever let you slip away
Never knowing I'd be singing this song some day
And now I'm sinking, sinking to rise no more
Ever since you closed the door

If I could turn, turn back the hands of time
Then my darlin' you'd still be mine
If I could turn, turn back the hands of time
Then darlin' you, you'd still be mine

Funny, funny how time goes by
And blessings are missed in the wink of an eye
Why oh why oh why should one have to go on suffering
When every day I pray please come back to me

If I could turn, turn back the hands of time
Then my darlin' you'd still be mine
If I could turn, turn back the hands of time
Then darlin' you, you'd still be mine

And you had enough love for the both of us
But I, I, I did you wrong, I admit I did
But now I'm facing the rest of my life alone, whoa

If I could turn, turn back the hands of time
Then my darlin' you'd still be mine
If I could turn, turn back the hands of time
Then darlin' you, you'd still be mine

I'd never hurt you (If I could turn back)
Never do you wrong (If I could turn back)
And never leave your side (If I could turn back)
If I could turn back the hands

There'd be nothing I wouldn't do for you
(If I could turn back)
Forever honest and true to you
(If I could turn back)
If you accept me back in your heart, I love you
(If I could turn back the hands)

(If I could turn back)
That would be my will
(If I could turn back)
Darlin' I'm begging you to take me by the hands
(If I could turn back the hands)

I'm going down, yes I am
(If I could turn back)
Down on my bended knee, yeah
(If I could turn back)
And I'm gonna be right there until you return to me
(If I could turn back the hands)

(If I could turn back)
If I could just turn back that little clock on the wall
(If I could turn back)
Then I'd come to realize how much I love you




Love you love you love you
(If I could turn back the hands)

Overall Meaning

"If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time" is a heart-wrenching song by R. Kelly that reflects on a lost love and yearning for a second chance. The lyrics of this song tell the story of a man who reflects on his past actions and is now filled with regret for losing someone he loves dearly. He acknowledges his mistakes and is willing to do anything to turn back the hands of time and have another chance with his beloved. The pain of losing his love is palpable as he sings about how he is now sinking and will not rise again. Throughout the song, he reflects on the brevity of life and how easily blessings can be missed.


The lyrics reflect the deep emotions of love, heartbreak, and regret. R. Kelly portrays a person who is willing to give up everything to have his love back in his arms. He recognizes that the hands of time cannot be turned back, and fate has dealt him a harsh blow. The song ends with him sitting down, hoping that his love will hear his cries and return to him.


In conclusion, “If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time” is a poignant song that expresses the pain of losing someone you love and the regret of not doing things right. Its reflective tone, meaningful lyrics, and soulful melody make it a classic in the R&B genre.


Line by Line Meaning

How did I ever let you slip away
I regret not holding onto you


Never knowing I'd be singing this song some day
I never anticipated I'd feel this way


And now I'm sinking, sinking to rise no more
I'm unable to recover from losing you


Ever since you closed the door
Since you left me, I haven't been the same


If I could turn, turn back the hands of time
If only I could go back to the past


Then my darlin' you'd still be mine
I'd make sure to never lose you again


Funny, funny how time goes by
It's strange how quickly time passes


And blessings are missed in the wink of an eye
We often don't appreciate what we have until it's gone


Why oh why oh why should one have to go on suffering
Why do we have to live with the pain of losing someone?


When every day I pray please come back to me
I wish you were still here with me


And you had enough love for the both of us
You loved us both, but I was selfish


But I, I, I did you wrong, I admit I did
I know I hurt you, and I'm sorry


But now I'm facing the rest of my life alone, whoa
Now that you're gone, I'm left to deal with the consequences


I'd never hurt you (If I could turn back)
I'd do everything differently


Never do you wrong (If I could turn back)
I'd always treat you with respect and love


And never leave your side (If I could turn back)
I'd always be there for you


There'd be nothing I wouldn't do for you
I'd go to great lengths to make you happy


Forever honest and true to you
I'd always be truthful in our relationship


If you accept me back in your heart, I love you
If you give me another chance, I promise to love you forever


That would be my will
I'll do anything to make it up to you


Darlin' I'm begging you to take me by the hands
Please don't leave me alone


I'm going down, yes I am
I'm falling apart without you


Down on my bended knee, yeah
I'm begging for your forgiveness


And I'm gonna be right there until you return to me
I'll wait for you as long as it takes


If I could just turn back that little clock on the wall
If only I could go back in time


Then I'd come to realize how much I love you
I never realized how much you meant to me until you were gone


Love you love you love you
I love you more than anything




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY

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Don Perfecto Manfinini


on when a man loves a women

beautiful song

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