She has been dancing for most of her life and has appeared in such shows as "Cats" and "A Chorus line."
Ms. Henshall has recorded three albums, 'Love is Here to Stay, ' a tribute to the music of the Gershwins and two others entitled 'Pilgrim' and 'The Ruthie Henshall Album.'
This multi-talented star of the stage can sing from a low belt to a high soprano. She also is an excellent actress who effortlessly moves audiences to tears.
Ruthie Henshall has played Ellen in "Miss Saigon, " Fantine in "Les Miserables, " Nancy in "Oliver, " and both Velma and Roxie in "Chicago." She and Michael Ball received the Theatregoer's Club of Great Britain Award for Most Popular Musical Stage Actor and Actress. Ruthie made her debut on Broadway in "Putting it Together."
She is married to Canadian-born, UK based singer (lead singer for the UK based band Van Tramp) and actor Tim Howar. They have two daughters.
Maybe This Time
Ruthie Henshall Lyrics
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Maybe this time, he'll stay
Maybe this time
For the first time
Love won't hurry away
He will hold me fast
I'll be home at last
Like the last time
And the time before
Everybody loves a winner
So nobody loved me;
'Lady Peaceful,' 'Lady Happy,'
That's what I long to be
All the odds are in my favor
Something's bound to begin
It's got to happen, happen sometime
Maybe this time I'll win----
Maybe this time, I'll be lucky
Maybe this time, he'll stay
Maybe this time
For the first time
Love won't hurry away
He will hold me fast
I'll be home at last
Not a loser anymore
Like the last time
And the time before
Everybody loves a winner
So nobody loved me;
'Lady Peaceful,' 'Lady Happy,'
That's what I long to be
All the odds are in my favor
Something's bound to begin--
It's got to happen, happen sometime
Maybe this time,
maybe this time,
I'll
win----
so no body loved me!!!!
Ruthie Henshall's "Maybe This Time" is a song about hope, second chances, and the possibility of finding love after many failed attempts. The first stanza sets the tone, with the singer acknowledging that she has not had much luck in love in the past. However, she is hopeful that this time, things will be different. She longs for a love that will not "hurry away" and will finally bring her the happiness that she deserves. The chorus is a repetition of this hope, with the singer wishing for luck and for her love to stay.
The third stanza provides some insight into the singer's past experiences with love. She reveals that she has been called "Lady Peaceful" and "Lady Happy" but has never felt this way inside. The contrast between her public facade and her private emotions is revealing of her character- she has been trying to put on a happy front while feeling lonely on the inside. The stanza also indicates that she has been a loser in her previous attempts at love- a sentiment that she repeats in the next stanza.
The last stanza is a culmination of the singer's hope and desire for love. She believes that the odds are in her favor this time, and that something is bound to begin. She sings that it has to happen sometime, and perhaps this is the time that she will finally win in love.
Overall, "Maybe This Time" is a song that is full of emotion, longing, and hope. It speaks to anyone who has felt unlucky in love and is hoping to finally find their soulmate. With its catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics, it is a song that has resonated with many people over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe this time, I'll be lucky
I hope that this time, fortune will finally swing in my favor
Maybe this time, he'll stay
Perhaps this time, he won't leave me and will stick around
Maybe this time
This could potentially be the moment I've been waiting for
For the first time
Maybe, just maybe, this will be the first time true love won't abandon me
Love won't hurry away
I hope that this time, love won't escape my grasp so easily
He will hold me fast
I long for him to embrace me tightly and never let go
I'll be home at last
If he stays with me, I will finally feel like I am where I belong
Not a loser anymore
I don't want to feel like a failure and hopeless romantic anymore
Like the last time
I don't want to repeat the same mistakes and experiences again
And the time before
I don't want to keep going through the same heartbreaks and pain
Everybody loves a winner
The world tends to admire those who succeed in love and life
So nobody loved me;
I feel like I have been undeserving of love and affection from others
'Lady Peaceful,' 'Lady Happy,'
I yearn to be known as someone who is content and joyful
That's what I long to be
I have a deep desire to find inner peace and happiness
All the odds are in my favor
Perhaps this time around, luck and the universe are on my side
Something's bound to begin--
I have a feeling that a new chapter in my life is about to unfold
It's got to happen, happen sometime
I believe that the perfect moment for something good to happen will come eventually
Maybe this time, I'll win----
I hope that this time, I will finally achieve the love and happiness that I've been searching for
Writer(s): John Kander, Fred Ebb
Contributed by Jayden G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Maybe this time, I'll be lucky
Maybe this time, he'll stay
Maybe this time
For the first time
Love won't hurry away
He will hold me fast
I'll be home at last
Not a loser anymore
Like the last time
And the time before
Everybody loves a winner
So nobody loved me;
'Lady Peaceful,' 'Lady Happy,'
That's what I long to be
All the odds are in my favor
Something's bound to begin
It's got to happen, happen sometime
Maybe this time I'll win----
Maybe this time, I'll be lucky
Maybe this time, he'll stay
Maybe this time
For the first time
Love won't hurry away
He will hold me fast
I'll be home at last
Not a loser anymore
Like the last time
And the time before
Everybody loves a winner
So nobody loved me;
'Lady Peaceful,' 'Lady Happy,'
That's what I long to be
All the odds are in my favor
Something's bound to begin--
It's got to happen, happen sometime
Maybe this time,
maybe this time,
I'll
win----
so no body loved me!!!!
Send "Maybe This Time" Ringtone to your cell
Molly Willis
She has that mind-blowing combination of perfect vocal technique and genuine human expression. She is one of the very few people I've ever heard who can act with their voice alone. Every night is a performance, but it doesn't need to be over-the-top. it's so understated. Amazing.
birdie
You can close your eyes and just listen, and you’d still feel exactly what she’s feeling in those moments. It’s remarkable.
”Acts with her voice ✅” exactly. As all musical theater performers should strive to do in their shows. ✌️
mary hynes
Jack Mason Do you have ANY friends?
Jack Mason
MolIyMakesMusic Excuse me, I'm sorry to butt in, but can you tell me if the Emperor is wearing any clothes ?
Kaelee Bolme
Ruthie Henshall has honestly ruined all other performances of this song for me. I will never be able to hear it without hearing Ruthie's version in my head. SO incredible.
Ahleighia Carter Croom
You know what…. Same
John Oleary
How can anyone not like this. Hands down best rendition ever.
d nebula
This is a master class on how to "act out" a song. Even her reaction to the applause is exquisite.
OldieMusicMan
What a voice. You really don't see too many "Broadway" voices anymore. They're all being replaced by more pop-oriented voices, which is a shame. But she has all the vocal brassiness seen in some of our late, great belters (Merman, Lisa Kirk, Vivian Blaine). She also manages to act the song very well. She almost seemed like she wanted to cry out in frustration near the end.
becalou
Ruthie has got to be the best at singing this song im in love with it :) Altough Kristin Chenoweth singing it on Glee was amazing