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.
This Time Around
Ruthie Henshall Lyrics
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The future seemed so far ahead
I had only one choice to make
When I believed in love
My Mom would say ...
Things were as they should be
When Charlie was my true destiny
When were drunk with dreams
We used to talk about forever
I believed in the fairytale
I remember the boy who climbed in my window
In the moments between kisses I would tremble inside
The last time I was here my feelings led me everywhere
He kissed away my fears
I was caught up in the way he said my name
If I knew then what I know now
Would I wind up the same anyhow?
How many times I have I wondered that?
Well now, guess what?
I'll know
Time changes hearts I know it does
I'm not afraid to make my life my own
I'll find out who I am and who I was
I'll take this chance I've found
I was blind, but not this time
Undefined, but not this time
Now when I think about tomorrow
I can feel possibilities
I can try any crazy scheme that excites me
In these moments between lifetimes I can fantasise
Oh yes
This time while I'm here
I can look ahead to everything
I know what's gonna be
And I'm not afraid of anything
I'm young again once more
And youth will not be wasted here on me
I was blind, but not this time
I'll define my life this time
The choice is mine to get it right this time
I believe what I feel
What my soul needs to heal
This time around
The song "This Time Around" by Ruthie Henshall seems to tell the story of a woman who is reflecting on her past relationships and the lessons she has learned from them. She starts by talking about how when she slept in this bed, the future seemed so far away and she believed in love. Her mother used to say that things were as they should be when Charlie was her true destiny and everyone was happy. They used to talk about forever and believed in the fairytale. She remembers the boy who climbed into her window and how he would make her tremble inside. However, time changes hearts and she realizes that she has been blind in the past, but not this time. Now, she is not afraid to make her life her own and define who she is.
The song has a hopeful and empowering message about taking control of one's life and making the most of the present. It encourages listeners to dream big and take chances, even if it means taking risks and making mistakes. The lyrics are filled with imagery and emotion, painting a vivid picture of the singer's journey of self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
When I slept in this bed
Looking back on my past and my choices made while sleeping in this bed
The future seemed so far ahead
The future appeared to be a distant, distant thing to worry about
I had only one choice to make
I was at a crossroad and I could see only one path in front of me
When I believed in love
This choice was about my faith in love that led my way back then
My Mom would say ...
My mother used to offer me comforting words in my youth
Things were as they should be
She believed life was as it was meant to be
When Charlie was my true destiny
I believed that Charlie was the one for me, my true soulmate
Everyone was wearing a smile
My naive beliefs in love made everyone happy and hopeful around me
When were drunk with dreams
We were so lost in our dreams that reality was a distant thing back then
We used to talk about forever
Charlie and I used to speak about our endless love and togetherness
I believed in the fairytale
I held high ideals of true love and happily ever after expectations
I remember the boy who climbed in my window
I vividly remember the boy who risked it all to be with me
In the moments between kisses I would tremble inside
Those moments were when I felt the warmth and strength of our love and was overcome by it
The last time I was here my feelings led me everywhere
The last time I was in this bed, my emotions steered me in all directions
He kissed away my fears
Charlie kissed the doubts and fears out of me and made me feel safe and loved
I was caught up in the way he said my name
Those words were like music to my ears and every time he spoke my name, I was swept away
If I knew then what I know now
If I had the knowledge I gained over the years, back then
Would I wind up the same anyhow?
Would I still make the same choices if I had that insight?
How many times have I wondered that?
I have pondered this question countless times over the years
Well now, guess what?
Now, I have finally found my answer
I'll know
I have gained the knowledge I sought and I am sure of it now
Time changes hearts I know it does
I have come to understand over time how our hearts change
I'm not afraid to make my life my own
I am not afraid to live life on my own terms, doing what I want and what makes me happy
I'll find out who I am and who I was
I am now setting out to discover my true self, discovering who I was and who I have become
I'll take this chance I've found
I have found a second chance in life that I will grab with both hands
Undefined, but not this time
I used to not know who I was, but not anymore
Now when I think about tomorrow
Looking towards the future with positivity and hope
I can feel possibilities
I am now able to see the possibilities life has to offer
I can try any crazy scheme that excites me
I am open to doing anything that brings me joy and excitement, no matter how crazy it might sound
In these moments between lifetimes I can fantasise
These moments of reflection and rest between busy times give me the time and space to dream and imagine
I can look ahead to everything
I am now able to look ahead and plan for everything, without fear or doubt
I know what's gonna be
I am now sure of my future and what lies ahead
And I'm not afraid of anything
I am fearless in the face of the challenges that lie ahead
I'm young again once more
I feel youthful and invigorated, with a youthfulness gained through experience and insight
And youth will not be wasted here on me
I will not waste this second chance at life that I have been given
I was blind, but not this time
I did not have the knowledge or insight in the past, but now I do
I'll define my life this time
I am now taking control of my life, defining what it means for me
The choice is mine to get it right this time
I am aware that this time, I am in control of the outcome and that it is up to me to do things right
I believe what I feel
I trust in myself and my feelings, and what I truly believe in
What my soul needs to heal
I am aware of my true needs, and what it takes to heal me from within
This time around
This time, I am taking control, and I am sure of what I want to achieve
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