Turn Around
Tempest Lyrics


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Turn around, I find I do not know you
And I thought I knew you so well
I turn around, I find I cannot see you
Sadness over comes me, can't you tell?

'Cause you're so far away I can't reach you
And I know if you don't I'll be lost
I look in your eyes and you don't see me
I can't believe our love is gone
I turn around, round, round

Wait a minute, don't leave yet
There's too much behind us
For you to go without a word to show regret
Wait a minute, don't forget
All that we have done
Turn around and let me show you

You are the one that I believe in
I can't stand to lose you now
You are the one that baby love you
You couldn't stop me anyhow

So please stay with me tonight and let me tell you
Just how good our love can be
Stay with me tonight and let me show you
Just how much you mean to me
Turn around, round, round

You are the one that I believe in
I can't stand to lose you now
You are the one that baby loves you
You couldn't stop me anyhow

So please stay with me tonight and let me tell you
Just how good our love can be
Stay with me tonight and let me show you
Just how much you mean to me
Turn around, round, round, yeah, yeah

Wait a minute, don't leave yet
There's too much behind us
For you to go without a word to show regret
Wait a minute, don't forget
All that we have done
Turn around and let me show you

Wait a minute, don't leave yet
There's too much behind us
For you to go without a word to show regret
Wait a minute, don't forget
All that we have done
Turn around and let me show you

Wait a minute, don't leave yet
There's too much behind us
For you to go without a word to show regret
Wait a minute, don't forget
All that we have done




Turn around, turn around, turn around
Turn around, turn around, turn around

Overall Meaning

In "Turn Around," the singer expresses the pain of realizing that they do not know their loved one as well as they thought they did. The first stanza reveals this disconnect, as the singer turns around to find that they cannot see their partner anymore. This suddenly makes them aware of the weight of sadness they feel. The second stanza is a plea for the partner to not leave and to acknowledge what they have built together. The repetition of "wait a minute, don't leave yet" emphasizes the urgency and desperation of the singer's desire for the partner to stay. The chorus repeats the belief that the partner is the one that they cannot afford to lose, and the singer wants to show them just how much they mean.


The song is a poignant portrayal of the fragility of human relationships, and how easy it is to miss the signs of a love gone astray. It speaks to the fear of loss and the desire to hold on to what one has regardless of the costs. It is a call for communication and recognition of what they have built together.


Line by Line Meaning

Turn around, I find I do not know you
The singer realizes that they do not really know their partner as well as they thought.


And I thought I knew you so well
The singer had believed that they knew their partner intimately.


I turn around, I find I cannot see you
The singer realizes that their partner is physically distant and out of reach.


Sadness over comes me, can't you tell?
The singer is feeling heartbroken and is hoping their partner can see it in their expression.


'Cause you're so far away I can't reach you
The singer is unable to contact or be close to their partner who is physically distant.


And I know if you don't I'll be lost
The singer feels lost and incomplete without their partner.


I look in your eyes and you don't see me
The singer feels a disconnect from their partner, who does not seem to notice or acknowledge them.


I can't believe our love is gone
The singer is in disbelief that their love has dissipated.


Wait a minute, don't leave yet
The singer is pleading with their partner not to leave.


There's too much behind us
There has been history between the singer and their partner that cannot be ignored or forgotten.


For you to go without a word to show regret
The singer wants their partner to express regret before leaving.


All that we have done
The singer is referring to the experiences and memories they have created with their partner.


Turn around and let me show you
The singer wants their partner to turn around and see what they have together.


You are the one that I believe in
The singer puts their faith and trust in their partner.


I can't stand to lose you now
The singer does not want to lose their partner at this moment.


You are the one that baby love you
The singer is expressing their love for their partner.


You couldn't stop me anyhow
The singer's love for their partner is unbreakable no matter what.


So please stay with me tonight and let me tell you
The singer wants their partner to stay and hear the sincerity of their words.


Just how good our love can be
The singer believes that their love has the potential to be great.


Stay with me tonight and let me show you
The singer wants their partner to stay and experience their love for themself.


Just how much you mean to me
The singer wants their partner to understand the depth of their love and feelings for them.


Turn around, round, round
The singer repeats that they want their partner to turn around and acknowledge their love.


Turn around, turn around, turn around
The singer emphasizes the importance of their partner turning around to face them.




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Comments from YouTube:

mombassaman

Just love this song. Ollie plays so wonderfully, the drums are killer and the bass drives hard. Totally way out and groovy. Cool shit dude's.

Nick J.

The phenomenal Ollie Halsall at his best, imho. And his playing together with Allan Holdsworth on the live BBC Sessions are stupendous!

djompinthefire

Ca faisait des années que ne n'avais pas écouté ça, le plaisir est le même!

Philip Harrigan

Was upset when the LEGENDARY Allan Holdsworth left but Ollie (loved him w/ Patto) was an extraordinary replacement. So glad to have lived in that age. The 70s ROCK!!!!

G Crauwels

This rocks.

Cristiano Farnocchia

mitici grandi insuperabili

Orio Tentacles

Perky and stormy even without technology

jacques laurencot

NICE STUFF..... Just Browsing seen this Band Opened for Uriah Heep in 1974....

mac a doo

The 1970's RULED for music and creativity.Today is all image-no substance.Load of CRAP.

Philip Harrigan

mac a doo agreed

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