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Turn It Around
The Black Seeds Lyrics
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Cause I couldnt take it again
When your heart just feels so down
When you dont want to take the blame, no.
Inside you know there is something wrong
But dont know how to deal with it.
Im sorry that my words were cold
Lets Turn It Around, Babe
Cause its getting us down, yeah
Lets Turn it Around, Babe
Cause its getting us down, yeah
Tell my eyes to stop making things up
Because its only going to bring me down
And baby if you only knew that
I wont let it get in the way
Tell my head to stop messing around
Cause I couldnt take it again
When you heart just feels so down
When you dont want to take the blame
Lets Turn It Around, Babe
Cause its getting us down, yeah
Lets Turn it Around, Babe
Cause its getting us down, yeah
The Black Seeds's song "Turn It Around" is a hopeful tune about resolving a relationship that seems to be going in the wrong direction. At the beginning of the song, the singer acknowledges their own tendency to overthink things and to blame others for their troubles. They recognise that this is a damaging pattern but they don't know how to break out of it. They apologise for their cold words, which they recognise had hurt their partner.
The chorus is an invitation to make a change, to "turn it around" and start afresh. The singer acknowledges that the situation is bringing them both down, but by making a conscious effort to change things they believe the relationship can be saved. The repeated phrase "let's turn it around, babe" is an exhortation to a collective effort, rather than one person shouldering the responsibility.
The verses are framed by the chorus, which comes back again and again as a reminder of what is possible. Throughout the song, the lyrics suggest that the way out of a difficult situation is through acknowledging one's own actions and taking responsibility for them. They offer the possibility of creating something new and beautiful together if both partners are willing to put in the work.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell my head to stop messing around
Requesting my thoughts to stop confusing me.
Cause I couldnt take it again
I don't want to go through this anymore.
When your heart just feels so down
When you're feeling distressed and troubled.
When you dont want to take the blame, no.
Trying to avoid taking responsibility for the situation.
Inside you know there is something wrong
Deep down, you're aware of the issue at hand.
But dont know how to deal with it.
You're uncertain what to do about it.
Im sorry that my words were cold
I apologize for being indifferent.
They seemed to make you shiver within
My words gave you an unpleasant feeling.
Lets Turn It Around, Babe
Let's change the situation, darling.
Cause its getting us down, yeah
Because this is making us feel dejected.
Tell my eyes to stop making things up
Asking my senses to stop imagining things that aren't real.
Because its only going to bring me down
As it will only make me more negative.
And baby if you only knew that
If you had an idea that...
I wont let it get in the way
I won't allow it to hinder us any further.
Contributed by Zachary L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ivan Bittencourt
this song is so groovy, so addictive.. i just cant stop listening to it
dw420
This song is absolutely perfect in every way. Sick opening drum fill into a sick bass line, into a sick hooky chorus, into a sick outro! This song is so sick I think I'm gonna have to go to the doctor lol. I got a fever...and the only cure is to listen to this song on repeat. Big up! One love from St.Louis!!!
Oi Sole
Should be over a million views. Seriously a great song.
michael gemmell
Just an awesome song. All i can say.
Gemma Anglem
Whenever I feel sad this song makes me feel some type of way
Wilson Hakker
2016 and still jamming black seeds never gets old!
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@Magical monkey 2021 & Onwards 💯
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kjblaze1
Great song! Best part is from the 3:00 mark on.. just some of the best music, groovy as hell.
Mana Kino
Still rocking this Album in 2019!