Timmy T started out in the 80's in small rap groups in Fresno, but felt that he would rather do dance music. He purchased a Moog synthesizer and a Roland TR-808 drum machine at a pawn shop, and recorded his first single, "Time After Time", in his garage. He delivered copies to a Fresno radio station and asked them to play his single. After the DJ played the song, there were many calls requesting who that was. The DJ recommended to Timmy T to take his record to radio stations in Los Angeles for more exposure. After Los Angeles pop station Power 106 played the record, Timmy got a record deal with Quality Records and released another single, "One More Try", which proved to be much more successful than his first single, climbing its way to the top of the Billboard charts.
Although Freestyle music has been a mainstay of New York and Miami, Timmy T was one of the most successful Freestyle artists to come from California.
He recorded his first album, "Time After Time", featuring the title track (his first single), "One More Try", and "What Will I Do." He followed up with "All For Love."
Timmy T has toured all over the world and performed on various TV shows through the early 90's. Following a financially draining divorce, having to raise his children, and the decline of Freestyle's popularity in general, Timmy fell out of the public eye. Nowadays, Timmy tours with other Freestyle acts such as The Cover Girls, Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, and others on the club circuit. His music still garners heavy rotation on Freestyle playlists.
Timmy T is not related to fellow Freestyle singer Judy Torres.
Time After Time
Timmy T Lyrics
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When we're together I tell you I love you
Now & forever
You're doing me wrong
But there's nothing I can do
We've been through days
Where nothing would go right
Please won't you let me come into your heart
We would make love
Through raining weather
And go to the movies and laugh together
Please won't you see girl what your doing to me
Girl, why don't you just understand
Why I've got to be your man
Why don't you let yourself go
Don't you know
Time after time
My feelings get so hurt
It will take both of us to make our love work
I'll give you love if you just give me a chance
Once in your life see that this is real
Will it be pain & sorrow that I feel
If this is love won't you see it through my eyes
Remember the days
When we would just hold hands
Holding and kissing in the warm sand
Those were the times when I knew you cared
Girl, why don't you just understand
Why I've got to be your man
Why don't you let yourself go
Don't you know
Girl, why don't you just understand
Why I've got to be your man
Why don't you let yourself go
Don't you know
Time after time
When we're together I tell you I love you
Now & forever
You're doing me wrong
But there's nothing I can do
The lyrics to Timmy T's song Time After Time talk about a love that seems to be in jeopardy. The singer's feelings are hurt, but he still professes his love for the woman he's with. He talks about the good times they've had, holding hands and kissing on the beach, as well as the rough patches, but he still wants to make it work. The woman seems to be doing him wrong, but he's helpless to stop it. He wants to be her man, wants her to let herself go, and wants her to understand his love for her. He ends the song by repeating the sentiment that he loves her now and forever, but he's still being hurt, and there seems to be nothing he can do.
Overall, the song seems to be about the ups and downs of a romantic relationship. The singer is expressing his love for this woman, but he's also feeling hurt, perhaps because she's not reciprocating those feelings or because the relationship is just not working out. He wants her to understand how he feels and to see that their love is real. The song is a plea for the woman to acknowledge his emotions and to try and work through the challenges they're facing together.
Line by Line Meaning
Time after time
Repetition of our experiences together
When we're together I tell you I love you
I express my love to you every time we are together
Now & forever
My love for you spans forever
You're doing me wrong
Your actions are hurting me
But there's nothing I can do
I feel powerless to change your behavior
We've been through days
We have experienced difficult times
Where nothing would go right
Our days have been filled with misfortune
In your arms your holding me so tight
Your embrace brings me comfort and security
Please won't you let me come into your heart
I want you to open your heart to me
We would make love
Our relationship would be filled with passion
Through raining weather
Even during difficult times, we would stick together
And go to the movies and laugh together
We would enjoy shared experiences and laugh together
Please won't you see girl what your doing to me
I want you to understand the impact of your actions on me
Girl, why don't you just understand
I am asking for your understanding
Why I've got to be your man
I want to be the one you choose to love
Why don't you let yourself go
I want you to let down your guard and open yourself up
Don't you know
Don't you understand?
My feelings get so hurt
Your actions cause me emotional pain
It will take both of us to make our love work
Building a successful relationship requires effort from both of us
I'll give you love if you just give me a chance
I am willing to invest in our relationship if you are willing to reciprocate
Once in your life see that this is real
I want you to recognize the authenticity of our love
Will it be pain & sorrow that I feel
I fear that our relationship may lead to heartbreak
If this is love won't you see it through my eyes
I want you to understand the depth of my love for you
Remember the days
Let's reminisce about our happy memories
When we would just hold hands
Back when the simplest moments brought us joy
Holding and kissing in the warm sand
We would embrace and share intimate moments in a beautiful setting
Those were the times when I knew you cared
These moments made me feel loved and valued by you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JONATHAN OWENS, TERRY BUTLER, WILBERT SCOTT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@littlepewpew001
Who's chilling to this in 2023 !
@seabass978
It's friggin 2023, who's still jamming to this besides me, 😅.
@tahanamedley6038
Can we start a petition and movement to bring freestyle back???
@randomshittv2000
tahana medley Good idea
@kansasjayhawk8386
Please no
@junk8027
How’d that petition go
@brandytorres8519
And these comments usually go over so well on YouTube music videos, I wonder where this lady went wrong.
@lauracastricone5459
I’M IN!! 😍😍😍😍😍
@thumpnvette7207
Oh still jamming this song and cruising it loud in my late 40’s and I’ll still play it until im 70 plus 👍🏼👌🏻🔉🔉
@fastingislife3766
😂🤣