Tina Cousins is a singer of electronic music, from Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, Eng… Read Full Bio ↴Tina Cousins is a singer of electronic music, from Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England, born April 20, 1974. She first achieved global success by appearing on German DJ/producer team Sash!'s single "Mysterious Times" in 1998, which lead to a string of other releases, notably "Forever","Killin' time", "Pray","Angel" and most recently her cover of Black's "Wonderful Life".

Turn Back Time
Tina Cousins Lyrics

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Didn't mean to hurt you how was I so weak?
Ain't nothin' sacred in this world at all
took your love for granted now it cuts so deep
I never saw the writing on the wall

It's too late, I had your love but I pushed it away
Twist of fate it's hard to find the words to say

But now I want to turn back time
I've realised there's no love like the one I left behind
And if I have to wait in line
There'll come a day I'll find a way to turn back time

Never saw it coming I was such a fool
Too busy Dreamin' to read between the lines
But goin' round in circles got me so confused
I can't believe I never saw the signs

Now it's too late, I had your love but it supped away
Twist of fate it's hard to find the words to say

Never saw it coming I was such a fool
Too busy Dreamin' to read between the lines

But goin' round in circles got me so confused
I can't believe I never saw the signs

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tina Cousins's song "Turn Back Time" tell the story of a person who has lost the love of their life and is now regretting their actions. The song is about realizing the value of a love that was taken for granted and wanting to go back in time to correct past mistakes. The first verse, "Didn't mean to hurt you how was I so weak? Ain't nothin' sacred in this world at all. Took your love for granted now it cuts so deep. I never saw the writing on the wall," conveys the singer's feelings of guilt and remorse. They realize the importance of the love they had and feel regret for not recognizing it earlier.

In the chorus, the singer expresses the desire to turn back time and regain what they have lost: "But now I want to turn back time, I've realised there's no love like the one I left behind. And if I have to wait in line, there'll come a day I'll find a way to turn back time." They are willing to wait and do whatever it takes to win back the love they lost. The second verse, "Never saw it coming I was such a fool, too busy Dreamin' to read between the lines. But goin' round in circles got me so confused, I can't believe I never saw the signs," further emphasizes the singer's regret for not recognizing the signs that their love was slipping away.

Overall, "Turn Back Time" is a song about second chances and the importance of not taking love for granted. It reflects on the idea that sometimes we don't realize the value of something until it's gone. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has lost a love they wish they could have back.

Line by Line Meaning

Didn't mean to hurt you how was I so weak?
I apologize for causing you pain, but I don't understand how I was so powerless to prevent it.

Ain't nothin' sacred in this world at all
Nothing is truly untouchable or protected in this world.

Took your love for granted now it cuts so deep
I failed to appreciate your love, and now its absence deeply wounds me.

I never saw the writing on the wall
I missed the clear signs that our relationship was in trouble.

It's too late, I had your love but I pushed it away
Regrettably, I let go of your love when I had it, and now it's too late to take it back.

Twist of fate it's hard to find the words to say
Ironically, the way things turned out makes it difficult to express my feelings.

But now I want to turn back time
I desire to go back in time and change what occurred.

I've realised there's no love like the one I left behind
I have come to the realization that there is no love that compares to the one I lost.

And if I have to wait in line
Even if I must stand in line or wait for some time.

There'll come a day I'll find a way to turn back time
I trust that I will eventually discover a means of going back in time, no matter how long it takes.

Never saw it coming I was such a fool
I failed to anticipate what was going to happen, and I was foolish.

Too busy Dreamin' to read between the lines
I was preoccupied with my own fantasies and failed to notice the subtle clues and indications of trouble.

But goin' round in circles got me so confused
I found myself in a confusing and frustrating situation, where I seemed to be running in circles and making no progress.

I can't believe I never saw the signs
I am shocked and dismayed that I failed to recognize the signs that were present all along.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW FRAMPTON, PETER WATERMAN

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