In the beginning before there were classical orchestras, chamber quartets, … Read Full Bio ↴In the beginning before there were classical orchestras, chamber quartets, jazz combos or rock n roll bands, there was only one instrument: the human voice. Today, an a cappella quartet from the Twin Cities region, called Tonic Sol-fa, is determined to take this most traditional of all musical expressions and make it the next big thing. In their ten years together, Tonic Sol-fa has established itself not only as the most in-demand vocal group in the Midwest, but also as one of the most successful independent acts in America. In addition to substantial CD sales of its own independent releases (1,000,000 copies sold), the group has toured extensively throughout the US and abroad, first building its financial base with a steady list of private, corporate shows that led eventually to numerous tours of theaters and small arenas. Whereas previous a cappella groups have followed the traditional barbershop formula, Tonic Sol-fa has taken the a cappella musical artform to a new pop plateau, building a legion of loyal fans along the way with its solid material, pop arrangements, memorable performances and cutting edge stage presence. Critics and fans alike agree on one thing: Although there are many singing a cappella, NO ONE does it like Tonic Sol-fa.

Members:
Shaun Johnson - tenor
Mark McGowan - baritone
Greg Bannwarth - tenor
Jared Dove - bass

Albums:
On Top Of The World (Holiday) Compact Disc (2007)
Christmas DVD (2006)
Boston to Beijing Compact Disc (June 2005)
By Request Compact Disc (2004)
Red Vinyl Compact Disc (2003)
Sugarue (Holiday) Compact Disc (2002)
Style Compact Disc (2001)
Left Turns (re-release) Compact Disc (2000)
Carol (Holiday) Compact Disc (1997)
Left Turns in Cross Traffic Compact Disc (1996)
4 hours and 12 days Compact Disc (1995)

Video/DVDs:
Tonic Sol-fa: Christmas (2006)
Front Row (2001)

Chances
Tonic Sol-fa Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Time can run away so fast,
Like a sweet, sweet summer day that tried to find you, Somehow got left behind you.
The roads can take you down so many directions, There is no wrong or right way, Down life's long, winding highway.
And to think that I might have closed my eyes, In that moment and not known that you walked by.
Chances only come along once in a lifetime.
Dreams they just come true every once in a while.
I look at you, and I know it was the right place at the right time.
I believed in love, you believed it too, And that one chance in a lifetime came true.

In the sky there's a million stars Shining down upon us.
You can look up at them all, But which one's gonna fall?

The heart it always has The answers if you listen, But you gotta keep believing, You gotta keep on reaching.
For that someone you always hope to find, For that one love that just might change your life.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tonic Sol-fa's song "Chances" speak to the idea that life is unpredictable, and sometimes we only get one chance to seize the moment and make a life-changing decision. The opening lines liken time to a sweet summer day that can easily pass us by if we're not paying attention. The roads represent the many paths we can take in life, with no clear right or wrong answer. The chorus centers on the idea that chances and dreams are rare occurrences that should not be taken for granted, and that true love is one of those rare chances that can change everything. The final lines encourage listeners to keep believing in the power of love and to keep searching for that one person who can change our lives forever.

Throughout the song, the lyrics emphasize the importance of taking risks and seizing opportunities when they present themselves. The reference to the million stars in the sky highlights the idea that there are countless possibilities and potential paths we can take in life, but we have to choose which one is right for us. The heart is portrayed as having all the answers we need, but we must learn to listen and follow our instincts. Ultimately, the lyrics suggest that true love is one of the most important chances we can take in life, and that it's worth risking everything for.

Line by Line Meaning

Time can run away so fast,
Time can pass by quickly.

Like a sweet, sweet summer day that tried to find you,
Time can be fleeting, just like a summer day that seems to disappear too quickly.

Somehow got left behind you.
Time can be lost, just like a day that is left behind.

The roads can take you down so many directions,
Life offers many paths to follow.

There is no wrong or right way,
There is no perfect way to live life.

Down life's long, winding highway.
Life is like a long and winding road.

And to think that I might have closed my eyes,
Thinking about missed opportunities.

In that moment and not known that you walked by.
Missing out on an opportunity that was right in front of you.

Chances only come along once in a lifetime.
Opportunities may be rare.

Dreams they just come true every once in a while.
Dreams may not always come true.

I look at you, and I know it was the right place at the right time.
Meeting the right person at the right time.

I believed in love, you believed it too,
Belief in love is important.

And that one chance in a lifetime came true.
That one opportunity turned out to be the right one.

In the sky there's a million stars Shining down upon us.
The world is full of opportunities.

You can look up at them all,
Opportunities are all around us.

But which one's gonna fall?
You never know which opportunity will work out.

The heart it always has The answers if you listen,
Your heart can guide you.

But you gotta keep believing, You gotta keep on reaching.
Believe in yourself and keep pursuing your dreams.

For that someone you always hope to find,
Hope for love and companionship.

For that one love that just might change your life.
The right love can have a profound impact on your life.

Contributed by Alex S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS

Genre not found

Artist not found

Album not found

Search results not found

Song not found

Comments from YouTube:

Andy Marino

14y

Wonderful! Keep it up guys! Don't ever stop singing!

Ashley Konkel

I have had a very scary and hard past. God now gave me the most patient husband and my best friend. I love this song and can't think of anyone but him. I believe God knew we were made for each other. He makes me smile when the world seems so dark.