Born in Cleveland, Ohio,U.S., Tracy Chapman began playing guitar and writing songs as a child. She received a scholarship through A Better Chance that allowed her to attend Wooster School in Connecticut, and was eventually accepted to Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts.
Tracy Chapman helped restore songwriters to the spotlight in the '80s. The multi-platinum success of Chapman's eponymous 1988 debut was unexpected, and it had lasting impact. Although Chapman was working from the same confessional songwriter foundation that had been popularized in the '70s, her songs were fresh and powerful, driven by simple melodies and affecting lyrics. At the time of her first album, there were only a handful of artists performing such a style successfully, and her success ushered in a new era of songwriters that lasted well into the '90s. Along with 10,000 Maniacs and R.E.M., Chapman's liberal politics proved enormously influential on American college campuses in the late '80s.
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Time After Time
Tracy Chapman Lyrics
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I won't show I'm vulnerable
This time
I won't give in first
This time
I will hold out with my love
This time
I will not be hurt
I'm gonna love myself
More than anyone else
I'm gonna treat me right
I'm gonna make you say
That you love me first
And you'll be the one with the most to lose tonight
This time
This time
I won't let my emotions rule my life
This time
I'm gonna keep my heart locked safe inside
This time
I'm gonna be my own best friend
This time
I'm gonna be the one
To win your love, your affection
To hide my fear of rejection
This time
The lyrics to Tracy Chapman's song "This Time" speak to the idea of taking control of one's own emotions and actions in a romantic relationship. The singer of the song has been hurt in the past and has decided that this time, they will not allow themselves to be vulnerable or give in too easily. Instead, they will hold out with their love and not allow themselves to be hurt again.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of self-love and self-respect. The singer declares that they will love themselves more than anyone else and will treat themselves right. They also vow to make their partner say "I love you" first, thereby placing the ball in their court and giving them the upper hand in the relationship. Finally, the singer states that their partner will be the one with the most to lose if they don't reciprocate their feelings.
Overall, "This Time" is a song about taking control of one's own life and emotions, and refusing to be hurt or taken advantage of in a romantic relationship. It's a message of empowerment and self-respect.
Line by Line Meaning
This time
Starting fresh with a renewed sense of determination
I won't show I'm vulnerable
I won't let others see my weaknesses or get the best of me
I won't give in first
I won't make the first move or be the first to compromise
I will hold out with my love
I will give my love to someone who truly deserves it and reciprocates it
I will not be hurt
I won't let anyone break my heart or bring me down
I'm gonna love myself
I will prioritize my own self-worth and happiness
More than anyone else
I will value myself more than anyone else's opinion or validation
I'm gonna treat me right
I will make sure I am treated with the respect and care that I deserve
I'm gonna make you say
I will assert myself and take control in the relationship
That you love me first
I won't say 'I love you' until they do first
And you'll be the one with the most to lose tonight
They will regret losing me and realize what they've lost
I won't let my emotions rule my life
I won't let my feelings dictate my actions or decisions
I'm gonna keep my heart locked safe inside
I will protect my heart from being hurt or used
I'm gonna be my own best friend
I will rely on myself and prioritize my own needs
I'm gonna be the one
I will take control of the situation and not let anyone else decide my fate
To win your love, your affection
I will do what it takes to earn their genuine love and attention
To hide my fear of rejection
I will overcome my fear of being rejected by others
This time
Emphasizing the importance of a new start and a fresh approach
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TRACY L CHAPMAN
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lying in my bed I hear the clock tick,
躺在床上，聽著時鐘的滴答聲
think of you
心裡想念著你
Caught up in circles confusion
困在週而復始的紛亂裡
Is nothing new
早已習以為常
Flashback warm nights
回想那些溫暖的夜
Almost left behind
幾已拋光
suitcases of memories,
記憶的行李箱後
Time after sometimes you picture me
有一次你為我畫像
I'm walking too far ahead
我走得太遠了
You're calling to me,
你呼喚我
I can't hear what you've said
我卻聽不見你在說什麼
Then you say : go slow
後來你說：「慢一點，
I fall behind
我跟不上。」
The second hand unwinds
時針並未倒轉
If you're lost you can look and you will find me
如果你迷路了，四處看看就可以找到我
Time after time
一次又一次
If you fall I will catch you I'll be waiting
如果你跌倒了，我會抓住你，我會等著你
Time after time
一次又一次
If you're lost you can look and you will find me
如果你迷路了，四處看看就可以找到我
Time after time
一次又一次
If you fall I will catch you oh. I'll be waiting
如果你跌倒了，我會抓住你，我會等著你
Time after time
一次又一次
After my picture fades
當我的畫像接近尾聲
and darkness has turned to gray
黑夜逐漸露出魚肚白
Watching through windows
望著窗外
you're wondering if I'm ok
你想知道我是否安好？
Secrets... stolen... from deep inside
秘密從內心深處被偷走
The drum beats out of time
鼓聲已跟不上節奏
If you're lost you can look and you will find me
如果你迷路了，四處看看就可以找到我
Time after time
一次又一次
If you fall I will catch you I'll be waiting
如果你跌倒了，我會抓住你，我會等著你
Time after time
一次又一次
You said : go slow
後來你說：「慢一點，
I fall behind
我跟不上。」
The second hand unwinds
時針並未倒轉
If you're lost you can look and you will find me
如果你迷路了，四處看看就可以找到我
Time after time
一次又一次
If you fall I will catch you I'll be waiting
如果你跌倒了，我會抓住你，我會等著你
Time after time
一次又一次
If you're lost you can look and you will find me
如果你迷路了，四處看看就可以找到我
Time after time
一次又一次
If you fall I will catch you oh I'll be waiting
如果你跌倒了，我會抓住你，我會等著你
Time after time
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@mikebrennen9205
This video interpretation brought me to tears - evoked in me a sense of mortality. Yet the message is timeless and immortal because there will always be at least one somebody who will be there time after time.
What a great cover of these beautiful lyrics. Thanks Cyndi Lauper for the original.
@LILNAPPIHEAD
This is a great duo, period. Her voice is amazing and he plays like no other.
@gregoryclawson7007
Wow 13years ago God bless you guys
@LizbethPlenty
Thank you and sending much love and well wishes to you Tuck and Patti! So grateful for your glorious heartfelt music and love sharing! Health and happiness always.
Same to you all
@TheALGAYDA
I just adore this version. I love Pattis voice and I love how Tuck makes one guitar sound like 2. It's perfectly & beautiful <3
@Juliamiller56
💯👍👍❤️
@LotteryAlliance
I have been blessed to have seen Tuck and Patti twice while living in Houston. Amazing couple and talented perforners... Listen to their "Tears of Joy"... awesome
@hlp215
This song is so well written, every version I’ve heard triggers different memories and leaves me in tears.
@Juliamiller56
❤️💯
@551896
Me too...