Turning Point
Tyrone Davis Lyrics
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I've reached the I've reached the turning point in my life
I've reached the turning point lord lord lord in my life
I used to stay out all night long
Used to do a whole lot of wrong
And I don't know where I would end up
If that sweet thing hadn't come a long
No more running around for me
Finally settling down I've reached the I've reached the turning point in my life
I've reached the turning point lord lord lord in my life
I met a girl
She's one out of a hundred and ten
And she don't get exited
By those slick talking men
She0s a wiz around the house
Neat as a pin
If I got a hole in my sock
Got a hole in my shirt
Sweet thing, she'll mend
No more staying out late for me
No more narrow escapes for me
I've reached the I've reached the turning point in my life
I've reached the turning point lord lord lord in my life
Do Do Oop yea Do Do Oop yea
Do Do Oop yea Do Do Oop yea
No more running around for me
Finally settling down
I've reached the I've reached the turning point
In my life
I've reached the turning point lord lord lord
In my life
Say I don't know where I would end up
If that s that sweet thing hadn't come along
Said that sweet thing hadn't come along
I might have been locked up
If that sweet thing hadn't come along
I might have been insane out of my mind
If that sweet thing hadn't come along
I might down skid row, I don't know
If that sweet thing hadn't come along
If that sweet thing hadn't come along
The lyrics to Tyrone Davis's song Turning Point tell the story of a man who has hit the turning point in his life, thanks to the love of a good woman. The singer admits that he used to be a wild and reckless man, staying out all night and doing a lot of wrong. However, thanks to the love of his "sweet thing," he has finally settled down and found his way.
The woman he speaks of is described as someone who is neat and tidy around the house, and who doesn't fall for the charm of "slick talking men." She is the guiding force that has helped the singer turn his life around, and he is grateful to her for it. Without her, he believes he might have been locked up, insane, or living on skid row.
The lyrics to Turning Point are a testament to the power of love and how it can change a person's life around completely. The singer's journey from being a reckless young man to a settled down and responsible person is a journey that many people can relate to, and it is all thanks to the love of a good woman.
Line by Line Meaning
Sho Lover Sweet thing
Addressing the person he loves affectionately
I've reached the turning point in my life
Acknowledging that he has reached a defining moment in his life
I used to stay out all night long
Admitting to past behavior of staying out late
Used to do a whole lot of wrong
Acknowledging that he has made mistakes in the past
And I don't know where I would end up
Expressing uncertainty about his future
If that sweet thing hadn't come a long
Recognizing that meeting his loved one has saved him from potential danger
No more running around for me
Changing his behavior from running around to settling down
Finally settling down I've reached the turning point in my life
Committing to a new way of life and finding peace
I met a girl
Introducing the person who has influenced his life
She's one out of a hundred and ten
She is special and unique
And she don't get exited
Not getting swayed by flattery
By those slick talking men
Referring to other men who try to flatter her
She's a wiz around the house
Praising her domestic skills
Neat as a pin
Keeping everything tidy and organized
If I got a hole in my sock
Taking care of her partner's needs
Got a hole in my shirt
Mending her partner's clothes
Sweet thing, she'll mend
Assuring that his partner will fix whatever needs to be fixed
No more staying out late for me
Changing his behavior from staying out late to being more responsible
No more narrow escapes for me
Avoiding dangerous or risky situations
Do Do Oop yea Do Do Oop yea
Background vocalization
Say I don't know where I would end up
Repeating a previous line
If that s that sweet thing hadn't come along
Stating that meeting his loved one was crucial
I might have been locked up
Acknowledging that he could have been in jail
If that sweet thing hadn't come along
Repeating a previous line
I might have been insane out of my mind
Admitting to the possibility of madness if not for his loved one
If that sweet thing hadn't come along
Repeating a previous line
I might down skid row, I don't know
Acknowledging that he could have ended up in a bad neighborhood
If that sweet thing hadn't come along
Repeating a previous line
If that sweet thing hadn't come along
Repeating a previous line
Writer(s): Leo Graham
Contributed by Bailey L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@justme0886
Sho Lover Sweet thing
I've reached the I've reached the turning point in my life
I've reached the turning point lord lord lord in my life
I used to stay out all night long
Used to do a whole lot of wrong
And I don't know where I would end up
If that sweet thing hadn't come a long
Said that sweet thing hadn't come a long
No more running around for me
Finally settling down I've reached the I've reached the turning point in my life
I've reached the turning point lord lord lord in my life
I met a girl
She's one out of a hundred and ten
And she don't get exited
By those slick talking men
She0s a wiz around the house
Neat as a pin
If I got a hole in my sock
Got a hole in my shirt
Sweet thing, she'll mend
No more staying out late for me
No more narrow escapes for me
I've reached the I've reached the turning point in my life
I've reached the turning point lord lord lord in my life
Do Do Oop yea Do Do Oop yea
Do Do Oop yea Do Do Oop yea
No more running around for me
Finally settling down
I've reached the I've reached the turning point
In my life
I've reached the turning point lord lord lord
In my life
Say I don't know where I would end up
If that s that sweet thing hadn't come along
Said that sweet thing hadn't come along
I might have been locked up
If that sweet thing hadn't come along
I might have been insane out of my mind
If that sweet thing hadn't come along
I might down skid row, I don't know
If that sweet thing hadn't come along
If that sweet thing hadn't come along
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@katrinajohnson840
i remember this song going down south with my family it make me wanna cry.....
@hakeemrahman3745
😂😂I'm in Ga
@beverlyjohnson4744
Hi I noticed your last name Johnson may I asked where your home town is
@Ulander777
Why?
@derekjackson6127
The company
@ShaBalla-xj2kj
I like this song
@horizontoday7874
This song was playing in my dream and I woke up crying profusely thinking about my grandmother. She loved this song. And I think about her every time I hear it!! 😢
@bluetruckhos9926
I'm 43 and I'm still jamming this old school music!!
@mzgeeplusthree458
I know right. I will be 43 at the end of this month and I kept my play list on 60's to 90's music
@lindasmusicjohnson9877
Tyrone Davis the best blues singer to walk the earth. We are blessed to have his wonderful music and sweet memories. God bless you Mr. Davis you are a true genius.