Takin' a Chance
Whitney Houston Lyrics
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True love and peace of mind
There's a chance that maybe I can reach my goal
And soar to the other side
Good things come to those who wait
I'm just afraid that I might sit here and wait too late, so...
[CHORUS:]
No matter the price i'll pay my dues
I'm taking a chance on loving you
They tell me I'm crazy
There's a chance that maybe once I could be wrong
But wrong never felt so right
There's a chance that maybe I'm risking much too soon
But our hearts just fell in tune
Good things come to those who wait
I'm just afraid that I might sit here and wait too late, so...
[chorus]
I don't know much about you, but I know I can't live without you
I am telling all my friends goodbye
My friends can't understand but,
I know I've got to try,
Here's my reason why,
I'm in love, that's all I know
[chorus]
The lyrics of Whitney Houston's song "Takin' a Chance" depict a sense of hope and fear that comes with taking risks in love, and ultimately deciding to pursue it despite the consequences. In the first stanza, the singer acknowledges the possibility of finding true love and contentment, but also fears that waiting too long might cause her to lose the chance for happiness. However, in the chorus, she boldly proclaims that she's willing to take a leap of faith and love someone, even if it means paying a price. She acknowledges that her decision might seem crazy to others, but believes it's worth it.
The second stanza explores the doubts and uncertainties that come with falling in love. The singer admits that she might be wrong, but the feeling of being with the object of her affection feels so right. She acknowledges that she's taking a risk by jumping into things so soon, but she can't deny the connection she shares with them.
The bridge of the song showcases a declaration of love, as the singer tells her friends goodbye and explains that she can't live without the person she loves. Despite her friends not understanding her decision, she feels that it's worth it to take the chance and find happiness in love.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a chance that maybe in this life I'll find
It's possible that within this lifetime I could find
True love and peace of mind
Genuine romantic love and inner peace
There's a chance that maybe I can reach my goal
It's also possible that I could achieve my aspiration
And soar to the other side
And succeed beyond my wildest dreams
Good things come to those who wait
It's said that favorable outcomes take time
I'm just afraid that I might sit here and wait too late, so...
However, I fear remaining passive and missing my chance...
I'm taking a chance on loving you
Thus, I'm deciding to gamble on loving you
No matter the price i'll pay my dues
Regardless of the cost, I'll accept the consequences
They tell me I'm crazy
Others may regard me as irrational
There's a chance that maybe once I could be wrong
It's also plausible that I may err at some point
But wrong never felt so right
Yet, being wrong has never felt so correct before
There's a chance that maybe I'm risking much too soon
Maybe I'm taking too large of a chance too early
But our hearts just fell in tune
Nevertheless, our emotions and spirits harmonized
I don't know much about you, but I know I can't live without you
I don't comprehend all about you, however, I can't survive without you
I am telling all my friends goodbye
I'm informing my companions that we should part ways
My friends can't understand
My friends may not realize
But, I know I've got to try
However, I know that I must attempt it
Here's my reason why
This is why -
I'm in love, that's all I know
I'm irrevocably in love, that's all I'm certain of
I'm taking a chance on loving you
And so, I'm taking a chance on loving you regardless of the risks.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: WHITNEY HOUSTON, KEITH THOMAS, BENJAMIN WINANS
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