The original members of Y&T were Dave Meniketti (lead vocals and lead guitar), Leonard Haze (drums), Phil Kennemore (bass), and Joey Alves (rhythm guitar). Haze was replaced by Jimmy DeGrasso in 1986. Alves was replaced by Stef Burns in 1989. The band officially disbanded in 1991, although they continued to perform sporadically. They officially reunited in 2001 with a lineup of Meniketti, Kennemore, and Burns alongside Leonard Haze. Burns eventually went on to join the pop rock outfit Huey Lewis & The News and was replaced by John Nymann. Nymann was an old friend of the band who had sung backup for the group before. In 2006, Haze was asked to step down, and he was replaced by Mike Vanderhule.
The band's signature hits include "Summertime Girls", a Van Halen like piece of cheeky arena rock that reached #55 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1985, and ""Mean Streak." That latter track hiked up to #25 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart due to its aggressive, heavy style. Y&T's 1984 album, 'In Rock We Trust', has been their highest selling release, reaching #46 on the Billboard Album Charts and selling over 450,000 copies; the spirited album came very close to Gold status.
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This Time
Y&T Lyrics
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Oh, can't you see I've fallen in love with you?
So, warm inside, you took me by surprise
And I need to hear you tell me, that you feel it too
Darling, I've been so afraid
To share what's on my mind
But I believe you're just like me
So patiently, I've been waiting patiently
For a thousand years I lay alone
But now you're here with me
And with you each night
I feel the passion start to rise
I know the power of love my love
Is like a flame that never dies
The past is full of fallen stars
Of love that I've denied
But somehow I know we won't make
The same mistake this time
This time I don't have to be afraid
This time all the magic finally came
I surrender 'cause it's right this time
This time I don't have to make believe
Love is what we have and all we need
Warm and tender 'cause it's you and me this time
Enfolded in my loving arms
Is right where you belong
'Cause I could never run away
From a love that feels so strong
From a love that feels so strong
This time I don't have to be afraid
This time all the magic finally came
I surrender 'cause it's right this time
This time I don't have to make believe
Love is what we have and all we need
Warm and tender 'cause it's you and me this time
It's right this time and I surrender
'Cause it's you and me this time
Y&T's song "This Time" is a love song that expresses the feeling of finally finding love after being alone for a long time. The lyrics suggest a sense of vulnerability and fear of rejection, as the singer urges the person they love to open up and express their own feelings. The opening lines of the song, "Talk to me, you can talk to me / Oh, can't you see I've fallen in love with you?" express this sense of longing and desire for connection. The singer goes on to describe the passion and warmth that they feel when they are with their loved one and how they feel that this love will not fall apart like previous relationships.
The chorus of the song reinforces the idea that this love is different from any other they have experienced. The line "This time I don't have to be afraid" suggests that the singer has been hurt in the past and has been hesitant to open up to love again. However, the love they have found this time feels different and feels like it will last. The repetition of the phrase "it's right this time" drives home the idea that the singer finally feels like they have found their soulmate.
In the final verse, the singer offers their love and support to their partner, saying "Enfolded in my loving arms / Is right where you belong". The song ends with the affirmation that this time it is different and that the singer is ready to surrender to the love they have found.
Line by Line Meaning
Talk to me, you can talk to me
I want you to open up and share your feelings with me, trust me and tell me what's on your mind.
Oh, can't you see I've fallen in love with you?
My love for you is deep and undeniable, and I hope you feel the same way too.
So, warm inside, you took me by surprise
Being with you makes me feel happy and content, and I wasn't expecting to fall for you so quickly.
And I need to hear you tell me, that you feel it too
I want to know that you share my feelings and that we're on the same page.
Darling, I've been so afraid
I've been scared to let my guard down and open up to someone, but I'm willing to take the risk with you.
To share what's on my mind
I've kept my thoughts and feelings bottled up, but I want to express myself and be honest with you.
But I believe you're just like me
I have faith that you understand me and share similar fears and hopes when it comes to love.
And I can trust in you this time, this time
I feel confident that you won't hurt me and that we can build a strong, trusting relationship together.
So patiently, I've been waiting patiently
I've been waiting for the right person to come along, and I'm willing to wait as long as it takes for true love.
For a thousand years I lay alone
I've been single and searching for love for what seems like an eternity.
But now you're here with me
I feel grateful and lucky to have finally found someone who makes me feel complete.
And with you each night
Being with you feels like a dream come true, and I look forward to spending every night in your arms.
I feel the passion start to rise
The more time we spend together, the more I fall in love with you, and the passion between us grows stronger.
I know the power of love my love
I understand how strong love can be and how it has the power to change our lives for the better.
Is like a flame that never dies
My love for you is endless and will never fade, no matter what obstacles we might face.
The past is full of fallen stars
I've had my heart broken before, and I've seen other relationships fail, but I don't want that to happen to us.
Of love that I've denied
In the past, I might have pushed love away or been too scared to act on my feelings, but now I'm ready to embrace love with you.
But somehow I know we won't make
I have faith in our relationship and believe that we can overcome any obstacles that come our way.
The same mistake this time
I'm determined not to let history repeat itself and to make sure that our love lasts forever.
This time I don't have to be afraid
I feel safe and secure with you, and I'm not afraid to let my guard down and be vulnerable.
This time all the magic finally came
Our love has finally come together, and it feels like all the pieces of the puzzle have fallen into place.
I surrender 'cause it's right this time
I'm ready to give my all to this relationship and to trust in love because I know that it's the right thing to do with you.
This time I don't have to make believe
I no longer have to pretend that love doesn't matter to me because I've found someone who shares my feelings and desires.
Love is what we have and all we need
Our love is strong enough to overcome any challenges or obstacles, and it's all we need to be happy.
Warm and tender 'cause it's you and me this time
Our love is filled with warmth, tenderness, and affection, and it's the best thing that's ever happened to me.
Enfolded in my loving arms
I want to hold you close and keep you safe in my embrace, showing you how much I care.
Is right where you belong
Being together feels natural and right, and I know that we were meant to find each other.
'Cause I could never run away
I'll never leave you or give up on our relationship, no matter what challenges we might face.
From a love that feels so strong
Our love is powerful and deep, and it's something that I'll cherish and hold onto forever.
It's right this time and I surrender
Our love feels true and pure, and I'm willing to surrender to it completely because it feels so right.
'Cause it's you and me this time
Our love is unique and special, and it's something that only the two of us can share and understand.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Joseph L. Alves, Leonard E. Haze, Philip M. Kennemore, David Meniketti, Jeff Paris
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