This Time
Yoakam Dwight Lyrics
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Is the last time
That I'll ever call her name
This time
Is the last time
That I'll ever play her game
And this time
Is the last time
'Cause this time
Is the last time
She'll ever hurt me again
I tell myself each morning
That we're through
But every night I see
That it's not true
I run out
And track her down
Just so I can hang around
And cry
This time
Is the last time
That I'll ever call her name
This time
Is the last time
That I'll ever play her game
And this time
Is the last time
That I'll endure this pain
'Cause this time
Is the last time
She'll ever hurt me again
Come on heart let's make believe we're fine
We'll both agree the pain's just in our mind
I'll close my eyes and try not to hear
The things I'll say when she appears
To haunt me
This time
Is the last time
That I'll ever call her name
This time
Is the last time
That I'll ever play her game
And this time
Is the last time
That I'll endure this pain
'Cause this time
Is the last time
She'll ever hurt me again
The song "This Time" by Dwight Yoakam recounts the story of a man who is trying to move on from a relationship that has caused him a lot of pain. The man is determined that this time, unlike the previous times, he must end things with his partner and decide to move on completely. However, as much as he tries to convince himself that he is over her, he discovers that he is not and continues to track her down, and ultimately ends up in tears everytime.
The man acknowledges that he has been hurt before by his partner, but he must let go this time and ends the relationship to avoid further damage. He tries to make peace with his heart and stop the pain, agreeing that it is just in his mind. However, as soon as he hears her name and sees her, he feels pain and is haunted by the memories of their past experiences. The song is a story of a man who is struggling with his feelings, trying to find the courage to move on and start afresh, to release the pain, and feels like this time, he will be strong enough to do it.
Line by Line Meaning
This time
At this moment
Is the last time
There will not be another instance
That I'll ever call her name
That I'll say her name with affection
This time
At this moment
Is the last time
There will not be another instance
That I'll ever play her game
That I'll allow her to manipulate me
And this time
At this moment
Is the last time
There will not be another instance
That I'll endure this pain
That I'll tolerate this emotional suffering
'Cause this time
At this moment
Is the last time
There will not be another instance
She'll ever hurt me again
She'll never cause me emotional harm after this moment
I tell myself each morning
I remind myself at the start of each day
That we're through
That our relationship has ended
But every night I see
But every evening I realize
That it's not true
That our relationship is not really over
I run out
I leave my home suddenly
And track her down
And find her
Just so I can hang around
Just so I can be near her
And cry
And shed tears
Come on heart let's make believe we're fine
Let's pretend that we're okay
We'll both agree the pain's just in our mind
We'll both acknowledge that the emotional suffering is only perceived
I'll close my eyes and try not to hear
I'll shut my eyes and attempt not to listen
The things I'll say when she appears
What I'll say to her when she comes into view
To haunt me
And emotionally torment me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN MELLENCAMP
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
William Ewton
I'm a rocker at heart, Beatles, Stones, Eagles ect. But this guy really tugs at your soul. Love it!!
lorie grieve
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Chris Riley
Likewise
William Ewton
Ok, Ted Nugent, led Zeppelin, Metallica ect. Better lol.
Brian Wilhelm
i like how you said rocker and then said beatles and eagles.
Radzo1
Old Punker myself. Same here. I've seen him 5 times and his band is outrageously good.
Kingpin Cande
DWIGHT NEEDS TO BE IN THE HALL OF FAME FOR COUNTRY MUSIC
Ron Bean
Dwight is the man. No one does country better - great writing, great performer
Eric Klein
It doesn't hurt to have a great guitar player like Pete Anderson in your pocket as well.
Donna Kilb
So love Dwight Yoakam! He is a genius at singing ,writing ,dancing and that smile of his contagious.Such a beautiful man and singer. Listen to Dwight every day and pretty much all day .His voice picks me when I'm down and he sings from that big heart of his