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If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time Lyrics
by R. Kelly
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If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time Lyrics
How did I ever let you slip away
Never knowing I'd be singing this song some day
And now I'm sinking, sinking to rise no more
Ever since you closed the door
[1] - If I could turn, turn back the hands of time
Then my darlin' you'd still be mine
If I could turn, turn back the hands of time
Then darlin' you, you'd still be mine
Funny, funny how time goes by
And blessings are missed in the wink of an eye
Why oh why oh why should one have to go on suffering
When every day I pray please come back to me
[Repeat 1]
And you had enough love for the both of us
But I, I, I did you wrong, I admit I did
But now I'm facing the rest of my life alone, whoa
[Repeat 1]
I'd never hurt you (If I could turn back)
Never do you wrong (If I could turn back)
And never leave your side (If I could turn back)
If I could turn back the hands
There'd be nothing I wouldn't do for you
(If I could turn back)
Forever honest and true to you
(If I could turn back)
If you accept me back in your heart, I love you
(If I could turn back the hands)
(If I could turn back)
That would be my will
(If I could turn back)
Darlin' I'm begging you to take me by the hands
(If I could turn back the hands)
I'm going down, yes I am
(If I could turn back)
Down on my bended knee, yeah
(If I could turn back)
And I'm gonna be right there until you return to me
(If I could turn back the hands)
(If I could turn back)
If I could just turn back that little clock on the wall
(If I could turn back)
Then I'd come to realize how much I love you
Love you love you love you
(If I could turn back the hands)
Meaning of If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time
“If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time” is a heartbreaking plea for redemption and lost love, driven by R. Kelly’s raw emotion. The core theme revolves around regret and desperately wishing to undo past mistakes in a relationship, recognizing the devastating consequences of letting someone slip away. He expresses profound sorrow, feeling utterly alone and burdened by his actions – admitting he “did you wrong” – while yearning for a second chance with his beloved. Repeatedly begging to turn back time highlights the immense pain and longing to rewrite history, emphasizing what he would do differently if given the opportunity. Ultimately, the song is an honest expression of vulnerability and devotion, illustrating a profound desire to be accepted back into someone’s heart, showcasing a willingness to be “forever honest and true,” driven by a desperate love that refuses to surrender.
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