If I Could Turn Back Time
by Cher
What is “If I Could Turn Back Time” really about?
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Cher's 'If I Could Turn Back Time' expresses deep remorse and longing to undo past mistakes that caused pain to a loved one, reflecting on missed opportunities to make amends.
So… what’s this song really about?
In 'If I Could Turn Back Time,' Cher delves into the agony of retrospect, focusing on the overwhelming desire to correct a past wrong. The song uses vivid metaphors, equating the undoing of hurtful words to turning back time or reaching the stars, emphasizing the lengths to which the singer would go to amend the situation. The emotional intensity captured in the chorus underscores a universal longing for redemption and reconciliation, portraying regret not merely as a personal journey but as an expansive, cosmic desire to restore lost love. The repeated interjections in the bridge and chorus elevate the sense of urgency and irreversibility of the past, making it a profound reflection on time's inevitable march and the human yearning for second chances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What year was 'If I Could Turn Back Time' by Cher released?
The song was released in 1989.
Q: Who wrote 'If I Could Turn Back Time'?
The song was written by Diane Warren.
Lyrics to “If I Could Turn Back Time”
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[Pre-Chorus]
Too strong to tell you I was sorry
Too proud to tell you I was wrong
I know that I was blind and darlin'
[Chorus]
If I could turn back time, if I could find a way
I'd take back those words that've hurt you and you'd stay
If I could reach the stars, I'd give 'em all to you
Then you'd love me, love me, like you used to do
[Bridge]
If I could turn back time
(If I could turn back time)
If I could turn back time
(If I could turn back time)
If I could turn back time
Oh, baby
[Pre-Chorus]
I didn't really mean to hurt you
I didn't wanna see you go
I know I made you cry, but
[Chorus]
If I could turn back time, if I could find a way
I'd take back those words that hurt you
If I could reach the stars, I'd give 'em all to you
Then you'd love me, love me, like you used to do
If I could turn back time, if I could find a way
And maybe, maybe, maybe you'd stay
If I could reach the stars