This Time
Melanie C
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I’ve been practicing all day Now the words I meant to say are gone I promised that I wouldn’t cry Told myself I had to try and hold on The truth I lied, I hate myself inside And why I played the game and paid the price I never look back, I never cry Never try to wonder why I’ll be on my own and never doubt Never shout or wonder how I’ll never be lonely until this time, this time, this time This time I will I’ve been wide awake all night There’s no sign of sleep inside my mind The headlight shadows scan my wall I convince myself you’ll call in time The truth I lied, the girl in me has died And why I played the game and paid the price I never look back, I never cry Never try to wonder why I’ll be on my own and never doubt Never shout or wonder how I’ll never be lonely until this time, this time, this time This time I will This time I will be yours completely This time I’ll make sure you don’t hate me This time I know, this time I can And this time I will I never look back, I never cry Never try to wonder why I’ll be on my own and never doubt Never shout or wonder how I’ll never be lonely until this time, this time, this time This time I will I’ve been practicing all day Now the words I meant to say are gone...
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Written by: ADAM STUART ARGYLE
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10 facts about this song
ArtistMelanie C, or Melanie Jayne Chisholm, is a British singer who shot to fame as a part of the popular girl band Spice Girls, where she was known as Sporty Spice. She embarked on her solo career in 1999.
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Song Release"This Time" was released as the third single from her fourth studio album also titled "This Time" in 2007.
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Music GenreThis song is categorized under the Pop Rock genre.
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Chart Performance"This Time" didn't perform as well on the charts as some of Melanie C's other hits; it reached No. 94 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song ThemeThe song has a theme of reassurance and commitment, speaking of a stronger approach towards life and relationships.
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Music VideoA music video was released for "This Time," which was shot black-and-white, featuring Melanie on tour and backstage before performances.
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Song Recognition"This Time" was listed as one of the top 50 songs of 2007 on Popjustice's year-end list.
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Single ReleaseThe single was also released in countries like Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, more than a year after the release of the actual album.
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CollaborationThe song "This Time" also features backing vocals from Paul McCartney's son, James McCartney.
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ReceptionDespite its low chart performance, the song received positive reviews from critics, often praising Melanie's vocal performance.
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