Time After Time

Cyndi Lauper

About Time After Time

"Time After Time" is the second single by American singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper from her debut studio album, She's So Unusual (1983), with Rob Hyman (co-writer and founding member of the rock band The Hooters) contributing backing vocals. The track was produced by Rick Chertoff and released as a single on January 27, 1984. The song became Lauper's first number 1 hit in the U. S. The song was written in the album's final stages, after "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun", "She Bop" and "All Through the Night" had been written. The writing began with the title, which Lauper had seen in TV Guide magazine, referring to the science fiction film Time After Time (1979)."Time After Time" is composed of simple keyboard-synth chords, bright, jangly guitars, clock-ticking percussion, and elastic bassline. Lyrically, it is a love song of devotion. Music critics gave the song positive reviews, with many commending the song for being a solid and memorable love song. The song has been selected as one of the Best Love Songs of All Time by many media outlets, including Rolling Stone, Nerve, MTV and many others. "Time After Time" was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Song of the Year at the 1985 edition. The song was a success on the charts, becoming her first number-one single on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart on June 9, 1984, and remaining there for two weeks. The song reached number three on the UK Singles Chart and number six on the ARIA Singles Chart. 


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Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick,
And think of you
Caught up in circles
Confusion is nothing new
Flashback, warm nights
Almost left behind
Suitcases of memories,
Time after

Sometimes you picture me
I'm walking too far ahead
You're calling to me, I can't hear
What you've said
Then you say, go slow
I fall behind
The second hand unwinds

If you're lost you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you, I will be waiting
Time after time

If you're lost you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you, I will be waiting
Time after time

After my picture fades and darkness has
Turned to gray
Watching through windows
You're wondering if I'm okay
Secrets stolen from deep inside
The drum beats out of time

If you're lost you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you, I will be waiting
Time after time

You said go slow
I fall behind
The second hand unwinds

If you're lost you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you, I'll be waiting
Time after time

If you're lost you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you, I'll be waiting

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Cyndi Lauper

Cynthia Ann Stephanie "Cyndi" Lauper (born June 22, 1953) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She achieved success in the mid-1980s with the release of the debut solo album She's So Unusual in 1983, which included four Billboard Hot 100 top five songs: "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," "Time After Time," "She Bop," and "All Through the Night." It became the first album to have four top-five singles by a female, and earned Lauper Best New Artist at the 27th Grammy Awards in 1985. Her success continued with True Colors in 1986, which included two Billboard Hot 100 top ten songs: the number one smash "True Colors" and "Change of Heart," and earned two nominations at the 29th Grammy Awards. more »

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Written by: Robert Hyman, Cyndi Lauper

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15 facts about this song

Album Information
"Time After Time" is a song by Cyndi Lauper from her debut studio album, "She's So Unusual" released in 1983.
Song Creators
This melody was written by Cyndi Lauper and Rob Hyman.
Song Popularity
"Time After Time" reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1984, and has been covered by many artists.
Musical Style
The song is a pop ballad that incorporates elements of new wave.
Song Inspiration
Cyndi Lauper has mentioned that the title of the song came from the 1979 movie "Time After Time" that she saw advertised in a magazine.
Grammy Nominations
"Time After Time" was nominated for Song of the Year at the 1985 Grammy Awards.
Music Video Direction
The video of the song was directed by Edd Griles and became a strong visual symbol for Cyndi Lauper's image and music.
Famous Lyrics
The song includes a famous lyric, "If you're lost, you can look and you will find me, time after time."
Cultural Impact
"Time After Time" has been used in several movies, like "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion" and "Napoleon Dynamite."
Cover Versions
Numerous artists have covered the song, including Miles Davis, Eva Cassidy, and Matchbox Twenty's Rob Thomas in various genres.
International Success
The song has not only been successful in the United States, but also popular in other countries, reaching number 3 in the U.K Singles Chart.
Use in Television
"Time After Time" is also frequently used in television shows. It was famously highlighted in an episode of the Netflix series "Stranger Things."
Emotional Impact
The emotional pull of the song has been noted by many music critics as being a standout in Cyndi Lauper's career.
Accolades
In 2013, "Time After Time" was included in the NME's list of "Best 500 Songs of All Time," and in 2015, it was ranked at number 22 in VH1's list of "100 Greatest Songs of the 80s."
Live Performances
Cyndi Lauper often performs this song in her concerts as one of her signature numbers.

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