The Second Time Around
The Second Time Around

Shalamar - The Second Time Around Lyrics

R&B/Soul
Mar 3, 1994
44
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The Second Time Around Lyrics

I know you come a long way, baby
But you don't need
That heart of stone, no
To prove that you can
Do it, do it, baby
You can make it on your own

But you can't keep
Running away from love
Cause the first one
Let you down, no, no, no

And though others
Try to satisfy you, baby
With me, true love
Can still be found

Love can still be found
(The second time around) ooh
The second time is
So much better, baby
(The second time around)
And I make it better
Than the first time

You know I really love you
And I paid for my mistakes
Yes, I did, girl
The more I try to
Hide my feelings, baby
This old heart gets in the way

And love won't let me wait
(The second time around)
Girl, believe me
It's better than the first time
(The second time around)
Let's do it one more time

Say it again
(The second time around)
All that I've been through
I'd do it again
Just as long as I'm with you
(The second time around)
Aah, the second time

I'll make it so good to you, baby
I'll make it so good to you

Not like the first time
(Not like the first time)
Not like the first time
(Not like the first time)
Not like the first time
(Not like the first time)
Talking bout the second time

Not like the first time
(Not like the first time)
Not like the first time
(Not like the first time)
Not like the first time
(Not like the first time)
Talking bout the second time

You can't keep running away from love
Cause the first one let you down
And though others try
To satisfy you, baby
With me, true love
Can still be found

(The second time around)
Gonna keep you mine
The second time, baby
(The second time around)
I'll know what to do just
As long as I'm with you

(The second time around)
Do it one more time, say it again

Writer(s): LEON III SYLVERS, WILLIAM SHELBY
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the song 'The Second Time Around'?

    The song 'The Second Time Around' was written by Leon Sylvers III and William Shelby.

  2. When was 'The Second Time Around' released?

    'The Second Time Around' was released in December 1979 as the first single from Shalamar's album 'Big Fun'.

  3. What charts did 'The Second Time Around' top?

    'The Second Time Around' topped the soul chart and the disco/dance chart. It also reached number eight on the Hot 100 pop chart in early 1980.

  4. Who were the members of Shalamar's classic lineup featured in 'The Second Time Around'?

    The classic lineup of Shalamar featured in 'The Second Time Around' includes Jeffrey Daniel, Jody Watley, and Howard Hewett.

  5. What inspired William Shelby to write the lyrics for 'The Second Time Around'?

    William Shelby was inspired by thinking about a girl he left behind in Dayton, Ohio, when he moved to Los Angeles. He hoped there was a chance he could return and they would get back together.

  6. Did 'The Second Time Around' achieve any milestones for Shalamar?

    Yes, 'The Second Time Around' was Shalamar's first and only song to top both the Dance and R&B charts. It became a significant hit for the group.

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